(IN BRIEF) BT has appointed Peter Leukert as its new Chief Digital Officer, where he will lead the company’s Digital unit and oversee its digital transformation. Peter joins from Deutsche Telekom, where he significantly contributed to the company’s IT and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged AI, Allison Kirkby, appointment, BT, Chief Digital Officer, Chief Networks and Security Officer, customer experience, data, Deutsche Telekom, digital transformation, digital unit, fixed and mobile networks, Howard Watson, IT platforms, leadership, Peter Leukert, sustainable business growth, technology leadership, transformation
(IN BRIEF) KIRKBI A/S has appointed Karina Schmitt Lund as the future CEO of its Financial Investments division, set to become an independent business area by 2026. Karina brings over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, having held … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, asset management, Bank of America, BlackRock, CEO, Denmark, DKK 79 billion, Financial Investments, financial sector, investment portfolio, Karina Schmitt Lund, Kirk Kristiansen family, KIRKBI A/S, KIRKBI Climate, KIRKBI Education, KIRKBI restructuring, leadership, LEGO Group, LEGO Holding, Morgan Stanley, Søren Thorup Sørensen
(IN BRIEF) Generali’s Board of Directors has established the Board Committees, appointed their members, and reviewed the public voluntary exchange offer from Mediobanca regarding Banca Generali’s shares. Additionally, the Board has appointed the new administrative body for The Generali Human … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Italy, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Alessia Falsarone, Andrea Sironi, appointment, Banca Generali, Board Committees, Clara Furse, Generali, Human Safety Net Foundation, Investment Committee, leadership, Luisa Torchia, Mediobanca, Risk & Control Committee
(IN BRIEF) Saskia de Groot will take on the role of Chief Human Resources Officer at Royal Avebe starting 1 June 2025, succeeding Nico Buijs. With a strong background in HR leadership at companies like GoodLife Foods, Nature’s Pride, and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Orange has appointed Jérôme Hénique as CEO of Orange France, effective 1 June 2025, succeeding Jean-François Fallacher. Hénique, who has led Orange Middle East and Africa since 2022, will also join the Board of Directors of Orange MEA. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged appointment, CEO appointments, Christel Heydemann, Eutelsat, executive changes, Jean-François Fallacher, Jerome Hénique, leadership, Orange, Orange France, Orange Middle East and Africa, telecommunications leadership, Yasser Shaker
(IN BRIEF) On 5 May 2025, Olivier Gavalda was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors at Crédit Agricole CIB, succeeding Philippe Brassac. Gavalda, a long-standing member of Crédit Agricole, has held numerous key positions throughout his career, including Chief … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Annual General Meeting, appointment, banking leadership, career appointment, Chairman of the Board, Credit Agricole, Crédit Agricole CIB, Crédit Agricole S.A., leadership, Olivier Gavalda, organizational leadership, Philippe Brassac, Philippe Brassac succession
(IN BRIEF) Paul Warton, Executive Vice President of Hydro Extrusions, has been appointed the new Chair of European Aluminium, succeeding Philipp Schlüter. Warton, with over 30 years of experience in the aluminium industry, will lead the organization in promoting sustainability, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged aerospace, aluminium industry, aluminium production, appointment, automotive, Defense, EU climate goals, European Aluminium, European Union, fair trade, green transition, Hydro Extrusions, leadership, packaging, Paul Warton, renewable energy, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) CapMan has appointed Jyri Hietala as Managing Partner of CapMan Natural Capital, joining Tapani Pahkasalo as Co-Managing Partner. Jyri will lead the Natural Capital investment area, driving the company’s growth in sustainable forestry and natural sites. The transition … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged appointment, biodiversity, CapMan, CapMan growth strategy, CapMan Natural Capital, Climate, Dasos Capital, forest carbon sinks, forestry investments, Jyri Hietala, leadership, leadership transition, management changes, natural sites, Olli Haltia, sustainability, sustainable investments, Tapani Pahkasalo
(IN BRIEF) National Grid plc has announced the appointment of Zoë Yujnovich as its new Chief Executive, effective 17 November 2025. She will succeed John Pettigrew, who is retiring after nearly 10 years in the role. Zoë joins from Shell … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Board of Directors, Chief Executive, energy networks, energy sector, John Pettigrew, leadership, leadership transition, national grid, Paula Reynolds, Rio Tinto, Shell, strategic transformation, succession planning, Tony Langley, Unilever, Zoe Yujnovich
(IN BRIEF) Alexander Schober has been appointed Global Head of the Infrastructure sector at KfW IPEX-Bank, effective May 1, 2025, following Aida Welker’s transition to the bank’s Management Board. Schober has been with the bank since 2008 and brings a … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Aida Welker, Alexander Schober, appointment, digital infrastructure, energy infrastructure, energy sector, Global Head of Infrastructure, Industries & Commerce sector, Infrastructure sector, KfW, KfW IPEX-Bank, leadership, Mobility sector, São Paulo
(IN BRIEF) Greg Guyett has been appointed as the new First Vice President and Head of the Client Services Group at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), starting September 1, 2025. He will succeed Jürgen Rigterink and lead … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged advisory, appointment, BANKING, Client Services Group, EBRD, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, First Vice President, global markets, Greg Guyett, HSBC, J.P. Morgan, Jürgen Rigterink, leadership, market economies, Odile Renaud-Basso, policy activities, Strategic Priorities
(IN BRIEF) Umeå University will celebrate its Spring Graduation on 15 and 17 May 2025, with ceremonies recognizing outstanding teachers, new doctors, jubilee doctors, and the installation of Tora Holmberg as Vice-Chancellor. A total of 34 teachers will be honored, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Science, Sweden, Technology
Tagged academic ceremony, appointment, Awards, Cathrine Norberg, Education, gold Vice-Chancellor chain, Hans Adolfsson, INNOVATION, jubilee doctors, leadership, live stream, new doctors, Peter Sköld, RESEARCH, Spring Graduation, Swedish universities, teachers, Tora Holmberg, Umeå city coat of arms, Umeå University, Vice-Chancellor
(IN BRIEF) Aida Welker will join the Management Board of KfW IPEX-Bank on 1 May 2025, succeeding Andreas Ufer, who is retiring. She will oversee critical departments, including Mobility, Infrastructure, and Syndication & Treasury. With nearly 25 years of experience … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Aida Welker, Andreas Ufer, appointment, corporate strategy, credit operations, credit risk management, export financing, infrastructure, KfW Group, KfW IPEX-Bank, KfW IPEX-Bank Asia Ltd, leadership, Management Board, mobility, project financing, Syndication & Treasury
(IN BRIEF) Dr. Mumtaz Patel has been elected the 123rd president of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), making her the first woman of Indian descent to hold this esteemed position. Dr. Patel, a consultant nephrologist and educator at the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, consultant nephrologist, Dr. Diana Walford, Dr. Mumtaz Patel, Global Women Leaders Programme, healthcare leadership, leadership, medical education, medical leadership, NHS, PACES examiner, RCP council, RCP elections 2025, RCP president, Royal College of Physicians, University of Liverpool, women in medicine
(IN BRIEF) Prosus has appointed Nico Marais as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for both Prosus and Naspers Group, with immediate effect. Nico, who has over 25 years of experience within the Group, including as interim CFO since December 2024, has … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Annual Report, appointment, CFO, chartered accountant, Fabricio Bloisi, financial director, financial management, Koos Bekker, leadership, Naspers, Naspers board, Nico Marais, Prosus, Prosus board, remuneration, Stellenbosch University
(IN BRIEF) Atos Group has appointed Marie de Scorbiac as Head of Investor Relations and CSR. In this capacity, she will define and implement Atos’s financial reporting strategy and manage relationships with investors and financial analysts, while also overseeing the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Adevinta, appointment, Areva, Atos Group, business leadership, Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, Elior Group, environmental sustainability, financial analysts, financial reporting, Investor Relations, leadership, Marie de Scorbiac, social impact, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Roland Welzbacher has been appointed to the Executive Board of Continental AG, effective August 1, 2025. He will take over as CFO from Olaf Schick, following a transition period that concludes on October 1, 2025. Welzbacher, who has … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, automotive, CFO, Continental AG, ContiTech, Corporate Leadership, Executive Board, finance, Germany, leadership, Management, mergers and acquisitions, Nikolai Setzer, Olaf Schick, Roland Welzbacher, Semperit Reifen, tires, Wolfgang Reitzle
(IN BRIEF) Effective 1 May 2025, Ørsted is expanding its Group Executive Team with the appointments of Amanda Dasch as Chief Development Officer and Godson Njoku as Chief Generation Officer. Dasch will lead commercial development and strategic functions globally, while … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Amanda Dasch, appointment, commercial development, corporate governance, Denmark, energy generation, energy industry, energy leadership, executive appointments, global strategy, Godson Njoku, Group Executive Team, leadership, Offshore wind, organizational restructuring, project execution, Rasmus Errboe, renewable energy, Shell, sustainable energy, United Kingdom, wind power, Ørsted
(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
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Sweden
Tagged Alleima, appointment, Åsa Thunman, corporate governance, executive appointment, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Group Executive Management, Johanna Kreft, leadership, legal affairs, legal leadership, legal strategy, October 2025, Sandvik, Sandvik Materials Technology, senior leadership transition, Skanska, SMT, Stefan Widing, Swedish industry
(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
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate
Tagged AGM 2025, appointment, BlackRock Asset Management, board nominations, Clara C. Streit, corporate governance, DekaBank, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Börse, Dr. Marcus Schenck, E.ON, Evonik, German real estate, Lazard, leadership, Leadership changes, Michael Rüdiger, Perella Weinberg, Supervisory Board, Uniper, Vonovia SE
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