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18 MOVERS & SHAKERS Got something to share with us? Send it to Editor@DSNews.com. GOVERNMENT NEW CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER AT FREDDIE MAC Freddie Mac announced that Frank Nazzaro has been named EVP and Chief Information Officer. He is a member of the senior operating committee and reports directly to CEO David Brickman. Nazzaro, who joined Freddie Mac in 2018 as the Chief Technology Officer and has been Acting CIO since May 2019, brings more than 20 years' executive experience in technology and financial services to the company. As CIO, he will head the Information Technology division and provide corporate-wide leadership for the company's technology strategy, including the employee technology experience. "Frank has demonstrated that he is the right person at the right moment to deliver technology solutions that make us faster, smarter and more efficient," said David Brickman, Freddie Mac CEO. "I look forward to his leadership in creating a world class operating platform that delivers lasting benefits for our company while responsibly managing our risks." "Frank Nazzaro has demonstrated that he is the right person at the right moment to deliver technology solutions that make us faster, smarter and more efficient. I look forward to his leadership in creating a world class operating platform that delivers lasting benefits for our company while responsibly managing our risks." —David Brickman, CEO, Freddie Mac LENDERS AND SERVICERS WELLS FARGO TAPS CHARLES W. SCHARF AS CEO e Board of Directors of Wells Fargo & Company announced that it has named Charles W. Scharf as the company's CEO and President, and a member of the Board of Directors. Scharf was Chairman and CEO of Bank of New York Mellon. "I am delighted to welcome Charlie as our new CEO. Charlie is a proven leader and an experienced CEO who has excelled at strategic leadership and execution and is well-positioned to lead Wells Fargo's continued transformation," said Wells Fargo Board Chair Betsy Duke. "With more than 24 years in leadership roles in the banking and payments industries, including as CEO of Visa Inc. and Bank of New York Mellon, Charlie has demonstrated a strong track record in initiating and leading change, driving results, strengthening operational risk and compliance, and innovating amid a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Charlie's financial and business acumen, integrity, passion for diversity and inclusion, and commitment to strong talent management are important qualities considered by our board's search committee." "[Charles Scharf] has demonstrated a strong track record in initiating and leading change, driving results, strengthening operational risk and compliance, and innovating amid a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Charlie's financial and business acumen, integrity, passion for diversity and inclusion, and commitment to strong talent management are important qualities considered by our board's search committee." —Betsy Duke, Board Chair, Wells Fargo Keep up with who's doing what and who went where. GATEWAY FIRST BANK APPOINTS COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE Gateway First Bank (Gateway), one of the largest banks in Oklahoma, has appointed Melissa Bogle as Director of Corporate Communications. In this role, Bogle will be responsible for defining and executing the corporate communications strategy, including internal and external communications across traditional, digital, and social media platforms. "Melissa will play a major role on the executive team leading our corporate communications and public relations efforts in telling the story of Gateway First's development and growth," said Stephen Curry, CEO, Gateway. "With more than 30 years of experience as a corporate communications leader, Melissa will be a vital component of our executive team." Working closely with senior management and other company leaders, Bogle will be responsible for the execution of the company's public relations function to position the team as strategic partners. PLANET HOME LENDING NAMES TWO NEW EXECS Planet Home Lending, a lender and servicer, announced Muthu Srinivasan as the company's new Chief Technology Officer and Jeffrey Ratter as the company as Chief Information Officer. As Chief Technology Officer, Srinivasan will develop and drive technology strategies to support company growth, speed the lending pipeline, and deliver an exceptional experience to customers and business partners. He will focus on the company's major IT projects, including the continued build-out of digital mortgage and enhancements to Planet Home Lending's digital personal mortgage assistant. Ratter will develop Planet's infrastructure, managing information security, IT support, vendor management, and facilities. Previously,