(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
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu Oyj, a global leader in sustainable stainless steel, has been accepted as a new organizational member of the Climate Leadership Coalition (CLC), Europe’s largest non-profit climate business network. CLC is dedicated to developing business-driven solutions to combat … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Borealis has named Mirjam Mayer as the Vice President of Circular Economy Solutions (CES) starting from January 1, 2024. In this role, Mayer will oversee and manage the entire value chain of Borealis’ Circular Economy Solutions. Mayer, who … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged appointment, Borealis, leadership, Mirjam Mayer, Thomas Gangl, Vice President of Circular Economy Solutions
(IN BRIEF) BASF has announced leadership changes in its Nutrition and Health divisions. Julia Raquet will assume responsibility for the Division Europe, Middle East, and Africa, while Dr. Martin Volland will take charge of the Division Nutrition & Health. These … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged Anup Kothari, appointment, BASF, Dr. Katja Scharpwinkel, Dr. Martin Volland, Health Divisions, Julia Raquet, leadership, Nutrition Divisions
(IN BRIEF) The Volkswagen Group is strengthening its Technical Development Board function in China as part of its “In China, for China” strategy. Thomas Ulbrich, former Member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Brand for “New Mobility,” will … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, CHINA, Kai Grünitz, leadership, Marcus Hafkemeyer, Ralf Brandstätter, Technical Development, Thomas Ulbrich, Volkswagen Group
(IN BRIEF) Tobias Nieber, currently CFO of Mytoys Group, will join the Witt-Gruppe Management Board on February 1, 2024, as part of a planned transition. He will succeed Jürgen Angstmann, the long-standing CFO/COO of Witt-Gruppe, who is set to retire … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Management, Retail
Tagged appointment, CFO, Dr. Marcus Ackermann, Johann Kiener, Jürgen Angstmann, leadership, Mytoys Group, Patrick Boos, Stefanie Zühlke-Schmidt, Tobias Nieber, Witt-Gruppe
(IN BRIEF) Holcim’s Board of Directors has named Miljan Gutovic as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from May 1, 2024, succeeding the current CEO Jan Jenisch, who will concentrate on his role as chairman and lead the planned … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged appointment, CEO, Chairman Role, holcim, Jan Jenisch, leadership, Miljan Gutovic
(IN BRIEF) E. Merck KG, representing the Merck family’s interests in Merck KGaA, has disclosed the results of its regular board elections. Johannes Baillou, with 30 years of board experience at E. Merck KG, has been elected as Chairman of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged André Wyss, appointment, Carl Christoph Schweickert, Dr Wolfgang Büchele, Dr. Daniel Thelen, Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Dr. Katharina Kraft, Dr. Susanne Schaffert, E. Merck KG, Family Board Elections, Johannes Baillou, leadership, Merck, Michael Kleinemeier, Professor Dr. Simon Thelen
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, the global telecommunications technology company, has appointed Chafic Nassif as its new Head of Market Area North East Asia and Senior Vice President. Currently leading Ericsson’s Customer Unit Latin America North, Nassif will succeed Chris Houghton, who … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Nomination Committee of AB Electrolux has put forth a proposal for the election of Geert Follens, Daniel Nodhäll, and Michael Rauterkus as new members of the Board of Directors at the company’s Annual General Meeting on March … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AB Electrolux, appointment, Board Members, Daniel Nodhäll, David Porter, Fredrik Persson, Geert Follens, Henrik Henriksson, Jonas Samuelson, Karin Overbeck, leadership, Michael Rauterkus, Petra Hedengran, Staffan Bohman, Torbjörn Lööf, Ulla Litzén
(IN BRIEF) Zurich Insurance Group’s CEO, Mario Greco, has been honored with the prestigious Insurance Leader of the Year Award for 2023 by St. John’s University’s Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science. The award ceremony, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, Media, News, Switzerland
Tagged appointment, Award, CEO, Insurance Leader of the Year 2023, John Keogh, Larry Fink, leadership, Mario Greco, Zurich Insurance Group
(IN BRIEF) In the 2024 Canada’s Top 100 Employers competition, Thales has been acknowledged as a top employer for young Canadians. Thales is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of talent by offering co-op and internship opportunities, an expanding program … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, France, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, CANADA, Chris Pogue, leadership, Thales, Top Employer, Young Canadians
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has appointed Lars Sandström as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Senior Vice President, and Head of Group Function Finance, effective from April 1, 2024. Sandström, currently the CFO of Getinge, a global leader in Medtech, brings a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Börje Ekholm, Carl Mellander, CFO, Ericsson, Financial Leadership, INNOVATION, Lars Sandström, leadership, ppointment
(IN BRIEF) Robert de Groot, the former head of the Dutch Permanent Representation in Brussels, has been appointed as the new Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB). He will assume his role on February 1, 2024, succeeding outgoing Vice-President … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Savills has welcomed Olivia Sutcliffe as an Associate in its Social Value team, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to expanding its Savills Earth services. Olivia, a recognized leader in social value, brings a wealth of experience, having previously served … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Real Estate, United Kingdom
Tagged Advance Community Impact, appointment, leadership, Olivia Sutcliffe, Savills, Social Value Team, Wesley Ankrah
(IN BRIEF) Savills has expanded its team in Cambridge with the appointment of Henry Godsal as Head of Investment Strategy and Asset Management. Henry, who previously worked at Fineman Ross LLP as an equity partner, brings extensive experience in advising … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu Oyj’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board has put forth several proposals for the Annual General Meeting in 2024. The board suggests re-electing the current eight members of the Board of Directors, with Kari Jordan as Chairman and Kati ter … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged AGM 2024, appointment, Heinz Jörg Fuhrmann, Jouko Pölönen, Julia Woodhouse, Jyrki Mäki-Kala, Kari Jordan, Kati ter Horst, leadership, Outi Antila, Outokumpu, Päivi Luostarinen, Pekka Pajamo, Petter Söderström, Pierre Vareille, Reima Rytsölä, Shareholders' Nomination Board
(IN BRIEF) RWE AG’s Nomination Committee has announced its succession candidates to replace departing members of the Supervisory Board in May 2024. Professor Dr. Hans-Peter Keitel, Dr. Erhard Schipporeit, and Ullrich Sierau will step down from the board after the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Management, News
Tagged appointment, Dr Werner Brandt, Dr. Erhard Schipporeit, Dr. Frank Appel, leadership, Nomination Committee, Professor Dr. Hans-Peter Keitel, Professor Jörg Rocholl, RWE AG, Supervisory Board Members, Thomas Westphal, Ullrich Sierau, Ute Gerbaulet
(IN BRIEF) Saab’s Chief Test Pilot, Marcus Wandt, embarked on a historic journey from the Kennedy Space Center to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a project co-financed by Saab to bolster Sweden’s role in space research and … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Industrial, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged appointment, Chief Test Pilot, Historic Space Journey, ISS, leadership, Marcus Wandt, Micael Johansson, Saab, Swedish Space Research
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has appointed Rodolfo ML Siason (Dino) as the Chief Country Officer and Head of Corporate Bank for the Philippines, effective April 1, 2024, pending regulatory approvals. Siason will oversee the bank’s operations in the Philippines, including … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has named Dr. Max Preisenberger as the new head of its Catalysts business line, succeeding the retired Sanjeev Taneja. Dr. Preisenberger, who previously oversaw Finance and Strategy in the Specialty Additives division, brings a strong background in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged appointment, Dr. Max Preisenberger, Evonik, Head of Catalysts Business Line, leadership, Sanjeev Taneja
(IN BRIEF) Jolanda Poots-Bijl has decided to resign from her position as a member of AkzoNobel’s Supervisory Board, effective from January 31, due to her recent appointment as the CFO of Ahold Delhaize, which would limit her availability for her … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged Ahold Delhaize, AkzoNobel, appointment, Ben Noteboom, CFO, Jolanda Poots-Bijl, leadership, Supervisory Board
(IN BRIEF) bp has appointed Murray Auchincloss as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Auchincloss, who has been serving as interim CEO since September 2023, will continue as a member of the bp board. His appointment follows a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, BP, CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Helge Lund, leadership, Murray Auchincloss
(IN BRIEF) Stellantis has announced that Carlos Zarlenga will assume the role of leading Stellantis North America, effective February 1, 2024, taking over from Mark Stewart. Zarlenga, who brings over a decade of automotive experience and a strong financial background, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged appointment, Carlos Tavares, Carlos Zarlenga, electrification, leadership, Mark Stewart, North America, Performance Improvement, Stellantis
(IN BRIEF) Savills has bolstered its EMEA data centre advisory team by bringing in Rupert Duckworth as an associate director at the company’s Margaret Street head office. With over six years of experience in the real estate sector, specializing in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Real Estate, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Cameron Bell, EMEA Data Centre Advisory Team, leadership, Rupert Duckworth, Savills, Scott Newcombe
(IN BRIEF) Prudential plc has announced the appointment of Arjan Toor as its new CEO Health, effective from February 1, 2024. This appointment is a significant step in Prudential’s strategic transformation, focusing on its Health business as one of its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Andrew Wong, appointment, Arjan Toor, CEO Health, Customer Trust, leadership, Prudential, Solmaz Altin, transformation
(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) eCarsTrade, une plateforme d’enchères en ligne B2B spécialisée dans la vente de voitures d’occasion européennes, a annoncé l’arrivée de Dirk Van Roost en tant que nouveau Directeur Financier et Administratif (CFO). Dirk apporte avec lui plus de … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Financial, France, Internet & Online, Management
Tagged B2B Car Auctions, B2B Online Car Auctions Platform, BASF, Booz & Company, Car Auctions for Dealerships, Car Auctions for European Cars, CFO, Chemster GmbH, Directeur Financier et Administratif, Dirk Van Roost, eCarsTrade, ExxonMobil, Filipp Sevostianov, General Electric, leadership, nomination, plateforme d'enchères en ligne B2B, Sentiance
(IN BRIEF) Atos has announced the appointment of Paul Saleh as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Group, effective immediately, succeeding Yves Bernaert. The company has also named Jacques-François de Prest as the Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointments, Atos, Carlo d’Asaro Biondo, CEO, CFO, Jacques-François de Prest, leadership, Monika Maurer, Paul Saleh, Sujatha “Suja” Chandrasekaran, Yves Bernaert
(IN BRIEF) Alstom has named Dalya Al Muthanna as the new Managing Director & CEO for the Gulf region, covering the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Dalya brings a wealth of experience, having served as President at … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Harald Seidel, the President of DAF Trucks, has been chosen as the Chairman of the Commercial Vehicle Board of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) for the year 2024. Seidel highlighted the transformative year ahead for the European … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Allianz SE’s Supervisory Board plans to propose new appointments at the Annual General Meeting in May 2024. The proposals include Jörg Schneider succeeding Herbert Hainer and Stephanie Bruce replacing Christine Bosse as shareholder representatives on the board. Schneider, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News
Tagged AGM 2024, Allianz SE, appointments, Christine Bosse, Herbert Hainer, Jörg Schneider, leadership, Michael Diekmann, Stephanie Bruce, Supervisory Board
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