Roche Chief Executive Schwan Puts Science First in Pursuit of Acquisitions Roche Holding AG Chief Executive Officer Severin Schwan said he seeks acquisitions that will bolster the company’s research programs, rather than “mega- mergers” designed to add immediate revenue.

BTIG Hires Goldman's Jesse Lentchner to Drive Expansion in Asia-Pacific BTIG LLC hired Jesse H. Lentchner, who spent more than a decade at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. in Asia, as chief executive officer of its Asia-Pacific operations.

Regions Financial CEO Ritter Forfeits $12.3 Million By Retiring This Year Regions Financial Corp. Chief Executive Officer Dowd Ritter, who’s stepping down after two straight annual losses, is giving up $12.3 million in promised compensation by retiring this year.