Banking and Finance

Auterion welcomes Scott Henry as its inaugural Chief Financial Officer, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth trajectory. Auterion is the cutting-edge operating system for autonomous computing, empowering diverse autonomous robots to undertake tasks spanning from high-risk to mundane and aiding in life-saving missions. With over three decades of...

Jan Piet Valk, the current Chief Financial Officer of Dutch multinational Boels Rental, founded in 1977, is set to transition to a new role after a successful four-year tenure. Come September, Valk will ascend to the chairmanship of the group's supervisory board, marking a pivotal shift in his journey with...

On March 21st, Air Samarkand embarked on its maiden scheduled flight, marking a significant milestone in the realm of Uzbekistan's aviation industry. The airline commenced operations on the coveted Samarkand – Istanbul route, utilizing its state-of-the-art Airbus A321neo aircraft. A New Era of Leadership Simultaneously, Air Samarkand proudly announced the...

In a significant move for Norway's maritime sector, the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association has appointed Knut Arild Hareide, the former minister of transport, as its new chief executive. Hareide is set to succeed Harald Solberg, who departs after six commendable years to lead the Federation of Norwegian Industries. As Hareide assumes...

Amidst a wave of changes, Fletcher Building's board undertakes a strategic refresh, drawing cautious approval from the Shareholders' Association while calling for increased transparency in the process. The baton passes to Nick Traber, slated to assume the mantle of interim chief executive, succeeding Ross Taylor, effective from the week's end....

In a dramatic turn, Stability AI Ltd.'s vibrant co-founder and CEO, Emad Mostaque, has relinquished his position, intensifying the strain on the embattled British AI startup. Facing a barrage of executive exits and financial woes, the company seeks a new trajectory under interim co-CEOs Shan Shan Wong and Christian Laforte,...

The day I reached the C-suite, a well-meaning CEO offered some advice, telling me not to expect fairness. Business isn’t fair. Life isn’t fair. After all, he hadn’t got there “by playing nice.” Do modern CEOs really succeed by engaging in manipulation, deceit or exploitation? While some may win short-term,...

In a surprising turn of events, global technology company Comtech has terminated its President and CEO, Ken Peterman, for reasons unrelated to business strategy or financial performance. The announcement was made through a news release on March 13. Following Peterman's dismissal, the company also announced that he would no longer...

In a strategic move aimed at reinforcing its position across Europe, white-label ETF issuer HANetf has named David O'Neill as its EU CEO. Based in Dublin, O'Neill will spearhead the firm's expansion efforts in Ireland and the broader EU market, succeeding Tim Darcy, who assumed the role of director of...

IGM Resins has announced the appointment of Boudewijn Morelissen as its new CEO, effective February 1, 2024. Morelissen assumes the position following Wilfrid Gambade, who served as CEO of IGM Resins since 2021 and will now transition to an advisory role on the Board of Directors. Morelissen brings extensive experience...