Tag Archives: leadership

Newcastle University’s Jane Robinson Joins Cross-Party Commission to Strengthen UK Community Bonds

(IN BRIEF) Professor Jane Robinson of Newcastle University has joined the Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion, a cross-party panel convened after the Southport disturbances to tackle social fragmentation in the UK. Co-chaired by Sir Sajid Javid and Jon Cruddas, … Read the full press release

Pfeiffer Vacuum + Fab Solutions Stuns at SEMICON Southeast Asia with UltiDry P1820 and CT-TW-H Innovations

(IN BRIEF) Pfeiffer Vacuum + Fab Solutions, part of the Busch Group, showcased its latest vacuum pumps and gas abatement technologies at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2025 in Singapore. Central exhibits included the UltiDry P1820 Roots vacuum pump—accentuated by an animated … Read the full press release

Ticketing Leader CTS EVENTIM Appoints Industry Veteran Thorsten Schäffler to Drive B2B and B2C Product Innovation

(IN BRIEF) CTS EVENTIM has appointed Thorsten Schäffler as Chief Product Officer beginning 16 July 2025. Schäffler will manage all B2B and B2C product lines and advance the company’s overarching product strategy, with a strong emphasis on employing generative AI … Read the full press release

Insurance Europe Hails Lloyd’s CEO Patrick Tiernan as New RAB Vice-Chair

(IN BRIEF) Patrick Tiernan, CEO of Lloyd’s, has been named Vice-Chair of the Reinsurance Advisory Board (RAB), succeeding John Neal. Tiernan’s background as Lloyd’s Chief of Markets and roles at Aviva, StarStone and Zurich position him to guide the RAB … Read the full press release

Matt Baker Joins National Grid Engineers to Upgrade Aberthaw Pylons in New More4 Series

(IN BRIEF) In the final episode of Matt Baker’s British Isles airing on 24 June, Matt Baker experiences the work of South Wales overhead line engineers as they upgrade transmission pylons near Aberthaw substation. After safety training and a practice … Read the full press release

New Era at Stellantis: Antonio Filosa Appoints Leadership Team Focused on Regional Expertise and Brand Momentum

(IN BRIEF) Antonio Filosa has stepped into the role of CEO at Stellantis N.V., immediately appointing a revamped global Leadership Team that places regional product decisions at the center of its strategy. The restructured team includes familiar faces—like Doug Ostermann … Read the full press release

Energiekontor Secures 2025 EMAS Recertification, Showcasing Strong Environmental Progress

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG—a leading German wind and solar park developer and operator based in Bremen—has successfully passed its 2025 EMAS audit, securing continued certification under the EU’s Eco-Management and Audit Scheme. EMAS builds on ISO 14001 standards and imposes … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer’s CP & ESG Division Wins Three Globee Awards for AI-Driven Performance and ESG Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer’s Corporate Performance & ESG division has been honored with three Globee® Awards: Gold for the AI-powered CCH Tagetik Intelligent Platform in Business Performance Management Software, Gold for CCH Tagetik ESG & Sustainability for CSRD in ESG … Read the full press release

Schindler Elevates Nitin Chalke to Lead Asia Pacific on Executive Committee from July 2025

(IN BRIEF) Effective July 1, 2025, Schindler is refreshing its Group Executive Committee. Nitin Chalke—formerly Country Head for Schindler India—will step into the Asia Pacific role, succeeding Robert Seakins who is retiring after 22 years at the company. Chalke’s longstanding … Read the full press release

University of Southampton rises into global top 200 in THE Impact Rankings with strong SDG 17 showing

(IN BRIEF) The University of Southampton has achieved a top-200 overall ranking in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025 out of 2,318 universities assessed against the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with standout performances in Partnerships for the Goals (42nd … Read the full press release

ESET Earns 2025 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Endpoint Protection Among Mid-Sized and Large Enterprises

(IN BRIEF) ESET has been named a Customers’ Choice in the 2025 Gartner Peer Insights “Voice of the Customer” report for Endpoint Protection Platforms, particularly in the category of companies with annual revenues between $50M and $1B. Based on reviews … Read the full press release

Schroders Appoints Karine Szenberg as Executive Vice Chair and Welcomes Matt Oomen as Global Head of Client Group

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has announced four senior leadership changes to bolster its client-first strategy. Karine Szenberg will become Executive Vice Chair, focusing on strategic alliances and maintaining her place on the Group Executive Committee. Matt Oomen joins as Global Head … Read the full press release

Wiener Börse AG Appoints Alexandra Wittmann and Guido Jestädt to Supervisory Board

(IN BRIEF) During today’s Annual General Meeting, Wiener Börse AG elected Alexandra Wittmann and Guido Jestädt to its Supervisory Board. Wittmann, CFO of EVN AG since September 2024, replaces Stefan Szyszkowitz, who served more than ten years. Jestädt, Chief Administrative … Read the full press release

Gard to Launch Five Market-Aligned Syndicates and Strengthen Leadership Team for Enhanced Client Service

(IN BRIEF) Gard will restructure its organisation on 1 September 2025, replacing traditional silos with five client-centric syndicates—Nordics; Asia; Europe; Greece, Americas & London; and Specialty—each combining underwriting and claims expertise under seasoned executives. Christen Guddal and Bjørnar Andresen will … 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

Wolters Kluwer TAA’s Jason Marx Wins CEO Pinnacle Awards as Division Sweeps Global Tax & Accounting Honors

(IN BRIEF) In the first half of 2025, Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting amassed numerous global awards for its pioneering products and leadership. CEO Jason Marx was honored with both National and Enterprise CEO Pinnacle Awards for his strategic vision, … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer’s CCH Tagetik Intelligent Platform Wins 2025 People’s Choice Stevie® Award for AI-Financial Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer’s CCH Tagetik Intelligent Platform won the 2025 People’s Choice Stevie® Award for Favorite New Product in the AI – Financial category. As the first AI-powered corporate performance management solution, CCH Tagetik—anchored by its “Ask AI” super … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Named Europe’s Most Sustainable Corporation in Corporate Knights’ New Ranking

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has been named the Most Sustainable Corporation in Europe by Corporate Knights, topping the inaugural Europe 50 ranking of over 600 publicly listed European companies. This recognition follows its earlier title in January 2025 as the … 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

Outokumpu Recognized for Industry-Leading Sustainability in Corporate Knights’ European Ranking

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has been ranked 25th on Corporate Knights’ first-ever list of Europe’s 50 most sustainable companies, placing highest among steel industry participants. This marks the company’s first inclusion in the ranking, which evaluates ESG performance, sustainable revenue, and … Read the full press release