(IN BRIEF) MAPFRE has restructured its leadership framework to increase the strategic weight of technology, data and AI in the organisation. With the closure of the Corporate Operational Transformation Area at year-end, Vanessa Escrivá will become Group Chief Technology and … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged AI strategy, Alfredo Castelo, Antonio Huertas, appointment, board committee changes, CATIT, Corporate Real Estate and Resources, Corporate reorganisation positions data and technology under direct executive oversight as MAPFRE advances digital strategy, Corporate Restructuring, Corporate Security Area, Data Governance, digital transformation, executive appointments, insurance leadership, José Antonio Arias, José Antonio Ledesma, José Luis Bernal, José Luis Jiménez Guajardo-Fajardo, José Manuel Inchausti, leadership, Leire Jiménez Ayesa, MAPFRE, Maribel Solanas, Raúl Costilla Prieto, Vanessa Escrivá García
(IN BRIEF) LANXESS AG has renewed the contract of Chief Financial Officer Oliver Stratmann for another five years, with the new term starting September 1, 2026. The Supervisory Board praised Stratmann’s effective leadership and expertise in financial planning during challenging … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Board of Management, CFO, Chemical Industry, Cologne, contract extension, corporate governance, Financial Planning, LANXESS, leadership, Matthias Zachert, Oliver Stratmann, Oliver Stratmann to Continue as LANXESS CFO Following Five-Year Contract Extension, Rainier van Roessel, reappointment, specialty chemicals, Supervisory Board
The Benelux and DACH regions have seen a surge in sporting retail deals over the past 2–3 years, driven by post-pandemic shifts in fitness and outdoor activity. Private equity firms and global strategics are actively acquiring or restructuring brands across … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Austria, Belgium, Business, Financial, Germany, Investment, Luxembourg, Netherlands, News, Retail, Sports, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged A.S. Adventure, ABN AMRO Retailer of the Year, Accell Group, acquisition, active running community, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Marathon, Anta Sports, appointment, ASICs, Austria, Basic-Fit, Belgium, Benelux, Bergfreunde, Bever, Bike24, Business Growth, Callaway Brands, Cannondale, Chain Reaction Cycles, Community Engagement, consolidation, cross-border acquisitions, customer experience, cycling, DACH, DACH region, Dam tot Damloop, deal-by-deal, DECATHLON, digital transformation, digitalisation, digitalization, Dutch running market, e-bikes, E-Commerce, Ewout Braggaar, fitness boom, Fitness Boom Spurs Restructuring and M&A Surge in Benelux and German Sports Retail Landscape, franchise network, Frasers Group, Germany, health and wellness, IMARC Group, independent sponsor, investment, Investment firm bets on the running boom as Run2Day gears up for growth, Investor Activity Accelerates in Benelux and DACH Sporting Retail as Consumer Fitness Trends Reshape the Market, IPO, Jack Wolfskin, JD Sports, KKR, KVK 58778233, leadership, leadership transition, Leusden, McKinley, mergers and acquisitions, mid-market investment, Netherlands, Netherlands running gear market, Netherlands sportswear market, niche brands, niche market leaders, Nordics, omnichannel, On Holding, outdoor retail, PAI Partners, pandemic, Perry Sport, Pon Holdings, post-pandemic trends, private equity, Private Equity and Global Buyers Reshape Sporting Retail in Netherlands and Beyond, Private equity firm backs Run2Day to accelerate digital and community growth, retail, retail expansion, retail innovation, retail restructuring, Rise Point Capital, Rise Point Capital acquisition, Rise Point Capital steps into Dutch running market with Run2Day acquisition, Rise Point–Run2Day Deal Joins Broader Consolidation in Northern European Sporting Goods Sector, Robbert Cornelissen, Roger Federer, Run2Day, Run2Day enters new era under CEO Robbert Cornelissen after Rise Point Capital deal, Run2Day growth, Run2Day Webshop BV, running community, running gear, running market, running retailer, Running retailer Run2Day joins Rise Point Capital portfolio amid rising sportswear demand, running specialty retailer, Schwinn, Sergio van Luijk, Signa Sports United, SPAC, sporting goods, Sporting Retail Consolidates Across Benelux and DACH as Investors Target Growth in Niche and Outdoor Brands, Sports Industry, sports retail, SportScheck, store network, strategic investment, Switzerland, TCS Amsterdam Marathon, United Kingdom, Wiggle, Yonderland
Rise Point Capital acquired Dutch running retailer Run2Day, marking a new ownership and leadership phase. Robbert Cornelissen was appointed CEO and co-shareholder, succeeding founder Ewout Braggaar. Run2Day operates 16 stores nationwide and maintains a strong community presence through events like … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Investment, Netherlands, Retail, Sports, Technology
Tagged ABN AMRO Retailer of the Year, acquisition, active running community, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Marathon, appointment, Benelux, Business Growth, Community Engagement, customer experience, DACH region, Dam tot Damloop, deal-by-deal, digitalisation, digitalization, Dutch running market, E-Commerce, Ewout Braggaar, franchise network, IMARC Group, independent sponsor, investment, Investment firm bets on the running boom as Run2Day gears up for growth, KVK 58778233, leadership, leadership transition, Leusden, mid-market investment, Netherlands, Netherlands running gear market, Netherlands sportswear market, niche market leaders, Nordics, private equity, Private equity firm backs Run2Day to accelerate digital and community growth, retail, retail expansion, retail innovation, Rise Point Capital, Rise Point Capital acquisition, Rise Point Capital steps into Dutch running market with Run2Day acquisition, Robbert Cornelissen, Run2Day, Run2Day enters new era under CEO Robbert Cornelissen after Rise Point Capital deal, Run2Day growth, Run2Day Webshop BV, running community, running market, running retailer, Running retailer Run2Day joins Rise Point Capital portfolio amid rising sportswear demand, running specialty retailer, Sergio van Luijk, Sports Industry, sports retail, store network, TCS Amsterdam Marathon, United Kingdom
(IN BRIEF) Rise Point Capital has acquired Dutch running retailer Run2Day, marking a new chapter for the nearly 30-year-old brand. The company, which operates 16 stores across the Netherlands through a mix of owned and franchised locations, will now be … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Investment, Netherlands, Retail, Sports, Technology
Tagged acquisition, active running community, Amsterdam Marathon, appointment, Benelux, customer experience, DACH region, Dam tot Damloop, deal-by-deal, digitalization, Dutch running market, Ewout Braggaar, franchise network, independent sponsor, leadership, leadership transition, Leusden, mid-market investment, Netherlands, Nordics, retail expansion, Rise Point Capital, Rise Point Capital acquisition, Robbert Cornelissen, Run2Day, Run2Day growth, running community, running market, running specialty retailer, Sergio van Luijk, sports retail, United Kingdom
(IN BRIEF) Swissport has appointed Steven Polmans as its new Global Senior Vice President Cargo, effective 15 November 2025, to lead the company’s international cargo operations and strengthen its global strategy. With over two decades of experience, Polmans brings extensive … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Abu Dhabi Airports, air cargo, Air Cargo Belgium, air freight, Aviation, aviation services, BRUcargo, Brussels Airport Company, Cargo Operations, Dirk Goovaerts, global strategy, ground handling, INNOVATION, leadership, logistics, M&A, Steven Polmans, supply chain, Swissport, Swissport names Steven Polmans Global Senior Vice President Cargo to accelerate growth in global air logistics, Swissport strengthens executive team with appointment of Steven Polmans to head global cargo division, TIACA, transportation
(IN BRIEF) Aalborg University (AAU) has appointed Danish Member of Parliament Simon Kollerup, former Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, as its new external board member. Currently serving as Chair of the Finance Committee and Defence Spokesperson, Kollerup brings … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Society, Technology
Tagged Aalborg University, Aalborg University Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Simon Kollerup to Its Board, AAU, André Rogaczewski, board appointment, Business Development, Christine Antorini, Danish Parliament, Denmark, Former Minister Simon Kollerup Joins Aalborg University Board to Support Research-Driven Innovation, Governance, higher education, industry collaboration, INNOVATION, leadership, Ministry of Industry Business and Financial Affairs, Public Affairs, RESEARCH, Simon Kollerup, Social Democratic Party, STRATEGY
(IN BRIEF) University of Leeds graduate Catherine Connolly has been elected as the 10th President of Ireland, following the national vote on 24 October. A 1981 MSc Clinical Psychology alumna, Connolly brings decades of experience as a psychologist, barrister, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Government, Ireland, Management, News, Politics, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Áras an Uachtaráin, Catherine Connolly, Dáil Éireann, Galway City Council, Galway West, higher education, independent candidate, Ireland, Irish election, Irish government, Irish politics, Labour Party, leadership, Leas Cheann Comhairle, Leeds alumni, Political leadership, President of Ireland, Public Service, Shearer West, UK Prime Minister, University of Leeds, University of Leeds Celebrates Alumna Catherine Connolly’s Election as President of Ireland, women in politics
(IN BRIEF) Prof. Chiara Manfletti has been elected Chair of the Senate at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), following her first election to the Senate earlier this year. She brings vast international experience from academia, the European Space Agency, … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Germany, Management, Science, Technology
Tagged academic development, academic leadership, aerospace, Chiara Manfletti, election, engineering, European Space Agency, higher education, leadership, New Leadership at TUM Senate with Prof. Chiara Manfletti as Chair, Portuguese Space Agency, Prof. Chiara Manfletti Elected Chair of the Technical University of Munich Senate, RESEARCH, Senate Chair, space mobility, Technical University of Munich, Thomas Hofmann, TUM, TUM Appoints Prof. Chiara Manfletti to Lead Its Senate, TUM Senate, Ulf Schlichtmann, university governance
(IN BRIEF) FIGO has presented the 2025 FIGO Women’s Awards to nineteen exceptional women from around the world for their transformative contributions to gynaecology, obstetrics, and women’s health. The awards, announced during the FIGO General Assembly at the XXV FIGO … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Healthcare, Management, News, Science, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Aisha Siddiqa, Amanda Black, Annettee Olivia Nakimuli, Cape Town, Cliona Murphy, Diana Ramašauskaitė, Elena Calle Texeira, Farhana Dewan, FIGO, FIGO Celebrates Excellence in Women’s Health with 2025 Awards Honouring Female Medical Innovators, FIGO General Assembly, FIGO Honours 19 Global Female Leaders with the 2025 Women’s Awards for Advancing Women’s Health, FIGO Women’s Awards 2025, FIGO Women’s Awards 2025 Highlight Global Leaders Shaping the Future of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, gender equality, global health, gynecology, Jackline Agel Akol, Jaideep Malhotra, Jane Hirst, Johanne Sundby, Kaori Koga, leadership, Linda Giudice, Liona Poon, Luz Marcela Celis Amórtegui, Ma. Corazon Zaida Gamilla, maternal health, Meliza Mejia, Obstetrics, reproductive health, Samia Ibrahim Esmeal, women in medicine, Women’s Health, XXV FIGO World Congress, Ya-Min Cheng
(IN BRIEF) Newcastle University has advanced its performance in the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF5), achieving a score of 30 out of 35 and reinforcing its role in driving innovation, partnerships, and community engagement across the North East. The University excelled … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Arrow programme, Berghaus, Boehringer Ingelheim, business engagement, Community Impact, economic growth, Estelle Blanks, FairWater, FibroFind, intellectual property, Jane Robinson, KEF5, Knowledge Exchange Framework, leadership, National Battery Training and Skills Academy, National Innovation Centres, New College Durham, Newcastle University, Newcastle University advances regional innovation and economic growth through new KEF5 achievements, Newcastle University boosts Knowledge Exchange Framework performance with innovation, North East England, partnerships and regional growth impact, regeneration, research partnerships, spin-out companies, University of Edinburgh, Vespa Capital
(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics announced that Rias Al-Kadi, General Manager of its Ranging and Connectivity Division, has joined the Board of Directors of the FiRa Consortium, strengthening the company’s leadership in advancing secure ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. ST is contributing to the … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Bulgaria, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged appointment, automotive access, CCC Digital Key, Connectivity Standards Alliance, consumer electronics, CSA, digital key, FiRa Consortium, IEEE, IEEE 802.15.4ab, IoT, leadership, partnership, ranging and connectivity, Rias Al-Kadi, Rias Al-Kadi of STMicroelectronics appointed to FiRa Consortium Board to drive UWB adoption and standards, Semiconductor industry, SK Yong, smart homes, STM, STMicroelectronics, STMicroelectronics Executive Joins FiRa Consortium Board to Advance Ultra-Wideband Technology and Digital Key Ecosystem, STMicroelectronics strengthens UWB leadership as Rias Al-Kadi joins FiRa Consortium Board of Directors, ultra-wideband, UWB, UWB Alliance
(IN BRIEF) Philips and its consortium partners have received the ITEA Award of Excellence for Business Impact for the IWISH project, which has successfully demonstrated how AI-driven technologies can enhance operating room workflows and reduce healthcare costs. By combining machine … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Awards, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged AI in healthcare, Awards, clinical workflow, Eureka Cluster, gaze tracking, Healthcare Innovation, hospital resource allocation, image-guided therapy, Intelligent Workflow Optimization and Intuitive System Interaction in Healthcare, ITEA Award of Excellence, IWISH consortium recognized for transforming surgical workflows with AI and real-time tracking, IWISH project, leadership, Machine Learning, operating room efficiency, Philips, Philips and partners honored for breakthrough innovations improving hospital operating room efficiency, Robert Hofsink, surgical planning, synthetic data generation
(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
Posted in Business, Commodities, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Board of Directors, CFO appointment, Chief Financial Officer, Coats Group plc, corporate governance, European Market Abuse Regulation, Fernando Fernandez, Fernando Fernandez welcomes Srinivas Phatak as permanent CFO to strengthen Unilever’s growth strategy, Financial Leadership, leadership, remuneration policy, Srinivas Phatak, Srinivas Phatak confirmed as Unilever CFO with focus on driving growth and financial discipline, UK Listing Rule, Unilever, Unilever Board unanimously approves appointment of Srinivas Phatak as Chief Financial Officer, Unilever Leadership Executive, Unilever PLC
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has appointed Maya Hennerkes as Managing Director of its Environment and Sustainability Department, effective 15 September 2025. Hennerkes, who succeeds Henrik Linders, has been instrumental in shaping the EBRD’s sustainable finance … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, biodiversity, climate resilience, EBRD, EBRD names Maya Hennerkes as new Managing Director to lead Environment and Sustainability Department, EBRD strengthens sustainability leadership with appointment of Maya Hennerkes as new Managing Director, Environment and Sustainability Department, environmental and social policy, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, green capital markets, Green Economy Transition, Henrik Linders, inclusive transition, leadership, Maya Hennerkes, Paris alignment, sustainability, Sustainable Finance, sustainable growth
(IN BRIEF) Orange has become the first operator in Europe to surpass 10 million fiber customers in its domestic market, reinforcing its leadership in France and marking a major step in digital infrastructure modernization. Supported by five consecutive years of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 10 million customers, ARCEP, customer satisfaction, digital infrastructure, Expert Fiber installation, fiber internet, Intelligent Wi-Fi, Jerome Hénique, leadership, Livebox 7, Mon Réseau Local, My Orange app, Orange, Orange celebrates record 10 million fiber customers supported by five years of top-rated satisfaction, Orange France, Orange strengthens leadership in France as it becomes Europe’s first operator with 10 million fiber subscribers, partnership, telecommunications France, very high-speed internet, XGS PON
(IN BRIEF) The University of St.Gallen has appointed Dr. Matthias Ammann as its new Secretary General, beginning 1 January 2026. Currently Managing Legal Counsel at the Swiss National Bank, Ammann brings broad expertise in law, business, and legal technology to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged appointment, Bär & Karrer, Copenhagen Business School, David Schneeberger, HSG, HSG names Dr. Matthias Ammann Secretary General and member of the President’s Board, leadership, leadership transition, Legal and business expert Matthias Ammann to take over as Secretary General at University of St.Gallen, legal operations, Legal tech, Manuel Ammann, Matthias Ammann, President’s Board, Secretary-General, SNB, Stephanie Bernet, Swiss National Bank, Switzerland, University of Basel, University of St.Gallen, University of St.Gallen strengthens leadership team with appointment of Matthias Ammann as Secretary General, Vischer
(IN BRIEF) BBVA has entered the global top ten of Time magazine’s World’s Best Companies 2025 ranking, placing eighth overall and climbing 37 spots from last year. It was also recognized as Spain’s leading bank and the second-best financial institution … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Awards, banking sector, BBVA, BBVA climbs 37 places to eighth in Time’s 2025 ranking of the world’s top companies, BBVA recognized as second-best financial institution globally and Spain’s top bank in Time World’s Best Companies list, BBVA strengthens global standing with top-ten position in Time’s World’s Best Companies 2025, employee satisfaction, ESG, financial growth, Global Finance, global rankings, leadership, Paul G. Tobin, Spain, Statista, sustainability transparency, The Banker’s Technology Award, TIME Magazine, Top Employer certification, World’s Best Companies 2025
(IN BRIEF) The Otto Group has appointed long-serving logistics specialist Martin Umland as its new Group Vice President Supply Chain Management, effective October 1, 2025. Umland, who has been with the company since 2006 and most recently led Bonprix Group’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI robotics, appointment, Bonprix Group, Boston Dynamics, corporate services, Covariant, Hamburg, Hermes Fulfilment, Kay Schiebur, leadership, leadership transition, logistics strategy, Martin Umland, Otto Group, Otto Group announces leadership transition as Martin Umland takes over supply chain management responsibilities, Otto Group names Martin Umland as new Group Vice President Supply Chain Management starting October 2025, Otto Group strengthens logistics leadership with appointment of Martin Umland as Group Vice President Supply Chain Management, Raphael Adrian Maier, Supply Chain Management, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Ernst & Young LLP has launched EY Growth Platforms, a new enterprise solution built on neurosymbolic AI that blends machine learning with symbolic reasoning to help organizations unlock major growth opportunities and reinvent their business models. The system … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI-powered growth engine, business transformation, consumer products, Digital Disruption, enterprise technology, Ernst & Young, EY, EY Growth Platforms, EY Growth Platforms combines generative and neurosymbolic AI to unlock large-scale business growth, EY unveils enterprise AI system aimed at redefining commercial models and accelerating revenue expansion, EY-Parthenon, EYGP, financial services, generative AI, Growth Protocol, industrial products, Jeff Schumacher, Jeff Schumacher appointed to lead EY Growth Platforms as AI-driven solution launches globally, leadership, Mitch Berlin, neurosymbolic AI, revenue growth
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