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Executive Appointments and Governance Changes news
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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.
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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.
13 January 2026
Ercros Appoints Imma Comella as Communication Director
Imma Comella, with a background in journalism and corporate communication, replaces Teresa Conesa after 30 years, having joined Ercros in 2019.
13 January 2026
Ercros Appoints Ferrán Castellón as Information Systems Director
Ferrán Castellón, with a background in Telecommunications Engineering, replaces Eduardo Gual after 50 years, bringing extensive experience in data systems and information security.
13 January 2026
Argylium Appoints Leadership, Outlines Battery Development Plan
Chiovato and Buissette lead efforts to scale sulfide solid electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries, targeting 500 Wh/kg by 2028-2030, with plans for funding and industrial scale-up.
8 January 2026
Croda International Appoints Jill Anderson as Non-Executive Director
Jill Anderson joins Croda's Board, bringing 30+ years in healthcare leadership, finance, and supply chain. Former GSK CFO, now at Spire Healthcare.
8 January 2026
Stora Enso Announces Proposed Board for New Forest Company
The proposed board members bring expertise in forestry, finance, energy, and marketing, supporting governance and sustainable growth for the new company.
7 January 2026
Topsoe Announces CEO Transition: Scaltritti to Succeed Baan
Baan steps down as CEO in 2026. Scaltritti, current CCO, will succeed him. Baan led significant transformations, including green hydrogen and sustainable fuel initiatives.
5 January 2026
Philipp Andree Appointed Political Affairs Manager at EEW
Philipp Andree will enhance strategic positioning in energy, climate, and circular economy debates, leveraging his experience in politics and business to build partnerships and engage stakeholders.
29 December 2025
Huntsman Names Amy Smedley as EVP and General Counsel
Amy Smedley rejoins Huntsman as EVP, General Counsel & Secretary, succeeding David Stryker. She brings extensive legal experience from Savage Companies and her previous tenure at Huntsman.
22 December 2025
Covestro Appoints Dr. Rainer Seele as New Supervisory Board Chairman
Dr. Richard Pott steps down after guiding Covestro through key phases. Dr. Rainer Seele, with global expertise, takes over, focusing on sustainability and transformation.
19 December 2025
AkzoNobel Extends CFO Tenure Ahead of Axalta Merger
Maarten de Vries extends CFO role by a year; Fredrik Westin won't join. CEO of merged entity will be from AkzoNobel, CFO from Axalta.
18 December 2025
Valerie Mars Joins PureCycle Board
Valerie Mars, former Mars Inc. executive, joins PureCycle's board in 2026, bringing expertise in sustainability and business scaling.
18 December 2025
Covestro CFO Christian Baier to Depart in 2026
Baier will not renew his contract, allowing time for a successor search. He will continue his CFO duties until departure, contributing to Covestro's transformation and strategic partnership with XRG.
17 December 2025
BP Leadership Change Announced
Meg O’Neill named CEO, effective April 2026. Murray Auchincloss steps down; Carol Howle interim CEO. Transition aims to enhance strategic growth and shareholder value.
16 December 2025
Avantium Appoints Interim COO for FDCA Plant Launch
Hero de Jager becomes interim COO, focusing on the FDCA Flagship Plant start-up, succeeding Bram Hoffer. De Jager brings extensive experience in chemical plant operations.
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