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Material Appoints Laila Worrell as Chief Executive Officer
United States

Material Appoints Laila Worrell as Chief Executive Officer 

Company’s new leader brings proven industry expertise, will focus on accelerating growth and innovating capabilities across the enterprise New York, NY – March 18, 2025 – Material, a growth strategy company providing consumer data and insights, brand strategy and product innovation, today announced the appointment of Laila Worrell as Chief Executive Officer. A seasoned operator and CEO, Worrell has an exceptional track record driving growth and … Continue reading Material Appoints Laila Worrell as Chief Executive Officer 

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VEON appoints Johan Buse as the Incoming CEO of Banglalink
Asia, Middle East

VEON appoints Johan Buse as the Incoming CEO of Banglalink

Press Release – Dubai and Dhaka, 17 March 2025: VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator (“VEON” or the “Group”), today announces that Johan Buse has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Banglalink, VEON’s digital operator in Bangladesh, effective 6th April 2025. Johan joins Banglalink from StarHub in Singapore where he led the Consumer Business Group focusing on strategy and business transformation. … Continue reading VEON appoints Johan Buse as the Incoming CEO of Banglalink

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PepsiCo to Acquire poppi
United States

PepsiCo to Acquire poppi

Press Release – PURCHASE, N.Y. and AUSTIN, Texas, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) (“PepsiCo”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire poppi, a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion, including $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion. The transaction also includes an additional potential earnout consideration subject to the achievement of certain performance milestones within … Continue reading PepsiCo to Acquire poppi

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Crown Bioscience Appoints John Gu as Chief Executive Officer
United States

Crown Bioscience Appoints John Gu as Chief Executive Officer

News – San Diego, USA—March 13, 2025 — Crown Bioscience, a global contract research organization (CRO) headquartered in the United States and a part of JSR Life Sciences and Japan-based JSR Corporation, has appointed John Gu as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Following his tenure as interim CEO and his role as Chief Operating Officer (COO), John Gu is recognized as an esteemed leader with … Continue reading Crown Bioscience Appoints John Gu as Chief Executive Officer

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Iochpe-Maxion Names Pieter Klinkers President and CEO
Global

Iochpe-Maxion Names Pieter Klinkers President and CEO

News – São Paulo, Brazil, March 13, 2025 – Iochpe-Maxion SA, a world leader in the production of automotive wheels and a leading producer of automotive structural components in the Americas, announced that Pieter Klinkers, the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Maxion Wheels, will take on the role of President and CEO of Iochpe-Maxion SA, replacing Marcos Oliveira, who will step down at the end … Continue reading Iochpe-Maxion Names Pieter Klinkers President and CEO

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NRG
United States

NRG Energy Announces $2.5 MM Investment in Equilibrium Energy

Investment supports NRG through advanced planning technology Press Release – Mar 12, 2025  – HOUSTON – NRG Energy Inc. today announced a $2.5 MM investment in Equilibrium Energy, an energy technology platform that leverages AI to enhance energy portfolio optimization capabilities. With this investment, NRG aims to gain market intelligence and explore solutions to address grid volatility created by load growth, intermittent renewable generation, and … Continue reading NRG Energy Announces $2.5 MM Investment in Equilibrium Energy

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Wood launches Middle East energy transition centre
Europe

Wood launches Middle East energy transition centre

Press release – 12 March 2025 – Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, announces the launch of a highly specialist centre for technical, strategic and economic energy transition solutions in Abu Dhabi. The ‘energy transition hub’ directly serves clients in the Middle East region, bringing together the advisory and technical expertise required to deliver energy diversification and net zero goals. The hub’s collective of … Continue reading Wood launches Middle East energy transition centre

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Intel Appoints Lip-Bu Tan as Chief Executive Officer
United States

Intel Appoints Lip-Bu Tan as Chief Executive Officer

Tan to join Intel board of directors Press Release – Mar 12, 2025 – SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC) today announced that its board of directors has appointed Lip-Bu Tan, an accomplished technology leader with deep semiconductor industry experience, as chief executive officer, effective March 18. He succeeds Interim Co-CEOs David Zinsner and Michelle (MJ) Johnston Holthaus. Tan will also rejoin the … Continue reading Intel Appoints Lip-Bu Tan as Chief Executive Officer

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Finding the New Recruit: Robots vs Human Insight
Global

Finding the New Recruit: Robots vs Human Insight

The world of talent recruitment has not stopped being re-invented, with artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly taking center stage as next stage after the Monsterjobs.com. While AI tools are undeniably streamlining the process, automating tasks and potentially reducing bias in some areas, there’s a growing realization that humans still hold the crucial edge in understanding behavioral outcomes in complex workplace situations. This blog post explores the … Continue reading Finding the New Recruit: Robots vs Human Insight

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