董事介绍

注:董事持股数取自最新公司公告

姓名 性别 职位 年龄 薪酬 持股数(万股) 截止日期
Frederick Fish -- Director 72 6.55万美元 未持股 2017-04-27
Alexander A. Bol Director 70 7.95万美元 未持股 2017-04-27
Nicholas Minoia -- Director 61 9.75万美元 未持股 2017-04-27
Harold Schechter -- Director 72 8.05万美元 未持股 2017-04-27
William A. Thompson -- Director 59 7.55万美元 未持股 2017-04-27
Frank W. Baier Director 51 8.75万美元 未持股 2017-04-27
Frank Sorrentino III Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer 55 163.56万美元 未持股 2017-04-27
Stephen Boswell Director 63 10.70万美元 未持股 2017-04-27
Frank Huttle III Director 62 7.75万美元 未持股 2017-04-27
Michael Kempner Director 59 6.25万美元 未持股 2017-04-27
Joseph Parisi, Jr. Director 57 6.55万美元 未持股 2017-04-27

高管介绍

注:高管持股数取自最新公司公告

姓名 性别 职位 年龄 薪酬 持股数(万股) 截止日期
Michael McGover -- Executive Vice President,Chief Operations Officer -- 44.69万美元 未持股 2017-04-27
William S. Burns Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 65 70.88万美元 未持股 2017-04-27
Frank Sorrentino III Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer 55 163.56万美元 未持股 2017-04-27
Elizabeth Magennis Executive Vice President & Chief Lending Officer 55 65.53万美元 未持股 2017-04-27
Christopher Ewing Executive Vice President,Chief Operations Officer 76 57.35万美元 未持股 2017-04-27

董事简历

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Frederick Fish

Frederick Fish是该房地产股权公司的管理成员,该公司被称为Treeco&8221;Partnership,该公司在纽约州150万平方英尺的零售购物中心开发、管理和拥有财务权益,PA和MA;American Spraytech(一家合同填充和制造公司)董事和创始成员;F.S.Fish Investment Company(私人投资公司)普通合伙人。


Frederick Fish,Managing Member, The Real Estate Equity Company, known as “Treeco” partnership which develops, manages and has financial interests in 1.5 million square feet of retail shopping centers in NJ, NY, PA and MA; Director and Founding Member of American Spraytech (a contract filling and manufacturing company); General Partner of F.S. Fish Investment Company (private investment company) .
Frederick Fish是该房地产股权公司的管理成员,该公司被称为Treeco&8221;Partnership,该公司在纽约州150万平方英尺的零售购物中心开发、管理和拥有财务权益,PA和MA;American Spraytech(一家合同填充和制造公司)董事和创始成员;F.S.Fish Investment Company(私人投资公司)普通合伙人。
Frederick Fish,Managing Member, The Real Estate Equity Company, known as “Treeco” partnership which develops, manages and has financial interests in 1.5 million square feet of retail shopping centers in NJ, NY, PA and MA; Director and Founding Member of American Spraytech (a contract filling and manufacturing company); General Partner of F.S. Fish Investment Company (private investment company) .
Alexander A. Bol

Alexander A. Bol,他是Alexander A. Bol A.I.A。 (建筑公司)的所有者,以及Center Bancorp and UCNB的董事会主席(2001年至今)。


Alexander A. Bol founded Bol Architecture in 1974 and currently serves as a Principal of that firm. Mr. Bol is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the New Jersey Society of Architects and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. Mr. Bol is a New Jersey licensed Professional Planner and a registered Architect in the states of New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania. Mr. Bol served as chairman of Company from 2011 until June 30 2014.
Alexander A. Bol,他是Alexander A. Bol A.I.A。 (建筑公司)的所有者,以及Center Bancorp and UCNB的董事会主席(2001年至今)。
Alexander A. Bol founded Bol Architecture in 1974 and currently serves as a Principal of that firm. Mr. Bol is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the New Jersey Society of Architects and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. Mr. Bol is a New Jersey licensed Professional Planner and a registered Architect in the states of New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania. Mr. Bol served as chairman of Company from 2011 until June 30 2014.
Nicholas Minoia

Nicholas Minoia,他担任 Diversified Properties(全方位服务地产集团)的成员。


Nicholas Minoia, Managing Partner of Diversified Properties and Diversified Realty Advisors, both full service real estate development companies specializing in the development, construction and management of multifamily communities.
Nicholas Minoia,他担任 Diversified Properties(全方位服务地产集团)的成员。
Nicholas Minoia, Managing Partner of Diversified Properties and Diversified Realty Advisors, both full service real estate development companies specializing in the development, construction and management of multifamily communities.
Harold Schechter

Harold Schechter,他担任金融顾问(2010年11月至今),以及Global Design Concepts (配件和手袋的进口商和分销商)的首席财务官 (2005 年到2010年11月)。


Harold Schechter, Self Employed Financial Consultant November 2010-Present; Chief Financial Officer, Global Design Concepts, Inc. (importer and distributor of accessories and handbags) (2005- November 2010).
Harold Schechter,他担任金融顾问(2010年11月至今),以及Global Design Concepts (配件和手袋的进口商和分销商)的首席财务官 (2005 年到2010年11月)。
Harold Schechter, Self Employed Financial Consultant November 2010-Present; Chief Financial Officer, Global Design Concepts, Inc. (importer and distributor of accessories and handbags) (2005- November 2010).
William A. Thompson

William A. Thompson,他担任Uniselect美国汽车零部件经销商的总经理(2007年至今),以及Thompson & Co. (汽车零部件经销商) 的副总裁。


William A. Thompson, Managing Director, Spencer Pierce Capital LLC investment bank (2015 - present); General Manager, Uniselect USA (auto parts distributor) (2007-2015); Vice President of Thompson & Co. (auto parts distributor) (prior years).
William A. Thompson,他担任Uniselect美国汽车零部件经销商的总经理(2007年至今),以及Thompson & Co. (汽车零部件经销商) 的副总裁。
William A. Thompson, Managing Director, Spencer Pierce Capital LLC investment bank (2015 - present); General Manager, Uniselect USA (auto parts distributor) (2007-2015); Vice President of Thompson & Co. (auto parts distributor) (prior years).
Frank W. Baier

Frank W. Baier,他是Columbia Financial Partners公司的合伙人(2010年以来)。他曾担任Capital Access Network公司的首席财务官(从2009年2月1日到2010年2月26日)。从2008年9月到2008年10月,他曾担任Washington Mutual公司的总裁的特别顾问。从2008年6月到2008年9月,他曾担任the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association的首席财务官。他曾担任Independence Community Bank的首席财务官(从2001年到2006年)。他此前曾担任Doral Financial公司的董事(从2007年7月到2008年9月)。


Frank W. Baier currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Continental Grain Company, a diversified operating and investment company. Mr. Baier has an extensive background in finance, including service as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Independence Community Bank Corp. from June 2001 until September 2005 Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association from June until September of 2008 Special Advisor to Washington Mutual from September 2008 until October 2008 Chief Financial Officer of Capital Access Network, Inc. from February 2009 until February 2010 and a Partner at Columbia Financial Partners LP, from May 2010 until June 2011. Mr. Baier also served as Legacy ConnectOne’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from July 2011 through September 2012.
Frank W. Baier,他是Columbia Financial Partners公司的合伙人(2010年以来)。他曾担任Capital Access Network公司的首席财务官(从2009年2月1日到2010年2月26日)。从2008年9月到2008年10月,他曾担任Washington Mutual公司的总裁的特别顾问。从2008年6月到2008年9月,他曾担任the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association的首席财务官。他曾担任Independence Community Bank的首席财务官(从2001年到2006年)。他此前曾担任Doral Financial公司的董事(从2007年7月到2008年9月)。
Frank W. Baier currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Continental Grain Company, a diversified operating and investment company. Mr. Baier has an extensive background in finance, including service as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Independence Community Bank Corp. from June 2001 until September 2005 Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association from June until September of 2008 Special Advisor to Washington Mutual from September 2008 until October 2008 Chief Financial Officer of Capital Access Network, Inc. from February 2009 until February 2010 and a Partner at Columbia Financial Partners LP, from May 2010 until June 2011. Mr. Baier also served as Legacy ConnectOne’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from July 2011 through September 2012.
Frank Sorrentino III

Frank Sorrentino III,董事会主席兼首席执行官。索伦蒂诺先生是本银行的创始组织者之一;自本公司成立以来,一直担任本公司的主席;自2007年起,一直担任我们公司的首席执行官。在成为本公司及银行的高管之前,索伦蒂诺先生是卑尔根县的一名建筑工人和施工经理。通过他在我们公司市场的业务联系,索伦蒂诺先生更够给公司带来客户和投资者;他在我们公司市场上的房地产经验是非常有利于董事会的。此外,作为本公司的高级运营官,他对公司业务的洞察力对董事会是非常宝贵的。


Frank Sorrentino III became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company commencing as of the closing of the Merger with Legacy ConnectOne Bancorp on July 1 2014. Prior to this, Mr. Sorrentino served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Legacy ConnectOne and the Bank. Prior to becoming an officer of Legacy ConnectOne and the Bank, Mr. Sorrentino was a founder of the Bank and a builder and construction manager in Bergen County.
Frank Sorrentino III,董事会主席兼首席执行官。索伦蒂诺先生是本银行的创始组织者之一;自本公司成立以来,一直担任本公司的主席;自2007年起,一直担任我们公司的首席执行官。在成为本公司及银行的高管之前,索伦蒂诺先生是卑尔根县的一名建筑工人和施工经理。通过他在我们公司市场的业务联系,索伦蒂诺先生更够给公司带来客户和投资者;他在我们公司市场上的房地产经验是非常有利于董事会的。此外,作为本公司的高级运营官,他对公司业务的洞察力对董事会是非常宝贵的。
Frank Sorrentino III became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company commencing as of the closing of the Merger with Legacy ConnectOne Bancorp on July 1 2014. Prior to this, Mr. Sorrentino served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Legacy ConnectOne and the Bank. Prior to becoming an officer of Legacy ConnectOne and the Bank, Mr. Sorrentino was a founder of the Bank and a builder and construction manager in Bergen County.
Stephen Boswell

Stephen Boswell,首席独立董事:博斯韦尔先生是本银行的创始组织者。他的公司,博斯韦尔工程公司(他自1990年担任总裁兼首席执行官)参与了我们市场的许多项目。通过其业务活动,博斯韦尔先生有一种市场经营状况的强烈意识,这对董事会来说是非常宝贵的。


Stephen Boswell was a founding organizer of the Bank. His firm, Boswell Engineering, Inc., for which he has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 1990 is involved in many projects in our market.
Stephen Boswell,首席独立董事:博斯韦尔先生是本银行的创始组织者。他的公司,博斯韦尔工程公司(他自1990年担任总裁兼首席执行官)参与了我们市场的许多项目。通过其业务活动,博斯韦尔先生有一种市场经营状况的强烈意识,这对董事会来说是非常宝贵的。
Stephen Boswell was a founding organizer of the Bank. His firm, Boswell Engineering, Inc., for which he has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 1990 is involved in many projects in our market.
Frank Huttle III

Frank Huttle III,董事:他是本银行的创始组织者。他拥有超过30年的在保险、抵押银行和房地产行业的经验;在担任现在的职位之前,他曾担任DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick and Cole公司的执业律师及合伙人;还担任Touche Ross & Co公司的注册会计师和合伙人。自2010年2月,他曾担任Hudson Media公司的执行副总裁兼总法律顾问,一个多元化的杂志服务控股公司。他作为一个事务律师以及在我们公司市场商人的经验使他向董事会提供各种各样问题的独特视角,包括目前影响我们公司顾客的经营状况。 他目前担任新泽西州英格伍德市的市长。


Frank Huttle III was a founding organizer of the Bank. Mr. Huttle serves as President of Hudson Capital Properties, a real estate management and investment company. He also serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Hudson Media Inc., a diversified magazine service and holding company. Mr. Huttle had served as a partner of the law firm of Decotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole and Giblin and currently serves as Of Counsel to the firm as well as having previously served as a partner and CPA at Touche Ross and Co. Mr. Huttle also serves as the Mayor of the City of Englewood, New Jersey.
Frank Huttle III,董事:他是本银行的创始组织者。他拥有超过30年的在保险、抵押银行和房地产行业的经验;在担任现在的职位之前,他曾担任DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick and Cole公司的执业律师及合伙人;还担任Touche Ross & Co公司的注册会计师和合伙人。自2010年2月,他曾担任Hudson Media公司的执行副总裁兼总法律顾问,一个多元化的杂志服务控股公司。他作为一个事务律师以及在我们公司市场商人的经验使他向董事会提供各种各样问题的独特视角,包括目前影响我们公司顾客的经营状况。 他目前担任新泽西州英格伍德市的市长。
Frank Huttle III was a founding organizer of the Bank. Mr. Huttle serves as President of Hudson Capital Properties, a real estate management and investment company. He also serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Hudson Media Inc., a diversified magazine service and holding company. Mr. Huttle had served as a partner of the law firm of Decotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole and Giblin and currently serves as Of Counsel to the firm as well as having previously served as a partner and CPA at Touche Ross and Co. Mr. Huttle also serves as the Mayor of the City of Englewood, New Jersey.
Michael Kempner

Michael Kempner,董事:肯普纳先生是本银行的创始组织者。他拥有超过30年的公共关系和媒体的经验;自1985年起,担任MWW 集团公司的总裁兼首席执行官。他作为一个本地媒体公司的负责人的经验对董事会是非常宝贵的。


Michael Kempner was a founding organizer of the Bank. He has over 30 years of public relations and media experience and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer for MWW Group, Inc since 1985.
Michael Kempner,董事:肯普纳先生是本银行的创始组织者。他拥有超过30年的公共关系和媒体的经验;自1985年起,担任MWW 集团公司的总裁兼首席执行官。他作为一个本地媒体公司的负责人的经验对董事会是非常宝贵的。
Michael Kempner was a founding organizer of the Bank. He has over 30 years of public relations and media experience and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer for MWW Group, Inc since 1985.
Joseph Parisi, Jr.

Joseph Parisi, Jr.是董事:帕里西先生是本银行的创始组织者。自1979年以来,帕里西先生担任Otterstedt保险代理公司的总裁兼首席执行官;自2005年11月起,担任新泽西州黄俊英市的市长。他在保险业的经验以及作为一个城市的市长,使他能够向董事会提供就影响公司客户的环境提供宝贵的见解。


Joseph Parisi, Jr.was a founding organizer of the Bank. Mr. Parisi has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Otterstedt Insurance Agency since 1979. He also served as Mayor for the Borough of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, from November 2005 to January 2016.
Joseph Parisi, Jr.是董事:帕里西先生是本银行的创始组织者。自1979年以来,帕里西先生担任Otterstedt保险代理公司的总裁兼首席执行官;自2005年11月起,担任新泽西州黄俊英市的市长。他在保险业的经验以及作为一个城市的市长,使他能够向董事会提供就影响公司客户的环境提供宝贵的见解。
Joseph Parisi, Jr.was a founding organizer of the Bank. Mr. Parisi has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Otterstedt Insurance Agency since 1979. He also served as Mayor for the Borough of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, from November 2005 to January 2016.

高管简历

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Michael McGover
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William S. Burns

William S. Burns, 执行副总裁兼首席财务官,2012年10月加入Legacy ConnectOne前,2009年4月至2012年9月,Mr. Burns曾担任Somerset Hills Bancorp首席财务官,这一家位于新泽西州的银行控股公司,以及and of 新泽西州商业银行机构The Trust Company的首席财务官,该机构后被North Fork Bancorporation收购。Mr. Burns在金融服务行业拥有30年以上的从业经历包括在The Dime Savings Bank of New York, Summit Bank, The Bank of New York 和Ten Rock Capital Fund, L.P. (2005-2009)高级职务。 Mr. Burns获得了New York University斯特恩商学院工商管理硕士学位和Syracuse University荣誉学士学位。


William S. Burns, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Prior to joining Legacy ConnectOne in October of 2012, Mr. Burns was the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset Hills Bancorp, a bank holding company located in New Jersey, from April 2009 through September, 2012 and of The Trust Company of New Jersey, a commercial banking institution which was acquired by North Fork Bancorporation. Mr. Burns has over thirty years of experience in the financial services industry including senior positions at The Dime Savings Bank of New York, Summit Bank, The Bank of New York and Ten Rock Capital Fund, L.P. (from 2005-2009). Mr. Burns received an M.B.A. from the Stern School of Business at New York University and a B.S., cum laude, from Syracuse University.
William S. Burns, 执行副总裁兼首席财务官,2012年10月加入Legacy ConnectOne前,2009年4月至2012年9月,Mr. Burns曾担任Somerset Hills Bancorp首席财务官,这一家位于新泽西州的银行控股公司,以及and of 新泽西州商业银行机构The Trust Company的首席财务官,该机构后被North Fork Bancorporation收购。Mr. Burns在金融服务行业拥有30年以上的从业经历包括在The Dime Savings Bank of New York, Summit Bank, The Bank of New York 和Ten Rock Capital Fund, L.P. (2005-2009)高级职务。 Mr. Burns获得了New York University斯特恩商学院工商管理硕士学位和Syracuse University荣誉学士学位。
William S. Burns, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Prior to joining Legacy ConnectOne in October of 2012, Mr. Burns was the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset Hills Bancorp, a bank holding company located in New Jersey, from April 2009 through September, 2012 and of The Trust Company of New Jersey, a commercial banking institution which was acquired by North Fork Bancorporation. Mr. Burns has over thirty years of experience in the financial services industry including senior positions at The Dime Savings Bank of New York, Summit Bank, The Bank of New York and Ten Rock Capital Fund, L.P. (from 2005-2009). Mr. Burns received an M.B.A. from the Stern School of Business at New York University and a B.S., cum laude, from Syracuse University.
Frank Sorrentino III

Frank Sorrentino III,董事会主席兼首席执行官。索伦蒂诺先生是本银行的创始组织者之一;自本公司成立以来,一直担任本公司的主席;自2007年起,一直担任我们公司的首席执行官。在成为本公司及银行的高管之前,索伦蒂诺先生是卑尔根县的一名建筑工人和施工经理。通过他在我们公司市场的业务联系,索伦蒂诺先生更够给公司带来客户和投资者;他在我们公司市场上的房地产经验是非常有利于董事会的。此外,作为本公司的高级运营官,他对公司业务的洞察力对董事会是非常宝贵的。


Frank Sorrentino III became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company commencing as of the closing of the Merger with Legacy ConnectOne Bancorp on July 1 2014. Prior to this, Mr. Sorrentino served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Legacy ConnectOne and the Bank. Prior to becoming an officer of Legacy ConnectOne and the Bank, Mr. Sorrentino was a founder of the Bank and a builder and construction manager in Bergen County.
Frank Sorrentino III,董事会主席兼首席执行官。索伦蒂诺先生是本银行的创始组织者之一;自本公司成立以来,一直担任本公司的主席;自2007年起,一直担任我们公司的首席执行官。在成为本公司及银行的高管之前,索伦蒂诺先生是卑尔根县的一名建筑工人和施工经理。通过他在我们公司市场的业务联系,索伦蒂诺先生更够给公司带来客户和投资者;他在我们公司市场上的房地产经验是非常有利于董事会的。此外,作为本公司的高级运营官,他对公司业务的洞察力对董事会是非常宝贵的。
Frank Sorrentino III became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company commencing as of the closing of the Merger with Legacy ConnectOne Bancorp on July 1 2014. Prior to this, Mr. Sorrentino served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Legacy ConnectOne and the Bank. Prior to becoming an officer of Legacy ConnectOne and the Bank, Mr. Sorrentino was a founder of the Bank and a builder and construction manager in Bergen County.
Elizabeth Magennis

Elizabeth Magennis,2006年,加入我们公司担任商业贷款总监,开始了她的职业生涯;2007年,晋升成为贷款部主管。之前,她是卑尔根商业银行的副总裁兼商业贷款官、永丰银行的SBA贷款人/包销商于。她拥有超过24年的银行业经验,并持有拉马波学院的心理学学士学位和圣约翰大学的工商管理学位。


Elizabeth Magennis,Ms. Magennis began her career with us in 2006 as a Commercial Loan Officer and was promoted to Chief Lending Officer in 2007. Previously, she was a Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer at Bergen Commercial Bank and an SBA Lender/Underwriter at Sovereign Bank. She has over 24 years of banking experience and graduated from Ramapo College with a B.S. in Psychology and St. John's University with an A.S. in Business Administration.
Elizabeth Magennis,2006年,加入我们公司担任商业贷款总监,开始了她的职业生涯;2007年,晋升成为贷款部主管。之前,她是卑尔根商业银行的副总裁兼商业贷款官、永丰银行的SBA贷款人/包销商于。她拥有超过24年的银行业经验,并持有拉马波学院的心理学学士学位和圣约翰大学的工商管理学位。
Elizabeth Magennis,Ms. Magennis began her career with us in 2006 as a Commercial Loan Officer and was promoted to Chief Lending Officer in 2007. Previously, she was a Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer at Bergen Commercial Bank and an SBA Lender/Underwriter at Sovereign Bank. She has over 24 years of banking experience and graduated from Ramapo College with a B.S. in Psychology and St. John's University with an A.S. in Business Administration.
Christopher Ewing

Christopher Ewing,他担任我们的董事(2012年1月以来)。他是我们的审计和风险委员会的成员,并将担任我们的审计和风险委员会主席。他是Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr律师事务所的主席,以及Corporate and Commercial practice公司的董事。他从事公司法30多年,专门从事并购。他目前服务于BetterGroup Limited公司(一个抵押贷款服务公司)的董事会和审计委员会。


Christopher Ewing has served as a member of our Board of Directors since January 2012. Christopher Ewing is chairman of the Social and Ethics Committee and also serves as a member of our Audit and Risk Committee. In 2014 Christopher Ewing became chairman of DLA Piper Africa, responsible for the relationships which the firm holds with its partner firms across Africa. Christopher Ewing has practiced corporate law for more than 30 years and has specialized in mergers and acquisitions. He also serves as chairman of the Better Life Group Limited, a public company, and is furthermore also a member of the South African Takeover Regulation Panel a regulatory body established in terms of the South African Companies Act.
Christopher Ewing,他担任我们的董事(2012年1月以来)。他是我们的审计和风险委员会的成员,并将担任我们的审计和风险委员会主席。他是Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr律师事务所的主席,以及Corporate and Commercial practice公司的董事。他从事公司法30多年,专门从事并购。他目前服务于BetterGroup Limited公司(一个抵押贷款服务公司)的董事会和审计委员会。
Christopher Ewing has served as a member of our Board of Directors since January 2012. Christopher Ewing is chairman of the Social and Ethics Committee and also serves as a member of our Audit and Risk Committee. In 2014 Christopher Ewing became chairman of DLA Piper Africa, responsible for the relationships which the firm holds with its partner firms across Africa. Christopher Ewing has practiced corporate law for more than 30 years and has specialized in mergers and acquisitions. He also serves as chairman of the Better Life Group Limited, a public company, and is furthermore also a member of the South African Takeover Regulation Panel a regulatory body established in terms of the South African Companies Act.