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Executive Appointments and Governance Changes news
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1 December 2025
Clariant Announces Leadership Change in Care Chemicals
Marcelo Lu to succeed Christian Vang as President of Care Chemicals in 2026. Vang will advise for six months post-transition.
28 November 2025
Boehringer Ingelheim Appoints Harsha Deshmukh to Board
Harsha Deshmukh will lead IT and Global Business Services from February 2026, focusing on digital transformation and business service development.
26 November 2025
Kemira Announces New CFO: Tuomas Mäkipeska Starts April 2026
Tuomas Mäkipeska joins as CFO on April 1, 2026, after a transition with Petri Castrén. Eeva Salonen retires; Ulrika Dunker takes over People & Culture on January 1, 2026.
25 November 2025
WITTMANN Group Appoints New Sales Manager for Austria
Jonas Situk, a mechatronics engineer, will manage sales for robots and automation systems in Austria, leveraging his experience in injection molding and technical support.
25 November 2025
WITTMANN Benelux Leadership Transition
Michel van der Motten retires in 2025, succeeded by Mark Verveer. Eric Claeyssens joins as sales engineer to strengthen the team.
20 November 2025
Johnson Matthey Announces New CFO and COO Appointments
Alastair Judge becomes CFO, Richard Pike shifts to COO. Leadership team reduced to six. Changes effective January 2026.
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19 November 2025
Equinor Nomination Committee Recommends Jarle Roth for Board
Jarle Roth, an experienced advisor and former CEO, is recommended for Equinor's board. Election is set for November 26, 2025, with term starting December 1, 2025, until June 2026.
14 November 2025
Novo Nordisk Board Changes at Extraordinary General Meeting
New board members elected, including Lars Rebien Sørensen as chair and Cees de Jong as vice chair, with a focus on supporting management and engaging with shareholders.
13 November 2025
Novo Nordisk: Mikael Dolsten Withdraws Board Candidacy
Mikael Dolsten won't seek election to the Board due to personal reasons. No replacement will be proposed until the Annual General Meeting in March 2026.
13 November 2025
Equinor Executive Committee Update
Camilla Salthe becomes EVP for SSU in 2026, succeeding Jannicke Nilsson, who moves to CPO and SVP roles in PDP. Salthe aims to enhance safety, security, and sustainability.
12 November 2025
Lanxess Reappoints Oliver Stratmann as CFO
Oliver Stratmann's CFO contract extended by five years, praised for financial expertise during industry challenges by Supervisory Board and CEO.
11 November 2025
BASF Plans Frankfurt Listing for Agricultural Solutions, Introduces New Management Board
Agricultural Solutions aims for IPO readiness by 2027, led by Livio Tedeschi. BASF will retain majority ownership, focusing on growth, innovation, and customer focus.
6 November 2025
Lilly Expands Leadership Team for Growth
Lilly appoints Carole Ho and Adrienne Brown to Executive Committee, expands roles for Daniel Skovronsky and Jacob Van Naarden to drive growth in neuroscience and immunology.
5 November 2025
Veolia Proposes Renewal of Frérot and Brachlianoff as Directors
The board praises Frérot and Brachlianoff's leadership, proposing their reappointment. Under them, Veolia completed Suez integration and expanded internationally.
4 November 2025
Lummus Technology Appoints Erika Taurel as CFO
Erika Taurel becomes CFO, overseeing financial management. Her experience spans pharmaceuticals, energy, and consumer products, with prior roles at Javara, Pfizer, and Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
4 November 2025
Gasunie Names Katie Slipper as CFO Starting January 2026
Katie Slipper, with experience at Royal Schiphol, Vopak, and TNT Post, will succeed interim CFO Jan Boekelman. Her expertise aligns with Gasunie's strategic goals in the energy transition.
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 purchases from Kazakhstani suppliers to USD 3 billion in 2024.
3 November 2025
PureCycle Appoints Dr. Siri Jirapongphan to Board
Dr. Siri Jirapongphan joins the board, bringing expertise in energy and Thailand's market. Jeffrey R. Fieler steps down after four years, having served as interim CFO.
3 November 2025
Chevron Leadership Update
Amit R. Ghai becomes Controller, succeeding Alana K. Knowles, who retires after 38 years. Ghai brings extensive finance experience from various global roles within the company.
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.
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.
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