Banks in crisis at CEO turning to chief risk officers
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Kyle Brasseur2021-11-02T18:32:00
Two of the largest banks in Europe—Barclays and Danske Bank—have had to make abrupt pivots at the CEO position this year. Each has chosen to pass the baton to their former chief risk officer.
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