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Unilever appoints Srinivas Phatak as new Chief Financial Officer after global search process

(IN BRIEF) Unilever PLC has named Srinivas Phatak as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, following his interim role since February 2025. The appointment was unanimously approved by the Board after a full global search process, recognizing his strong … Read the full press release

Gasum appoints experienced energy finance leader Mikko Jaatinen as Chief Financial Officer

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has appointed finance executive Mikko Jaatinen as CFO and member of the Management Team. He joins from Coolbrook and previously spent over ten years in finance roles at Neste. Jaatinen replaces Kai Laitinen, who leaves the position … Read the full press release

DNB Appoints Rasmus Figenschou as New CFO, Names Marianne Wik Sætre to Lead Corporate Banking Norway

(IN BRIEF) DNB has named Rasmus Figenschou as its next CFO, effective 24 October, succeeding Ida Lerner, who is leaving for a role outside the Nordic region. Figenschou will be replaced as Group Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking Norway … Read the full press release

Mukul Mehta to Succeed Harry Kirsch as Novartis CFO in March 2026 After Distinguished 22‑Year Career

(IN BRIEF) Novartis has appointed Mukul Mehta as CFO and Executive Committee member effective March 16, 2026. He will replace long‑time CFO Harry Kirsch, who retires on March 15, 2026, after 22 years at the company. Kirsch oversaw major strategic … Read the full press release

Energy Specialist Peter-Wim Gerssen Named Alpiq CFO Ahead of 2025 Transition

(IN BRIEF) Alpiq’s Board has confirmed Peter-Wim Gerssen, a Dutch business economist and former CEO/CFO of Shell Asset Management Company, as its new CFO. Gerssen’s appointment follows Antje Kanngiesser’s praise for his expertise in financial transformation and M&A, and succeeds … Read the full press release

50Hertz Welcomes Christine Janssen as New CFO to Lead Financial Strategy Amid Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) 50Hertz Transmission GmbH has appointed Christine Janssen as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Marco Nix who became CFO of Elia Group earlier this month. Janssen brings deep expertise in finance, regulation, and energy systems from her previous … Read the full press release