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Carlo Calabria joins Barclays from CMC Capital

Posted on 9, March 2016 by

Barclays announces the appointment in London of Carlo Calabria as a Chairman, M&A EMEA within its Investment Bank LONDON, 09-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Carlo Calabria joins Barclays from CMC Capital where he was a Founding Partner having established this business in … Read the full press release →

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Airbus Helicopters announces management changes

Posted on 2, March 2016 by

Ben Bridge appointed new Executive Vice President Global Business Matthieu Louvot joins Executive Committee as Executive Vice President Customer Support & Services Dominique Maudet joins Airbus Group as Head of Strategic Defence Relations Marignane, France, 02-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ben Bridge … Read the full press release →

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Andreas Bareis appointed Managing Director, Middle East and Africa McLaren Automotive

Posted on 17, December 2015 by

SURREY, 17-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — McLaren Automotive has appointed Andreas Bareis to the role of Managing Director, Middle East and Africa in an important and strategic change for the region. Andreas was previously Executive Director of Quality at the McLaren Technology … Read the full press release →

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HeidelbergCement’s Supervisory Board sets the course for a generation change on the Managing Board

Posted on 19, October 2015 by

HEIDELBERG, 19-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In its meeting on 9 October 2015, the Supervisory Board set the course for a generation change on the Managing Board of HeidelbergCement. In the context of the long-term oriented succession planning and the necessary reorganisation of … Read the full press release →

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WPP: Geometry Global UK to appoint Juan José Posada as Chief Creative Officer

Posted on 16, October 2015 by

LONDON, UK, 16-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Geometry Global UK has announced the arrival of Juan José Posada as Chief Creative Officer. Juan José, formerly Geometry Global Executive Creative Director Latin America and Executive Creative Director Geometry Global Colombia, will relocate from Colombia … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Management, Marketing, United Kingdom

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University of Sussex, University of Oxford paper shows that British banks engaged in more offshore banking than any other financial centre

Posted on 20, August 2015 by

OXFORD, 20-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A new paper shows that British banks engaged in more offshore banking than any other financial centre. Researchers examining the resilience of the world’s financial centres after the global economic crisis conclude that the future … Read the full press release →

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Nordea Bank AB appointed Casper von Koskull Group CEO and Torsten Hagen Jørgensen Group COO

Posted on 12, August 2015 by

The Board of Directors of Nordea Bank AB (publ) has appointed Casper von Koskull new president and Group CEO and Torsten Hagen Jørgensen new Group COO and deputy Group CEO. Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo, Stockholm, 12-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The new leadership team … Read the full press release →

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Prudential Portfolio Management Group Limited appoints Michael Coop and Ciaran Mulligan as new members to its senior management team

Posted on 16, July 2015 by

LONDON, 16-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Prudential Portfolio Management Group Limited (PPMG) has appointed two new members to its senior management team. Michael Coop, head of multi-asset portfolio management¹ , and Ciaran Mulligan, head of manager oversight² , have joined the … Read the full press release →

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Peter Plumb and Stevie Spring appointed Independent Non-Executive Directors to The Co-operative Group’s newly elected Group Board

Posted on 1, July 2015 by

MANCHESTER, 1-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Co-operative Group today announces the appointment of two Independent Non-Executive Directors, further strengthening the Board and continuing the governance reforms agreed by members last year. Peter Plumb, Chief Executive of Moneysupermarket.com PLC and Stevie Spring, … Read the full press release →

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Groupe BPCE elects Pierre Valentin Chairman of its Supervisory Board

Posted on 26, June 2015 by

PARIS, 26-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Ordinary Shareholders Meeting of Groupe BPCE, convened today, approved the renewal of all 19 members of its Supervisory Board. The Board members then elected Pierre Valentin, who is also Chairman of the Steering and … Read the full press release →

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BNP Paribas Personal Finance’s Board of Directors appointed Alain van Groenendael as Chairman and Laurent David as CEO

Posted on 15, June 2015 by

PARIS, 15-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At a meeting on 12 June, the Board of Directors of BNP Paribas Personal Finance appointed Alain van Groenendael as Chairman and Laurent David as Chief Executive Officer of the company. In these roles they … Read the full press release →

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Euler Hermes Group announced the appointment of Maria Garaña and Axel Theis to its Supervisory Board

Posted on 1, June 2015 by

PARIS, 1-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Euler Hermes Group, the worldwide leader in trade credit insurance, announced the appointment of Maria Garaña and Axel Theis to its Supervisory Board following today’s shareholders’ meeting in Paris. They respectively replace Robert Hudry, member … Read the full press release →

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Rosneft announces leadership changes

Posted on 26, May 2015 by

MOSCOW, 26-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On May 25, Chairman of Rosneft Management Board Igor Sechin made a range of appointments in order to enhance the efficiency of the Company’s management structure. These administrative decisions were taken in order to raise requirements … Read the full press release →

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Gamesa Chairman Ignacio Martín at Shareholders’ General Meeting: the company surpassed all the guidance set for 2014, including its sales growth, profitability and balance sheet reinforcement targets.

Posted on 11, May 2015 by

The company’s shareholders, in general meeting today in Zamudio (Vizcaya), approved the conduct of business in 2014. Among the agenda items ratified, the increase in the number of directors and the renewal of the company’s dividend policy stand out. Biscay, … Read the full press release →

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Leadership changes at ICADE

Posted on 1, May 2015 by

PARIS, 1-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Unanimously appointed Chief Executive Officer by the Board of Directors last 19 March, upon the recommendation of Icade’s Appointments and Remuneration Committee, Mr Olivier Wigniolle is taking up his functions today. He is also appointed member … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz adds five new models to its C-Class family to lower the cost of driving the C-Class even further

Posted on 9, April 2015 by

STUTTGART, 9-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz is introducing a new entry-level model to round off the C-Class family downwards in cost terms. Similarly upping the stakes on the price front are two new cost-efficient four-wheel-drive variants. In terms of output, the new … Read the full press release →

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Cable & Wireless Communications Plc announces changes to its Board of Directors following completion of the acquisition of Columbus International Inc.

Posted on 2, April 2015 by

LONDON, 2-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Cable & Wireless Communications Plc (“CWC”) today announces the following changes to its Board of Directors which have taken effect immediately following completion of the acquisition of Columbus International Inc. by CWC (the “Acquisition”), as announced … Read the full press release →

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Aviva partnered with mobile health company babylon to launch first in UK new virtual health service app to Group Risk clients

Posted on 23, March 2015 by

LONDON, 23-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In January this year Aviva announced a new partnership with babylon, a leading UK-based mobile health company, to offer the latest digital technology to some of its UK healthcare clients. This move saw an innovative … Read the full press release →

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CNH Industrial N.V. announced changes to its Group Executive Council to further increase the regional operating integration and brand focus of the organisation

Posted on 20, February 2015 by

LONDON, 20-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI) announces key changes to its Group Executive Council (GEC), the Company’s highest executive decision-making body outside of its Board of Directors. Effective immediately, Derek Neilson is appointed … Read the full press release →

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The Bank of England appointed Alex Brazier and Sam Woods to its Executive Team

Posted on 29, January 2015 by

The Bank of England today announced two new appointments to its Executive Team. LONDON, 29-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Court of the Bank of England today approved the appointment of Alex Brazier as Executive Director for Financial Stability Strategy and … Read the full press release →

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Loughborough University study: People with sight loss can face at least 25% higher costs for everyday living

Posted on 28, January 2015 by

People with sight loss can face at least 25% higher costs for everyday living than those who are fully sighted, according to a new study by Loughborough University for the sight loss charity Thomas Pocklington Trust. Leicestershire, UK, 28-1-2015 — … Read the full press release →

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Nordea revises down the expectations in its new economic forecasts

Posted on 5, December 2014 by

Winter is upon us, and most of us need an extra dose of vitamins. Metaphorically speaking, this is also the case for large parts of the world economy where the economic performance has again made Nordea revise down the expectations … Read the full press release →

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Wincor Nixdorf AG generated €2,469 million net sales in fiscal 2013/2014 comparable to the amount reported for the previous financial year

Posted on 11, November 2014 by

Preliminary results for fiscal 2013/2014 (Sept. 30) Paderborn, Germany, 11-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At €2,469 million, net sales generated by Wincor Nixdorf AG in fiscal 2013/2014 were comparable to the amount reported for the previous financial year. The company recorded … Read the full press release →

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MIT and Capgemini Consulting book identifies the principles and practices that lead to successful digital transformation

Posted on 14, October 2014 by

New book synthesizes three years of research by the MIT and Capgemini Consulting on Digital Transformation Paris, 14-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Harvard Business Review Press has today published a new book entitled Leading Digital: Turning Technology into Business Transformation. The … Read the full press release →

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Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A. appoints David Martinez Guzman and Roberto Isolani as non-independent directors

Posted on 13, October 2014 by

SIENA, 13-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At today’s meeting, the Board of Directors of Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A. took steps towards the replacement of directors Marco Turchi and Paola Demartini following their resignation on 18 September, by appointing … Read the full press release →

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Allianz: PIMCO appointed Daniel Ivascyn as Group Chief Investment Officer succeeding William H. Gross

Posted on 29, September 2014 by

Firm Names Andrew Balls, Mark Kiesel, Virginie Maisonneuve, Scott Mather and Mihir Worah Chief Investment Officers Mr. Kiesel, Mr. Mather and Mr. Worah named Portfolio Managers for Total Return Fund Saumil Parikh, Mr. Ivascyn, and Mohsen Fahmi named Portfolio Managers … Read the full press release →

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EU heads of state or government to meet for Special meeting of the European Council on 30 August in Brussels

Posted on 29, August 2014 by

Brussels, 29-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — EU heads of state or government will meet on 30 August for a special meeting of the European Council on the appointment of a new President of the European Council and a new EU High Representative for Foreign … Read the full press release →

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Bull’s Board of Directors decided on certain changes related to the evolution of the governance of the group in regard to the merger of Bull into Atos

Posted on 22, August 2014 by

Paris, 22-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Board of Directors of Bull, the trusted partner for enterprise data, met on August 19th 2014 further to the success of the friendly tender offer launched by Atos, the international information technology services company, for all … Read the full press release →

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Bank of Scotland June Report on Jobs showed further tightening of conditions in Scotland’s labour market

Posted on 22, July 2014 by

Edinburgh, Scotland, 22-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — June’s Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs showed a further tightening of conditions in Scotland’s labour market, with salary inflation pushed to the highest in the survey’s history on the back of stronger demand for staff and … Read the full press release →

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Patrice Merrin appointed Independent Non-Executive Director at Glencore plc

Posted on 27, June 2014 by

Baar, Switzerland, 27-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Board of Glencore plc announces the appointment of Patrice Merrin as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with immediate effect. Following initial roles with Molson and Canadian Pacific, Patrice E. Merrin worked at Sherritt, … Read the full press release →

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Groupe BPCE names Catherine Colonna as independent member of its supervisory board

Posted on 6, June 2014 by

Paris, France, 6-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Catherine Colonna, a managing partner of the Paris office of Brunswick Group, has been appointed an independent member of the Supervisory Board of Groupe BPCE succeeding Laurence Danon. She is member of the Appointments and Remuneration Committee … Read the full press release →

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Newcastle University Experts investigate Google Glass’s ability to help people with Parkinson’s retain their independence

Posted on 10, April 2014 by

Newcastle, UK, 10-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The next generation of wearable computing is being trialled for the first time to evaluate its potential to support people with Parkinson’s. Experts at Newcastle University are investigating Google Glass as an assistive aid to help people with Parkinson’s … Read the full press release →

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VimpelCom appoints Yogesh Malik as Group Chief Technology Officer

Posted on 25, March 2014 by

Amsterdam, 25-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — “VimpelCom Ltd.” (“VimpelCom”, “Company” or “Group”) (NASDAQ: VIP) a leading global provider of telecommunications services, today announces the appointment of Yogesh Malik as Group Chief Technology Officer, with immediate effect. Yogesh has also been appointed a member … Read the full press release →

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World premiere of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé at Geneva International Motor Show 2014

Posted on 4, March 2014 by

Geneva, Switzerland, 4-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The focal point of the Mercedes-Benz presence at the 84th Geneva Motor Show is the S-Class Coupé. The new top model from the Stuttgart premium brand combines classic sports car proportions with modern luxury … Read the full press release →

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Ahlstrom announced changes in its management structure

Posted on 10, February 2014 by

Helsinki, Finland, 10-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahlstrom, a global high performance fiber-based materials company, will refine its management structure to accelerate the targeted profitability improvement and rapid implementation of the rightsizing program. The company’s operating model, with five business areas and common … Read the full press release →

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VimpelCom announced changes in its group’s senior management team

Posted on 27, January 2014 by

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 27-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — VimpelCom Ltd. (“VimpelCom”, “Company” or “Group”) (NASDAQ: VIP), a leading global provider of telecommunications services, today announces changes to its Group Management. Philip Tohme, currently the Group’s Chief Technology Officer, has been appointed CEO of Djezzy, … Read the full press release →

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Hubert Giraud appointed Director of People Management and Transformation at Capgemini Group, Christopher Stancombe succeeds him as CEO of the BPO unit

Posted on 27, January 2014 by

Paris, France, 27-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Paul Hermelin, Chairman and CEO of the Capgemini Group, has appointed Hubert Giraud Director of People Management and Transformation. Hubert Giraud thereby joins the Group’s General Management Committee*. Christopher Stancombe succeeds him as CEO of the … Read the full press release →

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International business school INSEAD announces the establishment of new senior administrative team

Posted on 27, January 2014 by

Top global business school names thought leaders to Dean’s office; Deans, Professors and Directors will work alongside Dean Ilian Mihov to advance school’s mission Fontainebleau, France, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, 27-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — INSEAD, the leading international business school, announces the establishment … Read the full press release →

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Standard Chartered PLC announced reorganisation of its Wholesale Banking and Consumer Banking businesses

Posted on 13, January 2014 by

Standard Chartered announces a reorganisation to deliver the strategic and financial aspirations outlined at its Investor Day on 11 November 2013 Wholesale Banking and Consumer Banking to be integrated from 1 April 2014 Mike Rees to run these combined businesses … Read the full press release →

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Euronext N.V. announced series of management changes that will support and strengthen development in Europe

Posted on 10, January 2014 by

Amsterdam, Netherlands / Brussels, Belgium / Lisbon, Portugal / London, UK / Paris, France, 10-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Euronext N.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of IntercontinentalExchange Group (NYSE: ICE), today announced a series of management changes that will support and strengthen development … Read the full press release →

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