(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has announced the appointment of Gordon Dale as President of its Autonomous Solutions Division. In this role, Dale will drive the division’s growth and innovation in autonomous technologies, building on Hexagon’s commitment to digital transformation. With extensive … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Industrial, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged appointment, Autonomous Solutions division, autonomous technology, data analytics, digital transformation, global client base, Gordon Dale, Hexagon, INNOVATION, leadership, Machine Learning, operational resilience, President, sensor technology, strategic growth
(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has acquired Canadian company Wallace & Wallace, along with Wallace Perimeter Security, to expand its Perimeter Security portfolio and strengthen its position in mature markets. The acquisition, which integrates a firm renowned for its perimeter fencing, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged accretive, acquisition, ASSA ABLOY, business strategy, Canadian, Central Canada, CEO, Commercial, complementary products, distributor, door solutions, EBIT margin, Entrance Systems Division, EPS, Executive Vice President, gate solutions, installer, legacy brand, Manitoba, manufacturer, Massimo Grassi, mature markets, MCAD 57, MSEK 440, Nico Delvaux, partnership, perimeter fencing, Perimeter Security portfolio, President, residential, Wallace & Wallace, Wallace Perimeter Security, Winnipeg
(IN BRIEF) Anders Svensson has been appointed as Hexagon’s new President and CEO, set to take office by July 2025. He will succeed Norbert Hanke, who will continue as interim President and CEO until then. Svensson brings a wealth of … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Industrial, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AI applications, Anders Svensson, appointment, autonomy, Board of Directors, CEO, Chairman, chemical engineering, company culture, customer-centricity, Digital Twins, GROWTH, Hexagon, Hexagon’s market positions, INNOVATION, interim President, Konecranes, leadership, leadership experience, Master's Degree, material handling solutions, Nasdaq Helsinki, Norbert Hanke, Ola Rollén, President, profitability, robotics, Sandvik, Swedish citizen
(IN BRIEF) Michael Schmid has been elected as the new President of Eurojust, taking office on 15 November 2024 for a four-year term. Schmid, Austria’s National Member at Eurojust since 2022, will succeed Ladislav Hamran. Schmid aims to strengthen Eurojust’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Alstom has appointed Frédéric Wiscart as the new President of its France Region, effective November 4, 2024. Wiscart, who brings extensive experience from his previous roles in the energy sector, will succeed Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud, who is stepping down … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alstom, Alstom France, appointment, Frédéric Wiscart, Henri Poupart-Lafarge, Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud, leadership, partnership, President
(IN BRIEF) Professor Jan S. Hesthaven has been appointed as the new President of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), effective October 1, 2024. With a focus on furthering the integration of research, academic education, and societal engagement, Hesthaven aims to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Frédéric de Courtois, Deputy CEO of AXA Group, has been unanimously elected as President of Insurance Europe, leading the federation of European insurance and reinsurance associations for the next three years. In his inaugural speech at the 14th … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Andreas Brandstetter, appointment, Frédéric de Courtois, Insurance Europe, leadership, President
(IN BRIEF) Wood has announced the appointment of Jess Stanley as President of its Americas Operations, marking a significant leadership addition to the business unit’s global team. With 17 years of energy experience, including executive roles at Shell Americas, Stanley … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Americas Operations, appointment, Jess Stanley, leadership, President, Steve Nicol, sustainability, Wood
(IN BRIEF) Unilever has announced the appointment of Heiko Schipper as President of the Nutrition Business Group, effective May 1, 2024. Heiko, currently serving as President of Bayer Consumer Health, brings extensive experience and a successful track record in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Heiko Schipper, Hein Schumacher, leadership, Nutrition Business Group, President, Unilever
(IN BRIEF) European Union finance ministers have given their unanimous support to Nadia Calviño’s candidacy for the presidency of the European Investment Bank (EIB) during discussions held at the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting in Brussels. Calviño, currently … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Investor AB has announced the appointment of Christian Cederholm as its new President and CEO, effective from the Annual General Meeting on May 7, 2024. Cederholm, who currently serves as the Head of Patricia Industries and has been … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged appointment, CEO, Christian Cederholm, Investor AB, Jacob Wallenberg, Johan Forssell, leadership, President
(IN BRIEF) Dr. Anne-Beatrice Kihara has officially assumed the role of President of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), marking a historic moment as she becomes the organization’s first-ever President from sub-Saharan Africa. The inauguration took place at … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Dr. Anne-Beatrice Kihara, FIGO, First Sub-Saharan African, leadership, President, Women’s Health
(IN BRIEF) Anna Müller has been appointed as the President of Volvo Penta and will become a member of the Volvo Group management, succeeding Heléne Mellquist. Currently the Senior Vice President for the Europe North and Central Division at Volvo … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Industrial, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged Anna Müller, appointment, automotive, Heléne Mellquist, leadership, President, Volvo Group Management, Volvo Penta
(IN BRIEF) Virginie Leroy has been appointed as the President of VINCI Immobilier, effective August 1, 2023. Leroy, who joined VINCI Immobilier in 2010, has held various positions within the company, including Head of Business Property Projects and Managing Director … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Skanska has announced the appointment of Katy Dowding as the new Business Unit President for Skanska UK, taking up her position from May 2, 2023. Dowding has been with the company for over 20 years, holding a variety … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged Anders Danielsson, appointment, Gregor Craig, Katy Dowding, leadership, President, retirement, Skanska, UK
(IN BRIEF) Professor Dame Sally Mapstone has been elected as the next President of Universities UK (UUK). The role will begin on August 1, 2023, and run for two academic years. UUK’s 140 members elect the president through a ballot. … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 9-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced the resignation of its CEO Peter Vanacker in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Finland, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged CEO, chemical recycling, circular economy, circular solutions, climate change, Matti Kähkönen, Neste, Neste Corporation, Peter Vanacker, President, renewable diesel, renewable fuels, renewables, resignation, sustainable aviation fuel
Dr. Xiao Song appointed Chairman, President and CEO Siemens Ltd., China, and President and CEO Siemens Greater China, effective May 1, 2021 Lothar Herrmann to end his tenure at Siemens China on April 30, 2021, and return to Germany (PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, automotive, CEO, Chairman, Dr. Roland Busch, Dr. Xiao Song, logistics, Lothar Herrmann, mobility, President, Siemens AG, Siemens China, Smart Grid
(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 21-Jul-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Swedish multinational power company, Vattenfall announces that its President and CEO Magnus Hall has decided to leave the company after nearly six years. The Board of Directors will now initiate the recruitment process … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged CEO, ENERGY, Lars G Nordström, Magnus Hall, President, Vattenfall
Heidenheim, Germany, 23-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Stephan Schaller, President & CEO of Voith Group, will resign his office till 31st of October 2018 for personal reasons. As his successor, the Shareholders’ Committee has appointed Dr. Toralf Haag. Dr. Haag has … Read the full press release
Posted in Germany, Technology
Tagged appointment, CEO, Dr. Toralf Haag, President, Stephan Schaller, Voith Group
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