Chairpersons
Wood Group's chairman, Roy Franklin, has announced that chief executive Ken Gilmartin will be stepping down after a shareholder vote on the £216 million acquisition of the Aberdeen-based energy and engineering services heavyweight by United Arab Emirates-based Sidara. Iain Torrens, currently the group's interim group chief
Chairpersons
Merck Foundation, a philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently celebrated 13 years of its development programs that aim to improve the health and wellbeing of people in Africa and beyond through science and technology. The foundation has made significant strides in transforming patient care landscapes across the continent, and
Financial markets
Nexans, a leading global player in sustainable electrification, has announced the appointment of Julien Hueber as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Hueber succeeds Christopher Guérin, who has led the company since 2018 and has played a crucial role in transforming Nexans into a focused leader in sustainable electrification.
Chairpersons
Doug Lebda, LendingTree's founder and CEO, passed away unexpectedly in an all-terrain vehicle accident. The company's Board of Directors and management team are deeply saddened by his sudden passing, which has left a profound impact on the financial services landscape. Lebda's vision and leadership
Financial markets
Marex Group plc's Chief Executive Officer Ian Lowitt has bolstered his position within the company by purchasing 32,465 ordinary shares on the open market, bringing his total holding to 2,615,016 ordinary shares. This move follows Marex's position as a leading player in the
Altman, Sam
As AI continues to advance at an alarming rate, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sounded the alarm on jobs that are at risk of being replaced by machines. In a recent interview on "The Tucker Carlson Show", Altman identified customer service industry jobs as the first to be
Chairpersons
Jyong Biotech Ltd. Chairwoman and CEO Fu Feng Kuo has been invited to speak at The 2025 Global Business Forum, a high-level international business matchmaking platform discussing Taiwan's biotech and medical industries' alignment with global trends. The event, organized by the Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce of North
Chairpersons
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer has issued a letter to the CEOs of four major online platforms, inviting them to testify at a full committee hearing on October 8, 2025. The hearing will examine the radicalization of online forum users, including instances of open incitement to
Chairpersons
Food Fortress, a leading organisation in animal feed contaminant testing, has appointed Sean McGlynn as its new Chairman of the Board, succeeding Dr. Keith Agnew as Chief Executive. The leadership change was confirmed in a recent Board meeting, where new Chairman McGlynn paid tribute to outgoing Chief Executive Robin Irvine,
Chairpersons
The Hong Kong Government has recently announced initiatives to promote youth development, as outlined in "The Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Address." The Youth Development Commission (YDC) has welcomed these measures, which include the launch of the Young Talent Training Programme, a new media thematic internship programme
Chairpersons
St. John's University's Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science will honor Chuck Davis, Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Stone Point Capital, as the "2025 Insurance Leader of the Year" at its 30th Annual Insurance Leader of the Year
Automobile industry
Tesla's board proposed paying Elon Musk nearly $1 trillion if he achieves certain performance goals, prompting the CEO to buy $1 billion worth of stock, his first purchase in over five years. The transaction, made through a revocable trust on September 12, saw Mr. Musk acquire 2.57
