Daily Archives: 15, April 2025

DNV’s Strategic move strengthens capabilities in hydrographic and geophysical surveys, supporting biodiversity and sustainable marine development

(IN BRIEF) DNV has strengthened its marine biodiversity and environmental services through the acquisition of Shoreline Surveys Limited by its subsidiary Ocean Ecology. Shoreline’s expertise in hydrographic and geophysical surveys enhances DNV’s capacity to serve clients across ports, dredging, and … Read the full press release

AI-Driven Romance Scams Pose Growing Threat, Warns Alan Turing Institute

(IN BRIEF) Romance scams are becoming more efficient and harder to detect due to the increasing use of artificial intelligence, according to new research by the Centre for Emerging Technology and Security (CETaS) at The Alan Turing Institute. Generative AI … Read the full press release

Prosus Launches Global Internship Programme for Future Tech Leaders

(IN BRIEF) Prosus has launched its global Internship Programme, offering graduate students and early-career professionals hands-on experience within its global tech ecosystem. Open to MSc-level candidates and above, the programme features flexible three to six-month placements either for academic credit … Read the full press release

Johanna Kreft Named Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Sandvik

(IN BRIEF) Sandvik has appointed Johanna Kreft as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective October 13, 2025. Kreft, who is currently General Counsel at Alleima and a former long-time Sandvik legal executive, will also join Sandvik’s Group Executive Management. … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Webinar to Tackle Business Licensing Compliance Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer CT Corporation will present a webinar titled “Effective Business License Management” on April 15, offering professionals a deep dive into key compliance practices for managing business licenses. Led by Hans Howk and Claire Corbin, the session … Read the full press release

Lizl Veldsman Wins Top ASPEN Award for Groundbreaking ICU Nutrition Study

(IN BRIEF) South African clinical dietitian Lizl Veldsman has won the 2025 Harry M. Vars Award from ASPEN for her innovative ICU study supported by Fresenius Kabi. The study examined the impact of intravenous protein and in-bed cycling on muscle … Read the full press release

Vonovia Strengthens Supervisory Board with Financial and Energy Experts Ahead of AGM

(IN BRIEF) Vonovia SE will propose Michael Rüdiger and Dr Marcus Schenck for election to its Supervisory Board at the 2025 Annual General Meeting, replacing Dr Ute Geipel-Faber and Hildegard Müller. Both nominees bring decades of leadership in the financial … Read the full press release

Eva Lys Named Porsche Brand Ambassador Ahead of Porsche Tennis Grand Prix

(IN BRIEF) Eva Lys, currently Germany’s top-ranked women’s tennis player, has been named a “Friend of the Brand” by Porsche, strengthening her long-standing relationship with the sports car company that has supported her career through its junior tennis programs. She … Read the full press release

GEA Completes €400 Million Share Buyback with Charitable Link to UNICEF and Viva con Agua

(IN BRIEF) GEA has completed its €400 million share buyback program, repurchasing over 9.5 million shares (around 5.53% of its capital) between November 2023 and April 2025. The shares, purchased at an average of €41.98 each, will be cancelled after … Read the full press release

Mutares Strengthens Steyr Motors’ Market Profile with EUR 30.9 Million Share Placement

(IN BRIEF) Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has placed 910,000 shares—about 17% of Steyr Motors AG’s outstanding shares—through an accelerated bookbuilding process, raising EUR 30.9 million. This follows a recent German legislative change to bolster domestic defense, which helped spark … Read the full press release