Merging Financial Associations Select Spencer Stuart August 3, 2006 The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association has selected executive recruitment firm Spencer Stuart to conduct the search for CEO. SIFMA is the new organization resulting from the merger of the Securities Industry Association and The Bond Market Association. The merger is moving forward after June board approval and a recent member
Read MoreAfter a career leading high-profile associations, including the American Chemistry Council and the U.S. League of Savings Institutions, Fred Webber almost retired in 2002. In 2004, he answered the call to lead the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers on an interim basis as the organization conducted the search for a permanent CEO. Shortly thereafter, AAM found the leader they sought in Webber and interim was dropped from his title.
Read MoreMembers Approve SIA/BMA Merger The members of the Securities Industry Association and The Bond Market Association have voted to merge the organization to create the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA). Member approval followed approval by the organizations boards in June. During the transitional period, while a search for a permanent CEO is completed, BMA President and CEO Micah Green and SIA President Marc Lackritz will serve as co-CEOs.
Read MoreShipping Bureau Appoints Director, Marketing Development The American Bureau of Shipping has named Graham Marshall as director, marketing development. Marshall brings more than 20 years of ship design/construction and marine classification experience to ABS, including 13 years with Lloyds Register, an organization that works to enhance safety and to approve assets and systems at sea, on land and in the air. His recent role at LR was focused on the growth and execution of the Common
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