(IN BRIEF) Aegon’s Board of Directors announces its intention to nominate Lard Friese for re-election as Executive Director and CEO at the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) on June 12, 2024, for another four-year term. Since assuming the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged Aegon, appointment, CEO, Lard Friese, leadership, William Connelly
(IN BRIEF) Andree Stracke, the CEO of RWE Supply & Trading, is retiring after 24 years of service. Peter Krembel, currently the Chief Commercial Officer (Trading), will succeed him. Stracke is praised for his contributions to RWE’s energy trading business, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Effective March 1, 2024, Dr. Denis Hinz will assume the role of Head of SGL Carbon’s Carbon Fibers Business Unit, succeeding Roland Nowicki, who will depart from the company on May 31, 2024, to pursue new endeavors. Nowicki, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Holcim has proposed the election of Michael H. McGarry, former Chairman and Chief Executive of PPG Industries, to its Board of Directors at the upcoming Annual General Meeting in May 2024. With a background in global business leadership … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged appointment, Board of Directors, holcim, Jan Jenisch, leadership, Michael H. McGarry
(IN BRIEF) Omar Faruqui, Barclays’ Co-Head of M&A for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, has been appointed as the Director General of the UK Takeover Panel, commencing a two-year secondment from Barclays starting May 1, 2024. The UK Takeover Panel, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Anu Haapala, Doctor of Philosophy in Education, has been named the new director of development for the University of Helsinki’s Teaching and Learning Services sector, effective April 1, 2024. With a background spanning over a decade in research … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator, has been recognized as a finalist in the ‘Employer of the Year’ category at the 2024 Ex-Forces in Business Awards for its commitment to employing veterans and building an inclusive … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions has been honored with the HousingWire 2024 Tech100 Mortgage Award, recognizing its innovative contributions to the U.S. mortgage industry. The award highlights Wolters Kluwer’s leadership in loan compliance technology and services, facilitating compliance certainty, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus SE’s Supervisory Board has extended Inka Koljonen’s contract as Executive Board member for Finance, IT, and Legal Affairs until 2030, effective February 1, 2025. Koljonen, who has been instrumental in MAN’s restructuring and turnaround … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus SE has announced the appointment of Hubert Altschäffl to its Executive Board, effective April 1, 2024, where he will oversee the human resources department as a member of the board and labor director. Altschäffl … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG recently wrapped up its 24th Annual General Meeting, conducted virtually and publicly broadcasted on the company’s website. Shareholders participated live, engaging in discussions and posing questions. Among the key outcomes, shareholders approved a dividend payment … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation, has announced the appointment of Morten Wierod as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Björn Rosengren. Wierod, currently serving as President of the Electrification Business Area, will assume … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ABB, appointment, Björn Rosengren, CEO, leadership, Morten Wierod, Peter Voser
(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading port operator, is intensifying its focus on growth and strategic development with the creation of a new role, Capital Projects Director. Francis Paonessa, with extensive experience in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Nestlé has announced its proposal of Geraldine Matchett, former Co-Chief Executive Officer and CFO of DSM-Firmenich AG, for election to its Board of Directors at the upcoming Annual General Meeting on April 18, 2024. This move comes as … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged appointment, Board of Directors, Geraldine Matchett, Henri de Castries, Kimberly A. Ross, leadership, Nestlé, Paul Bulcke
(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk A/S has announced the date for its Annual General Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 14:00 CET. The meeting will be held partially electronically, allowing shareholders to participate either in person at Bella Center … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Andreas Fibig, appointments, Board Re-election, Christina Law, Helge Lund, Henrik Poulsen, Kasim Kutay, Laurence Debroux, leadership, Martin Mackay, Novo Nordisk, Sylvie Grégoire
(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the University of Bristol’s Veterinary School commemorates 75 years of excellence in educating veterinary professionals and spearheading advancements in veterinary science. Established in 1949 following recommendations from the Loveday Committee, the school has evolved into a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 75 years, Bristol Veterinary School, leadership, Professor Jeremy Tavaré, Queen Camilla, sustainability, Thomas Loveday, Tim Parkin, University of Bristol, Veterinary Medicine and Conservation
(IN BRIEF) Savills has reinforced its central London dilapidations and lease management team with the addition of Adam Nash as Director and Ollie Hill as Associate. With nearly 20 years of experience, Adam brings a wealth of expertise in dilapidations, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Real Estate, United Kingdom
Tagged Adam Nash, appointment, Claire Hood, Dilapidations Team, leadership, London, Martin Heffron, Ollie Hill, Savills
(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips, a prominent player in health technology, proposes the re-appointment of Chairman Feike Sijbesma and Peter Löscher to its Supervisory Board, along with the appointment of Benoît Ribadeau-Dumas as a new member. The nominations, to be voted … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Savills has announced the appointment of Ollie Saunders as its new Head of Self Storage, based at the firm’s Margaret Street head office in London. With nearly three decades of experience, Ollie brings extensive expertise in the European … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Real Estate, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Head of Self Storage, leadership, Ollie Saunders, Peter Allen, Savills
(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach bus drivers have once again demonstrated their commitment to safe and fuel-efficient driving, with over 4,100 drivers achieving Fleet Elite status in a prestigious global performance measurement programme managed by GreenRoad. This accolade, awarded to more Stagecoach … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom
Tagged Award, Fuel-Efficient Driving Programme, GreenRoad, leadership, safety, Sharon Vye-Parminter, Stagecoach, Stagecoach Bus Drivers, sustainability, Zohar Elhanani
(IN BRIEF) Dr. Kenneth Rankin, an honorary senior lecturer at Newcastle University, was bestowed with the prestigious Researcher of the Year award at The Bone Idols 2024 ceremony for his outstanding contributions to surgical oncology. Recognized for his remarkable innovation … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, Cancer, Dr. Kenneth Rankin, leadership, national award, Newcastle University, Surgical Innovation
(IN BRIEF) NatWest Group plc has announced the appointment of Paul Thwaite as Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective immediately. Thwaite, who initially took on the role on a 12-month basis in July 2023, has been recognized for … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, CEO, Howard Davies, leadership, NatWest Group, Paul Thwaite, Rick Haythornthwaite
(IN BRIEF) Professor Tim Watson, Director of the Cyber Security Centre at Loughborough University, has been appointed as one of four new Directors of Science and Innovation at The Alan Turing Institute. Tasked with addressing significant societal challenges, the appointments … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Education, Government, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Director of Science and Innovation, leadership, Loughborough University, Professor Dan Parsons, Professor Tim Watson, The Alan Turing Institute
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Group Plc officially welcomes Hatem Dowidar to its Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director, marking a significant milestone in the strategic relationship agreement between Vodafone and Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (e&). With regulatory approvals secured, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Board of Directors, Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (e&), Hatem Dowidar, Jean-François van Boxmeer, leadership, partnership, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) Audrey Petit, currently the Editorial Director of Le Livre de Poche, is set to become the new Managing Director as Béatrice Duval steps down from her role, effective March 31, 2024. Duval, who has led the publishing house … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Industrial, Management, News, Retail, Travel
Tagged appointment, Arnaud Lagardère, Audrey Petit, Béatrice Duval, Le Livre de Poche, leadership, Managing Director, transition
(IN BRIEF) Todd Weatherby, a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the technology sector, has been named as the Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Advanta, effective March 1, 2024. With a background encompassing leadership roles at renowned technology companies like … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Advanta, appointment, Cedrik Neike, CEO, digital transformation, leadership, Siemens, Todd Weatherby
(IN BRIEF) Webuild, a global leader in the fight against climate change, has received an “A-” rating in the Climate Change Programme 2023 by CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project), surpassing the average ratings of both the European region and the … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Construction, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Italy, Management, News
Tagged A- Rating, Awards, Climate Change Programme 2023, environmental, leadership, sustainability, Webuild
(IN BRIEF) Despite comprising nearly half of the global workforce, women represent only 22% of the energy sector, with 32% involvement in renewables. Iberdrola, acknowledging this gender disparity, leads various programs across Spain, the UK, the US, Mexico, Brazil, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Government, Industrial, Management, News, Society, Spain, United Kingdom
Tagged Australia, Brazil, energy sector, Iberdrola, leadership, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States, women empowerment
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the appointment of Burkhard Kübel-Sorger as its new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective from July 1, 2024. Mr. Kübel-Sorger brings with him a wealth of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Supervisory Board of SAP SE has put forward Mr. Pekka Ala-Pietilä as a nominee for election to the Supervisory Board and proposed him as the designated successor to Chairman Prof. Dr. Hasso Plattner. This move comes as … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, Chairman Hasso Plattner, Dr. h.c. Punit Renjen, leadership, Pekka Ala-Pietilä, SAP SE, successor
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone’s commitment to transparency and action on climate change has garnered recognition from the global environmental non-profit CDP, securing the telecom giant a coveted place on its prestigious annual ‘A List’. Acknowledged for efforts to reduce emissions, address … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 'A List', Awards, CDP, climate change, Joakim Reiter, leadership, Sherry Madera, sustainability, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall, a leading energy company, has achieved the highest rating in the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) environmental disclosure ranking for 2023. Among nearly 400 companies worldwide, Vattenfall has secured a place on CDP’s prestigious ‘A-list,’ recognizing it as … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) NatWest Group has announced the appointment of Emma Crystal as the new CEO of its Wealth Businesses, which include Coutts, pending regulatory approval. With a background in Investment Banking at Deutsche Bank and extensive experience in Wealth Management … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, CEO, Coutts, Emma Crystal, leadership, Lord Remnant, NatWest Group, Paul Thwaite, Wealth Businesses
(IN BRIEF) Stuart Perkins of the Vodafone Cyber Prevent team has been honored with the Cisco Cyber Security Defender Award 2024 in the EMEA region for his exceptional contributions to cybersecurity. Stuart’s journey from a background in RAF engineering to … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Industrial, Internet & Online, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Award, Cisco, Cyber Security Defender Award 2024, Emma Smith, leadership, Stuart Perkins, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) In a proactive move towards advancing the green transition and fostering climate resilience, women leaders from the EU private sector have inaugurated the Women Climate Leaders Network, hosted by the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group). With the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Media, News, Society
Tagged Barbara Balke, Climate Action, EIB, EIF, EU, gender equality, inclusivity, Laura Piovesan, leadership, Marjut Falkstedt, Nadia Calviño, network, partnership, Private Sector Women, sustainability, Women Climate Leaders Network, women empowerment
(IN BRIEF) NatWest Group plc (NWG) has announced the appointment of Geeta Gopalan as an independent non-executive director, effective from July 1, 2024. Geeta brings substantial financial and banking expertise and has a strong track record as a non-executive director … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Dechra Pharmaceuticals Ltd, director, Funding Circle plc, Geeta Gopalan, Howard Davies, Intrum S.A., leadership, NatWest Group plc, The Old Vic Theatre, Ultra Electronics Plc, Virgin Money UK PLC, Vocalink, Wizink Bank SA
(IN BRIEF) Sam Pordale and Angel Nakhle, sanctuary scholars at the University of Warwick, have been recognized in The Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers list for their advocacy work, including the ‘lift the ban’ campaign advocating for asylum seekers’ right to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) As World Cancer Day approaches, the University of Liverpool has appointed Professor Tim Maughan as the Chair of Oncology to address the growing cancer incidence in the Liverpool City Region. With a focus on improving outcomes through immunotherapy … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale has named Subra Suresh as Chairman of its newly formed Scientific Advisory Council, effective February 1st. This advisory body is part of the bank’s strategic plan to become a frontrunner in ESG and sustainability. Suresh, a … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has announced the appointment of Abhay Kumar Sinha as the Co-Head of Credit Trading for Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, Mr. Sinha, with over 25 years of experience in the credit industry, joins Barclays from Deutsche Bank, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Abhay Kumar Sinha, appointment, Asia Pacific, Barclays, Credit Trading, Drew Mogavero, Hossein Zaimi, James Roberts, leadership
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