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Schroders Expands Media Relations Team After Award-Winning Year

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has strengthened its Media Relations Team with the appointments of Charlotte Banks and Jessye Brandon. Charlotte, an award-winning PR specialist and former journalist, will lead public markets PR, while Jessye, with extensive private markets expertise, will support … Read the full press release

Kjell Gruner Appointed CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, Set to Begin December 12, 2024

(IN BRIEF) Kjell Gruner has been named President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America and CEO of the Volkswagen Brand North America, effective December 12, 2024. He replaces Pablo Di Si, who stepped down, with interim leadership by Gerrit … Read the full press release

Enea AB Announces Teemu Salmi as Incoming CEO to Lead Next Growth Phase

(IN BRIEF) Enea AB has named Teemu Salmi as its new President and CEO, effective April 1, 2025. Salmi, currently CEO of Nixu Corporation, brings extensive experience in telecom and cybersecurity, with a history of leadership roles at Ericsson and … Read the full press release

Stellantis Appoints Davide Grasso as Chief Heritage Officer to Strengthen Brand Legacy

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis has appointed Davide Grasso as Chief Heritage Officer, a new role dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Stellantis’ 14 brands. Grasso will work to connect the brands’ rich legacies with future business opportunities and customer … Read the full press release

Michelle Shi-Verdaasdonk Appointed Chief Procurement Officer at Electrolux Group

(IN BRIEF) Michelle Shi-Verdaasdonk is set to return to Electrolux Group as Chief Procurement Officer, bringing a wealth of experience from her time at Dyson and Signify. In her new role, she will help steer Electrolux’s procurement strategy and supply … Read the full press release

Michael Schmid Elected as New President of Eurojust, Set to Lead Agency into Digital Age

(IN BRIEF) Michael Schmid has been elected as the new President of Eurojust, taking office on 15 November 2024 for a four-year term. Schmid, Austria’s National Member at Eurojust since 2022, will succeed Ladislav Hamran. Schmid aims to strengthen Eurojust’s … Read the full press release

Jean-Jacques Henchoz to Step Down from Talanx AG, Clemens Jungsthöfel to Succeed as Head of Reinsurance

(IN BRIEF) Jean-Jacques Henchoz, a member of Talanx AG’s Board of Management and head of the Reinsurance division, will step down on 31 March 2025 after choosing not to extend his contract. Clemens Jungsthöfel, the current Chief Financial Officer and … Read the full press release

DWS Group Streamlines Investment Leadership, Appointing Vincenzo Vedda as Global CIO to Enhance Client-Focused Strategy

(IN BRIEF) DWS Group has restructured its investment leadership by consolidating its Portfolio Management, Chief Investment Office, and Economic Research units under Vincenzo Vedda, who will also take on the role of Global Chief Investment Officer (CIO). This strategic shift … Read the full press release

DHL Express Appoints Abdulaziz Busbate as CEO of MENA Region to Lead Growth and Sustainable Logistics Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) DHL Express has appointed Abdulaziz Busbate as CEO of its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) operations, effective January 1, 2025. With 24 years at DHL, Busbate brings extensive experience, having led operations in both Saudi Arabia and … Read the full press release

Professor Philip Baker Appointed UEA Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Medicine and Health Sciences, Strengthening NHS and Research Collaborations

(IN BRIEF) Professor Philip Baker has been appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor of UEA’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, bringing significant experience in leading medical faculties globally. His appointment aims to strengthen the faculty’s teaching and research capabilities, in close collaboration with … Read the full press release

TUM Appoints Prof. Winfried Nerdinger as Anti-Semitism Commissioner to Lead Efforts Against Discrimination

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has appointed Prof. Winfried Nerdinger, an expert in Nazi history and founding director of the Munich Documentation Center for the History of National Socialism, as its Anti-Semitism commissioner. In this role, he … Read the full press release

Schroders’ Johanna Kyrklund Wins CIO of the Year for Leadership and Innovation in Asset Management

(IN BRIEF) Johanna Kyrklund, Group Chief Investment Officer at Schroders, has been awarded the CIO of the Year at the 2024 Funds Europe Awards, honoring her leadership and transformative contributions to the firm since 2007. Since stepping into the Group … Read the full press release

Schroders Appoints Phil Middleton as Head of UK and Promotes Tom Darnowski to CEO Americas

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has appointed Phil Middleton as Head of UK and promoted Tom Darnowski to CEO Americas. Both leaders bring extensive experience to their roles, with Middleton returning to the UK after leading Schroders’ Americas operations and Darnowski advancing … Read the full press release

Dr. Nadja Grabenströer to Lead Otto Group Logistics as New CEO, Succeeding Eva Witte

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Nadja Grabenströer will be appointed CEO of Otto Group Logistics GmbH, operating under the SupplyX brand, effective December 1, 2024. She succeeds Eva Witte, who contributed significantly to the establishment of SupplyX while serving as Chief Financial … Read the full press release

LCH Appoints Michel Semaan as Global Head of RepoClear to Drive Growth in Euro and Sterling Repo Markets

(IN BRIEF) LCH has appointed Michel Semaan as the new Global Head of RepoClear, where he will lead the service’s next growth phase, focusing on expanding clearing memberships and advancing RepoClear’s Sponsored Clearing models. Reporting to the CEOs of LCH … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors Appoints Christophe Georges as Board Member to Lead Global Sales and Marketing Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors has promoted Christophe Georges to Board Member for Sales and Marketing, effective December 1, 2024. With 26 years at Bentley, including leadership roles in North America, Christophe brings extensive experience in global sales and marketing. In … Read the full press release

Newcastle University Experts Appointed to Lead UK Climate Adaptation Strategy Amid Rising Environmental Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Newcastle University professors Hayley Fowler and Chris Evans, along with Dr. Marina Romanello, have been appointed to the UK’s Climate Change Committee’s Adaptation Committee. They will provide expertise on climate resilience as the UK faces rising climate risks, … Read the full press release

Former CloudCoCo CEO Mark Halpin Joins SCC Digital to Lead Sales and Marketing for Purpose-Driven IT Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Mark Halpin, former CEO of CloudCoCo, has joined SCC Digital as Sales and Marketing Director. Bringing over two decades of managed services experience, Halpin is drawn to SCC Digital’s purpose-driven approach to IT solutions, including cloud, cybersecurity, data, … Read the full press release

Insurance Europe Welcomes New Leadership as Thea Utoft Høj Jensen Takes the Helm

(IN BRIEF) Insurance Europe has appointed Thea Utoft Høj Jensen as its new director general, set to succeed Michaela Koller, who has held the position for 18 years. Jensen, a seasoned professional with a background in financial services and European … Read the full press release

UK MOD Appoints Savills to Drive Defence Estate Optimisation and Community Impact

(IN BRIEF) The UK Ministry of Defence has appointed Savills as a Strategic Property Advisor to support the Defence Estate Optimisation (DEO) Portfolio, a £5.1 billion investment in modernizing and sustaining Defence Estate infrastructure. Over the next seven years, Savills … Read the full press release

Newly Appointed Chief Brand Officer Oli Saunders to Drive Global Brand Strategy for DWS

(IN BRIEF) DWS has named Oli Saunders as its new Chief Brand Officer, a role dedicated to amplifying the company’s brand globally. Saunders, reporting to Global Head of Communications, Brand & CSR Sebastian Kraemer-Bach, brings a wealth of experience in … Read the full press release

SSAB Names Per Elfgren as New Head of Special Steels to Drive Innovation and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) SSAB has appointed Per Elfgren as the new head of SSAB Special Steels, where he will leverage his extensive experience in market development, product innovation, and international sales. Having been with SSAB since 1996, Elfgren’s expertise is expected … Read the full press release

Neste Restructures Leadership Team, Appoints Eeva Sipilä as Incoming CFO to Drive Strategic Focus

(IN BRIEF) Neste has announced a new Leadership Team to enhance operational efficiency and performance, effective immediately. Heikki Malinen, President and CEO, will also lead Neste’s Renewable Products business area. Markku Korvenranta has been appointed Executive Vice President of Oil … Read the full press release

Frédéric Wiscart Appointed New President of Alstom France, Succeeding Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has appointed Frédéric Wiscart as the new President of its France Region, effective November 4, 2024. Wiscart, who brings extensive experience from his previous roles in the energy sector, will succeed Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud, who is stepping down … Read the full press release

Husqvarna Group Names Maha Elkharbotly as New President of Gardena Division to Drive Innovation and Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna Group has appointed Maha Elkharbotly as the new President of its Gardena Division and added her to the executive management team. Elkharbotly, who has held leadership roles at DSM Firmenich, LIXIL, Grohe, and Whirlpool, brings extensive experience … Read the full press release

CompuGroup Medical Appoints Dr. Thomas Speckmann as Global Communications Head to Strengthen Corporate Strategy

(IN BRIEF) CompuGroup Medical (CGM) has appointed Dr. Thomas Speckmann as its Global Head of Communications, starting November 1, 2024. Dr. Speckmann, an experienced communications expert with a background in both politics and business, has previously worked with the Federal … Read the full press release

Fiona Lam Appointed CFO of Agfa-Gevaert Group, Succeeding Dirk De Man

(IN BRIEF) Agfa-Gevaert Group has appointed Fiona Lam as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective October 15, 2024. She will replace Dirk De Man, who is stepping down due to health issues. CEO Pascal Juéry expressed his enthusiasm for Lam’s … Read the full press release

Future Growth Capital Reveals Leadership Team to Enhance Private Market Investments for UK Pension Savers

(IN BRIEF) Future Growth Capital (FGC), the private markets investment manager launched by Schroders plc and Phoenix Group, has announced its senior leadership team to support investment opportunities in private markets for UK pension savers. Paul Forshaw has been appointed … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval AB Announces Nomination Committee for 2025 Annual General Meeting

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval AB has appointed its Nomination Committee for the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), which includes representatives from major shareholders: Jörn Rausing (Winder Holding), Daniel Kristiansson (Alecta Tjänstepension Ömsesidigt), Lennart Francke (Swedbank Robur Fonder), Anders Oscarsson (AMF-Försäkring … Read the full press release

Saab AB Announces Nomination Committee for Upcoming Annual General Meeting 2025

(IN BRIEF) Saab AB has announced the establishment of its Nomination Committee ahead of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for April 10, 2025, in Linköping, Sweden. The committee, formed based on the shareholder structure as of August 31, 2024, … Read the full press release

Thea Utoft Høj Jensen Appointed as New Director General of Insurance Europe, Succeeding Michaela Koller After 18 Years

(IN BRIEF) Insurance Europe has announced that Thea Utoft Høj Jensen will be the new director general, succeeding Michaela Koller, who has held the role for 18 years. Thea, who currently leads Financial Services at FTI Consulting in Brussels, brings … Read the full press release

Schaeffler AG Strengthens Leadership Team to Drive E-Mobility Growth Amid Vitesco Merger

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler AG has made strategic appointments to its Executive Board as part of its preparation for a merger with Vitesco Technologies. Thomas Stierle, previously with Vitesco, will lead Schaeffler’s new E-Mobility division starting in October 2024. Dr. Jochen … Read the full press release

Jan S. Hesthaven Named New President of KIT, Aims to Elevate Global Research and Partnerships

(IN BRIEF) Professor Jan S. Hesthaven has been appointed as the new President of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), effective October 1, 2024. With a focus on furthering the integration of research, academic education, and societal engagement, Hesthaven aims to … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Names Johan Dasht as New Head of Hydro and Nuclear Power Operations

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has announced the appointment of Johan Dasht as the new Senior Vice President of its Business Area Generation, which focuses on hydro and nuclear power operations. Dasht, who currently heads Vattenfall’s hydro operations in the Nordics, will … Read the full press release

CBI Strengthens Board with Appointments of Ruth Cairnie and Lesley Ann Nash, Bringing Business and Government Expertise

(IN BRIEF) The CBI has appointed Ruth Cairnie and Lesley Ann Nash as Non-Executive Directors to its Board. Both bring extensive experience in private and public sectors, strengthening the CBI’s leadership as it continues its mission to represent UK businesses. … Read the full press release

Swissport Strengthens Board with Former Kuehne+Nagel CEO Detlef Trefzger to Drive Global Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Swissport International AG has appointed former Kuehne+Nagel CEO Detlef Trefzger as a Non-Executive Director to its Board of Directors. Trefzger, who brings extensive industry expertise from his leadership roles at Kuehne+Nagel and DB Schenker, will support Swissport’s global … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Names Johan Dasht as New Senior Vice President for Business Area Generation

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has appointed Johan Dasht as the new Senior Vice President of its Business Area Generation, effective November 1. Dasht, currently leading the company’s hydro operations in the Nordics, will oversee Vattenfall’s hydro and nuclear power divisions. He … Read the full press release

Renewable Energy Veteran Heiko Wuttke to Lead PNE AG as New CEO Starting January 2025

(IN BRIEF) PNE AG has appointed Heiko Wuttke as its new CEO, effective 13 January 2025. Wuttke, with nearly 30 years of experience in renewable energy, will replace Markus Lesser, who stepped down in July 2024. Interim CEO Per Hornung … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Taps Raffael Gasser to Lead Wealth Management & Private Banking in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has appointed Raffael Gasser as the new Head of Wealth Management & Private Banking in Germany, starting November 1, 2024. Gasser, who brings extensive experience from UBS and Credit Suisse, will oversee services for affluent and … Read the full press release

Mark Davis Appointed New Managing Director of EBRD’s Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Region

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Mark Davis as the new Managing Director for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean (SEMED) region, starting October 1, 2024. Davis, who has 28 years of experience in international … Read the full press release