(IN BRIEF) ZF Friedrichshafen AG has strengthened its executive leadership by appointing Dr. Peter Holdmann as Chief Technology Officer, a newly created role designed to unify and elevate technology management across the company. Already responsible for Research and Development as … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged and Market Readiness, artificial intelligence, automotive industry, Automotive Technology, Chief Technology Officer, connected systems, CTO appointment, Dr. Peter Holdmann, Dr. Peter Holdmann Takes on Expanded Leadership as ZF Centralizes Technology Strategy Across Global Operations, Dr. Rolf Breidenbach, engineering efficiency, executive leadership, INNOVATION, innovation strategy, Mathias Miedreich, R&D strategy, research and development, RWTH Aachen University, software-defined vehicles, ZF Elevates Technology Leadership with New CTO Position Focused on Efficiency, ZF Friedrichshafen AG
(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) has announced that Alessio Butti will participate in its 5th Session in Lake Como from April 22–24, 2026, contributing key insights from Italy’s national digital transformation agenda. As Undersecretary for Technological Innovation, Butti … Read the full press release
Posted in Industrial, Italy, Management, Non Profit, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Alessio Butti, Cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, digital transformation, emerging technologies, European Union, industrial automation, industrial policy, innovation strategy, Italy, Lake Como, physical AI, robotics, supply chain resilience, technological innovation, technological sovereignty, workforce development, World Technology Congress
(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) will host Radovan Fuchs as a keynote speaker at its 5th Session in Lake Como on April 22–24, 2026, bringing an important EU perspective to discussions on rapidly advancing technologies such as Physical … Read the full press release
Posted in Croatia, Education, Industrial, Italy, Management, Non Profit, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Autonomous systems, CROATIA, digital sovereignty, education systems, emerging technologies, European Union, global technology dialogue, innovation strategy, Lake Como, physical AI, R&D investment, Radovan Fuchs, research governance, robotics, science policy, scientific integrity, supply chain resilience, technology standards, workforce transformation, World Technology Congress
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has entered into an agreement to acquire OLAPLEX for approximately 1.4 billion USD, aiming to expand its presence in the premium hair care segment. The deal, approved by OLAPLEX’s board and supported by its controlling shareholder Advent … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Investment
Tagged acquisition deal, Advent International, Beauty Industry, Carsten Knobel, Consumer Brands division, E-Commerce, Global Expansion, hair care portfolio, Henkel, Henkel Enhances Global Hair Care Strategy by Integrating Science Led Brand OLAPLEX into Premium Portfolio, Henkel Moves to Strengthen Premium Hair Care Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition of OLAPLEX, innovation strategy, mergers and acquisitions, North America market, Olaplex, premium hair care, Product Development, professional hair care, regulatory approval, science based products, Wolfgang König
(IN BRIEF) Accenture has acquired Decho, a UK-based Palantir and AI consultancy, to expand its data and AI capabilities and strengthen its delivery of Palantir-powered solutions across health, government, defense, and commercial sectors. Decho, a Palantir strategic alliance partner, specializes … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Defence, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Accenture, Accenture Acquires Decho to Advance Palantir-Based AI Solutions Across Public and Private Sectors, Accenture Acquires Decho to Strengthen Palantir and AI Capabilities Across UK and Global Markets, Accenture Expands Data and AI Capabilities with Acquisition of UK-Based Palantir Specialist Decho, acquisition, acquisitions, Advanced Engineering, AI consultancy, AI Integration, AIP, analytics, Anna Davies, artificial intelligence, Artificial Intelligence Platform, Bryan Rich, data transformation, Decho, Defense, digital, digital transformation, enterprise data, generative AI, Healthcare, innovation strategy, Palantir, Palantir alliance, Palantir Foundry, public sector, software, technology, UK technology
(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
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AI in industry, Anders Svensson, appointment, autonomy, CEO Appointment, corporate transition, Digital Twins, executive leadership, global leadership, Group Executive Vice President, Hexagon, Hexagon AB, innovation strategy, leadership, measurement technologies, Norbert Hanke, people and culture, robotics
(IN BRIEF) Telefónica announces its new open innovation strategy at the ‘Four years from now’ (4YFN) event, coinciding with the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Wayra, the company’s primary open innovation initiative, will evolve to encompass all startup investment initiatives … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 4YFN Event, Chema Alonso, innovation strategy, Irene Gómez, Telefonica
(IN BRIEF) Health technology leader Royal Philips and diversified holding company Exor N.V. announce a relationship agreement where Exor acquires a 15% shareholding in Philips. This investment supports Philips’ strategy and value creation plan focused on health and well-being through … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged EXOR, Feike Sijbesma, health technology, innovation strategy, investment, John Elkann, partnership, Philips, Roy Jakobs, shareholder
(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
Posted in Business, Healthcare, Management, Norway, Technology
Tagged appointment, CEO, digital health company, digital transformation, DNV Imatis, global health, healthcare operations, innovation strategy, international expansion, Johan Folkunger, leadership, Liv Hovem, medical technology businesses, Morten Andresen
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