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Credit Agricole’s CA-GIP appoints Olivier Biton as CEO

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Group Infrastructure Platform (CA-GIP) has named Olivier Biton as its new CEO, effective from May 1, 2023. Biton, a member of the Management Committee of Crédit Agricole S.A., will replace Emmanuel Sardet who is appointed Deputy … Read the full press release

Matthijs Storm Reappointed as CEO of Wereldhave for Four-Year Term

(IN BRIEF) Wereldhave has announced the (re)appointment of key members of its Executive and Supervisory Boards after approval by the Annual General Meeting of shareholders. Matthijs Storm has been reappointed as CEO for a term of four years, following a … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut Group announces new CEO, Peter Feld

(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has appointed Peter Feld as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Feld succeeds Peter Boone, who is stepping down for personal reasons. Feld has … Read the full press release

CLAAS Group names Jan-Hendrik Mohr as successor to outgoing CEO Thomas Böck

(IN BRIEF) The CLAAS Group Shareholders’ Committee has appointed Jan-Hendrik Mohr as the new CEO with effect from 1 April 2023. Mohr, who has been with the CLAAS Group since 1984 and a member of the Group Executive Board since … Read the full press release

Fincantieri and Naval Group joint venture Naviris appoints new Chairman and CEO

(IN BRIEF) Naviris, the joint venture between Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and French defense company Naval Group, has announced the appointment of Pierroberto Folgiero as Chairman, Damien Raby as CEO, and Enrico Bonetti as COO. The bi-national team is split evenly … 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

Jean-François Fallacher, CEO de Orange España, tomará las riendas de Orange Francia en abril

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Orange Group nombra a Jean-François Fallacher como nuevo director ejecutivo de Orange Francia, a partir del 3 de abril, en sustitución de Fabienne Dulac, quien permanecerá en el Comité Ejecutivo. Fallacher, actual director general de Orange España, … Read the full press release

Orange Spain CEO Jean-François Fallacher to Take the Helm at Orange France in April

(IN BRIEF) Orange Group appoints Jean-François Fallacher as new CEO of Orange France, starting April 3, succeeding Fabienne Dulac who will remain on the Executive Committee. Fallacher, current CEO of Orange Spain, will be replaced by Ludovic Pech. Dulac is … Read the full press release

Experienced Banker Jean-Pierre Michalowski Named CEO of CACEIS

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 19-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The Board of Directors of CACEIS, the asset servicing banking group of Crédit Agricole and Santander, announced on January 18th, 2023 that Jean-Pierre Michalowski will be appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) … Read the full press release

Der erfahrene Banker Jean-Pierre Michalowski wird zum CEO von CACEIS ernannt

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) PARIS, 19-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Der Verwaltungsrat von CACEIS, der Vermögensverwaltungsbankengruppe von Crédit Agricole und Santander, gab am 18. Januar 2023 bekannt, dass Jean-Pierre Michalowski wird mit Wirkung zum 6. März 2023 zum neuen Chief Executive Officer (CEO) des Unternehmens … Read the full press release

Vodafone Group Looks to Accelerate Commercial Performance with Executive Committee Changes

(PRESS RELEASE) BERKSHIRE, 12-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone (LON: VOD), a British multinational leader in technology communications, has announced changes to its Group Executive Committee. Aldo Bisio, the current CEO of Vodafone Italy, will take on the role of Group … Read the full press release

Die Vodafone Group beabsichtigt, die kommerzielle Leistung mit Änderungen im Executive Committee zu beschleunigen

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) BERKSHIRE, 12-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone (LON: VOD), ein britischer multinationaler Marktführer im Bereich Technologiekommunikation, hat Änderungen in seinem Group Executive Committee bekannt gegeben. Aldo Bisio, der derzeitige CEO von Vodafone Italien, wird zusätzlich zu seiner derzeitigen Funktion mit … Read the full press release

Jerome Simeon and Cyril Garcia appointed to Capgemini Group Executive Board

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 10-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini (EPA: CAP), a French multinational leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation, has announced two new appointments to the Group Executive Board positions. These appointments are aimed at reinforcing the company’s … Read the full press release

Jerome Simeon und Cyril Garcia in den Vorstand der Capgemini Group berufen

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) PARIS, 10-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini (EPA: CAP), ein französischer multinationaler Marktführer in den Bereichen Beratung, Technologiedienstleistungen und digitale Transformation, hat zwei neue Ernennungen im Konzernleitungspositionen. Diese Ernennungen zielen darauf ab, den strategischen Fokus des Unternehmens darauf zu verstärken, … Read the full press release

Healthcare Leader Johan Folkunger Takes the Helm at DNV Imatis

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 9-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced that Johan Folkunger has been appointed as the new CEO of DNV Imatis, a digital health company that aims to streamline healthcare operations. … Read the full press release

Gesundheitsführer Johan Folkunger übernimmt das Ruder bei DNV Imatis

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) BÆRUM, 9-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, Der unabhängige Energieexperte und Assurance-Anbieter hat bekannt gegeben, dass Johan Folkunger zum neuen CEO von DNV Imatis ernannt wurde, einem digitalen Gesundheitsunternehmen, das sich zum Ziel gesetzt hat, den Gesundheitsbetrieb zu rationalisieren. Folkunger … Read the full press release

KUKA CEO and CFO Contracts Renewed Ahead of Schedule

(PRESS RELEASE) AUGSBURG, 9-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — KUKA (ETR: KU2), one of the world’s leading suppliers of industrial robots and systems for factory automation and part of Midea Group, has announced that the company’s Supervisory Board has approved the early … Read the full press release

I contratti del CEO e del CFO di KUKA sono stati rinnovati prima del previsto

(COMUNICATO STAMPA) AUGSBURG, 9-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — KUKA (ETR: KU2), uno dei principali fornitori mondiali di robot e sistemi industriali per l’automazione di fabbrica e parte di Midea Group, ha annunciato che il Consiglio di Sorveglianza dell’azienda ha approvato l’estensione … Read the full press release

Belgin Rudack Named CEO of KfW IPEX-Bank Following Klaus R. Michalak’s Retirement

(PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT AM MAIN 30-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Belgin Rudack has joined the Management Board of KfW IPEX-Bank, a subsidiary of KfW, a German state-owned investment and development bank. On 1 January 2023, she will become one of five … Read the full press release

EY CEO Outlook Pulse – October 2022: businesses face a perfect economic and geopolitical storm

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 5-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — EY, a multinational professional services firm, has announced the release of its CEO Outlook Pulse – October 2022, which reveals that CEOs and their businesses face a perfect economic and geopolitical storm, from … Read the full press release

EY CEO Outlook Pulse – Oktober 2022: Unternehmen stehen vor einem perfekten wirtschaftlichen und geopolitischen Sturm

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 5-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — EY, ein multinationales Unternehmen für professionelle Dienstleistungen, hat die Veröffentlichung seines CEO Outlook angekündigt Pulse – October 2022, der zeigt, dass CEOs und ihre Unternehmen einem perfekten wirtschaftlichen und geopolitischen Sturm gegenüberstehen, von den … Read the full press release

Eckard Eberle to succeed Hannes Apitzsch at the helm of Siemens Global Business Services (GBS)

Hannes Apitzsch to retire; business to be handed over effective October 1, 2022 Eckard Eberle – formerly CEO of Process Automation Business Unit at Siemens Digital Industries – has extensive track record inside and outside Germany Eberle will focus on … Read the full press release

Alan Jope, Unilever CEO, to step down at the end of 2023

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 26-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Unilever (LON: ULVR), multinational consumer goods conglomerate, has announced that the company’s CEO Alan Jope notified the Board of his intention to retire at the end of 2023, after five years in this … Read the full press release

Wael Sawan to succeed Ben van Beurden as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shell plc

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 15-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Shell plc (AMS: RDSA), a Dutch-British multinational oil and gas company, has announced that Wael Sawan will succeed Ben van Beurden as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Group. Ben will step down … Read the full press release

Warren East, CEO of Rolls-Royce, to step down by end of 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 25-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), the pre-eminent engineering company with focus on world-class power and propulsion systems, has announced that its CEO Warren East has decided to step down at the end of 2022, after … Read the full press release

Neste Corporation CEO Peter Vanacker to step down in June 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 9-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced the resignation of its CEO Peter Vanacker in … Read the full press release

Mika Wiljanen will be the new CEO of Nordic energy company Gasum

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 1-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Gasum, a Finnish government-owned energy company, has announced the appointment of Mika Wiljanen as its new CEO in effect from March 1, 2022. Mika Wiljanen has served as CEO of St1 Oy since … Read the full press release

Tobias Schmidt succeeds Thomas George as CEO DHL Global Forwarding Europe

Former CEO Thomas George will focus on global role as CCO DHL Global Forwarding Tobias Schmidt continues to lead the German and Swiss organization in a dual function (PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 18-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — DHL Global Forwarding, a division … Read the full press release

Angela Liu to lead Barclays China

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 11-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays (LON: BARC), a British multinational universal bank, has announced the appointment of Angela Liu as Country CEO, China. As Barclays continues to reinforce its Asia Pacific franchise the leadership change will strengthen … Read the full press release

Ad firm Droga5 founder David Droga to lead Accenture Interactive

(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK, 20-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced the appointment of acclaimed creative icon David Droga, founder and chairman of Droga5, named … Read the full press release

Aegon names Allegra van Hövell-Patrizi as CEO of Aegon the Netherlands

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 15-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Dutch multinational life insurance, pensions and asset management company, Aegon announces the appointment of Allegra van Hövell-Patrizi (1974) as the new CEO of Aegon the Netherlands. Allegra succeeds Maarten Edixhoven and is … Read the full press release

BMW Group announces the appointment of Michael Alexander Schneider as CEO of idealworks

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 9-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW Group’s Logistics Innovations spinoff, idealworks welcomes its new CEO Michael Alexander Schneider. Michael completes the management team of the rapidly growing technology start-up, consisting of Karin Korber (CFO), Markus Bauer (COO), and … Read the full press release

Florian Reinartz to succeed Christoph Eck-Schmidt as Chief Commercial Officer Germany at Bonial

Florian Reinartz, Senior Vice President Sales and head of marketing activities at Bonial for the past two years, is to succeed Christoph Eck-Schmidt when the latter assumes the role of Bonial CEO on July 1 (PRESS RELEASE) BERLIN, 2-Jun-2021 — … Read the full press release

Dr. Xiao Song appointed new Chairman, President and CEO of Siemens China

Dr. Xiao Song appointed Chairman, President and CEO Siemens Ltd., China, and President and CEO Siemens Greater China, effective May 1, 2021 Lothar Herrmann to end his tenure at Siemens China on April 30, 2021, and return to Germany (PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, … Read the full press release

Novartis welcomes new Chief Legal Officer Karen L. Hale

(PRESS RELEASE) BASEL, 22-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Swiss multinational pharmaceutical Novartis appoints Karen L. Hale as Chief Legal Officer. She succeeds Shannon Klinger. Karen will be based in Basel, Switzerland and will join the Executive Committee of Novartis (ECN) and … Read the full press release

Henrik Stampe Appointed CEO for Mono Solutions

Henrik Stampe appointed CEO of Mono Solutions

(PRESS RELEASE) COPENHAGEN, 15-Feb-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Mono Solutions, part of Bauer Media Group, strengthens its leadership team with the appointment of Henrik Stampe as CEO, effective 15th February 2021. Henrik will report to Natasha Zharinova, President of Bauer Media Group’s … Read the full press release

Leadership change at Siemens AG: long-serving President and CEO Joe Kaeser to step down after more than 40 years at the company

Annual Shareholders’ Meeting in virtual format due to corona pandemic Siemens bids farewell to Joe Kaeser after more than 40 years at the company Total shareholder return more than doubled since Kaeser took office in 2013 Roland Busch new President … Read the full press release

Aktia Life Insurance’s Director of Business Development Riikka Luukko becomes the insurer’s new CEO

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 31-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Finnish Aktia Life Insurance, part of Aktia Bank (HEL: AKTIA), has announced it will have a new CEO beginning of 1 September, 2020. The insurer’s current Director of Business Development and Board member … Read the full press release

Vattenfall starts recruitment process for new President and CEO as Magnus Hall steps down

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 21-Jul-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Swedish multinational power company, Vattenfall announces that its President and CEO Magnus Hall has decided to leave the company after nearly six years. The Board of Directors will now initiate the recruitment process … Read the full press release

Leadership changes at ING: Current CEO Ralph Hamers leaves; Steven van Rijswijk will be the new CEO

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 19-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Dutch multinational banking and financial group ING has announced leadership changes. The bank’s Supervisory Board has just appointed Steven van Rijswijk, currently member of the Executive Board and chief risk officer of ING, … Read the full press release