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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

Hexagon Welcomes Anders Svensson as President and CEO to Drive Next Phase of Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has officially appointed Anders Svensson as President and CEO, effective 20 July 2025. He succeeds Norbert Hanke, who now transitions to Group Executive Vice President, focusing on people, culture, and strategic ventures. Svensson brings a forward-looking vision … 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

SCHOTT Pharma Extends CEO Andreas Reisse’s Tenure to 2026 While Appointing Reinhard Mayer as CFO

(IN BRIEF) SCHOTT Pharma’s Supervisory Board has prolonged CEO Andreas Reisse’s mandate until April 2026, reflecting his pivotal role in driving the company’s emergence as a world-leading manufacturer of pharmaceutical containment and delivery systems. CFO Dr. Almuth Steinkühler will step … 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

Emmi AG Eyes Global Financial Leadership with Anette Weber’s Nomination

(IN BRIEF) Anette Weber is being put forward for election to the Emmi AG Board of Directors during the General Meeting scheduled for 10 April 2025. With a distinguished career in finance, she has served as CFO at the Bucherer … Read the full press release

Urs Leemann appointed Deputy Director of Empa

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Urs Leemann will assume the role of Deputy Director at Empa on 1 April 2025, taking over from Peter Richner. With a long-standing tenure on the Directorate since 2012 and experience in both corporate and start-up environments, … Read the full press release

New Executive Appointments Propel Telefónica Toward a Future of Innovation and Growth

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has bolstered its leadership team with the appointments of Alvaro Echevarría and Piedad Álvarez de Arriba. These new executive roles are aimed at reinforcing the company’s strategic direction and accelerating its digital transformation initiatives. Echevarría, known for … Read the full press release

Restructuring at Lightsource bp: Adele Ara Named CTO, Ann Davies Returns to bp in Senior Vice President Role

(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp, a global leader in renewable energy, has announced the appointment of Adele Ara as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and member of the executive team. Adele has been with the company since 2014, demonstrating her … Read the full press release

bp executive vice president, gas & low carbon energy Dev Sanyal to leave the company after three decades

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 14-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — bp (LON: BP), a British multinational oil and gas company, has announced the departure of Dev Sanyal, executive vice president, gas & low carbon energy. Dev has been a member of bp’s executive … Read the full press release