(IN BRIEF) MAHLE is doubling down on “technology diversity,” arguing hybrids, range extenders and renewable fuels must complement BEVs to slash transport emissions quickly. CEO Arnd Franz urged a fast revision of EU CO₂ rules to include sustainable ICEs and … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Arnd Franz, artificial intelligence, Awards, biofuels, bionic radial blower, CO2 legislation revision, decarbonization, digitalization, Dr. Marco Warth, Efficiency³, energy efficiency, environmental compliance, European automotive industry, heat pump, hybrid vehicles, hydrogen, IAA Mobility, leadership, MAHLE, MAHLE 2030+ strategy, MAHLE Jet Ignition, MAHLE Tech Day Stuttgart, Miller timing, R1234yf, R290, range extender, renewable fuels, superhuman engineering, sustainability, synthetic fuels, technology diversity, technology neutrality, thermal management module
(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has appointed long-time executive Martijn Bergink as President of its Marine Division, effective 1 September 2025. Bergink, who joined the company in 1998 and currently leads the Business Unit Pumping Systems and serves as Managing Director … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Alfa Laval, appointment, decarbonization, digitalization, energy efficiency, environmental regulations compliance, Framo, leadership, leadership transition, Marine Division, marine industry dynamics, Martijn Bergink, merchant fleet, pumping systems, Sameer Kalra retirement, Singapore, Tom Erixon
(IN BRIEF) ABL has named Richard Grant as Country Manager for Singapore, effective immediately. A naval architect with more than 15 years’ experience, Grant joined ABL in 2011 and has worked across the UK, Australia, the USA and Singapore, where … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged ABL, ABL Group ASA, ABL Singapore, appointment, Asia Pacific, Asset Integrity Management, casualty response, design and engineering consultancy, Emek Ersin Takmaz, engineering consultancy, leadership, Longitude, loss prevention, marine assurance, marine casualty management, marine consultancy, Marine Warranty Survey, maritime industry hub, MWS, Naval Architect, offshore energy, offshore specialist, ports and harbours consulting, quality safety innovation, Richard Grant, technical due diligence
(IN BRIEF) Karl Nehammer, Austria’s former Chancellor (2021–2025), has been appointed Vice-President of the European Investment Bank, joining its Management Committee on 1 September 2025. Nominated by Austria and approved by the 27 EU finance ministers, he replaces Sweden’s Thomas … Read the full press release
Posted in Albania, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged agriculture and bioeconomy, appointment, Austria nomination, Capital Markets Union, Climate Action, Climate Bank Roadmap, Cohesion Regions, digitalisation, EIB Management Committee, energy security investment, EU Finance Ministers, EU policy goals, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund (EIF), investment in Austria, Karl Nehammer, leadership, media photos available, Nadia Calviño, Paris Climate Agreement alignment, security and defence, social infrastructure, strategic autonomy, Thomas Östros, Vice-President appointment, Wilhelm Molterer
(IN BRIEF) KUKA has opened submissions for the 2026 Innovation Award under the theme “Circular Packaging Challenge,” aiming to find robotic and AI-driven solutions that make packaging more sustainable in light of the EU Packaging Regulation and industry demands for … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Awards, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology
Tagged artificial intelligence, Awards, Circular Packaging Challenge, consumer goods packaging, developers and graduates, EU Packaging Regulation, international jury, interpack May 2026, KUKA, KUKA Innovation and Technology Center, KUKA Innovation Award 2026, leadership, life cycle approach, mentoring by KUKA experts, modern economy, packaging industry transformation, recycling, Research Teams, Roboception 3D vision system, robotics, sustainability, Sustainable packaging, technology transfer, universities and companies, Volker Schmirgel, waste prevention
IN BRIEF) BP has appointed Albert Manifold—former CEO of CRH plc—as its next chair. He will join the board on 1 September and take over from Helge Lund on 1 October. Manifold’s tenure at CRH saw significant portfolio reshaping, capital discipline, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Albert Manifold, appointment, board appointment, BP, capital allocation, cash‑flow generation, corporate governance, CRH plc, Dame Amanda Blanc, Dublin City University, energy leadership, Helge Lund, leadership, LyondellBasell, Mercury Engineering, Shareholder Value, strategic succession
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has officially appointed Anders Svensson as President and CEO, effective 20 July 2025. He succeeds Norbert Hanke, who now transitions to Group Executive Vice President, focusing on people, culture, and strategic ventures. Svensson brings a forward-looking vision … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AI in industry, Anders Svensson, appointment, autonomy, CEO Appointment, corporate transition, Digital Twins, executive leadership, global leadership, Group Executive Vice President, Hexagon, Hexagon AB, innovation strategy, leadership, measurement technologies, Norbert Hanke, people and culture, robotics
IN BRIEF) OTP banka has been named Best Bank in Slovenia 2025 by Euromoney, recognizing its excellence in financial performance, innovation, and sustainability. CEO András Hámori attributed the honor to the dedication of the bank’s team and the trust of … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Slovenia, Technology
Tagged Albania, András Hámori, Awards, banking strategy, Best Bank for Consumers in CEE, Best Bank in Slovenia 2025, Bulgaria, Central and Eastern Europe, CROATIA, customer focus, Euromoney Awards, Europe’s best-performing banks, financial innovation, Hungary, leadership, MOLDOVA, Montenegro, OTP banka, OTP Group, S&P Global Market Intelligence, SERBIA, Slovenia, sustainable banking, Uzbekistan
(IN BRIEF) Two recent PhD graduates from the University of Groningen, M. Kokkorakis and K. Zhong, have secured prestigious Rubicon grants from the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). Over the next two years, Kokkorakis will work at Yale School … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged academic careers, AI in enzyme engineering, Awards, biocatalysts, Dutch research, Green Chemistry, Harvard Medical School, humanized liver models, international research, K. Zhong, leadership, lipids and immunity, liver disease research, M. Kokkorakis, metabolic diseases, NWO, protein dynamics, Rubicon programme, spectroscopy, sustainable science, University of Groningen, Yale School of Medicine
(IN BRIEF) Juniper Research’s “Cellular IoT Market: 2025–2030” report names Telefónica Tech a leading IoT connectivity provider, forecasting a 60 % rise in IoT connections through 2030. Telefónica Tech’s Kite platform delivers an all‑in‑one managed service—covering software, global network access, hardware, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, AI security, Awards, B2B, Cellular IoT Market 2025‑2030, Cloud Integration, device lifecycle, digital transformation, geolocation, global SIM management, IoT connectivity, IoT Data Ready, Juniper Research, Kite platform, leadership, LTE‑M, managed IoT solutions, Mario Silva, NB‑IoT, Telefónica Tech
(IN BRIEF) REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais has been honoured with an “A” rating in CDP’s 2024 Supplier Engagement Assessment, reflecting the company’s leadership in embedding sustainability within its supplier relationships. This marks a notable progression from a “D” rating … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Portugal, Technology
Tagged A- Rating, Awards, CDP, Climate Change score, climate risk management, environmental targets, Governance, leadership, low‑carbon economy, REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais, sea, Supplier Engagement Assessment, supply chain, sustainability, transparent reporting
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO has nominated veteran executive Daniel Hartert to its Supervisory Board for a four‑year term, replacing Arjen Dorland. The appointment, subject to European Central Bank approval, will be decided at an EGM on 11 September 2025, with details posted at … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged ABN AMRO Bank N.V., appointment, Arjen Dorland, Bayer AG, Bertelsmann AG, Capgemini SE, CEO, CIO, Daniel Hartert, digital transformation, EGM 11 September 2025, European Central Bank, Femke de Vries, Laetitia Griffith, leadership, Mariken Tannemaat, Michiel Lap, Nagel Group SE, Netskope Inc., Philips Group, Sarah Russell, Supervisory Board, Tom de Swaan, University of Kaiserslautern
(IN BRIEF) Erste Group has topped Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence as the Best Bank in Central and Eastern Europe. Its Austrian arm, Erste Bank und Sparkassen, and Czech unit, Česká spořitelna, were each named Best Bank in their home markets. … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Awards, Banks, Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Financial, Government, Hungary, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Slovakia, Technology
Tagged Awards, banking industry, Best Bank in Central and Eastern Europe, Česká spořitelna, corporate responsibility, customer experience, Erste Bank Hungary, Erste Bank und Sparkassen, Erste Group, Euromoney Awards for Excellence, leadership, Peter Bosek, Poland expansion, Slovenská sporiteľňa
(IN BRIEF) Electrica has issued Romania’s first corporate green bond, raising €500 million with strong oversubscription—demand was more than ten times the supply. The bond, backed by investors including the EIB, will be listed in Luxembourg and Bucharest. Funds will support … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, News, Romania, Technology
Tagged Alexandru Chiriță, appointment, Awards, Bucharest Stock Exchange, Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier, Electrica, energy storage, EU taxonomy, European Investment Bank, Fitch Ratings, green bond, Ioannis Tsakiris, leadership, Luxembourg Stock Exchange, partnership, renewable electricity generation, Romania, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Novartis has appointed Mukul Mehta as CFO and Executive Committee member effective March 16, 2026. He will replace long‑time CFO Harry Kirsch, who retires on March 15, 2026, after 22 years at the company. Kirsch oversaw major strategic … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 22-year career, Alcon spinoff, appointment, business planning and analysis, CFO appointment, digital finance, ECN, Executive Committee, focused medicines strategy, global finance leadership, GSK divestiture, Harry Kirsch, INSEAD, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, leadership, March 16 2026, Mukul Mehta, Novartis, retirement, Roche divestiture, Sandoz spinoff, TAX, Vas Narasimhan
(IN BRIEF) Lars Sommerhäuser received SATW’s Outstanding Achievement Award at the members’ meeting for his leadership in advanced manufacturing and his role in uniting research with industrial application. As head of Empa’s Surface Science Coating Technologies team, leader of advanced manufacturing … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged additive manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, AM‑TTC Initiative, Awards, Empa, ETH Domain, Industry 4.0, Lars Sommerhäuser, leadership, members’ meeting, Outstanding Achievement Award, research network, SATW, Surface Science Coating Technologies, sustainable manufacturing, Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences, technology transfer
(IN BRIEF) BBVA has named Walter Rizzi Head of Digital Banking in Italy, reporting to Murat Kalkan. Rizzi’s background includes senior roles at Banca AideXa—where he led product and customer initiatives—and consultancy work at McKinsey and QuantumBlack on AI and digital projects. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, Marketing, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged agile banking, AI, appointment, Banca AideXa, BBVA, customer‑centric products, Digital Banking Italy, digital transformation, Fernando García, fintech, Italian market, leadership, Luis Calleja, McKinsey, Murat Kalkan, Organizational Structure, partnership, profitability, QuantumBlack, Scalability, strategic growth, Walter Rizzi
(IN BRIEF) Telia Company has been awarded an ‘A’ rating in CDP’s 2024 Supplier Engagement Assessment, highlighting its leadership in mobilizing suppliers to tackle climate change. The SEA scores firms on governance, target‑setting, and value‑chain GHG management. Telia reports that … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 80% emissions reduction, Anna Augustson, Awards, CDP, Climate Transition Plan, digital solutions, Governance, leadership, Net-Zero by 2040, Science Based Targets initiative, science‑based targets, sea, Supplier Engagement Assessment, supply chain emissions, sustainability, Telia Company, value‑chain GHG
(IN BRIEF) Savills has unveiled a dedicated forestry team for central England, led by Mark Townsend and supported by Sam Riley, to cover six counties. The newly formed unit includes experienced managers Tom Whitchurch and Matt Berg, plus apprentice consultant George Taylor. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, arboriculture, central England, climate resilience, diversification, forestry team, George Taylor, Gloucestershire, grant funding, Herefordshire, leadership, Mark Townsend, Matt Berg, Oxfordshire, Sam Riley, Savills, Shropshire, timber harvesting, Tom Whitchurch, tree safety, Warwickshire, woodland creation, Woodland Management, Worcestershire
(IN BRIEF) Birgit Hiller will become Head of Group Communications and Public Affairs at RWE Group on 1 October 2025, bringing with her experience leading Communications & Public Affairs at Continental AG since 2021 and over 18 years in communications roles at BMW Group. She … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, Birgit Hiller, BMW Group, carbon‑neutral, Continental AG, energy transition, Group Communications, leadership, Markus Krebber, Public Affairs, retirement, RWE Group, Stephanie Schunck, strategic communications
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