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Schneider Electric Returns as Title Sponsor of Marathon de Paris, Championing Sustainability and Inclusive Athleticism

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric is once again taking the lead as the title sponsor of the Marathon de Paris, which will take place on April 13 and attract over 55,000 participants globally, including 6,000 associated with the company. The event … Read the full press release

CVC Appoints John Kelleher as New Managing Partner to Lead Global Operations and Drive Portfolio Value

(IN BRIEF) CVC has announced the appointment of John Kelleher as its new Managing Partner, effective early Q3 2025, with his base in New York. John brings extensive experience in private equity and operational leadership from his nine years at … Read the full press release

CTS EVENTIM Appoints Andrea Grancini as CEO of TicketOne to Drive Innovation and Growth in Italy’s Dynamic Ticketing Market

(IN BRIEF) CTS EVENTIM has announced a leadership change at its Italian subsidiary, TicketOne. Andrea Grancini, previously the General Manager and Board Member since 2018, has been appointed CEO, succeeding Stefano Lionetti, who has been at the helm since 2007. … Read the full press release

Equinor Unveils New Power Business Area and Appoints Helge Haugane as EVP to Propel Sustainable Growth and Reliability in Global Energy Markets

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has established a new Power business area by integrating its renewable energy assets with flexible power solutions from its MMP division. This strategic initiative is aimed at addressing the growing global demand for electricity fueled by increased … Read the full press release

Škoda Elroq Triumphs with Revolutionary Modern Solid Design, Winning Its 18th Red Dot Award and Attracting Over 45,000 Orders Globally

(IN BRIEF) Škoda has announced that its latest electric compact SUV, the Elroq, has won a prestigious Red Dot Award. The Elroq, the first production model to adopt the brand’s new Modern Solid design language, showcases revolutionary features including a … Read the full press release

Sweco AB Appoints Jan Allde as New CFO to Drive Strategic Growth Amid Europe’s Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) Sweco AB has appointed Jan Allde as its new CFO and member of its Executive Team, with his tenure beginning on 1 August 2025. He will replace Olof Stålnacke, who is set to leave the company during the … Read the full press release

NORDEN Appoints Anne Heidi Jensen as Group COO, Strengthening Executive Leadership

(IN BRIEF) NORDEN has introduced Anne Heidi Jensen as its new Group Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately, expanding its Executive Management team which now includes CEO Jan Rindbo, CFO Martin Badsted, and COO Anne Heidi Jensen. Anne Heidi Jensen, who … Read the full press release

New Funding Empowers Loughborough Lecturer to Innovate CRISPR Delivery for Dementia Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Dr Amanda Pearce of Loughborough University has received a substantial grant from the Academy of Medical Sciences as part of the Springboard programme, which supports 62 early-career researchers across the UK with awards ranging from £100,000 to £125,000. … Read the full press release

Dr Rosie Walker of University of Exeter Honored with £125K Award to Advance Dementia Research

(IN BRIEF) Dr Rosie Walker from the University of Exeter’s Psychology department has been honored as an emerging scientific leader under the Academy of Medical Sciences’ largest funding round for early-career researchers, part of a £7.6 million initiative tackling major … Read the full press release

Symrise Honored with Partner to Win Award for Revolutionizing India’s Mint Supply Chain

(IN BRIEF) Symrise received the renowned “Partner to Win Award” at Unilever’s 2025 Awards Ceremony in London on April 2, 2025, for its transformative work on India’s mint supply chain. The award highlights the success of the “Bridging the Gap” … Read the full press release

Global LHC Collaborations Garner Prestigious Physics Award, Empowering Future Scientific Pioneers

(IN BRIEF) The ALICE, ATLAS, CMS, and LHCb collaborations at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider were awarded the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics during a Los Angeles ceremony on April 5. This prize acknowledges the collective research efforts of thousands of … Read the full press release

Global Disability Summit 2025: KfW Champions Inclusive Development and Education Reforms

(IN BRIEF) The Global Disability Summit 2025 in Berlin, held on April 2 and 3, united international leaders, NGOs, and private sector representatives to focus on the inclusion of people with disabilities. Co-organised by Germany, the Kingdom of Jordan, and … Read the full press release

Novo Nordisk Revamps Executive Team: New Leadership Roles Set to Drive Global Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Effective 3 April 2025, Novo Nordisk will undergo key changes in its Executive Management. Camilla Sylvest, a long-time leader with 28 years at the company, has decided to step down. In response, Ludovic Helfgott will assume expanded responsibilities … Read the full press release

Maylis Çarçabal Appointed as New Chief Communications Officer at Bouygues, Succeeding Retired Veteran Pierre Auberger

(IN BRIEF) Maylis Çarçabal has been appointed as the new Chief Communications Officer for the Bouygues group, effective 1 April 2025, marking a significant transition as she succeeds Pierre Auberger, who has retired after an impressive 20-year tenure in corporate … Read the full press release

Vodafone Reshapes Board Structure with Strategic Appointments Ahead of 2025 AGM

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Group Plc has restructured its board following the 2025 AGM, appointing Anne-Françoise Nesmes as a Non-Executive Director who will join the Audit and Risk and ESG Committees. In addition, long-serving board member David Nish will retire after … Read the full press release

CNMV Chairman Carlos San Basilio Joins OECD Bureau to Advance Global Corporate Governance

(IN BRIEF) The OECD Corporate Governance Committee, with Carlos San Basilio, CNMV Chairman, newly appointed to its Bureau, is dedicated to improving economic efficiency, sustainability, and financial stability through enhanced corporate governance policies and practices. It coordinates the Organisation’s efforts … Read the full press release

Swedbank Taps New Leader for Baltic Market Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Swedbank has officially named Olof Sundblad as the permanent Head of Baltic Banking, elevating him from his acting role since October 2024. In this new capacity, he will remain a member of the Group Executive Committee. Sundblad’s appointment … Read the full press release

Emmi AG Eyes Global Financial Leadership with Anette Weber’s Nomination

(IN BRIEF) Anette Weber is being put forward for election to the Emmi AG Board of Directors during the General Meeting scheduled for 10 April 2025. With a distinguished career in finance, she has served as CFO at the Bucherer … Read the full press release

Urs Leemann appointed Deputy Director of Empa

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Urs Leemann will assume the role of Deputy Director at Empa on 1 April 2025, taking over from Peter Richner. With a long-standing tenure on the Directorate since 2012 and experience in both corporate and start-up environments, … Read the full press release

Nemetschek Group Appoints Sunil Pandita to Lead Planning & Design and Digital Twin Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) The Nemetschek Group announced the appointment of Sunil Pandita as the new Chief Division Officer for its Planning & Design Division, as well as the head of the Digital Twin Business Unit. With over 25 years of experience … Read the full press release