Corporate Report: Nov. 1

Falls River Group hires GE exec as managing director
Naples-based mergers and acquisitions advisory firm Falls River Group LLC has hired John Rowell as its managing director.

Rowell has more than 20 years of finance experience, including 12 years in mergers and acquisitions with General Electric. At GE he initially focused on technology and sourcing. Most recently, Rowell led the M&A Group at GE Aviation, including the $5 billion acquisition of Smiths Aerospace.

Sabadell Bank & Trust promotes new S.W. Florida president
Miami-based Sabadell Bank & Trust has promoted Scott Kellett to regional president of Southwest Florida. He will oversee private banking, wealth management and fiduciary services within the Naples, Fort Myers and Sarasota markets.