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Loughborough University Wins Sports University of the Year for the Fourth Time, Continuing Athletic and Academic Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has been named Sports University of the Year for the fourth time by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. This recognition follows a successful summer where athletes linked to the university won … Read the full press release

Reardon Court Extra Care Housing Named ‘Construction Project of the Year’ at National Awards

(IN BRIEF) Reardon Court, an extra care housing project in Enfield, London, has won ‘Construction Project of the Year’ at the Procure Partnerships Framework National Project Excellence Awards 2024. The project, led by Enfield Council and constructed by GRAHAM, provides … Read the full press release

Continental Wins ETM Award 2024 for Excellence in Commercial Vehicle Tires

(IN BRIEF) Continental has won the ETM Award 2024 in the “Tires” category, based on a readers’ poll by ETM, recognizing its excellence in commercial vehicle tires. The award highlights Continental’s innovative Generation 5 tire line, which enhances fuel efficiency, … Read the full press release

Renewable Energy Veteran Heiko Wuttke to Lead PNE AG as New CEO Starting January 2025

(IN BRIEF) PNE AG has appointed Heiko Wuttke as its new CEO, effective 13 January 2025. Wuttke, with nearly 30 years of experience in renewable energy, will replace Markus Lesser, who stepped down in July 2024. Interim CEO Per Hornung … Read the full press release

Nagarro Strengthens Data and AI Leadership with Select Partner Status in Databricks Program

(IN BRIEF) Nagarro has achieved Select Partner status in the Databricks Partner Program, emphasizing its expertise in data-driven innovation and AI-powered transformation. The recognition highlights Nagarro’s ability to help businesses, especially in sectors like manufacturing, retail, and healthcare, harness data … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Taps Raffael Gasser to Lead Wealth Management & Private Banking in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has appointed Raffael Gasser as the new Head of Wealth Management & Private Banking in Germany, starting November 1, 2024. Gasser, who brings extensive experience from UBS and Credit Suisse, will oversee services for affluent and … Read the full press release

Mark Davis Appointed New Managing Director of EBRD’s Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Region

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Mark Davis as the new Managing Director for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean (SEMED) region, starting October 1, 2024. Davis, who has 28 years of experience in international … Read the full press release

Professor Bruce Drinkwater Honored with Fellowship for Groundbreaking Ultrasonics Research

(IN BRIEF) Professor Bruce Drinkwater from the University of Bristol has been awarded a prestigious Fellowship from the Royal Academy of Engineering for his pioneering work in ultrasonics, including the invention of the first ultrasonic tractor beam. His research has … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace Receives Silver Medal for Sustainability from EcoVadis

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has earned a Silver Medal from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments, after a thorough evaluation of its sustainability practices. The company scored 70, placing it in the top 92nd percentile among companies assessed … Read the full press release

Logicor Appoints Janica Gerecke as Country Manager to Lead German Expansion Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has appointed Janica Gerecke as the new Country Manager for Germany to lead the company’s growth strategy in the region. Gerecke, with over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, including an executive board role … Read the full press release

SEB Restructures to Drive Strategic Growth, Strengthen Customer Focus, and Boost Innovation

(IN BRIEF) SEB is restructuring its organization to align with its long-term strategic goals, effective January 1, 2025. The changes include consolidating wealth and asset management into a single division, creating a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) role, and renaming … Read the full press release

Euronext Expands Clearing Operations Across All Derivatives Markets, Strengthening European Market Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has successfully expanded its clearing operations to all its financial derivatives markets, completing its migration from LCH SA to Euronext Clearing. This achievement marks the final step in Euronext’s integration of the Borsa Italiana Group and supports … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Named “International Truck of the Year 2025” for Long-Distance Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 has been named “International Truck of the Year 2025” by commercial vehicle journalists from 24 European countries. The electric truck was praised for its advanced aerodynamics, powerful drivetrain, and a range of 500 kilometers … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G Wins ‘Electric Bus Champion 2024’ Award for Top Performance and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G has been named “Electric Bus Champion 2024” at IAA Transportation in Hanover after winning a comprehensive comparison test organized by Omnibusspiegel. The articulated bus excelled in categories such as passenger comfort, driver handling, build … Read the full press release

LME Taps Finance Veteran Robert Arbuthnott as New Chief Financial Officer

(IN BRIEF) The London Metal Exchange (LME) has appointed Robert Arbuthnott as its new Group Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, effective September 16, 2024. With over 30 years of experience in global financial services, Robert brings extensive expertise in finance … Read the full press release

Voith Group Appoints Dirk Hoke as Incoming CEO to Lead Global Growth

(IN BRIEF) Dirk Hoke has been appointed as the new CEO of Voith Group, effective by April 1, 2025. Hoke brings 30 years of leadership experience in industries such as aviation, automotive, and technology, including roles at Siemens and Airbus … Read the full press release

Otto Group Appoints David Heckel as New Vice President of Group Tax, Succeeding Peter Carstens

(IN BRIEF) The Otto Group has appointed David Heckel as Vice President of Group Tax, effective October 1, 2024. Heckel, currently head of Corporate Tax at Otto, will succeed Peter Carstens, who will retire in mid-2025 after 25 years of … Read the full press release

Benchmark Clinches Best Network Award for Third Straight Year at Money Marketing Awards

(IN BRIEF) Benchmark has won the Best Network award at the Money Marketing Awards 2024 for the third year in a row. The company was recognized for its innovative business model, advancements in technology, and its efforts in addressing Consumer … Read the full press release

Aegon Appoints Michele Bareggi as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer

(IN BRIEF) Aegon has appointed Michele Bareggi as its new Chief Strategy, Transformation & Growth Officer, effective November 1, 2024. Bareggi, with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, previously led significant growth at Athora and held … Read the full press release

Siemens Names Tobias Atzler as New Head of Investor Relations

(IN BRIEF) Tobias Atzler has been appointed as the new Head of Investor Relations at Siemens AG, effective October 1, 2024. With over 13 years of experience in the investor relations department and a long-standing career at Siemens, Atzler will … Read the full press release