Vistra promotes Kim Jenkins to the position of Group Chief Executive Officer
In a significant move for the global business solutions provider, Vistra, Kim Jenkins has been appointed as the new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Kim Jenkins, who previously served as Group CEO of Tricor and COO of Vistra following the merger with Tricor in January 2024, brings a wealth of experience in financial services, technology, and data to her new role.
Kim Jenkins succeeds Simon Webster, who has served as CEO since 2022. Simon Webster, who is proud of the progress made at Vistra, expressed his excitement about the company's future under Kim Jenkins' leadership. He will be leaving the company on July 4, 2025, to return to Europe to be with his family.
Dominique Cerutti, Chairman of Vistra, commented on behalf of the Board, thanking Simon Webster for his leadership in bringing Vistra and Tricor together and establishing the strategy for the company. Cerutti expressed admiration for Kim Jenkins' results-oriented approach, change-driving ability, and leadership strength.
Vistra aims to provide deep expertise in corporate and fund solutions, making global business operations feel seamless and borderless. With two market-leading businesses focused on Corporates and Funds, Vistra is committed to accelerating the execution of this strategy under Kim Jenkins' leadership.
Kim Jenkins' focus as CEO will be on propelling Vistra to an industry-leading position and supporting clients' global growth. She thanks Simon Webster for his values-led leadership and expresses excitement about leading Vistra and building on his foundations.
Before joining Vistra, Kim Jenkins served as Group COO of SAI Global and CEO of its Property and Assurance Divisions. Her career spans financial services, technology, and data, with leadership roles across Africa, Australia, India, and Europe.
To learn more about Kim Jenkins' background, one can look for her profile on professional networking platforms like LinkedIn, check Vistra's official website or news releases for more information, or follow industry news or business publications that might have covered her career milestones before joining Vistra.
In her new role as Group Chief Executive Officer of Vistra, Kim Jenkins will focus on propelling the company to an industry-leading position and supporting clients' global growth. Her extensive background in financial services, technology, and data, gained through leadership roles across various continents, will contribute significantly to business leadership and strategy execution at Vistra.
