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Executive Appointments and Governance Changes news
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5 March 2026
Neste Leadership and Organizational Changes
Neste appoints new leadership for Renewable Products, adds a North America unit, and integrates commercial, refining, and feedstock sourcing into its leadership team.
4 March 2026
Topsoe Appoints Elena Scaltritti as CEO
Roeland Baan steps down early as CEO, with Elena Scaltritti taking over on March 5, 2026, following a smooth transition and strong strategic alignment.
4 March 2026
Topsoe's 2025 Financial Results Meet Expectations in Tough Market
Revenue reached DKK 8,197 million. EBIT margin at 8.9%. SAF projects in China. New CEO from March 2026. 2026 outlook: revenue DKK 7,600-8,400 million, EBIT margin 0.0-5.0%.
3 March 2026
OCI Global Executive Chair to Step Down at Next AGM
Nassef Sawiris to step down as Executive Chair due to other commitments. OCI will update on new Executive Director appointment soon.
2 March 2026
Grupa Azoty Strengthens Management Board for Strategic Restructuring
New leadership focuses on financial stability, asset efficiency, and high-growth segments in a major organizational renewal.
2 March 2026
Novo Nordisk Employee Board Elections Completed
Four employee representatives and four substitutes were elected to Novo Nordisk's Board. New members join post-AGM on 26 March 2026. Two current members will resign.
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27 February 2026
Neste Board Nominee Withdraws from 2026 AGM Election
Simo Sääskilahti withdraws from Board election. The Board will have eight members. Remaining candidates are proposed for election.
26 February 2026
Uniper's CCO Carsten Poppinga to Depart
Poppinga to join EnBW as Head of Trading post-cooling period. CEO Michael Lewis to cover CCO duties until a successor is named.
26 February 2026
Technip Energies Nominates John O’Higgins and Luc Rémont for Board Positions
Joseph Rinaldi to retire in 2026. John O’Higgins and Luc Rémont nominated as Board Observers, pending shareholder approval for Non-Executive Director roles.
26 February 2026
BASF Appoints Thomas Biegi for Communications and Government Relations
Thomas Biegi, with a strong background in pharma and biotech communications, will succeed Nina Schwab-Hautzinger in April 2026, reporting to Markus Kamieth.
25 February 2026
BASF SE Nominates Mark Garrett for Supervisory Board Election 2026
Mark Garrett, former CEO and board member, is nominated to succeed Liming Chen on BASF's Supervisory Board, with the election set for April 2026.
23 February 2026
Merck Restructures Human Health Division for Enhanced Portfolio Execution
Merck forms Oncology and Specialty units, appoints new leaders, and aims to boost commercial success and pipeline execution.
23 February 2026
Covestro CEO Markus Steilemann to Step Down in 2028
CEO Markus Steilemann will not renew his contract beyond May 2028. The Supervisory Board will start a succession process, and Steilemann will ensure a smooth transition.
19 February 2026
Technip Energies Appoints Jesse Stanley as President of Technologies & Products
Jesse Stanley joins as President, Technologies & Products, enhancing innovation and growth. The Executive Committee's new composition is announced.
19 February 2026
BENEO Names Dr Uwe Boltersdorf as COO
Dr Uwe Boltersdorf, with 20+ years in management, becomes COO, overseeing operations, production, and sustainability, while retaining his role at CropEnergies AG.
17 February 2026
Roche Appoints Mark Dawson to Executive Committee
Mark Dawson becomes Head of Pharma Research and Early Development, joining from Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, effective May 2026.
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.
9 February 2026
Vattenfall Appoints Sonja Müller-Dib as Head of Trading
Sonja Müller-Dib, ex-Shell, joins as VP of Business Unit Trading, enhancing market position and supporting fossil-free goals.
9 February 2026
Vattenfall Appoints Sonja Müller-Dib as Head of Trading
Müller-Dib, with 20+ years at Shell, will enhance Vattenfall's market position and support its fossil-free goals. The trading unit manages market access, hedging, and risk for energy transition.
6 February 2026
Vattenfall Names Sjur Jensen Head of Business Area Markets
Sjur Jensen becomes permanent Head of Business Area Markets, focusing on asset optimization, market risk management, and supporting Vattenfall's decarbonization goals.
6 February 2026
Vattenfall Names Sjur Jensen Head of Business Area Markets
Sjur Jensen, previously interim, is now permanent Head of Business Area Markets, focusing on asset optimization, market risk management, and supporting Vattenfall's decarbonization goals.
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.
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.
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