Tag Archives: Board of Directors

Equinor ASA Appoints Tone Hegland Bachke and Fernanda Lopes Larsen to Board of Directors

(IN BRIEF) Equinor ASA welcomed Tone Hegland Bachke and Fernanda Lopes Larsen as new members of its board of directors during a recent corporate assembly meeting on June 4, 2024. The assembly also re-elected Jon Erik Reinhardsen as chair and … Read the full press release

New Faces and Renewed Terms: CNP Assurances Announces Changes to Board of Directors

(IN BRIEF) CNP Assurances held a General Meeting of shareholders today at its headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux, resulting in changes to its board of directors. Two new independent directors, Dario Moltrasio and Frédéric Tardy, were appointed, while Nathalie Collin joined as … Read the full press release

Claus Valentin Hemmingsen Assumes Leadership as Chair of Ramboll Group’s Board of Directors

(IN BRIEF) Claus Valentin Hemmingsen, a prominent figure in the Danish business realm, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Directors at Ramboll Group, succeeding Jeff Gravenhorst. Hemmingsen brings a wealth of experience, including his tenure … Read the full press release

Investor AB Announces Board of Directors Nominations for 2024 Annual General Meeting

(IN BRIEF) Investor AB’s Nomination Committee has submitted proposals for the upcoming Annual General Meeting on May 7, 2024, regarding the composition of the Board of Directors. The committee suggests thirteen members, including notable re-elections such as Gunnar Brock, Magdalena … Read the full press release

Employee Representatives Elected to Vestas Group’s Board of Directors

(IN BRIEF) In accordance with Danish law on employee representation, Vestas Group’s Danish companies have conducted regular elections to select representatives for the Board of Directors. Michael Abildgaard, Senior Shop Steward at Vestas Manufacturing A/S, and Claus Christensen, Service Engineer … Read the full press release

Kering Nominates Three New Independent Directors to Board

(IN BRIEF) Kering’s Board of Directors proposes the appointment of three new independent directors, Rachel Duan, Giovanna Melandri, and Dominique D’Hinnin, at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. Rachel Duan brings extensive experience from General Electric, focusing on the Asian market … Read the full press release

Sustainable Infrastructure Expert Mikael Karlsson Nominated for Equinor ASA Board Seat

(IN BRIEF) Equinor ASA’s nomination committee proposes Mikael Karlsson as a new member of the company’s board of directors, aiming to expand the board to 11 members following the departure of Michael Lewis. Karlsson, currently a partner and Vice Chairman … Read the full press release

Holcim Nominates Michael H. McGarry, Former PPG Industries Chairman and CEO, for Board of Directors

(IN BRIEF) Holcim has proposed the election of Michael H. McGarry, former Chairman and Chief Executive of PPG Industries, to its Board of Directors at the upcoming Annual General Meeting in May 2024. With a background in global business leadership … Read the full press release

Nestlé Nominates Geraldine Matchett for Board of Directors, Bids Farewell to Long-Serving Members

(IN BRIEF) Nestlé has announced its proposal of Geraldine Matchett, former Co-Chief Executive Officer and CFO of DSM-Firmenich AG, for election to its Board of Directors at the upcoming Annual General Meeting on April 18, 2024. This move comes as … Read the full press release

Vodafone Welcomes Hatem Dowidar to Board of Directors, Strengthening Strategic Partnership with e&

(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

Jyrki Vainionpää Joins Ahlstrom’s Board of Directors and Assumes CEO Role

(IN BRIEF) Jyrki Vainionpää has been appointed as a member of Ahlstrom’s Board of Directors, effective December 11, 2023. He also takes on the role of President and CEO of A. Ahlström Corporation as of the same date. Lasse Heinonen, … Read the full press release

Sika Announces Changes in Board of Directors and Group Management Ahead of Growth Strategy Unveiling

(IN BRIEF) Sika, a global specialty chemicals company, is preparing for a new growth strategy and has announced changes in its Board of Directors and Group Management. Thierry F.J. Vanlancker is proposed to take over as the new Chair of … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the general shareholders’ meeting resolutions from 18 August 2023 approving amongst others, the 2022 Annual Accounts

Digi Communications intends to propose to shareholders the distribution of dividends for the fiscal year 2023 at the upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders, which shall take place in June 2024

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. successfully convened its general shareholders’ meeting on August 18, 2023, with 74.03% of total voting shares represented. Notable decisions included the adoption of the 2022 Annual Accounts, approval of a gross dividend of 1 RON … Read the full press release

Member of Neste Corporation’s Board of Directors, Jari Rosendal, Passes Away After Illness

(IN BRIEF) Jari Rosendal, a member of the Board of Directors of Neste Corporation, has passed away after a brief illness. Rosendal had been serving on Neste’s Board of Directors since 2018. Neste’s Chair of the Board of Directors, Matti … Read the full press release

Cargotec Announces Share Repurchase Program for Incentive Programs

(IN BRIEF) Cargotec Corporation has announced its decision to initiate a share repurchase program. The Board of Directors will exercise the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting on March 23, 2023. Cargotec plans to repurchase 400,000 class B shares, … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the convocation of the Company’s general shareholders meeting for 18 August 2023 for the approval of, among others, the 2022 Annual Report

Digi Communications intends to propose to shareholders the distribution of dividends for the fiscal year 2023 at the upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders, which shall take place in June 2024

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has announced the convocation of its general shareholders meeting (GSM) on August 18, 2023. The meeting will discuss and seek approval for various items, including the 2022 Annual Report, distribution of dividends, release of liability … Read the full press release

Deborah Dunsire to Retire as Lundbeck CEO, Charl van Zyl Named Successor

(IN BRIEF) H. Lundbeck A/S has announced the initiation of CEO succession, with Deborah Dunsire choosing to retire from her role as President and CEO. Charl van Zyl has been appointed as the new President and CEO, and Dunsire will … Read the full press release

Former U.S. Representative Elaine Luria Joins BAE Systems, Inc. Board of Directors

(IN BRIEF) Former U.S. Representative and retired U.S. Navy Commander Elaine Luria has joined the Board of Directors at BAE Systems, Inc. Luria represented Virginia’s Second Congressional District from 2019 to 2023 and served on key committees related to defense … Read the full press release

Societe Generale proposes CEO appointment of Slawomir Krupa as a director

(IN BRIEF) The Board of Directors for a French banking company has proposed four appointments for director positions. Slawomir Krupa is proposed to be appointed as Director and will become Chief Executive Officer after his election. Béatrice Cossa-Dumurgier and Ulrika … Read the full press release