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Executive Appointments and Governance Changes news
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3 November 2025
Tengizchevroil Names Mukhtarov as Deputy General Director
Mukhtarov, with 30+ years in operations, succeeds Suyessinov, who boosted local content to 71% and increased Kazakhstani supplier purchases to USD 3 billion in 2024.
31 October 2025
Equinor Board Update
Tone H. Bachke will leave Equinor's Board to focus on her role as EVP and CFO at SHV Holding, effective 31 October 2025. Contact: Nils Morten Huseby or Equinor Corporate Press Office.
28 October 2025
BASF Announces Executive Board Changes
Mary Kurian and Livio Tedeschi join BASF's Board in 2026. Michael Heinz to retire. New responsibilities assigned across segments.
28 October 2025
Worley Restructures Executive Team for AI Transformation
Worley reduces its executive team to nine, appoints Laura Leonard as Chief AI Officer to drive AI transformation, enhancing agility and innovation.
24 October 2025
Clariant Reduces Board Size to Enhance Governance
Clariant's Board will shrink from 11 to 8 members, addressing investor concerns on independence, tenure, and diversity. Two new independent members will be proposed for the 2026 AGM.
23 October 2025
Iberdrola's Ignacio Galán Wins 2025 International Energy Award in Qatar
Galán honored for advancing renewables, transforming Iberdrola into a global leader. Iberdrola plans €58B investment in grids by 2028, focusing on the UK and US.
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23 October 2025
Kemira Appoints Tuomas Mäkipeska as CFO
Tuomas Mäkipeska, former CFO at YIT Oyj, will join Kemira as CFO by May 2026, succeeding Petri Castrén. He brings expertise in finance, investor relations, IT, and legal.
23 October 2025
BASF Announces Leadership Change in Communications
Nina Schwab-Hautzinger to leave BASF in 2026 for a new role. Successor to be announced. She modernized communications and led during key transitions.
23 October 2025
Roche Announces New Head of Group Communications
Nina Schwab-Hautzinger rejoins Roche as Head of Group Communications, effective February 2026, bringing extensive experience from BASF and previous roles at Roche.
22 October 2025
IFF Appoints Brett Icahn and Richard Mulligan to Board
Brett Icahn joins IFF's Audit and Transaction Committees, while Richard Mulligan joins the Innovation Committee, following a cooperation agreement with Icahn Capital.
22 October 2025
Iberdrola Australia Announces CEO Transition
Ross Rolfe to step down as CEO by end of 2025, remain Chairman. Paul Simshauser, former Powerlink Queensland CEO, to succeed him.
20 October 2025
Perpetual Next Appoints Gervais Green to Supervisory Board, Continues Partnership with ING Corporate Finance
Gervais Green joins to enhance governance and international growth. Collaboration with Fluor and ING supports biomethanol expansion and strategic partner admission.
16 October 2025
Boliden's 2026 AGM Nomination Committee
The Nomination Committee for the 2026 AGM includes members from Swedbank Robur, Alecta, and Handelsbanken. Proposals are due by January 28, 2026. AGM is on April 28, 2026, in Askersund.
15 October 2025
BASF's Jolen Stein Joins Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame
Jolen Stein, recognized for her contributions to manufacturing and support for women, was inducted into the 2025 Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame.
10 October 2025
Terumo BCT and Hemex Health Collaborate to Enhance Sickle Cell Testing
Investment aims to improve access to Hb variant testing, enhancing diagnosis and care for sickle cell and hemoglobin disorders, especially in underserved regions.
7 October 2025
Chevron Appoints Kevin McLachlan as Exploration VP
Kevin McLachlan will lead Chevron's exploration from November, succeeding Liz Schwarze, who retires in February after 36 years. McLachlan brings extensive energy sector experience.
6 October 2025
Veolia Names Nadège Petit CEO for North America Zone
Petit to join executive committee, focusing on innovation and growth in the U.S. Veolia leads in water, waste, and pollution treatment, aiming to expand its U.S. footprint.
6 October 2025
TotalEnergies Appoints Nicola Mavilla as SVP Exploration
Nicola Mavilla, with 25 years in oil and gas, replaces Kevin McLachlan. He has held key roles at Eni and holds a Ph.D. in Geology.
3 October 2025
Roche Board Update: Claudia Süssmuth Dyckerhoff Steps Down
Dr. Claudia Süssmuth Dyckerhoff will not seek re-election to Roche's Board in 2026, opting for a board role at another healthcare company. She has been a board member since 2016.
1 October 2025
INEOS Appoints Tarek Hrizi as Middle East & Africa Sales Agent
Tarek Hrizi will enhance sales and customer relations for BICHLOR™ technology in the Middle East & Africa, leveraging his expertise in chlor-alkali and business development.
1 October 2025
Fuchs SE Extends CEO Stefan Fuchs' Contract
Stefan Fuchs' CEO contract extended to 2029. Supervisory Board confident in his leadership for sustainable future. Other board members' contracts run until 2028.
30 September 2025
BASF Names Andy Gutacker SVP and GM of Geismar Site
Gutacker to lead operations at BASF's largest North American site, succeeding Lebold. He brings extensive experience from roles at BASF, Linde, and Air Products.
29 September 2025
Brenntag Appoints Bjørn Andersen as COO
Bjørn Andersen, from Rockwool Group, will enhance Brenntag's global supply chain as COO, reporting to CEO Jens Birgersson, effective by April 1, 2026.
29 September 2025
Linde Names Sanjiv Lamba as Chairman and CEO
Sanjiv Lamba becomes Chairman, succeeding Steve Angel. Sean Durbin appointed COO to boost growth.
29 September 2025
BASF Announces Leadership Change in Corporate Government Relations
Véronique De Waele will lead Corporate Government Relations from December 2025, succeeding Christian Schubert. She will also continue managing the Brussels office.
26 September 2025
Huntsman Executive Officer Update
Julia Wright withdraws as EVP, General Counsel, and Secretary. David Stryker remains in the role during the search for a new successor.
25 September 2025
RWE Extends Katja van Doren's Executive Board Term to 2029
Katja van Doren's contract as RWE's CHRO is extended to 2029, covering HR, IT, auditing, and security. The Supervisory Board praises her contributions to RWE's global employer appeal.
22 September 2025
Momentive Names Ricardo Pravda as CHRO
Ricardo Pravda, with 25+ years in HR, joins from Hikma Pharmaceuticals to lead global HR strategy, focusing on culture, talent, and growth.
18 September 2025
Evonik Executive Board Update
Maike Schuh exits Evonik; Christian Kullmann and Dr. Claus Rettig assume interim finance roles. Thomas Wessel's contract extended to 2028.
12 September 2025
Uniper Restructures Management: Barr as CFO, Twelemann Heads HR and Transformation
Barr joins as CFO, replacing Dönges. Twelemann leads HR and Transformation. Kreetz and Poppinga's contracts extended, focusing on trading and renewable energy.
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