MARK SEATON
CEOFIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORP.
WHY: Promoted from CFO to First American chief executive in April after the abrupt departure of Ken DeGiorgio, who was arrested by federal authorities in connection with an alleged assault aboard a Caribbean cruise.
IN THE NEWS: 19-year veteran of the company and CFO since 2013. As CFO, managed all financial-related activities and oversaw the company’s federally charted bank, First American Trust, and its technology groups.
NOTABLE: Matt Wajner is the company’s new CFO.
QUOTABLE: “We have celebrated many proud accomplishments during our 136-year history, but given our extraordinary people and unique competitive advantages, I firmly believe our best days are yet to come.”
