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VINCI appoints Ludovic Demierre as Vice-President of Human Resources and Executive Committee member

(IN BRIEF) VINCI has appointed Ludovic Demierre as Vice-President, Human Resources, and member of its Executive Committee, succeeding Jocelyne Vassoille. Demierre, a graduate of ENTPE, has been with VINCI since 1995 and has held several senior HR leadership roles, most … Read the full press release

Hexagon appoints Norbert Hanke as interim CFO following David Mills’ departure

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB has appointed Norbert Hanke as interim CFO following the departure of David Mills, who steps down for personal reasons but will remain as Financial Advisor until February 2026. Hanke, a Hexagon veteran since 2001 with extensive … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ wins EcoVadis gold medal and sets ambitious 2030 ESG targets after surpassing 2025 goals ahead of schedule

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has received a gold medal from EcoVadis, ranking among the top 5% of companies worldwide for sustainability. At the same time, the Austrian technology group unveiled new ESG targets for 2030, having already surpassed most of its … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall to Transition Labour Director Role from Dr Ursula Biernert-Kloß to Dr Vera Saal in September 2025

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall AG will see a leadership change in September 2025 as Dr Ursula Biernert-Kloß steps down from the Executive Board following strategic differences. CEO Armin Papperger will temporarily take over as Labour Director until Dr Vera Saal, a … Read the full press release

Wood Appoints Paul O’Donnell to Its Board as Non-Executive Director to Strengthen Strategic Leadership

(IN BRIEF) John Wood Group PLC has appointed Paul O’Donnell as a Non-Executive Director, effective 28 July 2025. A Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland, Paul brings over 25 years of experience in M&A, business transformation, and board governance, having served … Read the full press release

BP Taps CRH Veteran Albert Manifold as Next Board Chair

IN BRIEF) BP has appointed Albert Manifold—former CEO of CRH plc—as its next chair. He will join the board on 1 September and take over from Helge Lund on 1 October. Manifold’s tenure at CRH saw significant portfolio reshaping, capital discipline, and … Read the full press release

SGS Tops TIC Industry in TIME’s 2025 List of World’s Most Sustainable Companies

(IN BRIEF) SGS has been named to TIME’s 2025 list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies for the second year running, topping the Testing, Inspection, and Certification category. Selected from over 5,000 firms, the 500 honorees were judged on a … Read the full press release

François-Henri Pinault to Remain Chairman as Luca de Meo Takes the Helm as Kering CEO in September 2025

(IN BRIEF) Kering’s Supervisory Board, under Chairman François-Henri Pinault, has approved Luca de Meo as the Group’s next CEO, effective 15 September 2025 pending shareholder ratification. Concurrently, Chief Operating Officer Dr. Daniel Heymann’s contract has been extended until May 2029. … Read the full press release

Christoph Vilanek Elected Supervisory Board Chairman as Thomas Dannenfeldt Prepares to Step Down

(IN BRIEF) Thomas Dannenfeldt will step down as Chairman of CECONOMY AG’s Supervisory Board at the end of July 2025. Christoph Vilanek, a long-standing board member and former CEO of freenet AG, has been chosen as his successor. The Executive … Read the full press release

Neste Confirms New Nomination Board Leadership with Maija Strandberg as Chair

(IN BRIEF) Neste Corporation has appointed Maija Strandberg (Prime Minister’s Office of Finland) as Chair of its Shareholders’ Nomination Board, alongside members Timo Sallinen (Varma) and Annika Ekman (Ilmarinen). Pasi Laine, Chair of Neste’s Board of Directors, will serve as … Read the full press release

SUEZ Appoints Xavier Girre as New CEO, Leveraging Extensive Leadership Experience in the Water and Waste Industries

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ’s Nomination and Compensation Committee has proposed Xavier Girre as the new CEO, recognizing his extensive experience in leadership, finance, and the water and waste industries. Girre, who has been involved with SUEZ as a Board member and … Read the full press release

Amanda Dasch and Godson Njoku Join Ørsted’s Executive Team as Part of Strategic Realignment

(IN BRIEF) Effective 1 May 2025, Ørsted is expanding its Group Executive Team with the appointments of Amanda Dasch as Chief Development Officer and Godson Njoku as Chief Generation Officer. Dasch will lead commercial development and strategic functions globally, while … Read the full press release

Swiss Re Appoints Bernhard Kaufmann as New Group Chief Risk Officer, Effective October 2025

(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re has announced the appointment of Bernhard Kaufmann as its next Group Chief Risk Officer, effective 1 October 2025. Kaufmann, who currently holds the same role at Helvetia and has served as CRO at NN Group and … Read the full press release

Johanna Kreft Named Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Sandvik

(IN BRIEF) Sandvik has appointed Johanna Kreft as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective October 13, 2025. Kreft, who is currently General Counsel at Alleima and a former long-time Sandvik legal executive, will also join Sandvik’s Group Executive Management. … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Webinar to Tackle Business Licensing Compliance Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer CT Corporation will present a webinar titled “Effective Business License Management” on April 15, offering professionals a deep dive into key compliance practices for managing business licenses. Led by Hans Howk and Claire Corbin, the session … Read the full press release

Vonovia Strengthens Supervisory Board with Financial and Energy Experts Ahead of AGM

(IN BRIEF) Vonovia SE will propose Michael Rüdiger and Dr Marcus Schenck for election to its Supervisory Board at the 2025 Annual General Meeting, replacing Dr Ute Geipel-Faber and Hildegard Müller. Both nominees bring decades of leadership in the financial … Read the full press release

CNMV Chairman Carlos San Basilio Joins OECD Bureau to Advance Global Corporate Governance

(IN BRIEF) The OECD Corporate Governance Committee, with Carlos San Basilio, CNMV Chairman, newly appointed to its Bureau, is dedicated to improving economic efficiency, sustainability, and financial stability through enhanced corporate governance policies and practices. It coordinates the Organisation’s efforts … Read the full press release

METLEN Group Celebrates Third Year of Global Sustainability Accolades in Emerging Markets

(IN BRIEF) For the third consecutive year, METLEN Group has once again been recognized for its excellence in sustainability, being named in both the Dow Jones Best in Class Emerging Markets Sustainability Index and the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook. This … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ AG Nominates Barbara Steger for Supervisory Board and Proposes Re-election of Wolfgang Bernhard

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ AG announces the nomination of Barbara Steger to its Supervisory Board, following Alexander Isola’s planned departure. The company also proposes the re-election of Wolfgang Bernhard to continue his valuable contributions. (PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 26-Feb-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — The … Read the full press release

EBRD Assists Croatia in Developing Strategic Framework for Capital Markets Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is collaborating with Croatia’s Ministry of Finance to design a Strategic Framework for Capital Markets Development, aiming to strengthen the country’s financial sector. The framework, which includes five strategic directions, will guide Croatia’s capital market development … Read the full press release