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Fair Isaac's (FICO) new chief executive is starting in defense mode, as the credit-score giant looks to regain the reputation and business it has lost in the wake of the financial crisis.

Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., Chicago, said that Kevin Callahan has joined the company in a new position as senior vice president and director, institutional clients.

Former Morgan Stanley chief executive John Mack has joined the board of Lending Club, an online lending platform.

Stewart National Title Services, Houston, named Benedict Sander as vice president, national business development.

Online-only mortgage lender Quicken Loans is using the recently announced layoff of 2,000 Yahoo employees to try to boost the tech talent within its own ranks.

Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, Santa Ana, Calif., said that Wendy Forsythe has joined the company as executive vice president/head of global operations.

William Mulrow on Wednesday began his tenure as chairman of the New York State Housing Finance Agency and the State of New York Mortgage Agency, two of the agencies included within New York State Homes and Community Renewal.

SNR Denton said that Lisa Ledbetter has joined the firm as a partner in its financial institutions regulatory practice.

Joseph Smith has assumed his duties as the monitor for the $26 billion foreclosure settlement and he will be responsible for making sure five mega-servicers live up to the terms of the agreement and reform their servicing and foreclosure practices.

Celink, Lansing, Mich., said that chief operating officer Ryan LaRose has assumed the title and additional responsibilities of company president.