(IN BRIEF) Professor Theunis Piersma of the University of Groningen has been named a Knight in the National Order of Mauritania in recognition of his decades-long dedication to nature conservation in the Bay of Arguin. Piersma, whose work has strengthened … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged appointment, Awards, Bay of Arguin, conservation, ecological research, environmental protection, Knight in the National Order of Mauritania, leadership, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, Mauritania, migration ecology, nature reserve, Order of the Dutch Lion, sustainability, Theunis Piersma, University of Groningen, Wadden Sea
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Vijay Shankar U.S. as Managing Director, Head of Global Transaction Banking, and Amaar Khan as Managing Director, CIO & Head of Corporate Banking Technology for its APAC and ME operations. Both will be based in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Amaar Khan, APAC, appointment, banking innovation, Barclays, Business Growth, client relationships, corporate banking, Global Transaction Banking, Karen Braithwaite, leadership, leadership appointments, Middle East, Pushkaraj Gumaste, Saket Sharma, senior appointments, technology, technology strategy, Vijay Shankar U.S.
(IN BRIEF) CTS EVENTIM has appointed Luca Martinazzoli as the Managing Director of Arena Milano, set to open in 2025. Martinazzoli will oversee the arena’s operational management and development, positioning it as Italy’s premier cultural and entertainment venue. With extensive … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, Media, News, Sports, Technology
Tagged appointment, Arena Milano, Business Development, CTS EVENTIM, Cultural Destination, Entertainment Venue, Italy, leadership, live entertainment, Luca Martinazzoli, Milan, Milan’s Cultural Identity, Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, Sports Arena, sports events, STRATEGY, Team Building, Urban Planning
(IN BRIEF) Karl Lomas, Sean Withe, and TaraMia Devine of GRAHAM have all achieved their ICE Professional Qualification Awards, marking significant milestones in their careers. Karl, a former apprentice who rose to Project Manager, is the first UK apprentice to … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Construction, Education, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, apprenticeship, career development, Chartered Engineer, civil engineering, civil engineering qualifications, engineering career, Engineering Technician, EngTech MICE, GRAHAM, GRAHAM Apprenticeship, GRAHAM talent, ICE, ICE membership, ICE Professional Qualification, IEng MICE, Karl Lomas, leadership, mentoring, professional development, project manager, Sean Withe, TaraMia Devine
(IN BRIEF) Nicolas Notebaert, CEO of VINCI Concessions, has announced leadership changes within VINCI Airports and VINCI Autoroutes as part of a strategic restructuring. Sabine Granger has been appointed as the CEO of VINCI Autoroutes, while Rémi Maumon de Longevialle … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged airport management, appointment, Arcos, Arcour, ASF, Business Development, Cofiroute, Corporate Restructuring, Escota, French infrastructure, infrastructure, leadership, Leadership changes, motorway operations, Nicolas Notebaert, Rémi Maumon de Longevialle, Sabine Granger, VINCI Airports, VINCI Autoroutes, VINCI Concessions, VINCI Group, VINCI Highways, VINCI Railways, VINCI Stadium
(IN BRIEF) Philippe Maillard has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of BNP Paribas, effective 11 February 2025. Maillard, who previously served as COO of BNP Paribas’ Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) division, will now join the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, BNP Paribas, Chief Operating Officer, CIB division, Corporate & Institutional Banking, École des Ponts ParisTech, Executive Committee, facilities management, Group Data Office, Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris, internal consulting, IT Group, Jean-Laurent Bonnafé, leadership, operational performance, Philippe Maillard, procurement, Sciences Po, senior management, strategic plan, Technology and Operational Performance, transformation
(IN BRIEF) Mark Meier will take over as Managing Director of Ramboll in Germany starting May 1, 2025. With two decades of leadership experience at BASF across various European markets, Meier brings expertise in strategic business development, innovation, and sales … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisitions, appointment, BASF, Business Development, business success, change management, COO Ramboll, European regions, experts, Germany, green transition, INNOVATION, innovation-driven B2B, leadership, Managing Director, Mark Meier, Michael Simmelsgaard, Ramboll, sales management, sustainability, sustainable change
(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki’s Teachers’ Academy has selected ten new fellows for 2025, recognizing their innovative contributions to teaching. These fellows will receive four-year grants to further enhance their educational practices. New projects include AI-generated model patients in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged AI-generated model patients, appointment, artificial intelligence, chemistry, collaboration, educational projects, Eeva Sippola, four-year grant, indigenous peoples, innovative teaching, Jaana-Maija Koivisto, Johannes Pernaa, Kaisa Hahl, Kjell Lemström, leadership, Maria Kareskoski, Markus Talvio, Mihail Kopotev, Mikko Heinänen, multiculturalism, new fellows, Rani-Henrik Andersson, study trips, Teachers' Academy, teaching development, teaching equipment, teaching guidelines, University of Helsinki, veterinary medicine, working groups
(IN BRIEF) MAPFRE RE has restructured its organization to focus on enhancing its Life business and strengthening its market presence. The restructuring includes key leadership changes, such as the appointment of Javier San Basilio as general manager, Carmen Bueso overseeing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Spain
Tagged APAC, appointment, brokers, Carmen Bueso, CEO, commercial focus, Communication, EMEA, Fernando Utrilla, GROWTH, Iberia/Latam, INNOVATION, Javier San Basilio, Juan Satrústegui, large clients, leadership, Life business, Maite González, MAPFRE Group, MAPFRE RE, market agility, Miguel Rosa, Non-Life Underwriting, North America, organizational restructuring, regional divisions, regional supervisors, Ricardo Pérez, STRATEGY, sustainability, technical focus
(IN BRIEF) Nokia has announced a leadership change with Justin Hotard set to succeed Pekka Lundmark as the new President and CEO, starting April 1, 2025. Hotard, with over 25 years of experience in technology, is expected to drive Nokia’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G, Advisory Role, advisory roles, AI, appointment, cloud-native core networks, data centers, Digital Ecosystem, digital services, Finland, global technology companies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, INNOVATION, Intel, Justin Hotard, leadership, leadership transition, NCR Corporation, Nokia, Nokia’s Executive Experience Center, Pekka Lundmark, President and CEO, Sari Baldauf, strategic growth
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has appointed Charlotte Levert as its new Chief People Officer, Senior Vice President, and Head of Group Function People, effective February 10, 2025. Levert, who currently heads People for the Business Area Cloud and Software Services, will … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged appointment, Bachelor’s degree, Börje Ekholm, Business Area Cloud and Software Services, Business Area Managed Services, Business Management, Charlotte Levert, Chief People Officer, Ericsson, Executive Team, future-proof organization, Group Function People, HR, human resources, leadership, leadership transition, MajBritt Arfert, People agenda, Senior Vice President, shaping the future, Sweden, Tieto, trust
(IN BRIEF) SCHOTT Pharma’s AGM on February 4, 2025, revealed strong fiscal results for FY 2024, including exceeding revenue targets and a promotion to the MDAX. Shareholders approved all agenda items, including the appointment of Dr. Wolfram Carius to the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Annual General Meeting, appointment, corporate growth, dividend payout, Dr. Wolfram Carius, GLP-1 drugs, green financing, homecare solutions, INNOVATION, KPMG, leadership, Management, MDAX, mRNA, pharma industry, profitability, revenue guidance, SCHOTT Pharma, shareholder approval, shareholder engagement, Supervisory Board
(IN BRIEF) Sandoz has announced the retirement of Francisco Ballester, President of Region International, after 34 years of service, effective March 1, 2025. Francisco has been instrumental in expanding business growth and patient access in markets outside North America and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged appointment, biosimilars, Business Growth, Chief Executive Officer, commercial strategy, Country President, Francisco Ballester, generics, Global Platform Head, Health Management and Policy Advisory Council, leadership, M&A, Miami Herbert Business School, patient access, Peter Stenico, Pro Generika, Region International, retirement, Richard Saynor, Sandoz, Sandoz Austria, Sandoz Executive Committee
(IN BRIEF) Stellantis is restructuring its organization to improve decision-making speed and execution while enhancing its commitment to customer feedback and growth. The changes include increased autonomy for regional teams in product planning, development, and operations, while maintaining alignment with … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Alain Favey, Anne Abboud, Antonio Filosa, appointment, Bob Broderdorf, Chief Executive Officer, Clara Ingen-Housz, commercial activities, customer feedback, decision-making, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, industrial activities, INNOVATION, John Elkann, leadership, Ned Curic, Olivier François, organizational changes, Product Development, product planning, Quality, regional and global responsibilities, Stellantis, Stellantis Pro One, Xavier Peugeot
(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has appointed Miha Švent as its new representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, focusing on sustainable development, climate action, and energy security. The bank has already invested over €3.5 billion in strategic projects, strengthening BiH’s EU integration … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Climate Action, Corridor Vc, EIB Global, energy security, EU accession, EU funds, EU Growth Plan, EU market integration, European Investment Bank, green transition, Herzegovina Bridge, investment, leadership, market competitiveness, Miha Švent, project management, public infrastructure financing, Public-Private Partnerships, Robert de Groot, Sandrine Friscia, Sarajevo, Sarajevo trams, strategic projects, sustainable connectivity, technical support, urban transport, Western Balkans, Western Balkans Investment Framework
(IN BRIEF) Knorr-Bremse AG has announced that Marc Llistosella’s contract as CEO will be renewed for five additional years, extending his tenure until December 2030. This early renewal follows Llistosella’s successful leadership and the progress made under the BOOST 2026 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged appointment, BOOST 2026 strategy, braking systems, CEO, commercial vehicle systems, early contract renewal, Employee Representatives, global market leader, Knorr-Bremse AG, leadership, Marc Llistosella, operational strength, profitability, rail systems, Reinhard Ploss, strategic transformation, Supervisory Board, sustainable growth
(IN BRIEF) The University of St. Gallen has announced that Professor Björn Ambos will become the new Dean of the School of Management, starting February 1, 2025, succeeding Professor Reinhard Jung. Ambos, an expert in strategic management, brings significant academic … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged academic leadership, appointment, Björn Ambos, Bocconi, Dean of School of Management, global leadership, HSG, industry experience, INSEAD, international experience, leadership, leadership transition, management education, PhD, postdoctoral qualification, Professor Reinhard Jung, Queens University, School of Management, Singapore Management University, Strategic Management, University of Edinburgh, University of St. Gallen, WU Vienna
(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has announced Rasmus Errboe as its new Group President and CEO, effective February 1, 2025, following Mads Nipper’s decision to step down. The leadership change comes as Ørsted faces a rapidly evolving renewable energy market, particularly in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, CEO, Chief Lene Skole, Copenhagen University, energy industry, green transition, IPO, leadership, leadership transition, Mads Nipper, Offshore wind, Rasmus Errboe, regulatory landscape, renewable capacity, renewable energy, supply chain bottlenecks, University of San Diego, Ørsted
(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has featured Julia Peyre, the new Head of AI Strategy and Innovation, on the AI at Scale podcast, where she discusses her role in driving AI innovation and strategy. With a decade of experience in data … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, France, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI Adoption, AI at Scale podcast, AI expertise, AI Hub, AI innovation, AI scaling, AI strategy, AI technology, appointment, business goals, Computer Vision, data science, Diversity And Inclusion, female hiring rate, generative AI, Generative AI Task Force, in-house development, Julia Peyre, leadership, leadership team, off-the-shelf solutions, PhD, Philippe Rambach, Schneider Electric, strategic partnerships, sustainable solutions, Tractable
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has appointed Fatoumata Bouaré as Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, effective May 1, 2025. Ms. Bouaré, with extensive experience in both development and commercial banking, will oversee multiple departments and serve as a member of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, banking leadership, Business Resilience, Chief Risk Officer, Cote d’Ivoire, David Coleman, digitalization, EBRD, environmental sustainability, Fatoumata Bouaré, impact reporting, leadership, Odile Renaud-Basso, Procurement Policy, risk management, sub-Saharan Africa, Vice President
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