(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Group Plc officially welcomes Hatem Dowidar to its Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director, marking a significant milestone in the strategic relationship agreement between Vodafone and Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (e&). With regulatory approvals secured, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Board of Directors, Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (e&), Hatem Dowidar, Jean-François van Boxmeer, leadership, partnership, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) Audrey Petit, currently the Editorial Director of Le Livre de Poche, is set to become the new Managing Director as Béatrice Duval steps down from her role, effective March 31, 2024. Duval, who has led the publishing house … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Industrial, Management, News, Retail, Travel
Tagged appointment, Arnaud Lagardère, Audrey Petit, Béatrice Duval, Le Livre de Poche, leadership, Managing Director, transition
(IN BRIEF) Todd Weatherby, a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the technology sector, has been named as the Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Advanta, effective March 1, 2024. With a background encompassing leadership roles at renowned technology companies like … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Advanta, appointment, Cedrik Neike, CEO, digital transformation, leadership, Siemens, Todd Weatherby
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the appointment of Burkhard Kübel-Sorger as its new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective from July 1, 2024. Mr. Kübel-Sorger brings with him a wealth of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Supervisory Board of SAP SE has put forward Mr. Pekka Ala-Pietilä as a nominee for election to the Supervisory Board and proposed him as the designated successor to Chairman Prof. Dr. Hasso Plattner. This move comes as … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, Chairman Hasso Plattner, Dr. h.c. Punit Renjen, leadership, Pekka Ala-Pietilä, SAP SE, successor
(IN BRIEF) NatWest Group has announced the appointment of Emma Crystal as the new CEO of its Wealth Businesses, which include Coutts, pending regulatory approval. With a background in Investment Banking at Deutsche Bank and extensive experience in Wealth Management … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, CEO, Coutts, Emma Crystal, leadership, Lord Remnant, NatWest Group, Paul Thwaite, Wealth Businesses
(IN BRIEF) Thales, a company listed on Euronext Paris, appointed Alexis Zajdenweber as its new Director, representing the French State, succeeding Emmanuel Moulin. Zajdenweber, who previously served as the Managing Director of the Government Shareholding Agency, brings extensive experience in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) NatWest Group plc (NWG) has announced the appointment of Geeta Gopalan as an independent non-executive director, effective from July 1, 2024. Geeta brings substantial financial and banking expertise and has a strong track record as a non-executive director … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Dechra Pharmaceuticals Ltd, director, Funding Circle plc, Geeta Gopalan, Howard Davies, Intrum S.A., leadership, NatWest Group plc, The Old Vic Theatre, Ultra Electronics Plc, Virgin Money UK PLC, Vocalink, Wizink Bank SA
(IN BRIEF) ING Group has announced its intention to nominate Deloitte Accountants BV as its external auditor for a four-year term starting on January 1, 2026, subject to approval at the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. This decision is … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) As World Cancer Day approaches, the University of Liverpool has appointed Professor Tim Maughan as the Chair of Oncology to address the growing cancer incidence in the Liverpool City Region. With a focus on improving outcomes through immunotherapy … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale has named Subra Suresh as Chairman of its newly formed Scientific Advisory Council, effective February 1st. This advisory body is part of the bank’s strategic plan to become a frontrunner in ESG and sustainability. Suresh, a … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has announced the appointment of Abhay Kumar Sinha as the Co-Head of Credit Trading for Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, Mr. Sinha, with over 25 years of experience in the credit industry, joins Barclays from Deutsche Bank, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Abhay Kumar Sinha, appointment, Asia Pacific, Barclays, Credit Trading, Drew Mogavero, Hossein Zaimi, James Roberts, leadership
(IN BRIEF) Borealis has named Mirjam Mayer as the Vice President of Circular Economy Solutions (CES) starting from January 1, 2024. In this role, Mayer will oversee and manage the entire value chain of Borealis’ Circular Economy Solutions. Mayer, who … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged appointment, Borealis, leadership, Mirjam Mayer, Thomas Gangl, Vice President of Circular Economy Solutions
(IN BRIEF) BASF has announced leadership changes in its Nutrition and Health divisions. Julia Raquet will assume responsibility for the Division Europe, Middle East, and Africa, while Dr. Martin Volland will take charge of the Division Nutrition & Health. These … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged Anup Kothari, appointment, BASF, Dr. Katja Scharpwinkel, Dr. Martin Volland, Health Divisions, Julia Raquet, leadership, Nutrition Divisions
(IN BRIEF) The Port of Rotterdam Authority has appointed Hanna Stelzel as the Director of Containers, effective March 1. In this role, Stelzel will oversee all container-related activities within the Commercial department, succeeding Hans Nagtegaal. Stelzel, with a background in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Volkswagen Group is strengthening its Technical Development Board function in China as part of its “In China, for China” strategy. Thomas Ulbrich, former Member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Brand for “New Mobility,” will … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, CHINA, Kai Grünitz, leadership, Marcus Hafkemeyer, Ralf Brandstätter, Technical Development, Thomas Ulbrich, Volkswagen Group
(IN BRIEF) Tobias Nieber, currently CFO of Mytoys Group, will join the Witt-Gruppe Management Board on February 1, 2024, as part of a planned transition. He will succeed Jürgen Angstmann, the long-standing CFO/COO of Witt-Gruppe, who is set to retire … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Management, Retail
Tagged appointment, CFO, Dr. Marcus Ackermann, Johann Kiener, Jürgen Angstmann, leadership, Mytoys Group, Patrick Boos, Stefanie Zühlke-Schmidt, Tobias Nieber, Witt-Gruppe
(IN BRIEF) Holcim’s Board of Directors has named Miljan Gutovic as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from May 1, 2024, succeeding the current CEO Jan Jenisch, who will concentrate on his role as chairman and lead the planned … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged appointment, CEO, Chairman Role, holcim, Jan Jenisch, leadership, Miljan Gutovic
(IN BRIEF) E. Merck KG, representing the Merck family’s interests in Merck KGaA, has disclosed the results of its regular board elections. Johannes Baillou, with 30 years of board experience at E. Merck KG, has been elected as Chairman of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged André Wyss, appointment, Carl Christoph Schweickert, Dr Wolfgang Büchele, Dr. Daniel Thelen, Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Dr. Katharina Kraft, Dr. Susanne Schaffert, E. Merck KG, Family Board Elections, Johannes Baillou, leadership, Merck, Michael Kleinemeier, Professor Dr. Simon Thelen
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, the global telecommunications technology company, has appointed Chafic Nassif as its new Head of Market Area North East Asia and Senior Vice President. Currently leading Ericsson’s Customer Unit Latin America North, Nassif will succeed Chris Houghton, who … Read the full press release
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