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Beiersdorf Group appoints Tennille Kopiasz as CEO of Chantecaille to accelerate global prestige beauty growth

(IN BRIEF) Beiersdorf Group has appointed Tennille Kopiasz as Chief Executive Officer of Chantecaille, effective September 3. Based in New York, she succeeds Emily Coleman and will report to Beiersdorf Executive Board Member Oswald Barckhahn. Kopiasz has over 25 years … Read the full press release

ESET recognized as Strong Performer in Forrester Wave for MDR services in Europe, highlighting strength in localized intelligence and compliance

(IN BRIEF) ESET has been named a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Managed Detection and Response Services in Europe, Q3 2025, reflecting the company’s strength in regional threat intelligence, compliance-focused operations, and hands-on support. Powered by the ESET PROTECT … Read the full press release

EBRD exits Bank of Cyprus with sale of remaining 5 per cent stake after decade of support

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has sold its entire 5 per cent holding in the Bank of Cyprus, amounting to over 22.4 million shares, through an accelerated bookbuild on the Athens Stock Exchange. The EBRD first … Read the full press release

Evri and DHL eCommerce UK merger cleared by CMA to form UK’s largest parcel and mail delivery business

(IN BRIEF) The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has unconditionally approved the merger of Evri and DHL eCommerce UK, with the transaction expected to complete soon after final approvals. The new Evri Group will become the UK’s leading parcel and … Read the full press release

DHL Express opens new EUR 100 million carbon-neutral gateway at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to boost Finnish trade

(IN BRIEF) DHL Express Finland has opened a new EUR 100 million logistics gateway at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, the largest investment in its history in the country. The 16,000 m² carbon-neutral facility is equipped with automated sorting technology that can process … Read the full press release

GEA advances into DAX following strong transformation driven by innovation and sustainability

(IN BRIEF) GEA has joined the DAX index, becoming one of Germany’s 40 largest listed companies following a strong rise in its market valuation and successful qualification via Deutsche Börse’s “Fast Entry” process. The company’s transformation, centered on innovation, sustainability, … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA acquires Tokyo residential portfolio of 14 assets to drive expansion in Japan’s resilient housing market

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA has completed a major off-market acquisition of 14 high-quality residential assets in Tokyo, comprising around 800 apartments and five retail units, on behalf of a global institutional investor. With over 97% occupancy and relatively new building stock … Read the full press release

CANCOM LIVE 2025 roadshow brings AI innovations to nine cities in Germany and Austria starting this September

(IN BRIEF) CANCOM will kick off its CANCOM LIVE 2025 roadshow in September under the motto “Discover the new AIra,” with nine stops in Germany and Austria, including debut events in Frankfurt, Berlin, and Feldkirch. The one-day program combines strategic … Read the full press release

AMOLF group leader Jeroen van Zon appointed professor of Quantitative Developmental Biology at Leiden University

(IN BRIEF) AMOLF’s Jeroen van Zon has been named professor of Quantitative Developmental Biology at Leiden University, effective 1 September. While continuing to lead his AMOLF research group, he will also broaden collaborations in developmental biology, particularly with Leiden’s Institute … Read the full press release

Intesa Sanpaolo launches September 2025 share buyback to support employee incentive and severance plans

(IN BRIEF) Intesa Sanpaolo will launch a new share buyback programme between 8 and 19 September 2025 to support its 2024 and 2023 incentive plans, as well as severance arrangements. The programme, approved at the April 2025 Shareholders’ Meeting, authorises … Read the full press release

IKEA confirms December 2025 opening of first New Zealand store at Sylvia Park with nationwide Pick-Up Points

(IN BRIEF) IKEA is preparing to open its first store in New Zealand on December 4, 2025, at Sylvia Park in Auckland. Operated by Ingka Group, the 34,000 m² store will offer more than 7,500 products from day one and … Read the full press release

Beiersdorf names Pierre Kröning as new CIO to lead global IT and digitalization strategy

(IN BRIEF) Beiersdorf has appointed Pierre Kröning as its new Chief Information Officer and Managing Director of Beiersdorf IT within Beiersdorf Shared Services, effective September 1, 2025. With more than 20 years at Beiersdorf, Kröning has extensive experience in IT, … Read the full press release

BAE Systems partners with GM Defense and NP Aerospace as Team LionStrike to deliver next-generation mobility for UK Army

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has joined forces with GM Defense and NP Aerospace to form Team LionStrike, which will compete for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Land Mobility Programme aimed at replacing its aging fleet of vehicles. The partnership will … Read the full press release

Siemens launches 2025 training year with 1,700 new apprentices focusing on AI, digital skills, and social responsibility

(IN BRIEF) Siemens is welcoming more than 1,700 young talents to its 2025 training programs across 18 centers in Germany, with a strong focus on AI-supported didactics, digital skills, and value-oriented education. The company’s approach combines advanced technologies such as … Read the full press release

Shell halts Rotterdam biofuels plant construction after review but reinforces €6.5 billion investment in Dutch energy transition

(IN BRIEF) Shell has decided not to proceed with the construction of its biofuels plant at the Energy and Chemicals Park Rotterdam after a review determined the project would not be competitive enough to meet customer needs. According to Machteld … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Group appoints Aimilia Pistrika to lead Nicosia Office and strengthen operations in Cyprus

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has appointed Aimilia Pistrika as Head of its Nicosia Office, effective September 1. She succeeds Antonis Papageorgiou, who had served on an interim basis since the office’s inauguration in November by President … Read the full press release

JOST strengthens Quicke brand with Easymass integration to expand global agricultural solutions

(IN BRIEF) JOST, through its Quicke brand, has strengthened its partnership with Easymass by incorporating agricultural weight systems and bumpers into Quicke’s global portfolio. Farmers will now have access to the patented SO EASY wheel weight system, several Q-Bloq front … Read the full press release

Energiekontor reaches financial close on Haberloh and Heidkrug wind parks in Lower Saxony with construction to begin soon

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG has secured financial close for its Haberloh and Heidkrug wind parks in Lower Saxony, clearing the way for construction to begin. Together, the projects will deliver around 94 megawatts of capacity through 13 Vestas turbines and … Read the full press release

Schaeffler brings EMR4 e-axle, hybrid solutions, and software-defined vehicle innovations to IAA MOBILITY 2025

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler will present its expanded portfolio at IAA MOBILITY 2025 in Munich, focusing on electrified powertrains, chassis systems, and software-defined vehicles. Highlights include the EMR4 electric axle drive, modular hybrid solutions, advanced thermal management, and steer-by-wire technologies featuring … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck proves readiness in first customer trials with over 225,000 km driven on hydrogen

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has concluded the first year of customer trials for the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, with five prototypes covering more than 225,000 kilometers across Germany in operations with Air Products, Amazon, Holcim, INEOS Inovyn, and Wiedmann & Winz. … Read the full press release