Republic Financial Holdings names leadership successors for 2027

Republic Financial Holdings Limited and Republic Bank Limited said Richard S. Sammy left the group on Wednesday 14 October after 18 years. The group said Karen Yip Chuck has been selected as group president and chief executive officer of RFHL, and president and managing director of RBL, from 1 January 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.

RFHL and RBL also said Parasram (Vic) Salickram is set to become senior group vice president of RFHL and senior vice president of RBL. David Robinson has been appointed group vice president of RFHL and vice president of RBL, with his new duties expected to begin on 1 January 2027, subject to regulatory approval.

The group said Salickram joined Republic Bank in 2004 and Robinson joined the organisation in 1996.