SGS Appoints Ariel Bauer as Group Vice President for Investor Relations, Communications & Sustainability

SGS Appoints Ariel Bauer as Group Vice President for Investor Relations, Communications & Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) SGS, a leading global inspection, verification, testing, and certification company, has named Ariel Bauer as the Group Vice President of Investor Relations, Communications & Sustainability. In his new role, Ariel will be responsible for devising and executing communication strategies aimed at fostering strong relationships with investors, stakeholders, and the public. He will also play a pivotal role in advancing SGS’s sustainability initiatives, aligning with the Sustainability Ambitions 2030 objectives. Ariel brings a wealth of experience, having previously served in key roles at EssilorLuxottica and Essilor International in areas such as sustainability, financial communications, and equity story. His background also encompasses capital markets, corporate communication advisory, and equity research. Ariel’s appointment underscores SGS’s commitment to excellence in communication and sustainability leadership within the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 11-Dec-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS is pleased to announce the appointment of Ariel Bauer as Group Vice President of Investor Relations, Communications & Sustainability.

In his role, Ariel is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies to maintain effective relationships with investors, stakeholders and the public. He will ensure that SGS continues to lead the way in sustainability for the TIC industry, in line with the targets set out in the Sustainability Ambitions 2030.

Prior to joining SGS, Ariel had been co-head of Investor Relations at EssilorLuxottica and held senior positions at Essilor International in the fields of mission & sustainability, financial communications and equity story. His expertise also includes capital markets and corporate communication advisory at Makinson Cowell (now part of Lazard) and equity research at Bank of America and RBS. Ariel started his career as a corporate strategy consultant at Accenture. He is a board member at Invest Direct in Geneva, Switzerland.

About SGS

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

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SOURCE: SGS