Moody’s elects Van Saun to board of directors

NEW YORK – Moody’s Corp. last week elected Bruce Van Saun, chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group Inc., to serve on its board of directors beginning in March.
Moody’s, parent of the bond ratings company Moody’s Investors Service, elected 58-year-old Van Saun saying his 30 years of experience in the industry will benefit the board.
“Bruce brings a wealth of diverse executive and board experience gained during his accomplished career in global banking and financial services, and we are pleased to welcome him to Moody’s board,” said Henry McKinnell Jr., chairman of Moody’s.
Besides leading Citizens Bank, based in Providence, Van Saun also currently serves as a director of the franchise board of Lloyd’s of London, a term which expires in May. He previously served as finance director and as a board member of Citizens Bank’s former parent, RBS Group, and in senior roles at Bank of New York, Bank of New York Mellon, according to press release.
Moody’s, with 2015 revenue totaling $3.5 billion, employs about 10,400 people worldwide and operates in 36 countries.