(IN BRIEF) Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, announces Jakob Schwiedrzik as the new head of the High-Performance Ceramics laboratory, effective from August 1, 2024. With around ten years of experience at Empa’s site in Thun, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged appointment, Empa, Head of High-Performance Ceramics Laboratory, Jakob Schwiedrzik, leadership
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has appointed Ulla Paajanen as the Senior Vice President of Investor Relations & Strategic Advisory, effective June 3, 2024. With extensive experience in capital markets, particularly within the process industry, Ulla brings a wealth of knowledge in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Frank-Steffen Walliser, a seasoned engineer known for his pivotal role in developing iconic Porsche models like the 918 Spyder, is set to become Chairman and CEO of Bentley starting July 1. Gernot Döllner, Chairman of the Board of … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Bentley, CEO, Frank-Steffen Walliser, Gernot Döllner, leadership, Porsche
(IN BRIEF) Dr. Christian Loefert, with 16 years of experience within the Deutsche Telekom Group, is set to assume the role of Head of Marketing at T-Systems, Deutsche Telekom’s corporate customer division, starting September 1, 2024. Loefert, currently overseeing marketing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged appointment, Christian Loefert, Deutsche Telekom, Harald Lindlar, Head of Marketing, Jussi Wacklin, leadership, T-Systems, Urs M. Krämer
(IN BRIEF) Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) reveals the retirement of James Sabry, the Head of Roche Pharma Partnering, after fourteen years of service. Effective 1 July 2024, Boris Zaïtra, currently Head of Group Business Development, will take on … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged appointment, Boris Zaïtra, James Sabry, leadership, retirement, Roche, Thomas Schinecker
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Hüseyin Özhan as the acting Managing Director for Central Asia, succeeding Zsuzsanna Hargitai. Özhan, a Turkish national, will commence his role on June 1, 2024, continuing to be … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Central Asia, EBRD, Hüseyin Özhan, leadership, Managing Director, Zsuzsanna Hargitai
(IN BRIEF) Ms. Eszter Mária Köpf, a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in international and European legal affairs, has been appointed as the new National Member for Hungary at Eurojust, succeeding Mr. László Venczl. With a background in prosecuting … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Politics
Tagged appointment, Eurojust, Hungary, leadership, Mr. László Venczl, Ms. Eszter Mária Köpf, National Member
(IN BRIEF) Lagardère SA has strengthened its management structure with the appointment of Mr. Grégoire Castaing as Assistant Managing Director responsible for Finance, effective June 3, 2024. With extensive experience in financial leadership roles, including at Canal+ Group, Castaing will … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ABB has named Giampiero Frisio as the President of its Electrification Business Area and Brandon Spencer as the President of its Motion Business Area, effective August 1, 2024. Both Frisio and Spencer, currently serving as Division Presidents within … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Group Plc and Liberty Global Ltd. announce Stephen van Rooyen as the new Chief Executive Officer of VodafoneZiggo, effective September 2024. With over 17 years of experience at Sky UK & Ireland and Sky Group, van Rooyen’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, CEO, leadership, Liberty Global, Margherita Della Valle, Media Synergies, Mike Fries, Ritchy Drost, Stephen van Rooyen, TELECOM, Vodafone Group Plc, VodafoneZiggo
(IN BRIEF) TAKKT AG’s 25th Shareholders’ Meeting, held virtually, saw unanimous approval of agenda items including a dividend payout of EUR 1.00 per share. CEO Maria Zesch outlined strategic progress, emphasizing resilience and future growth targets. Departing Supervisory Board members … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Retail
Tagged appointment, Florian Funck, Hubertus Mühlhäuser, leadership, Maria Zesch, Stefan Räbsamen, TAKKT AG, Thomas Schmidt
(IN BRIEF) Prosus N.V. and Naspers have announced the appointment of Fabricio Bloisi as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Group, effective from July 1, 2024. Fabricio, the former CEO of iFood, brings extensive experience in scaling technology companies … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, CEO, Ervin Tu, Fabricio Bloisi, Koos Bekker, leadership, Prosus and Naspers Group
(IN BRIEF) Aegon announces the appointment of Duncan Russell as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 1, 2024, succeeding Matt Rider, who will retire after over seven years of service. Duncan, currently serving as Chief Transformation Officer at Aegon, brings … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged Aegon, appointment, CFO, Duncan Russell, Lard Friese, leadership, Matt Rider
(IN BRIEF) In a strategic move to bolster its operations in Türkiye, Alstom has appointed Kerem Bugay as the new Managing Director of Alstom Türkiye. With over two decades of leadership experience in the Middle East and Africa region, Kerem … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Accenture has reinforced its commitment to responsible AI by appointing Arnab Chakraborty as its first Chief Responsible AI Officer. With over two decades of experience and a significant role in shaping AI governance, Chakraborty’s appointment signifies Accenture’s strategic … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Industrial, Ireland, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Accenture, AI, appointment, Arnab Chakraborty, Chief Officer, Julie Sweet, leadership
(IN BRIEF) Dr. Tanja zu Waldeck, CEO of BurdaForward, is set to leave the company at the end of July to join TX Group as Group COO. Her departure marks a management change at BurdaForward, with Dr. Lydia Rullkötter appointed … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Zalando, Europe’s leading fashion and lifestyle e-commerce platform, is restructuring its management board to align with its updated strategy focusing on two growth vectors: Business-to-Consumer (B2C) and Business-to-Business (B2B). Co-founder David Schneider transitions to a dedicated role focusing … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged appointment, Astrid Arndt, David Schneider, David Schröder, Dr. Sandra Dembeck, E-Commerce, Ecosystem Strategy, leadership, Robert Gentz, sustainability, Zalando
(IN BRIEF) Hydro has announced significant changes to its Executive Leadership Team under the new leadership of President and CEO, Eivind Kallevik, who took office on May 13, 2024. Hanne Karine Simensen, previously the Head of Commercial in Hydro Aluminium … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Norway
Tagged Anne-Lene Midseim, appointment, Arvid Moss, Eivind Kallevik, Hanne Karine Simensen, Hilde Vestheim Nordh, Hydro, John Thuestad, Kari Ekelund Thørud, leadership, Paul Warton, Therese Rød Holm, Trond Olaf Christophersen
(IN BRIEF) During the Annual General Meeting of Hannover Rück SE, all proposed resolutions were approved. CEO Jean-Jacques Henchoz reflected on the successful financial years of the past strategy cycle, emphasizing the company’s reliability amidst challenges. Moving forward with the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News
Tagged appointment, Dr. Alena Kouba, Dr. Andrea Pollak, Dr. Erhard Schipporeit, Frauke Heitmüller, Hannover Rück SE, Harald Kayser, Jean-Jacques Henchoz, leadership, Natalie Bani Ardalan, Sibylle Kempff, Supervisory Board Members, Timo Kaufmann
(IN BRIEF) VARTA AG’s Supervisory Board has named Michael Ostermann as Board Member and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 6, 2024. With extensive management experience in the automotive and battery industries, Ostermann is poised to lead VARTA AG, alongside … Read the full press release
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