(IN BRIEF) BT has appointed Peter Leukert as its new Chief Digital Officer, where he will lead the company’s Digital unit and oversee its digital transformation. Peter joins from Deutsche Telekom, where he significantly contributed to the company’s IT and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged AI, Allison Kirkby, appointment, BT, Chief Digital Officer, Chief Networks and Security Officer, customer experience, data, Deutsche Telekom, digital transformation, digital unit, fixed and mobile networks, Howard Watson, IT platforms, leadership, Peter Leukert, sustainable business growth, technology leadership, transformation
(IN BRIEF) Skretting has received ASC Feed Standard certification from DNV at the Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona. The new standard sets stringent requirements for responsible aquafeed production, covering social, environmental, and ethical practices. Skretting’s achievement underscores its ongoing commitment … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology
Tagged aquaculture feed, ASC Feed Standard, Awards, DNV, environmental stewardship, ethical sourcing, food security, INNOVATION, leadership, responsible aquafeed production, Seafood Expo Global, Sergio Alanis, Skretting, social rights, Stefano Crea, sustainability, traceability, transparency
(IN BRIEF) KIRKBI A/S has appointed Karina Schmitt Lund as the future CEO of its Financial Investments division, set to become an independent business area by 2026. Karina brings over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, having held … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, asset management, Bank of America, BlackRock, CEO, Denmark, DKK 79 billion, Financial Investments, financial sector, investment portfolio, Karina Schmitt Lund, Kirk Kristiansen family, KIRKBI A/S, KIRKBI Climate, KIRKBI Education, KIRKBI restructuring, leadership, LEGO Group, LEGO Holding, Morgan Stanley, Søren Thorup Sørensen
(IN BRIEF) Generali’s Board of Directors has established the Board Committees, appointed their members, and reviewed the public voluntary exchange offer from Mediobanca regarding Banca Generali’s shares. Additionally, the Board has appointed the new administrative body for The Generali Human … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Italy, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Alessia Falsarone, Andrea Sironi, appointment, Banca Generali, Board Committees, Clara Furse, Generali, Human Safety Net Foundation, Investment Committee, leadership, Luisa Torchia, Mediobanca, Risk & Control Committee
(IN BRIEF) Fortum has been nominated once again for Norway’s Best Customer Service in the electricity sector, reflecting its commitment to customer satisfaction. The nomination follows over 20,000 customer interviews, and the award ceremony will take place during the Customer … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged app, award nomination, Awards, customer experience, customer service, Customer Service Days, electricity prices, electricity sector, energy crisis, feedback, Fortum, Fortum Strøm, Hans-Erik Ramsdal, Kundeserviceavisen, leadership, Norway, Oslo, Sanjin Pekusic
(IN BRIEF) Saskia de Groot will take on the role of Chief Human Resources Officer at Royal Avebe starting 1 June 2025, succeeding Nico Buijs. With a strong background in HR leadership at companies like GoodLife Foods, Nature’s Pride, and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The “Best CO2 Utilisation 2025” Innovation Award has been presented to three innovators in the field of carbon capture and utilisation for their groundbreaking work in transforming CO2 emissions into valuable products. UP Catalyst’s technology for producing battery-grade … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, battery-grade graphite, carbon capture, carbon emissions, climate technology, CO2 Utilisation, CO2 Value Europe, CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference, environmental sustainability, Far Eastern New Century Corporation, green methanol, INNOVATION, leadership, methanol production, non-isocyanate polyurethane, nova-Institute, Oxylus Energy, partnership, Power-to-X, sustainable energy, sustainabulity, UP Catalyst, Yncoris
(IN BRIEF) GTT has signed an agreement with Verdane to acquire Danelec, a leading maritime data solutions provider, for €194 million. This acquisition positions GTT as the global leader in vessel performance management and enhances its presence in the Voyage … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Danelec, data collection, Digital Strategy, Earnings per share, global leadership, GTT, leadership, maritime digitalization, maritime industry, Maritime Safety, partnership, performance software, Philippe Berterottière, sustainabulity, Verdane, vessel performance management, Voyage Data Recorders
(IN BRIEF) Orange has appointed Jérôme Hénique as CEO of Orange France, effective 1 June 2025, succeeding Jean-François Fallacher. Hénique, who has led Orange Middle East and Africa since 2022, will also join the Board of Directors of Orange MEA. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged appointment, CEO appointments, Christel Heydemann, Eutelsat, executive changes, Jean-François Fallacher, Jerome Hénique, leadership, Orange, Orange France, Orange Middle East and Africa, telecommunications leadership, Yasser Shaker
(IN BRIEF) On 5 May 2025, Olivier Gavalda was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors at Crédit Agricole CIB, succeeding Philippe Brassac. Gavalda, a long-standing member of Crédit Agricole, has held numerous key positions throughout his career, including Chief … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Annual General Meeting, appointment, banking leadership, career appointment, Chairman of the Board, Credit Agricole, Crédit Agricole CIB, Crédit Agricole S.A., leadership, Olivier Gavalda, organizational leadership, Philippe Brassac, Philippe Brassac succession
(IN BRIEF) Paul Warton, Executive Vice President of Hydro Extrusions, has been appointed the new Chair of European Aluminium, succeeding Philipp Schlüter. Warton, with over 30 years of experience in the aluminium industry, will lead the organization in promoting sustainability, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged aerospace, aluminium industry, aluminium production, appointment, automotive, Defense, EU climate goals, European Aluminium, European Union, fair trade, green transition, Hydro Extrusions, leadership, packaging, Paul Warton, renewable energy, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) CapMan has appointed Jyri Hietala as Managing Partner of CapMan Natural Capital, joining Tapani Pahkasalo as Co-Managing Partner. Jyri will lead the Natural Capital investment area, driving the company’s growth in sustainable forestry and natural sites. The transition … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged appointment, biodiversity, CapMan, CapMan growth strategy, CapMan Natural Capital, Climate, Dasos Capital, forest carbon sinks, forestry investments, Jyri Hietala, leadership, leadership transition, management changes, natural sites, Olli Haltia, sustainability, sustainable investments, Tapani Pahkasalo
(IN BRIEF) National Grid plc has announced the appointment of Zoë Yujnovich as its new Chief Executive, effective 17 November 2025. She will succeed John Pettigrew, who is retiring after nearly 10 years in the role. Zoë joins from Shell … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Board of Directors, Chief Executive, energy networks, energy sector, John Pettigrew, leadership, leadership transition, national grid, Paula Reynolds, Rio Tinto, Shell, strategic transformation, succession planning, Tony Langley, Unilever, Zoe Yujnovich
(IN BRIEF) Tony Langley’s Gladiator Sailing Team made a strong start at the 2025 52 SUPER SERIES, winning the first race and finishing second in the second race at Saint-Tropez Sailing Week. Supported by a talented crew including Guille Parada … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Sports, United Kingdom
Tagged 2025 season, 52 SUPER SERIES, ALPHA, America's Cup, Awards, Gladiator Sailing Team, Gladiator team performance, Guille Parada, high-performance sailing, international sailing competition, Langley Holdings, leadership, Paprec, Ray Davies, Ray Davies strategist, Saint-Tropez, Saint-Tropez Sailing Week, Sled, Tony Langley, yacht racing
(IN BRIEF) Alexander Schober has been appointed Global Head of the Infrastructure sector at KfW IPEX-Bank, effective May 1, 2025, following Aida Welker’s transition to the bank’s Management Board. Schober has been with the bank since 2008 and brings a … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Aida Welker, Alexander Schober, appointment, digital infrastructure, energy infrastructure, energy sector, Global Head of Infrastructure, Industries & Commerce sector, Infrastructure sector, KfW, KfW IPEX-Bank, leadership, Mobility sector, São Paulo
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone’s Sound of Vodafone sonic identity has received the esteemed iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 in the Communications / Sound Branding category. Designed by Amp GmbH, the Sound of Vodafone was crafted to enhance brand consistency and recognition through … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 2025, AI-driven Sonic space tool, Amp GmbH, Awards, branding, Communications / Sound Branding, Design Excellence, Global Recognition, iF DESIGN AWARD, iF International Forum Design GmbH, international jury, leadership, product design, Sonic identity, sound branding, Sound of Vodafone, user experience, vodafone, voice-overs
(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance has earned two prestigious 2025 A-Team Innovation Awards, recognizing excellence in integrated regulatory risk and financial data management. These awards highlight innovative projects that leverage new technologies to deliver high-value solutions for … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged A-Team Innovation Awards, Awards, Basel III, compliance, data transformation, European bank, financial data management, financial institutions, financial services, Indexo Bank, leadership, OneSumX, regulatory risk, SaaS-based setup, Wolters Kluwer
(IN BRIEF) The AIMMS initiative, a mentorship program designed to support minority women in academic medicine and health sciences, has proven to be an effective tool in breaking down barriers and promoting career advancement. Developed by the University of Southampton … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged academic medicine, AIMMS Mentoring, Athena Swan, career progression, diversity, Dr. Musarrat Maisha Reza, health inequalities, Health Sciences, leadership, Meena Upadhyaya, mentoring, minority women, Mirembe Woodrow, Nisreen Alwan, PLOS ONE, University of Exeter, University of Southampton
(IN BRIEF) Greg Guyett has been appointed as the new First Vice President and Head of the Client Services Group at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), starting September 1, 2025. He will succeed Jürgen Rigterink and lead … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged advisory, appointment, BANKING, Client Services Group, EBRD, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, First Vice President, global markets, Greg Guyett, HSBC, J.P. Morgan, Jürgen Rigterink, leadership, market economies, Odile Renaud-Basso, policy activities, Strategic Priorities
(IN BRIEF) Umeå University will celebrate its Spring Graduation on 15 and 17 May 2025, with ceremonies recognizing outstanding teachers, new doctors, jubilee doctors, and the installation of Tora Holmberg as Vice-Chancellor. A total of 34 teachers will be honored, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Science, Sweden, Technology
Tagged academic ceremony, appointment, Awards, Cathrine Norberg, Education, gold Vice-Chancellor chain, Hans Adolfsson, INNOVATION, jubilee doctors, leadership, live stream, new doctors, Peter Sköld, RESEARCH, Spring Graduation, Swedish universities, teachers, Tora Holmberg, Umeå city coat of arms, Umeå University, Vice-Chancellor
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