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créo
Appointments UAE

Jaimesha Patel appointed CEO of créo

Signalling ambitious growth plans Dubai-based growth and transformation agency créo has appointed Jaimesha Patel as its new Chief Executive Officer. Effective March 2025, the appointment highlights the agency’s strategic aim to enhance its leadership in performance marketing, creativity, and measurable business transformation. Patel’s arrival marks a significant milestone
Marion
Appointments

Stellantis appoints Marion Beyret to new role

Following her stint at Stellantis France Stellantis has appointed Marion Beyret as the senior vice president of corporate affairs and communications for its Enlarged Europe region. In this new role, Beyret will oversee the company’s public affairs and communications strategy within the region, which spans multiple European markets. Reporting directly to Clara
Per
Appointments

Per Franzén appointed new CEO of EQT AB

As of May 27, 2025 The Board of Directors of EQT AB (“EQT”) has announced the appointment of Per Franzén as the new CEO and Managing Partner, effective from the annual shareholders’ meeting on May 27, 2025. Franzén will succeed Christian Sinding, who has led the firm through extraordinary transformation and growth. During the transition […]
Hydrolix
Appointments

Hydrolix appoints Todd Persen as CTO

Amidst the company’s rapid growth Hydrolix, a leading innovator in streaming data lake platforms, has appointed Todd Persen as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This change comes as the company experiences significant growth: revenue increased eightfold from Q4 2023 to Q4 2024, and its customer base expanded from 39 to 389. Hasan Alayli, the […]
Patrik
Appointments

Patrik Hammarén appointed as president of Nokia Technologies

Effective this January Nokia has announced the appointment of Patrik Hammarén as President of Nokia Technologies, effective January 22, 2025. Hammarén will also join the Nokia Group Leadership Team in this new role. Nokia Technologies oversees and monetises the company’s intellectual property, including its extensive patent portfolio. This business group is integral in
Aduna
Appointments Business

Aduna appoints Anthony Bartolo as CEO

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Head of Ericsson’s new venture Aduna, a new venture launched in September 2024 by Ericsson in partnership with major global telecom operators, has announced the appointment of Anthony Bartolo as its new CEO. The company name, Aduna, is derived from the Latin term for “many entities uniting as one,” which reflects the venture’s mission of […]
Gerald
Appointments Cybersecurity

Acronis appoints Gerald Beuchelt as CISO

Arnold Pinto
To lead global security strategy and more Acronis has appointed Gerald Beuchelt as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). With over a decade of experience in cybersecurity, Beuchelt will play a key role in shaping Acronis’ security strategy as the company strives to safeguard data, applications, and systems worldwide. Beuchelt will execute Acronis’ global […]
Team
Appointments Business

Nissan reshuffles senior management team

Arnold Pinto
To revive ailing automaker Nissan Motor Corporation has announced a significant leadership shake-up, appointing a new executive team effective January 1, 2025. The moves are part of the Japanese company’s broader turnaround strategy, designed to restructure operations and improve efficiency and resilience. These changes aim to respond swiftly to current challenges and
Achim
Appointments Automotive

Achim Puchert is new CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks

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 to Chairwoman of Daimler Truck Holding AG. Puchert, 45, brings a […]
Relm
Appointments Space

Relm Insurance recruits space economy expert

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 […]
Magma
Appointments Logistics

Magma Aviation appoints Peter Kerins as new CEO

Arnold Pinto
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 […]