CEO Explainers

Vantage Data Centers, a prominent global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, has appointed Christophe Strauven as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for North America. Strauven, who previously served as Senior Vice President of Capital Markets, was responsible for crafting and executing the company’s global capital-raising strategy through debt financing and...

Magyar Telekom has announced key leadership transitions, with Chief Financial Officer and Board Member Daria Dodonova set to depart when her contract expires. Lubor Zatko, the company’s Chief Technology and IT Officer, will also be stepping into a new role within the Deutsche Telekom Group. André Lenz will succeed Dodonova...

In a significant organizational shake-up, Shinhan Financial Group announced a large-scale reshuffle of its top executives on Thursday, recommending new CEO candidates for nine of its 13 affiliates. Jung Sang-hyuk, the 60-year-old CEO of Shinhan Bank, the group’s flagship lender, was reappointed for a second term, which will span two...

Italian beverage giant Campari has announced the appointment of Simon Hunt as its new chief executive officer. Hunt, a seasoned British-Australian manager, will step into the role following the tenure of interim co-CEOs Paolo Marchesini and Fabio Di Fede, who respectively serve as the group's chief financial and operating officer...

Global trading network GTN has announced Christopher Gregory as its new CEO for Europe. Gregory will spearhead the company’s efforts to strengthen its footprint in the region, a critical element of GTN’s worldwide growth strategy. Bringing over 20 years of experience in SaaS solutions, brokerage services, and fintech, Gregory has...

Northvolt AB has appointed Markus Dangelmaier as the CEO of Northvolt Ett AB, its sole operational battery cell production facility. The announcement follows a challenging period for the Swedish electric vehicle battery supplier, which recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. after facing severe financial difficulties. At...

FORVIA has announced that Patrick Koller will step down as CEO on March 1, 2025, following a decision made at its Board of Directors meeting on December 2. He will be succeeded by Martin Fischer, a seasoned executive and former Management Board member of the ZF Group. To ensure a...

Effective January 1, 2025, Christoffer Järkeborn, currently Deputy CEO of Nimlas Group and CEO of Sandbäckens, will assume the role of CEO of Nimlas Group. He will continue the company’s strategy of driving profitable growth with the aim of establishing Nimlas as a leading force in the Nordic installation industry....

Aon has announced that Anne Corona will assume the dual positions of CEO for Enterprise Clients and Global Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) starting January 1, 2025. The company explained that this move aligns with its broader initiative to enhance commercial capabilities. The strategy focuses on improving data integration, strengthening global...

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) has announced that CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired, concluding a distinguished career spanning more than 40 years. Effective December 1, 2024, Gelsinger also stepped down from the company’s board of directors. In the interim, David Zinsner, Intel’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Michelle...