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SINGAPORE, July 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra, a leading provider of essential business solutions that help organisations to invest and grow efficiently and compliantly across the world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Jenkins as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Kim Jenkins succeeds Simon Webster who has served as CEO since 2022. Simon will leave the company on 4 July, returning to Europe to be with his family.
Kim previously served as Group CEO of Tricor and following its merger with Vistra, became Chief Operating Officer in January 2024. Having successfully integrated the two businesses the company is now in the next phase of its operating cycle and Kim's expertise in delivery, client excellence and innovation will be invaluable as she leads Vistra through its growth journey.
Kim's career spans financial services, technology, and data, with leadership roles across Africa, Australia, India, and Europe. Her previous experience includes serving as Group COO of SAI Global and CEO of its Property and Assurance Divisions.
Dominique Cerutti, Chairman, comments, "On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Simon for his leadership in bringing Vistra and Tricor together, and for establishing the strategy and plan to deliver on our ambitions. The Board is committed to accelerating the execution of this strategy under Kim's leadership."
Speaking on Kim's appointment as CEO, Dominique said, "Having worked with Kim closely over the past few years, the Board is impressed by Kim's results-oriented approach, her ability to drive change at speed, and her strength in leading a high performing leadership team capable of accelerating growth and delivering value for all our stakeholders."
Simon Webster states, "It has been a privilege to lead Vistra. We have made real progress, and I am proud of what we have achieved. With a clear strategy, the formation of two market-leading businesses focused on Corporates and Funds, and an incredible team of over 9,000 colleagues, I look forward to seeing Vistra go from strength to strength."
Kim Jenkins, Group CEO, adds, "As CEO of Vistra I look forward to working with our leadership team and all Vistra colleagues to build on the strong foundations that Simon has laid, and to lead Vistra to the next level. Our focus will be on propelling Vistra to an industry-leading position and continuing to support our clients across the globe with their own growth journeys, providing deep expertise with corporate and fund solutions that make operating a global business feel seamless and borderless. I would like to thank Simon for his values-led leadership, and I wish him every success for the future."
About Vistra
Vistra is a leading provider of essential business services to help companies and private capital funds grow across the entire business and investment lifecycle.
Here at Vistra, our purpose is progress. As a close ally to our clients, our role is to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business. We partner with companies and private capital managers along the corporate and private capital lifecycle. From HR to tax and from legal entity management to regulatory compliance, we quietly fix the operational and administrative frustrations that hamper business growth. With over 9,000 experts in more than 50 markets, we can accelerate progress, improve processes, and reduce risk, wherever your ambition takes you.
For more information about Vistra, visit vistra.com
SINGAPORE, July 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra, a leading provider of essential business solutions that help organisations to invest and grow efficiently and compliantly across the world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Jenkins as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Kim Jenkins succeeds Simon Webster who has served as CEO since 2022. Simon will leave the company on 4 July, returning to Europe to be with his family.
Kim previously served as Group CEO of Tricor and following its merger with Vistra, became Chief Operating Officer in January 2024. Having successfully integrated the two businesses the company is now in the next phase of its operating cycle and Kim's expertise in delivery, client excellence and innovation will be invaluable as she leads Vistra through its growth journey.
Kim's career spans financial services, technology, and data, with leadership roles across Africa, Australia, India, and Europe. Her previous experience includes serving as Group COO of SAI Global and CEO of its Property and Assurance Divisions.
Dominique Cerutti, Chairman, comments, "On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Simon for his leadership in bringing Vistra and Tricor together, and for establishing the strategy and plan to deliver on our ambitions. The Board is committed to accelerating the execution of this strategy under Kim's leadership."
Speaking on Kim's appointment as CEO, Dominique said, "Having worked with Kim closely over the past few years, the Board is impressed by Kim's results-oriented approach, her ability to drive change at speed, and her strength in leading a high performing leadership team capable of accelerating growth and delivering value for all our stakeholders."
Simon Webster states, "It has been a privilege to lead Vistra. We have made real progress, and I am proud of what we have achieved. With a clear strategy, the formation of two market-leading businesses focused on Corporates and Funds, and an incredible team of over 9,000 colleagues, I look forward to seeing Vistra go from strength to strength."
Kim Jenkins, Group CEO, adds, "As CEO of Vistra I look forward to working with our leadership team and all Vistra colleagues to build on the strong foundations that Simon has laid, and to lead Vistra to the next level. Our focus will be on propelling Vistra to an industry-leading position and continuing to support our clients across the globe with their own growth journeys, providing deep expertise with corporate and fund solutions that make operating a global business feel seamless and borderless. I would like to thank Simon for his values-led leadership, and I wish him every success for the future."
About Vistra
Vistra is a leading provider of essential business services to help companies and private capital funds grow across the entire business and investment lifecycle.
Here at Vistra, our purpose is progress. As a close ally to our clients, our role is to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business. We partner with companies and private capital managers along the corporate and private capital lifecycle. From HR to tax and from legal entity management to regulatory compliance, we quietly fix the operational and administrative frustrations that hamper business growth. With over 9,000 experts in more than 50 markets, we can accelerate progress, improve processes, and reduce risk, wherever your ambition takes you.
For more information about Vistra, visit vistra.com
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Vistra appoints Kim Jenkins as Group Chief Executive Officer
BEIJING, Jan. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 29, the "Forging the Path to National Strength: China's Manufacturing Achievements Under the 14th Five-Year Plan," jointly organized by the National Museum of China and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, officially opened at the National Museum of China, showcasing more than 300 top national achievements. GAC's "National Outstanding Engineer Team" successfully developed both the Magazine Battery and the Solid-State Battery, which were selected for the exhibition.
The GAC Magazine Battery is the first battery system to pass both the nail penetration no-flame and non-ignition safety tests. By utilizing ultra-high intrinsic safety cells, an all-weather "vehicle-end + cloud-based" active safety monitoring system, and a multi-dimensional safety protection system, the Magazine Battery achieves three layers of protection: core, active, and passive. Its safety performance far exceeds the electric vehicles traction battery safety requirements (GB38031-2025), which will take effect on July 1, 2026. Currently, the Magazine Battery has a cumulative deployment of 1.3 million vehicles with zero spontaneous combustion and over 50 billion kilometers of safe travel, providing users with robust safety assurance for every journey.
GAC's self-developed large-capacity solid-state battery has achieved an energy density exceeding 400 Wh/kg and easily passes rigorous safety tests such as 200°C thermal chamber and nail penetration tests, effectively addressing users' range anxiety and safety concerns. Innovations in materials and processes have placed the solid-state battery at the forefront of the industry in key indicators such as safety, energy density, and cycle life, providing a superior power solution for the future development of NEVs. Currently, a pilot production line for GAC's solid-state battery has been established, capable of mass-producing vehicle-grade solid-state batteries over 60 Ah, marking a critical step toward the goal of full vehicle integration by 2026.
Over the years, GAC has been steadily enhancing its competitiveness through innovations across intelligent connectivity, NEV powertrains technologies, and forward-looking technologies. Looking ahead, GAC will continue to deepen its efforts in the intelligent connected NEV field, leveraging more leading technological achievements to drive industry progress.
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GAC Magazine Battery and Solid-State Battery Win Top National Honor
