(IN BRIEF) The Adecco Group has appointed Jo DeBecker as the new President of Akkodis. In this key leadership role, DeBecker is tasked with driving strategic transformation and growth in the global talent solutions arena. With a robust background in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Adecco Group, Akkodis, appointment, change management, digital capabilities, global market, HR services, INNOVATION, Jo Debecker, leadership, new president, Operational Efficiency, strategic transformation, talent solutions, technology-enabled, workforce solutions
(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has bolstered its leadership team with the appointments of Alvaro Echevarría and Piedad Álvarez de Arriba. These new executive roles are aimed at reinforcing the company’s strategic direction and accelerating its digital transformation initiatives. Echevarría, known for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel has nominated Dr. Hans-Joachim Müller for a Supervisory Board seat, with the decision pending shareholder approval at the AGM on April 25, 2025. Praised by Chair Ben Noteboom for his extensive scientific expertise and industry experience, Dr. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged AkzoNobel, Annual General Meeting, appointment, April 25 2025, Ben Noteboom, Byron Grote, chemicals industry, Dick Sluimers, Dr. Hans-Joachim Müller, Lanxess AG, leadership, leadership transition, long-term value, nomination, Patrick Thomas, retirement, shareholder approval, Supervisory Board, TIB Chemicals AG, transformation
(IN BRIEF) K+S Aktiengesellschaft’s Supervisory Board has announced that Dr. Andreas Kreimeyer will not seek reappointment when his mandate expires at the Annual General Meeting on May 14, 2025. His decade-long tenure has significantly influenced the company’s strategic direction, including … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Annual General Meeting, appointment, Audit Committee, BASF SE, Crisis management, debt reduction, digitalization, Dr. Andreas Kreimeyer, Dr. Harald Schwager, Dr. Rainier van Roessel, Dr. Tilman Krauch, global technology, Governance, international competitiveness, IT, K+S Aktiengesellschaft, leadership, leadership transition, May 14 2025, Mr. Markus Heldt, Mr. Thomas Kölbl, personnel continuity, restructuring, specialty chemicals, strategic oversight, Supervisory Board, sustainability
IN BRIEF) JERA Co., Inc. and bp have announced the leadership team for their new 50-50 offshore wind joint venture, JERA Nex bp, positioning the entity as a global leader in the development, ownership, and operation of offshore wind projects. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 13GW, Alfonso Montero Lopez, appointment, Asia Pacific, BP, British Ambassador to Japan, Chair, Chief Development Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technical Officer, Eric Antoons, Erin Eisenberg, Europe, Executive Vice President, Gas and Low Carbon Energy, Global CEO, Inc., Japan’s Minister of Economy Trade and Industry, JERA Co., JERA Nex bp, Jonathan Reynolds, Julia Longbottom, leadership, leadership team, low carbon energy, Memorandum of Cooperation, Nathalie Oosterlinck, offshore wind joint venture, offshore wind power, Parkwind, partnership, Q3 2025, regulatory approvals, Richard Sandford, sustainability, UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade, United States, VP Finance, William Lin, Yoji Muto, Yukio Kani, Zlati Christov
(IN BRIEF) Telia Norway has named Morten Karlsen Sørby as its acting Head, effective March 17, to manage Norwegian operations until Bjørn Ivar Moen takes over in January 2026. Sørby, with over 26 years in telecommunications and a significant tenure … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged acting Head, appointment, Bjørn Ivar Moen, corporate executive committee, growth opportunities, industry experience, interim appointment, international management, leadership, leadership transition, Morten Karlsen Sørby, Norwegian operations, Patrik Hofbauer, Stein-Erik Vellan, strategic initiatives, telecommunications, Telenor, Telia Company, Telia Norway
(IN BRIEF) Pavel Zeman has officially taken up his role as the new National Member for the Czech Republic at Eurojust, succeeding Lukáš Starý. This marks his second term at the agency, having previously served as the country’s first National … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Czech Republic, European Union, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety
Tagged appointment, Charles University, corporate liability, cross-border judicial cooperation, Cybercrime, Czech National Bank, Czech National Member, Czech Republic, Eurojust, European Union, judicial academies, leadership, Lukáš Starý, media-related matters, National Member, Pavel Zeman, Prosecutor General, war crimes
(IN BRIEF) UBS Group AG has nominated Renata Jungo Brüngger and Lila Tretikov for election to its Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting on 10 April 2025. Jungo Brüngger brings expertise in governance, sustainability, and legal affairs from … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Annual General Meeting, appointment, artificial intelligence, Audit Committee, Board of Directors, Claudia Böckstiegel, Colm Kelleher, Daimler Truck Holding AG, ENGIE, Governance, Governance and Nominating Committee, leadership, Lila Tretikov, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Microsoft, Munich Re, Nathalie Rachou, New Enterprise Associates, Renata Jungo Brüngger, Risk Committee, Roche, sustainability, technology-driven business transformation, UBS
(IN BRIEF) Martin Pibworth, Chief Commercial Officer at SSE, has been appointed Chair of CBI Scotland, succeeding Jennifer Young. With extensive experience in sustainability and the net zero sector, Pibworth will focus on promoting long-term growth and addressing key issues … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI, appointment, business investment, CBI Scotland, CBI Scotland Council, Chair, Chief Commercial Officer, collaboration, cost of doing business, data, energy sector, Green Growth, green sectors, INNOVATION, Jennifer Young, leadership, Martin Pibworth, Michelle Ferguson, net zero, Offshore wind, Scottish Government, skills shortages, SSE, sustainability, sustainable growth, UK Government
(IN BRIEF) Lubomira Rochet has been appointed Executive Vice President of Societe Generale, overseeing Retail Banking, Private Banking, Insurance, and the Chief Operating Office. She will bring her extensive expertise in digital transformation and business leadership to drive growth and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Maud Thuaudet has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Saint-Gobain Group, effective April 1, 2025. Thuaudet, who has been with Saint-Gobain since 2019, previously served as Vice President of Strategy and General Manager of the Saint-Gobain Glass … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, France, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged appointment, Benoit Bazin, Corporate Leadership, leadership, Maud Thuaudet, Saint-Gobain, Saint-Gobain Glass, Sreedhar N.
(IN BRIEF) At METRO AG’s virtual Annual General Meeting, CEO Dr. Steffen Greubel provided an update on the company’s progress following the implementation of the sCore strategy, noting continued growth despite market challenges. Shareholders approved the actions of the Management … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Retail
Tagged Annual General Meeting, appointment, company strategy, corporate transformation, Dr. Steffen Greubel, earnings report, Eva-Lotta Sjöstedt, financial report, food service distribution, global wholesale, HoReCa, Jürgen Steinemann, leadership, Marek Spurný, Martin Plavec, METRO AG, METRO customer base, METRO growth, METRO MARKETS, multichannel approach, Roman Šilha, sCore strategy, Supervisory Board, sustainability
(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
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