First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF ), a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions and the leader in the digital transformation of its industry, today announced a number of leadership changes, most prominently that Chief Financial Officer Mark E. Seaton has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Seaton replaces departing CEO Ken DeGiorgio. In addition, Treasurer Matt F. Wajner has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer and Chairman of the Board Dennis J. Gilmore will move to Executive Chairman of First American. "We are looking forward to our next chapter under the strong leadership of Mark Seaton," said Gilmore. "No one is more ready to be our CEO than Mark, who has played a leading role in our most critical strategic initiatives, which are driving the digital transformation of our business. We want to thank Ken DeGiorgio for his many years of service to First American."