Appointments

Boeing names Robert ‘Kelly’ Ortberg as new CEO

Arnold Pinto 01/08/2024

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.

Appointments Corporate

Catherine Rénier appointed as CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels

News Desk 08/07/2024

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 […]

Appointments

Equativ Appoints Rueben Vijaratnam As MD For South East Asia

News Editor 2 01/07/2024

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 […]

Appointments Corporate

Richemont Appoints Nicolas Bos As CEO From June 1, 2024

News Desk 20/05/2024

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

Appointments Space

NASA Elevates David Salvagnini To Chief AI Officer

Arnold Pinto 14/05/2024

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

Appointments Business

Colm Mcloughlin Retires From Dubai Duty Free

Arnold Pinto 11/05/2024

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 […]

Appointments Qatar

Cloudera Appoints New Country Manager For Qatar

PR News Desk 17/04/2024

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

Appointments Business

Boeing CEO To Step Down At Year’s End

Arnold Pinto 26/03/2024

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, […]

Appointments

World Physiotherapy CEO Set To Depart In May 2024

PR News Desk 25/03/2024

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 […]

Appointments Jewellery

Nicolas Luchsinger appointed new CEO of Buccellati

PR News Desk 04/03/2024

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 […]

Appointments Aviation

Boeing appoints Uma Amuluru as Chief HR Officer

PR News Desk 24/02/2024

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

Appointments Automotive

Patricia Such is new SEAT Director of Corporate Operations

PR News Desk 21/02/2024

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 […]

Appointments

Prepay Nation appoints Georges Missy for Middle East operations

PR News Desk 20/12/2023

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, […]

Appointments

Cloudera strengthens leadership team with 3 new appointments

Arnold Pinto 07/11/2023

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

Corporate Appointments Gitex

Ezequiel Steiner is acting CEO of Acronis after the departure of Patrick Pulvermueller

Arnold Pinto 11/10/2023

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

Appointments

GGTech hires new CPO and Head of Global Sales to boost its international expansion

PR News Desk 25/09/2023

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.

Appointments Corporate

Bain & Company promotes 5 new partners in the Middle East

PR News Desk 12/09/2023

Global management consulting firm keen on regional progress Bain & Company, a leading global management consulting firm, has appointed five new partner promotions in the company’s Middle East area of operations. The five partners reaffirm Bain & Company’s mission to develop top-tier talent and reinforce its crucial position in the Middle East

Appointments Business

Sherifa Hady to lead HPE Aruba Networking EMEA Sales

PR News Desk 12/09/2023

Hady has a profound knowledge of the IT channel Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), on September 11, 2023, announced the appointment of Sherifa Hady to lead the HPE Aruba Networking EMEA Sales business, effective September 1, 2023. An accomplished senior leader, Hady recently celebrated 23 years with HPE and three years with the HPE Aruba Networking […]

Appointments GCC NEWS DESK UAE

Hasan Jasem Al Nowais is new Chairman of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

PR News Desk 11/09/2023

400-bed hospital is an extension of US-based Cleveland Clinic September 11, 2023: Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of M42, a global tech-enabled healthcare company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has been appointed Chairman of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s new Board of Directors. The hospital has served a record number […]

Appointments Education

AURAK appoints David A. Schmidt as its new President

Arnold Pinto 01/09/2023

Academic leader’s expertise spans 16 educational institutions American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has announced the appointment of Dr. David A. Schmidt as its new President. Schmidt succeeds Prof. Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, who retires after a decade as AURAK President. Established in 2009 in Ras Al Khaimah emirate in the UAE, AURAK is […]