NORWEST FINANCIAL Names Executive

NORWEST FINANCIAL Inc., Des Moines, Iowa, a subsidiary of Norwest Corp.,, said David C. Wood has been named chairman of the board and chief executive officer.

James R. Berens will succeed Mr. Wood as president and chief operating officer. He is currently vice president, general counsel, and secretary.

Succeeding Mr. Berens as vice president, general counsel, and secretary will be Patricia J. McFarland, currently associate general counsel.

All three promotions are effective Jan. 1 and follow the year-end retirement of Richard J. Brinkman as chairman and CEO.

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