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Astrid Mitchell
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- David Iván Espinoza Torrico has been sworn in as the new President of the Central Bank of Bolivia, replacing Edwin Rojas Ulo who had been serving as Interim President.
- Guillermo Avellán has resigned as Governor of the Central Bank of Ecuador, 18 months before his term expires. He has been replaced on an interim basis by Juan Ponce from the Bank, while a permanent replacement is sought.
- Md Mostaqur Rahman has officially assumed office as the 14th Governor of Bangladesh Bank. He is the first businessman to lead the nation’s central bank and replaces Ahsan H Mansur, who was removed from the post.
- Slovenia’s parliament has confirmed the appointment of Primož Dolenc to a six-year term as governor of the Bank of Slovenia. Dolenc has been a deputy governor since 2016 and has served as interim Governor since the start of 2025, replacing Boštjan Vasle.
- The Governor of Banque de France, Villeroy de Galhau, has stepped down unexpectedly to take on a new role at a non-profit foundation, 18 months before his term was due to end. His successor will be a presidential appointment.
- Alexander Demarco has been appointed as governor of the Central Bank of Malta. He had served as Deputy Governor since 2014, and replaces Edward Scicluna.
- Salah Eddine Taleb has been dismissed as the Governor of the Bank of Algeria, a position he has held since 2022, and replaced on an interim basis by his deputy, Moatassem Boudiaf.
- Iran’s government has appointed Abdolnasser Hemmati, former Economics Minister, as Governor of the Central Bank of Iran. He had previously been Deputy Governor, and replaces Mohammad-Reza Farzin, who resigned at the end of December amid mass protests on inflation and the depreciating currency.
- Johannes Gawaxab, Governor of the Bank of Namibia, stepped down at the end of 2025, one year before his term was due to expire. His successor has been named as Ebson Uanguta, former Deputy Governor.
- The Royal Australian Mint has announced the permanent appointment of Emily Martin to the role of Chief Executive Officer. She commenced as Acting Chief Executive Officer in December 2024, replacing Leigh Gordon. Prior to her appointment, she was Senior Executive at the Australian Treasury.
- The President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint, Marie Lemay, has retired after six years with the organisation, which she joined in January 2025. Simon Kamel – currently Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary – will act as interim President and CEO prior to the confirmation of a permanent appointee to the role.
- The US Senate has confirmed the appointment of Paul Hollis, President Trump’s nomination for the position of 41st Director of the United States Mint, and he now been sworn in. He replaces Ventris Gibson and is a lifelong coin enthusiast and professional numismatist.
- Ross MacDiarmid, formerly CEO of the Royal Australian Mint and Executive Director of the Mint Directors Association, has joined the Advisory Board of Currency News™.
- The Lithuanian Mint has announced Tomas Miliūnas as its new CEO. He replaces Aldona Jakutiene, who acted as interim CEO from January 2025.
- Reconnaissance International, co-publisher of Currency News, has appointed Kerre Corbin to the position of Currency and Counterfeit Specialist. Holding a BSc in Forensic Science, she was previously with De La Rue as Counterfeit Analyst and, prior to that, with the US Secret Service as a Counterfeit Specialist/Document Analyst.
- Monnaie de Paris CEO Marc Schwartz has been awarded the Vauban Prize, together with Prof Christian de Boissieu, for their book titled ‘The New War of Currencies’. The Vauban Prize is awarded by the Association of Auditors of the Institut des hautes études de défense nationale (AA-IHEDN), a recognised forum for strategic thought and defence culture.
- The new Managing Director of Osborne Coinage, the oldest and largest private mint in the US, is Justin Kees, who moves from Perth Mint. He replaces Andre McCaster, who has retired after more than 30 years with the company, which is now owned by Heimerle+Meule.
- The ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) has announced the appointment of Dr Jesse D Galvan, Vice President and Senior Director of Security for Europe & the Indian Ocean at Brink’s Inc, as the new Chair of the ATMIA Europe and Emerging Markets Board. His career spans military service, global security operations, and industry-wide collaboration across the ATM, cash management, and secure transportation sectors.
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