GoChallenge

Former Manchester United and Ireland star John O’Shea invests in GoChallenge

DUBLIN – GoChallenge, a leading employee engagement platform focused on promoting health and wellness, is thrilled to announce a significant investment from John O’Shea, former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland soccer player. “Health and well-being have always been close to my heart”Post this As a seasoned professional athlete and hugely respected figure in the sports world, John O’Shea has always championed the importance of … Continue reading Former Manchester United and Ireland star John O’Shea invests in GoChallenge

CRH

CRH completes final phase of European lime divestment

NEW YORK – CRH plc (NYSE: CRH), the leading provider of building materials solutions, announced on November 22, 2023, that it had reached an agreement to divest its lime operations in Europe for a total consideration of c.$1.1 billion. CRH is pleased to announce that the third and final phase of the transaction, comprising the Group’s lime operations in Poland, is now complete. About CRH … Continue reading CRH completes final phase of European lime divestment

Barentz

Barentz International announces new chief executive officer

Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, 28 August, 2024.Barentz International B.V. announces that Lars Schneider has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for the EMEA region, starting from October 1st, 2024. Lars will also become a member of the Barentz Board. Lars Schneider is a seasoned executive with a strong strategic orientation, possessing extensive international experience and covering over 20 years of industry experience. Lars has … Continue reading Barentz International announces new chief executive officer

Cernobbio Forum

Cernobbio Forum: 50th edition

The most prestigious event organised by The European House – Ambrosetti. This Forum, traditionally known as “Cernobbio Forum“, brings together an array of speakers of the highest level from the world of politics, academia, government and business, from across the globe. Since 1975, it fosters debates on today and tomorrow’s major global issues. The 50th edition will take place on September 6-7-8, 2024. Learn More about Press … Continue reading Cernobbio Forum: 50th edition

Nestlé

Nestlé appoints Laurent Freixe as CEO of Nestlé S.A., Mark Schneider leaves the company

Vevey, Switzerland – [Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR] The Board of Directors of Nestlé has appointed Laurent Freixe, currently Executive Vice President and CEO Zone Latin America (LATAM), as Chief Executive Officer Nestlé S.A., effective September 1. The Board has also nominated Laurent Freixe as a candidate for the Board of Directors at the 2025 Annual General Meeting. Mark Schneider, Chief Executive Officer, has … Continue reading Nestlé appoints Laurent Freixe as CEO of Nestlé S.A., Mark Schneider leaves the company

Kaspersky

Work, life and AI: 34% believe that AI can be a better boss than a human

AI is becoming a new member of society according to results from a new Kaspersky survey The study ‘Excitement, Superstition and great Insecurity – How global Consumers engage with the Digital World’ also found that today artificial intelligence is taking new roles in fields where it can succeed and be trusted by humans. A third of respondents (34%) believe that AI can be a better leader than humans … Continue reading Work, life and AI: 34% believe that AI can be a better boss than a human

Trustly

Trustly, Inc. Appoints Payments Industry Veteran Adam D’arcy as CPO

SAN CARLOS, Calif. – Trustly, Inc., the global leader in Open Banking Payments, is proud to announce the appointment of Adam D’arcy as Chief Product Officer (“CPO”). After processing $58 billion in transaction value globally and achieving 79 percent year-over-year growth in Total Payments Volume (TPV) in 2023, Trustly looks to reinforce its product team by bringing on D’arcy to lead several upcoming product expansions … Continue reading Trustly, Inc. Appoints Payments Industry Veteran Adam D’arcy as CPO

amnesty

Europe: New Amnesty briefing analyzes landmark climate judgments of the European Court of Human Rights  

August 21, 2024 – Amnesty International has today published a briefing that analyzes three landmark climate judgments of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), issued on 9 April 2024, on cases brought by older Swiss women, six young Portuguese people, and a former French mayor and member of the European Parliament.  Climate inaction, ruled out!, provides an overview of the new climate jurisprudence developed by the ECtHR. … Continue reading Europe: New Amnesty briefing analyzes landmark climate judgments of the European Court of Human Rights