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The Dangote Refinery, owned by Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, is expected to reach full capacity within the next 30 days, according to the refinery’s leadership. Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited and head of its oil and gas division, reportedly stated that the facility was currently operating...

Metsäliitto Cooperative has announced the appointment of Jussi Vanhanen, LLM, MBA, as its new CEO. In addition to this role, he will also serve as the President and CEO of Metsä Group, officially assuming his new responsibilities on July 1, 2025. Until then, Ilkka Hämälä will continue in the position...

GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) has unveiled a significant leadership transition following an extensive succession planning process. The company’s Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Thomas Caulfield as Executive Chairman and Tim Breen as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 28, 2025. Caulfield takes over from Ahmed Yahia, who is stepping down...

Executives at an engineering firm were discussing a new product launch. A junior member of the team spoke up, offering an unusual creative approach only to see the CEO roll his eyes and cut him off mid-sentence. The room went silent. The junior employee, visibly embarrassed, stuttered and gave up...

US Bancorp has announced that its current president, Gunjan Kedia, will assume the role of CEO on April 15, succeeding company chairman and CEO Andy Cecere. Kedia, who joined US Bancorp in 2016, has held executive positions at State Street Financial, BNY, McKinsey & Company, and PwC. She holds engineering...

Sacyr’s executive team has unanimously decided to propose Pedro Sigüenza as the company’s next CEO. This recommendation will be presented at the Annual General Meeting, expected to take place in June. If approved, his appointment by the Board of Directors will take effect immediately. Currently serving as CEO of Sacyr...

The CEO offers a blueprint for how startups can successfully switch gears to grow sustainably. Oftentimes for startups, growth can feel like a race against time. The need to sprint through hurdles—market competition, customer acquisition, and product scaling—while staying true to the company’s core values is a delicate balance. As...

BayWa r.e. Nordic has announced that David Rosberg, currently serving as Head of Finance for the Nordics, will take over as CEO starting February 1, 2025. Rosberg, who has an extensive background in the wind energy sector, brings significant experience in finance, leadership, and corporate strategy to the position. In...

When it comes to museum design and cultural preservation, George Jacob stands out as a transformative figure who has reshaped the way museums connect with audiences. With a career spanning over three decades, Jacob has left an indelible mark on the global museum industry, spearheading innovative projects that bridge the...

Konecranes has announced that its President and CEO, Anders Svensson, will be stepping down to pursue an opportunity with another company. He is set to remain in his role until his departure on July 19, 2025, ensuring a smooth leadership transition. Pasi Laine, Chairman of the Board at Konecranes, acknowledged...