Visa has appointed James Hoffmeister, who is currently global corporate controller and chief accounting officer, as principal accounting officer for purposes of the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Hoffmeister will oversee the company’s accounting matters.
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Astellas appoints new compliance and legal leaders
Pharmaceutical company Astellas announced several new appointments to its ethics and compliance and U.S. legal departments, effective as of April 25.
Novartis names new chief ethics and compliance officer
Novartis has named Shannon Klinger as chief ethics and compliance officer and head of litigation, effective as of May 1. She assumes these responsibilities from Eric Cornut, who is retiring at a time when Novartis is facing a criminal investigation amid allegations that it made illegal payments to physcians in South Korea.
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New board member joins Vuzix
Vuzix announced that Edward Kay has joined its board of directors. Kay will serve as chairman of the audit committee, taking over the responsibilities of former board member William Lee, who passed away in March.
Retail Properties of America names general counsel and corporate secretary
Retail Properties of America has appointed Paula Maggio as general counsel and secretary. She will succeed Dennis Holland, who previously announced that he would be retiring on June 30.
Centene names chief accounting officer
Centene, a multi-line healthcare enterprise providing services to government-sponsored healthcare, has appointed Christopher Isaak to corporate controller and chief accounting officer, effective immediately.
FinCEN director stepping down
Jennifer Shasky Calvery announced this week that she will be leaving her position as director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) at the end of May. Calvery has served as FinCEN’s director since September 2012.
Permanent TSB names group chief risk officer
Permanent TSB Group Holdings, a financial services company, has appointed Stephen Groarke as group chief risk officer. Groarke has been acting as interim chief risk officer since September 2015.


