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Louis Dreyfus Company Appoints Nigel Mamalis as Interim CFO Following Leadership Transition

(IN BRIEF) Louis Dreyfus Company has named Nigel Mamalis as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, following the unexpected death of Group CFO Patrick Treuer. With more than 30 years of experience across finance, trading, risk, and senior management roles … Read the full press release

MTU Aero Engines Appoints New Heads for Commercial Programs and Maintenance Subsidiaries

(IN BRIEF) MTU Aero Engines has announced a comprehensive leadership reshuffle across its commercial engine and maintenance operations, effective January 1, 2026, following Ottmar Pfänder’s promotion to the Executive Board. André Sinanian will oversee all commercial engine programs, Patrick Biebel … Read the full press release

MAPFRE strengthens technology and AI leadership with new structure led by Group Chief Technology and Data Officer Vanessa Escrivá

(IN BRIEF) MAPFRE has restructured its leadership framework to increase the strategic weight of technology, data and AI in the organisation. With the closure of the Corporate Operational Transformation Area at year-end, Vanessa Escrivá will become Group Chief Technology and … Read the full press release

From Bikes to Running Gear: Benelux and DACH Sports Retail Attracts Wave of Strategic and Private Equity Deals

The Benelux and DACH regions have seen a surge in sporting retail deals over the past 2–3 years, driven by post-pandemic shifts in fitness and outdoor activity. Private equity firms and global strategics are actively acquiring or restructuring brands across … Read the full press release

Private equity firm Rise Point Capital backs running retailer Run2Day as new CEO Robbert Cornelissen takes helm amid expanding Dutch running market

Rise Point Capital acquired Dutch running retailer Run2Day, marking a new ownership and leadership phase. Robbert Cornelissen was appointed CEO and co-shareholder, succeeding founder Ewout Braggaar. Run2Day operates 16 stores nationwide and maintains a strong community presence through events like … Read the full press release

Rise Point Capital invests in Run2Day; Robbert Cornelissen appointed CEO and shareholder.

(IN BRIEF) Rise Point Capital has acquired Dutch running retailer Run2Day, marking a new chapter for the nearly 30-year-old brand. The company, which operates 16 stores across the Netherlands through a mix of owned and franchised locations, will now be … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Chantal Debost as Chairwoman

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring has appointed Chantal Debost as its new Chairwoman, succeeding Jean-Jacques Calcat, who served in the role since 2018. The appointment, effective immediately following the Board meeting on 28 October 2025, reflects CAL&F’s commitment … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics advances secure UWB technology with new leadership role in FiRa Consortium

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics announced that Rias Al-Kadi, General Manager of its Ranging and Connectivity Division, has joined the Board of Directors of the FiRa Consortium, strengthening the company’s leadership in advancing secure ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. ST is contributing to the … Read the full press release

Unilever appoints Srinivas Phatak as new Chief Financial Officer after global search process

(IN BRIEF) Unilever PLC has named Srinivas Phatak as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, following his interim role since February 2025. The appointment was unanimously approved by the Board after a full global search process, recognizing his strong … Read the full press release

Maya Hennerkes appointed Managing Director of Environment and Sustainability at the EBRD, succeeding Henrik Linders

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has appointed Maya Hennerkes as Managing Director of its Environment and Sustainability Department, effective 15 September 2025. Hennerkes, who succeeds Henrik Linders, has been instrumental in shaping the EBRD’s sustainable finance … Read the full press release

University of St.Gallen appoints Swiss National Bank’s Matthias Ammann as new Secretary General from 2026

(IN BRIEF) The University of St.Gallen has appointed Dr. Matthias Ammann as its new Secretary General, beginning 1 January 2026. Currently Managing Legal Counsel at the Swiss National Bank, Ammann brings broad expertise in law, business, and legal technology to … Read the full press release

Experienced logistics leader Martin Umland to succeed Raphael Adrian Maier in Otto Group supply chain role

(IN BRIEF) The Otto Group has appointed long-serving logistics specialist Martin Umland as its new Group Vice President Supply Chain Management, effective October 1, 2025. Umland, who has been with the company since 2006 and most recently led Bonprix Group’s … Read the full press release

Vodafone announces Leanne Wood to step down as Chief HR Officer in January 2026 while continuing non-executive roles

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has announced that Leanne Wood will step down as Chief Human Resources Officer and as a member of its Group Executive Committee on 1 January 2026. Wood, who has served as CHRO since 2019, will continue her … Read the full press release

Czech Deputy Finance Minister Marek Mora to join EIB Management Committee as Vice-President

(IN BRIEF) Czech Deputy Finance Minister Marek Mora has been appointed Vice-President of the European Investment Bank, effective 20 October 2025. Nominated by the Czech government and approved by the EIB’s Board of Governors, Mora will replace Kyriacos Kakouris of … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow academics honoured as new Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences

(IN BRIEF) Five University of Glasgow social scientists have been elected Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences, joining 63 new Fellows across the UK. Graeme Roy, Nicola McEwen, Sotiria Grek, Hervé Moulin and Anja Neundorf were recognised for their … Read the full press release

EIB Group names María Romano to lead Madrid Office and strengthen institutional agenda in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group has named María Romano as the new Head of its Madrid Office, where she will lead institutional relations and coordinate support for major projects in Spain. Romano, who succeeds Fernando Torija, has extensive … Read the full press release

Alstom appoints Gustavo Mateos to lead signalling and railway safety operations while joining Executive Committee in Spain and Portugal

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has named Gustavo Mateos as Managing Director of its Signalling, Infrastructure, and Railway Safety Unit for Spain and Portugal, while also appointing him to the Executive Committee of Alstom Spain and Portugal. Based at the company’s Center … Read the full press release

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

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

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