(IN BRIEF) The Institute of Cancer Research, London has appointed Dr Michelle Harrison to its Board of Trustees, bringing extensive experience in global public policy, corporate leadership, and charity governance to the organisation’s governing body. A former Chief Executive and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Big Win Philanthropy, Board of Trustees, Campaign for Science and Engineering, cancer research, charity governance, corporate governance, Dr Michelle Harrison, Dr Michelle Harrison Joins Board of Trustees at The Institute of Cancer Research, ICR, ICR Brings Senior Public Policy and Business Expert onto Board of Trustees, INNOVATION, Involve, leadership, London, Nesta, Professor Dame Julia Buckingham, Public Affairs, public policy, Reykjavik Global Forum, Social Finance UK, STRATEGY, The Institute of Cancer Research London, Verian Group, WPP Group
(IN BRIEF) EPP Pricing Platform BV, the global not-for-profit organisation focused on pricing and revenue growth management (RGM), has announced a leadership transition as part of its long-term development. Founder and Chair Pol Vanaerde is stepping down after 20 years, … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Economy, Education, Financial, Management, Non Profit
Tagged appointment, certification, Co-Chair, Diana Coelho, EPP, EPP Pricing Platform BV, events, Founder, General Manager, Global Pricing, governance evolution, leadership, leadership transition, Lendelede Belgium, not-for-profit organisation, Pedro Fernandes, Pol Vanaerde, Pricing, pricing community, pricingplatform com, professional development, revenue growth management, RGM, RGM profession, RGM professionals, shareholder, training
(IN BRIEF) Louis Dreyfus Company has named Nigel Mamalis as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, following the unexpected death of Group CFO Patrick Treuer. With more than 30 years of experience across finance, trading, risk, and senior management roles … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged agribusiness sector, appointment, corporate finance, executive leadership, Geneva Switzerland, interim chief financial officer, LDC, leadership, Louis Dreyfus Company, Louis Dreyfus Company Ensures Financial Continuity with Interim CFO Appointment, Michael Gelchie, Nigel Mamalis, Patrick Treuer, senior management appointment
(IN BRIEF) MTU Aero Engines has announced a comprehensive leadership reshuffle across its commercial engine and maintenance operations, effective January 1, 2026, following Ottmar Pfänder’s promotion to the Executive Board. André Sinanian will oversee all commercial engine programs, Patrick Biebel … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged aerospace industry, André Sinanian, appointment, asset management, aviation aftermarket, aviation maintenance, commercial engine programs, engine leasing, industrial gas turbines, leadership, leadership appointments, MRO services, MTU Aero Engines, MTU Aero Engines Sets New Leadership Line-Up to Strengthen Global Maintenance and Leasing Activities, MTU Maintenance, MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg, MTU Maintenance Lease Services, Ottmar Pfänder, Patrick Biebel, Remko Bruinsma
(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
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