Day: January 17, 2024

Jolanda Poots-Bijl Steps Down from AkzoNobel’s Supervisory Board Due to New CFO Role at Ahold Delhaize

(IN BRIEF) Jolanda Poots-Bijl has decided to resign from her position as a member of AkzoNobel's Supervisory Board, effective from…

2 years ago

£2.3 Million Wellcome Trust Grant Awarded to Research Impact of Polar Climate Change on Human Health and Healthcare Sector

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter and its partners, including Arctic Basecamp, the World Economic Forum, Deloitte, and the Climate…

2 years ago

Addressing Food Insecurity Among Workers: University of Liverpool Law School’s Research and Advocacy Efforts

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool Law School is hosting an event to advocate for addressing the recommendations of a…

2 years ago

Copper Giant Outokumpu Completes Repurchase of 254,118 Shares Worth EUR 1 Million

(IN BRIEF) On January 16, 2024, Outokumpu announced the completion of its share repurchase program, which included the acquisition of…

2 years ago

bp Expands European C&I Energy Presence with Acquisition of GETEC ENERGIE GmbH

(IN BRIEF) bp, the global energy company, is set to expand its presence in the European commercial and industrial (C&I)…

2 years ago

bp Elevates Interim CEO Murray Auchincloss to Permanent Leadership Role

(IN BRIEF) bp has appointed Murray Auchincloss as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Auchincloss, who has been…

2 years ago

Changing Landscape: BASF Report Highlights Transformation in Car Color Preferences

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a global chemical company, has released its 2023 Color Report for Automotive OEM Coatings, highlighting changing trends…

2 years ago

Swisscom Partners with NVIDIA to Build AI Supercomputers, Investing 100 Million Swiss Francs in AI Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom has announced a significant collaboration with NVIDIA to create generative AI (GenAI) full-stack supercomputers in Switzerland, utilizing…

2 years ago

Carlos Zarlenga Appointed to Lead Stellantis North America, Focusing on Electrification and Performance Improvement

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis has announced that Carlos Zarlenga will assume the role of leading Stellantis North America, effective February 1,…

2 years ago

Deutsche Telekom Climbs Brand Finance Global 500, Achieving Top-Ten Status

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has achieved a top-ten position in the "Brand Finance Global 500" study, making it one of…

2 years ago

SIXT Strikes Multi-Billion Euro Deal with Stellantis for Up to 250,000 Vehicles in Rental Fleet Expansion

(IN BRIEF) SIXT, the premium mobility service provider, and Stellantis, a major global automaker, have reached a multi-billion euro agreement,…

2 years ago

Henkel Promotes Inclusivity with Gender-Neutral Parental Leave Policy Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) Henkel, a global company, is introducing a pioneering gender-neutral parental leave policy for its 50,000 employees worldwide, starting…

2 years ago

Expansion of Kvasiny Plant Boosts Škoda’s Capacity for Second-Generation Kodiaq SUVs

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has begun series production of its second-generation Kodiaq SUV at the Kvasiny plant in the Czech…

2 years ago

Voith and Schumacher Packaging Successfully Upgrade PM 2 in Poland for Doubled Production Capacity and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Voith and Schumacher Packaging have achieved the successful startup of PM 2 in Myszków, Poland, following a comprehensive…

2 years ago

Nordic Investment Bank Issues NZD 600 Million Kauri Bond, Named ‘Kauri Issuer of the Year’

(IN BRIEF) On January 15, the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) issued a new NZD 600 million Kauri bond, reaffirming its…

2 years ago

Savills Expands EMEA Data Centre Advisory Team with New Appointment

(IN BRIEF) Savills has bolstered its EMEA data centre advisory team by bringing in Rupert Duckworth as an associate director…

2 years ago