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14 February 2026
QatarEnergy Bids Farewell to Executive VP Abdulaziz Al-Muftah
Minister Al-Kaabi honors retiring EVP Abdulaziz Al-Muftah for his 40 years of service. Homoud Al-Qahtani succeeds him.
11 February 2026
Siemens AG Announces Managing Board Succession Plans
Veronika Bienert to become CFO in 2026. Peter Koerte to lead Smart Infrastructure. Ralf Thomas and Matthias Rebellius to step down. Managing Board to reduce from seven to five members.
6 February 2026
Neste Names Jukka Siukosaari as SVP of Public Affairs and Geopolitics
Jukka Siukosaari, former Finnish ambassador, joins Neste's leadership team to focus on public affairs and geopolitics, leveraging his diplomatic experience for the energy transition.
6 February 2026
Enerkem Appoints Sylvain Charbonneau as CFO
Sylvain Charbonneau joins as CFO to enhance financial discipline and support growth, focusing on project execution, market expansion, and strategic partnerships.
5 February 2026
Chevron Announces Leadership Changes
Chevron announces retirements and new appointments in senior leadership roles, including Corporate Business Development, Supply & Trading, and Shale & Tight divisions.
5 February 2026
Mitsui Chemicals: Personnel Changes Announcement
Key board and audit positions updated, effective April 1 and June 24, 2026. New appointments pending shareholder approval.
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4 February 2026
Messer's Helmut Kaschenz to Depart as CFO in 2026
Helmut Kaschenz to step down as CFO in 2026 after key achievements in finance and strategy. Successor not yet named.
2 February 2026
Ørsted Announces New Employee-Elected Board Member
Leticia Mandiola steps down from Ørsted's board. Arul Gynasegaran, Senior Project Lead, replaces her as the new employee-elected board member.
31 January 2026
Novo Nordisk Board Change Announcement
Thomas Rantzau leaves the Board after 22 years. Tanja Villumsen steps in as the new employee representative.
30 January 2026
thyssenkrupp AG Extends Executive Board Contracts for Henne and Dinstuhl
Henne and Dinstuhl's contracts extended to 2031, ensuring leadership continuity. They oversee key segments and contribute to thyssenkrupp's transformation into a financial holding company.
30 January 2026
thyssenkrupp: From Decisions to Implementation in Transformation Journey
AGM approves agenda; TKMS listed on MDAX; share value up 135%; ACES 2030 model launched; €0.15 dividend; Supervisory Board re-elected; focus on sustainable success.
30 January 2026
thyssenkrupp Extends Executive Board Contracts for Henne and Dinstuhl
Henne and Dinstuhl's contracts extended to 2031, ensuring leadership continuity. They oversee key segments and contribute to the group's transformation strategy.
30 January 2026
thyssenkrupp Extends Executive Board Contracts for Henne and Dinstuhl
Henne and Dinstuhl's contracts extended to 2031, ensuring leadership continuity. They oversee key segments and contribute to the group's transformation and strategic goals.
29 January 2026
Greenergy Appoints Eric Brisard as France Managing Director
Eric Brisard will lead French operations and growth strategy after Greenergy's acquisition of Armorine. He brings experience from Bridgestone, EG Group, and BP.
29 January 2026
Takeda Announces 2026 Leadership and Structure Changes for Growth
Takeda restructures with new units and leadership roles to enhance speed, competitiveness, and growth, effective April 1, 2026.
29 January 2026
Roche Reports 7% Sales Growth in 2025 Results
Pharmaceuticals and diagnostics drive profit and earnings growth. Key approvals and advancements in therapies. Dividend increase proposed. Board changes announced. Positive 2026 outlook.
28 January 2026
Ørsted Names Simon Ashley as New Chief HR Officer
Henriette Fenger Ellekrog steps down as Chief HR Officer. Simon Ashley, formerly of BP, will succeed her. Benny Jakobsen will serve as interim Chief HR Officer from June to August 2026.
27 January 2026
Chevron Appoints Thomas W. Horton to Board
Thomas W. Horton joins Chevron's Board and Audit Committee, bringing leadership experience from American Airlines, Walmart, and GE Aerospace.
27 January 2026
BASF Leadership Update
Daniel Wussow to lead Care Chemicals Division from April 2026, succeeding Dr. Mary Kurian, who joins the Board of Executive Directors.
27 January 2026
Statkraft Appoints Tor Lønnum as CFO
Tor Lønnum, with extensive leadership experience, will start as CFO on 1 Feb 2026, succeeding Tone Aastveit Skuterud. He aims to support Statkraft's strategy and renewable energy goals.
26 January 2026
trinamiX Management Change at BASF
BASF explores strategic options for trinamiX, focusing on restructuring and cost efficiency. Dr. Lothar Laupichler replaces Dr. Ingmar Bruder as Managing Director.
23 January 2026
Nobian CFO Transition: Pontzen to Krekels
Michael Pontzen steps down as CFO to join Carlyle. Thorsten Krekels, with extensive finance experience, will succeed him, ensuring continuity and supporting strategic growth.
22 January 2026
Enerkem Promotes Alex Miles to VP, Commercial Development
Alex Miles will lead global business development, focusing on project growth and strategic agreements, leveraging his 15+ years in renewable infrastructure.
20 January 2026
Shell Announces Executive Committee Changes
Shell integrates technical divisions into business lines, reducing the Executive Committee from nine to eight members. Robin Mooldijk to step down in 2026 after 35 years.
19 January 2026
Coolbrook Adds Robin von Plettenberg to Board
Robin von Plettenberg joins the board to guide strategy, financing, and governance, leveraging his expertise in clean technologies and industrial projects.
19 January 2026
Clariant Proposes Regula Wallimann and Albert Manifold for Board Election
The Board also proposes re-electing Ben van Beurden as Chairman and reducing members from eleven to eight.
16 January 2026
Dangote Refinery Denies Preferential Pricing Allegations
All marketers buy at equal terms. Retail prices are set by marketers. The market is deregulated, and the refinery produces 50 million litres daily, meeting demand despite volatility.
15 January 2026
Topsoe Names Yassir Ghiyati as CCO
Yassir Ghiyati, with over 20 years at Topsoe, becomes CCO, succeeding Elena Scaltritti, who will be CEO. He'll oversee global commercial offerings and innovative technologies.
15 January 2026
Topsoe Names Yassir Ghiyati as CCO
Yassir Ghiyati becomes CCO, succeeding Elena Scaltritti, who will be CEO. Ghiyati has 20+ years in engineering, sales, and leadership, previously VP and MD for EMEA.
14 January 2026
dsm-firmenich Names Nikeisha van Sleeuwen as CHRO
Nikeisha van Sleeuwen becomes CHRO on April 1, 2026, succeeding Mieke Van de Capelle, who retires after a decade of service.
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