First BanCorp. reorganizes leadership; Cassan Pancham to retire May 15, 2025
First BanCorp. announced on January 31, 2025 a strategic reorganization aligned with its corporate succession plan, including the retirements of two business group executives and new leadership roles effective April 1, 2025. The filing contains no financial results or guidance; the company says the changes aim to improve operational efficiency and align resources for future growth. Compensation terms for the retirements and promotions were not available as of the filing date.
Key points
- Cassan Pancham, EVP and Business Group Executive, retires effective May 15, 2025; Carlos Power, EVP and Business Group Executive, retires effective May 2, 2025.
- Nayda Rivera, EVP and Chief Risk Officer, becomes EVP and Chief Consumer Officer effective April 1, 2025 and remains Corporate Chief of Staff.
- Myrna Rivera is appointed SVP Division Director and Chief Risk Officer, reporting to CFO Orlando Berges and the Board's Risk Committee.
- Pancham is expected to enter a temporary consulting agreement; its terms were not available as of the filing date.
The filing
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