Grapevine

Vanguard, an investment management company, has appointed Joseph Brennan to the newly created position of global chief risk officer. He also will serve as a member of Vanguard’s senior leadership team.

The Royal Bank of Scotland has appointed Bruce Fletcher as its new group chief risk officer, subject to final regulatory approval.

Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation, a financial services company, has appointed Patrick Killeen as chief risk officer and senior vice president of BMT’s risk management division, effective as of June 5.

Air Methods, an emergency air medical services and air tourism company, has announced the appointment of Alan Einisman as vice president and chief compliance officer, and Cory Theriot as vice president of safety and risk management.

Western World Insurance Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Validus Holdings, announced the appointment of Arya Yarpezeshkan as senior vice president, director of risk management, effective as of Oct. 3.