Former 2011–2017 head rejoins after serving as PepsiCo Vice President of EU Affairs, bringing experience in European policy, industry advocacy and communications. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs spiritsEUROPE has named Paul Skehan as its new Director General, marking his return to the … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Food & Beverage, International Trade, Management
Tagged Belgium, Brussels, Director General, EU public policy, European spirits sector, European Union, Former spiritsEUROPE head Paul Skehan returns to guide industry representation in Brussels, Government Affairs, industry advocacy, Julie Kjestrup, leadership appointment, Mark Titterington, Patrick Piana, Paul Skehan, Paul Skehan rejoins spiritsEUROPE after senior EU affairs role at PepsiCo, PepsiCo, responsible consumption, spiritsEUROPE, spiritsEUROPE appoints former Director General Paul Skehan to lead association again, spiritsEUROPE names Paul Skehan as Director General amid changing European policy landscape, trade policy
Former Mercedes-Benz Group communications executive takes over the role from 1 October 2026, bringing more than two decades of experience IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs MTU Aero Engines AG has appointed Susanne Lenz as Head of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, effective … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Germany, Management
Tagged aerospace industry, aircraft engines, commercial aviation, communications management, Corporate Communications, Dr. Johannes Bussmann, executive appointment, Germany, leadership appointment, Markus Wölfle, Mercedes-Benz Group, military aircraft engines, MTU Aero Engines, MTU Aero Engines AG, MTU Aero Engines appoints former Mercedes-Benz communications leader Susanne Lenz, MTU strengthens communications leadership with appointment of Susanne Lenz, Munich, Public Affairs, stakeholder communications, Susanne Lenz, Susanne Lenz assumes responsibility for MTU communications and public affairs in October 2026, Susanne Lenz joins MTU Aero Engines as Head of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs
(IN BRIEF) PUMA has appointed Steve Cecchini as Senior Vice President Sports Marketing, effective 1 October 2026, with responsibility for developing the company’s global sports marketing organization and managing strategic relationships with athletes, teams and federations. Cecchini will report directly … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Germany, Marketing, Sports
Tagged Arthur Hoeld, athlete marketing, athlete partnerships, brand strategy, brand visibility, Business Development, commercial partnerships, consumer engagement, executive appointment, federation partnerships, football clubs, football federations, Global Marketing, global sports brand, global sports marketing, leadership appointment, Marketing Strategy, marketplace strategy, Nike, performance products, Product Strategy, PUMA, PUMA Adds Former Nike Football Partnerships Executive Steve Cecchini as Senior Vice President Sports Marketing, PUMA Appoints Former Nike Executive Steve Cecchini to Lead Global Sports Marketing From October 2026, PUMA Strengthens Global Leadership Team With Steve Cecchini Appointment as Head of Sports Marketing, PVH Corp., Senior Vice President Sports Marketing, Sports Industry, sports leagues, sports marketing, sports partnerships, Sports Sponsorship, Steve Cecchini, strategic partnerships, team partnerships, top-three sports brand
(IN BRIEF) Bouygues Construction has appointed Clotilde Solier as Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Committee, effective 1 September 2026. She succeeds Julien Toqueboeuf, who is joining Equans. Solier has worked within the Bouygues group since 2002 and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, France, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Telecom
Tagged Axione, Bouygues Bâtiment France, Bouygues Bâtiment International, Bouygues Construction, Bouygues Construction Names Clotilde Solier as Chief Financial Officer, Bouygues Construction Promotes Clotilde Solier to Chief Financial Officer, Bouygues Energies et Services, Bouygues group, Buildings & Civil Works, Business Development, career development, CFO, Chief Financial Officer, Clotilde Solier, Clotilde Solier Joins Bouygues Construction Executive Committee as CFO, data-driven performance, Energies & Services, EQUANS, Executive Committee, financial control, financial reporting, Internal Audit, internal promotion, Julien Toqueboeuf, leadership appointment, management control, NEOMA Business School, Performance Management, Pierre-Éric Saint-André, risk management, September 1 2026, telecommunications, USA–Caribbean region
(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk has appointed Bruno Plantaz as its new Global Head of Solutions and member of the Executive Leadership Team, effective 1 November 2026, succeeding Narin Phol, who will leave the company at the end of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, International Trade, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 1 November 2026, 24-year Maersk career, 60 container terminal locations, A.P. Moller - Maersk, Africa, Asia Pacific, Bruno Plantaz, CEVA Logistics, Chief People Officer, container terminals, contract logistics, Copenhagen, customer supply chains, Denmark, executive leadership, Executive Leadership Team, freight forwarding, Global Head of Solutions, global logistics, global workplace, inclusive workplace, INDIA, Integrated Logistics, Jesper Lov, Kuehne+Nagel, leadership appointment, logistics leadership, logistics services, Maersk, Maersk Announces Leadership Changes in Solutions and People Functions, Maersk Appoints New Solutions Leader as Susana Elvira Plans Departure, Maersk Strengthens Executive Team With Appointment of Bruno Plantaz, mid-October departure, Middle East, Narin Phol, North America, ocean network solutions, people function, September 2026 departure, Southern Europe, succession planning, supply chain solutions, Susana Elvira
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has appointed Matthieu Jehl as President, Business Area Europe, effective 1 August 2026. Jehl will continue as a member of Outokumpu’s Leadership Team, which he joined in 2025. He most recently served as President, Business Line Stainless … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Germany, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals
Tagged 1 August 2026, advanced materials, Business Area Europe, Business Line Advanced Materials, Business Line Stainless Europe, business transformation, commercial organisations, customer focus, EVOLVE strategy, Finland, Germany, high-nickel alloys, Kati ter Horst, Krefeld, leadership appointment, leadership team, Matthieu Jehl, Matthieu Jehl to Lead Outokumpu’s Combined Europe Business Area, Operational Excellence, organisational alignment, Outokumpu, Outokumpu Aligns European Organisation to Support EVOLVE Strategy, Outokumpu Appoints Matthieu Jehl as President of Business Area Europe, Outokumpu Corporation, Rolf Schencking, Stainless Europe, Stainless Steel, Steel Industry, stock exchange release, strategic growth initiatives
(IN BRIEF) Voith Hydro has appointed Uwe Zulehner as President and CEO of its North American operations based in York, Pennsylvania. Zulehner brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience across the engineering, mining, metals and energy sectors, including … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged Aftermarket services, capital projects, clean energy, energy infrastructure, energy sector, energy transition, engineering industry, global Engineering, hydraulic laboratory, hydro plants, hydroelectric modernization, hydroelectric power, hydropower, hydropower equipment, industrial technology, infrastructure services, leadership appointment, machinery engineering, manufacturing facility, Metallurgy, Mining Sector, North America, Operational Excellence, power generation, renewable energy, Renewable Infrastructure, Uwe Zulehner, Voith, Voith Hydro, Voith Hydro Names Uwe Zulehner President and CEO of North American Operations, Voith Hydro Strengthens North America Leadership with Appointment of Uwe Zulehner, York Pennsylvania
(IN BRIEF) Sandvik has appointed Patrick Murphy as President of its Mining business area, effective July 1, 2026, and as a member of the Group Executive Management team. He will succeed Mats Eriksson, who is stepping down ahead of his … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Digital Mining Technologies, executive management, global operations, leadership appointment, Mats Eriksson, Mining Industry, Patrick Murphy, Rotary Drilling, Sandvik AB, Sandvik names new Mining division leader as Patrick Murphy takes executive role from July 2026, Stefan Widing, Underground Drilling
(IN BRIEF) Schroders has appointed Patrick Schwyzer as Head of Client Group, Europe, to strengthen its leadership and enhance its client-focused strategy across the region. Bringing over 20 years of experience from UBS and Credit Suisse, Schwyzer will lead efforts … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged asset management, client strategy, Credit Suisse, EMEA business, ETFs, European markets, financial services, institutional investors, investment management, leadership appointment, Matt Oomen, Patrick Schwyzer, Schroders, Schroders Expands Leadership Bench to Support Growth Across Wealth Institutional and Wholesale Segments in Europe, Schroders Strengthens European Leadership Team with Senior Appointment to Drive Client-Centric Expansion, UBS, wealth management, Zurich
(IN BRIEF) ZF Group has appointed Jake Morris as Site Leader of its UK Research and Development Hub in Solihull, effective January 1, 2026. With more than 25 years at ZF, Morris brings deep experience in steering technologies, portfolio strategy, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Management, Science, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged automotive engineering, autonomous driving, Bal Panaser, Blythe Valley Business Park, Jake Morris, leadership appointment, mobility technologies, Operational Excellence, research and development, Solihull, Steer-by-Wire, sustainable R&D facilities, UK automotive innovation, ZF Group, ZF Hub UK, ZF Strengthens UK Innovation Leadership with Appointment of Jake Morris
(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re has appointed Nicole Pieterse as Chief People Officer, effective 1 January 2026, succeeding Cathy Desquesses, who will step down for personal reasons. Pieterse, currently Head of HR for Property & Casualty Reinsurance, joined the company in … Read the full press release
Posted in Financial, Insurance, Management, Switzerland
Tagged Andreas Berger, Cathy Desquesses, Chief People Officer, Corporate Leadership, financial services, Group Executive Committee, HR transition, human resources, Jacques de Vaucleroy, leadership appointment, Nicole Pieterse, organisational transformation, P&C Re, Swiss Re, Swiss Re Names New Chief People Officer to Strengthen Talent and People Strategy
(IN BRIEF) Viaplay Group has appointed Jonas Karlén as Executive Vice President and CEO of Viaplay Group Sweden, with previous Co-CEOs Johan Johansson and Christian Albeck returning full-time to their roles as Group CFO and EVP Content Acquisition respectively. Karlén, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Adlibris, Christian Albeck, commercial growth, Content Acquisition, EVP and CEO Sweden, Group CFO, Johan Johansson, Jonas Karlén, leadership appointment, Leadership shift at Viaplay as Jonas Karlén takes helm in Sweden, Linas Matkasse, MTG, Nordic market, streaming media, Swedish broadcasting, Viaplay Group, Viasat
(IN BRIEF) Metso has appointed Teija Saari as its new Chief People Officer, effective March 2026. Saari brings over 20 years of HR and organizational leadership experience from Wärtsilä, Grundfos, and Gardner Denver. She succeeds Carita Himberg, who is stepping … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Business Growth, Carita Himberg, Chief People Officer, Corporate Leadership, employee engagement, Finland, Gardner Denver, Grundfos, Hannele Järvistö, HR leadership, leadership appointment, Metso, Metso appoints Teija Saari as Chief People Officer to lead next phase of organizational growth, organizational development, Sami Takaluoma, Teija Saari, Wärtsilä
(IN BRIEF) Nokia has appointed Kristen Pressner as Chief People Officer and member of the Group Leadership Team, effective May 2026. With over 30 years of HR and leadership experience at Roche and Texas Instruments, Pressner will lead Nokia’s global … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G, AI, AI empowerment, Chief People Officer, connectivity, Finland, global technology, HR transformation, Justin Hotard, Kristen Pressner, leadership appointment, next-generation networks, Nokia, Nokia appoints Kristen Pressner as Chief People Officer to drive global culture and AI-era transformation, organizational culture, Roche, Texas Instruments, workforce innovation
(IN BRIEF) Saab has appointed Marcus Wandt as Senior Vice President and Head of its new Group Strategy and Technology function, effective 1 November 2025. The new unit will focus on group-level strategy, technology development, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Industrial, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged aerospace innovation, Chief Innovation Officer, corporate strategy, defense technology, ESA astronaut, Group Strategy and Technology, INNOVATION, International Space Station, leadership appointment, Marcus Wandt, Marcus Wandt named Senior Vice President as Saab strengthens strategic and innovation focus, Marcus Wandt takes helm of Saab’s newly formed Group Strategy and Technology function, mergers and acquisitions, Micael Johansson, Saab, Saab appoints Marcus Wandt to lead new Group Strategy and Technology function, Senior Vice President, strategic partnerships, Sweden, Swedish Air Force, technological development
(IN BRIEF) Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has appointed Khalid Krim as Global Head of Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Coverage, reporting to Alain Gallois. Krim succeeds Guillaume de Saint-Seine and brings over 25 years of experience in investment … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged advisory and coverage, Alain Gallois, Barclays Capital, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, EMEA, FIG Coverage, Financial Institutions Group, Guillaume de Saint-Seine, Investment Banking, Khalid Krim, leadership appointment, Morgan Stanley, Natixis CIB, Natixis CIB appoints Khalid Krim as Global Head of Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Coverage, Natixis CIB appoints veteran banker Khalid Krim to head global FIG Coverage operations, Natixis CIB names Khalid Krim as Global Head of Financial Institutions Group Coverage, Paris-Sorbonne University
(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has appointed Maike Asmussen as Executive Vice President for Corporate Public Affairs, effective January 1, 2026. She joins from Merck, where she was Chief Political Officer, and brings over two decades of political and advocacy experience, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, Marketing, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged advocacy, DHL Group, DHL Group appoints Maike Asmussen as new Executive Vice President for Corporate Public Affairs, Executive Vice President Corporate Public Affairs, Federal Chancellery, Federal Ministry of the Interior, Germany, global public affairs, Hessian State Chancellery, leadership appointment, Maike Asmussen, Maike Asmussen to succeed Volker Ratzmann as head of Corporate Public Affairs at DHL Group, Merck, regulatory affairs, sustainability, Tobias Meyer, Tobias Meyer welcomes Maike Asmussen as new EVP Corporate Public Affairs at DHL Group, Volker Ratzmann
(IN BRIEF) Permobil has named Todd Walling as President of Permobil Americas, adding to his current responsibilities as Senior Vice President of Sales and bringing him onto the global leadership team. With nearly 20 years at Permobil, Walling has played … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged appointment, assistive technology, Chuck Witkowski, Comfort Company, disability innovation, leadership, leadership appointment, Mobility Solutions, Nashville, partnership, Permobil, Permobil Americas, rehabilitation technology, ROHO, The MED Group, TiLite, Todd Walling
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has named Michael Diederich as Global Co-Head of its Corporate Bank, starting October, to work alongside David Lynne. With over 20 years of experience in corporate and investment banking, including senior leadership roles at UniCredit and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, Corporate Bank, corporate banking, David Lynne, Deutsche Bank, Economic Transformation, Fabrizio Campelli, FC Bayern München, financial services, Frankfurt, German industry, Germany, Global Co-Head, Global Hausbank, Investment Banking, leadership, leadership appointment, Michael Diederich, UNICREDIT
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has named Norma Vargas as General Manager of its Mining division in Chile and Argentina, reinforcing its regional leadership with her three decades of experience in technology and mining operations. Formerly Director of Operations Technology at Codelco, … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Adolfo Ibáñez University, Argentina mining, Chile mining, Codelco, Dave Goddard, digital transformation, ESG, Expomin 2025, Hexagon, leadership appointment, mine safety, mining automation, mining innovation, Mining Software Solutions, Norma Vargas, operational technology, precision technologies, Santiago, sustainability in mining, UTFSM
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