CEO Explainers

LIV Golf has appointed Scott O’Neil as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking the beginning of a transformative chapter for the league. O’Neil, a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in sports and entertainment, will take charge of the league’s strategic growth, global operations, and its unique team-based...

The Board of Directors of Euroclear Sweden has announced the appointment of Hanna Vainio as the new CEO of Euroclear Sweden. In addition to this role, Vainio will continue to serve as CEO of Euroclear Finland, ensuring leadership continuity and furthering the transformation of Euroclear Sweden while fostering collaboration between...

Global commerce media company Criteo has announced the appointment of Michael Komasinski as its chief executive officer (CEO) and a member of its Board. Komasinski will take over from Megan Clarken, who is retiring from her role as CEO and stepping down from the Board. To ensure a seamless transition,...

A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH has announced that Rolf-Dieter Maltzahn will assume the role of CEO, succeeding Jörg Eichler. Maltzahn, a seasoned executive with a strong background in the tourism industry, will officially step into the position in February 2025. Eichler will remain with the company until the end of February to...

iGP, a leading platform and aggregator supplier in the iGaming sector, has appointed Jovana Popovic Canaki as its new CEO. Jovana, who joined iGP in June 2024 as deputy CEO, has quickly made her mark by steering the business toward notable growth and establishing it as a rising star in...

Freudenberg Medical, a leading global partner in the design, development, and manufacturing of medical devices and biopharma solutions, has announced a strategic leadership transition. Effective January 1, 2025, Michael McGee has stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Dr. Mark Ostwald, who has transitioned to another leadership position...

Duke Energy Corp. has announced that CEO and board chair Lynn Good will retire on April 1, paving the way for Harry Sideris, a 29-year veteran of the company, to assume the top leadership role. Good has led the Charlotte-based energy giant since July 2013, during which time the company’s...

Clayco, a prominent design-build firm, has announced the retirement of its long-serving CEO, Russ Burns, effective December 31, 2024. After more than 17 years with the company, Burns will transition to the role of Chairman of the Board of Advisors, where he will continue to provide strategic guidance and expertise...

Italy's largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, has completed its first proprietary bitcoin trade, investing $1.03 million into the world's leading cryptocurrency, according to an internal memo. The document, which Reuters reviewed, revealed that the bank now owns 11 bitcoin as of January 13, 2025. Intesa launched a proprietary trading desk for...

United Spirits, the Indian subsidiary of global liquor giant Diageo, announced on Monday that Praveen Someshwar, the current CEO of HT Media, would take over as managing director and CEO, effective April 1. Someshwar is set to succeed Hina Nagarajan, who will transition to a position on Diageo's global executive...