Executive Appointments and Governance Changes news (page 10)

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  11 July 2025

  CABB Group Appoints Tobias Schalow as New CEO

  Thomas H. Ahrens steps down as CEO, joins advisory board. Tobias Schalow, current COO, takes over, supported by CFO Marcus Mayer.
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  9 July 2025

  Perpetual Next Names Geert Glimmerveen as CFO

  Geert Glimmerveen, with experience in recycling and energy sectors, joins as CFO, bringing expertise in process optimization and a strong international network.
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  29 May 2025

  Tengizchevroil Appoints William Lacobie as General Director

  William Lacobie succeeds Kevin Lyon as General Director on June 10, 2025. Lyon moves to Chevron HQ. Lacobie brings 31 years of experience, focusing on safe operations and local partnerships.
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  19 March 2025

  Groningen Seaports CEO Cas König to Depart

  Cas König will become CEO of North Sea Port in June 2025. Groningen Seaports will seek a new CEO, with CFO Harold Sanders leading in the interim.
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  10 February 2025

  Velocys Appoints Matthew Viergutz as CEO

  Viergutz, with 25+ years in process licensing, aims to boost tech deployment for reducing emissions. Velocys recently went private with $40MM investment for growth.
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  30 January 2025

  Northvolt North America Leadership Change

  Karen Chang and Jose Diaz are interim CEO and COO, respectively, during the leadership transition. Paolo Cerruti remains Chairman, supporting strategic growth and continuity.

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  19 January 2025

  CARBIOS delays Longlaville plant construction by 6-9 months due to financing

  Discussions with stakeholders continue; state aid pending EU approval. Cash reserves and strategic adjustments ensure financial stability. New interim CEO appointed.
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  28 November 2024

  FUCHS SE completes acquisition of STRUB & Co. AG

  The acquisition secures Swiss market access, retains STRUB's brand and management, and adds a research and production plant. STRUB employs 40, with EUR 15M sales in 2023.
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  22 November 2024

  Peter Carlsson Steps Down as Northvolt CEO

  Northvolt files for Chapter 11, appoints interim leadership, and initiates CEO search. Carlsson remains as Senior Advisor and Board Member.
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  28 October 2024

  CABB Group Appoints Marcus Mayer as New CFO

  Marcus Mayer, with 25+ years in finance, will replace Markus Schürholz as CFO in December. Mayer aims to drive growth and innovation.
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  23 August 2024

  CABB Appoints New CFO

  New CFO with 25+ years' experience joins January 2025, succeeding Markus Schürholz. CEO praises outgoing CFO's contributions.
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  13 June 2022

  Chevron finalizes Renewable Energy Group acquisition

  The acquisition enhances Chevron's renewable fuels capabilities. CJ Warner, former REG CEO, joins Chevron's Board, bringing expertise in traditional and renewable energy sectors.
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  3 May 2021

  Trinseo Acquires Arkema’s PMMA Business

  Deal advances shift to higher-margin engineered materials; targets ~$50M annual synergies; adds ~860 staff, seven plants and three R&D sites; enables APAC growth and IT harmonization.
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  1 March 2015

  GFBiochemicals Launches Commercial Production of Levulinic Acid

  New management team with extensive industry experience joins to drive commercialization. Production starts Summer 2015 in Italy, scaling to 8,000 MT/yr by 2017.
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  11 October 2006

  New CEO and Capacity Expansion at Diolen Industrial Fibers

  Eric Tierie appointed CEO, succeeding Jan Michiels. Wouter Waleson joins Board of Management. Production capacity in Emmen to increase by 2,500 tons of polyester yarn.