Succeeding Karin Rådström The Supervisory Board of Daimler Truck Holding AG has appointed Achim Puchert as the new CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, effective December 1, 2024. Puchert, CEO and President of Mercedes-Benz do Brasil and Latin America, will succeed Karin Rådström, who is transitioning
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Company begins MENA operations Relm Insurance, a Hamilton, Bermuda-based speciality insurance provider for emerging and innovative industries, has appointed Dr Francesca Faedi as a senior advisor to enhance its capacity to meet the rising insurance demands of the space industry. Dr Faedi, the Director of Orbital Innovation and a Lecturer on the Space Economy at […]
2 new freighters added to air cargo fleet Magma Aviation, a leading air cargo solutions provider, has appointed Peter Kerins as its new CEO. With over 30 years of experience in aviation and logistics, Kerins will spearhead the London, UK-backed company’s global expansion and operational strategy. Kerins’ career began in freight forwarding sales in 1991 […]
To oversee Middle East operations Serco has announced the appointment of Gary Barthram as the company’s new Area Manager for Aviation Emergency Services in the Middle East region. Based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Barthram, who has an extensive background in airport fire services, serves as Serco’s principal expert on aviation emergency services in the region. […]
Succeeding Dave Calhoun, who retires Boeing has announced that Robert K. ‘Kelly’ Ortberg will be the company’s new President and CEO, effective August 8, 2024. Ortberg, a distinguished aerospace veteran with over 35 years of experience, will join Boeing’s Board of Directors. Ortberg’s appointment marks a significant shift for the aerospace giant. He
Louis Ferla is the new CEO of Carter, too Richemont, the luxury goods conglomerate, has appointed Catherine Rénier as the new CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, effective September 1, 2024. Rénier, currently serving as the CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre, will succeed Nicolas Bos in her new role and report to him following his recent appointment […]
As The Company Widens Market Presence Equativ, the global independent ad company, has made a significant move by appointing Rueben Vijaratnam as its new managing director for South East Asia, underscoring its strategic growth and the increasing importance of the South East Asian market. Equativ’s recent move to restructure its senior leadership team in the […]
And Bram Schot, As Deputy Chairman To strengthen its leadership, the Board of Compagnie Financière Richemont SA (Richemont) has announced significant changes to its board of directors and senior management. Nicolas Bos, the current CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, has been appointed to Richemont’s re-established CEO role, effective June 1, 2024. Additionally, Bram
Tasked With Shaping The Agency’s AI Strategy In a strategic move to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced on May 13, 2024, the appointment of David Salvagnini as the agency’s new chief AI officer, effective immediately. Salvagnini, formerly NASA’s chief data officer, is
After 41 Years At The Helm After a 55-year journey in the travel retail industry and an illustrious 41-year tenure at the helm of Dubai Duty Free, Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, has announced his retirement, effective May 31, 2024. McLoughlin, widely regarded as the driving force behind Dubai Duty Free’s ascension to […]
Charbel Khalil Has 15 Years’ Regional Experience Cloudera, the data company for trusted enterprise AI headquartered in California, has appointed Charbel Khalil as the company’s new country manager for Qatar. Khalil, also Cloudera’s country manager for Oman, leads strategic initiatives and drives growth in Qatar and Oman, leveraging Cloudera’s cutting-edge
Board Reveals Leadership Changes On March 25, 2024, Dave Calhoun, Boeing’s President and CEO, revealed his decision to step down by the end of 2024. However, Calhoun will continue guiding Boeing through the remainder of the year to navigate ongoing critical initiatives to stabilise and position the company for future success. Reflecting on his tenure, […]
New CEO Recruitment Drive Is On Jonathon Kruger, the CEO of World Physiotherapy, will retire in May 2024 after nearly eight years. Kruger took the helm in mid-2016 and is leaving for a new opportunity. During his leadership, Kruger was pivotal in driving strategic initiatives that significantly shaped the global physiotherapy profession. His efforts led […]
Incumbent CEO concludes 10-year term at the helm In a significant leadership shift, Buccellati, the renowned high-jewellery brand, is set to welcome Nicolas Luchsinger as its new CEO, effective April 2, 2024. Currently serving as the Asia-Pacific President at Van Cleef and Arpels, Luchsinger brings a wealth of experience, boasting 17 years with Van Cleef […]
Michael D’Ambrose to retire after four-decade career Boeing has announced Uma Amuluru as the company’s Chief Human Resources Officer and executive vice president, Human Resources, effective April 1, 2024. Amuluru succeeds Michael D’Ambrose, who announced his plans to retire from the role in July 2024. Amuluru will be responsible for Boeing’s
Volkswagen Group entities in the Iberian Peninsula in focus SEAT and Volkswagen Group have announced the appointment of Patricia Such as the Director of Corporate Operations for the Iberian Peninsula. In her new role, Such will oversee a newly created department integrating various crucial areas, reporting directly to the CEO of SEAT and CUPRA, Wayne […]
Missy is the company’s director of accounts and partnerships Prepay Nation, a leading global B2B prepaid solutions company, has appointed Georges Missy as the company’s director of accounts and partnerships for the Middle East region. With over 12 years in the fintech and payments industry, Missy offers Prepay Nation a wealth of experience in payments, […]
Trio to galvanise business growth and deliver trusted enterprise AI Cloudera – a global leader in hybrid data analytics, trusted enterprise AI and cloud solutions – has reinforced its executive leadership team by appointing three new department heads to spearhead business development and facilitate its enterprise customers’ digital transformation and AI transition. Mary
Pulvermueller confirms he is focussing on personal pursuits Ezequiel Steiner, the Business President and Chief Corporate Development Officer of Acronis has been appointed the acting CEO of the global leader in cyber protection following the departure of Patrick Pulvermueller as CEO of the 20-year-old Schaffhausen, Switzerland-headquartered company. Pulvermueller was CEO of
GGTech Entertainment, an international company dedicated to the organisation and management of products related to entertainment, technology, gaming and esports, has appointed two new members to strengthen its global expansion. Eduardo García Riaño has been appointed Chief Product Officer to lead the global expansion of the group’s product areas into new territories.