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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Former Leaders of RKIK Take Charge of New Defense Industry Company

Magnus-Valdemar Saar and Katri Raudsepp, former leaders of the Estonian Centre for Defence Investment (RKIK), have taken leadership roles at the newly established defense industry company Wolfram Europa.

Mar 11 • 11:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Automotive Industry: Porsche Reports 93 Percent Drop in Profits

Porsche has reported a staggering 93 percent drop in profits for 2025, revealing significant financial challenges faced by the company under new leadership.

Mar 11 • 06:52 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Women critical drivers of social, national development – NDPHC CEO

Jennifer Adighije, CEO of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, emphasizes the importance of women in leadership and the organization’s commitment to gender inclusivity during an event for International Women’s Day.

Mar 10 • 21:41 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ 12 people have changed in the leadership of the company responsible for 'Rail Baltica' in 12 years

In 12 years, there have been 12 changes in the leadership of 'Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas', the company overseeing 'Rail Baltica' in Latvia.

Mar 10 • 18:09 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Twelve people have changed in the management of 'European Railway Lines' since the establishment of the company; subordinates have complained to the Labor Inspectorate

The Latvian state enterprise 'European Railway Lines,' responsible for the 'Rail Baltica' project, has seen twelve changes in leadership and received multiple complaints from employees.

Mar 10 • 16:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

CEO Durčák will leave the board of directors of ČEPS

The CEO of ČEPS, Durčák, is stepping down from his position at the head of the company’s board.

Mar 10 • 12:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'A woman's place is where she wants to be', says first road transport manager in company in Santos

Layla Machado Dias has become the first woman to manage the road transport sector at CarpoLog, marking a significant milestone in a male-dominated field.

Mar 8 • 19:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

One in four startup company leaders is a woman

A recent analysis revealed that only 26% of startup leaders in Finland are women, despite women making up over 30% of the workforce in the startup sector.

Mar 8 • 04:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The new general director of "Auga group" – L. Miškinis

Auga group has appointed Laurynas Miškinis as its new general director to lead the company's restructuring efforts amidst financial difficulties.

Mar 6 • 15:31 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Strategy in Cloudy Times: Leading Without Total Visibility

The article discusses the importance of strategic decision-making in uncertain economic times, highlighting a case study of a food company's leader who chose to focus on existing stores rather than expanding during a crisis.

Mar 6 • 08:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Teresa Siudem: Succession Management - Securing the Company After the Owner's Death

The article discusses the importance of succession management in ensuring the stability of a company after the owner's passing.

Mar 6 • 05:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Finance is Today the Heart of the Company's Strategy

The role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has evolved significantly, now being integral to company strategy and decision-making.

Mar 5 • 23:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Prof. Wachowiak, SGH: Finance is today's heart of company strategy

Prof. Wachowiak discusses the evolving role of CFOs and the educational approach at SGH focused on leadership development rather than just financial knowledge.

Mar 5 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Cramo gets a new leader, old leaders leave the company

Cramo's longstanding leader Remo Holsmer is stepping down, with Kaur Adamson to take over as the new CEO.

Mar 5 • 09:18 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Time to Give Up Misunderstood Latvian Modesty! Interview with Media Company Director Ginta Salmane

Ginta Salmane, a media company director, prepares to speak at the Novatore Impact Summit while reflecting on her modest upbringing and aspirations.

Mar 3 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Post Command decides to replace directors of operations and finance area

The leadership of Brazil's Correios has decided to replace two key directors in operations and finance amid ongoing changes within the company.

Mar 2 • 23:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The CEO of the Most Profitable Listed Company

Fokion Karavias, CEO of Eurobank, announced a net cash amount of 1.362 billion euros for shareholders in 2025, marking a significant achievement in his decade-long leadership.

Mar 2 • 05:23 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Real estate company Metro gets a new CEO

Metro, a real estate company in Estonia, is transitioning leadership from long-time CEO Ain Kivisaar to Mait Allas, who has been leading development projects.

Mar 1 • 12:18 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

First Shareholder Letter: 'Warren Buffett is probably the greatest investor of all time'

Greg Abel, the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, honors Warren Buffett in his first shareholder letter, emphasizing continuity and his plans for the company.

Feb 28 • 18:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mikko Hentinen, who has worked for 25 years, says: 'Great relief' – Joutsan's largest water cooperative joins the municipal water management company

Mikko Hentinen announced that the Uimaniemen water cooperative in Joutsa will merge with the municipal water utility, a decision prompted by an aging leadership and societal demands.

Feb 28 • 06:38 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

News in Easy Language on February 27

Latvia's economy grew faster than expected last year, while leadership changes occurred at a key railway company and tax declarations will soon be submitted online.

Feb 27 • 17:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

DB Manager Should Leave: Radical Restructuring

The CEO of Deutsche Bahn, Evelyn Palla, is facing challenges with her aggressive restructuring of the company's leadership, particularly the abrupt replacement of the CFO, Karin Dohm, after just three months.

Feb 27 • 17:06 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The head of the Rail Baltic project in Latvia has resigned

The head of the Rail Baltic construction project in Latvia has stepped down amidst the transition to a new leadership at the company responsible for the project.

Feb 27 • 16:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Company from Santa Catarina rewards managers with a trip to celebrate achieved goals

A company in Santa Catarina is innovating by rewarding its managers with a trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, to celebrate the achievement of business targets.

Feb 27 • 15:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Ministry of Finance Dismisses the CEO of the State Company Mero, Pantůček

The Czech Ministry of Finance has dismissed the CEO of Mero, a state-owned company, whose removal comes amid ongoing scrutiny and challenges faced by the organization.

Feb 27 • 09:31 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

€22.3 billion loss: Stellantis pays dearly for its former CEO's obstinacy on all-electric cars

Stellantis reported a staggering €22.3 billion loss, as the company shifts focus from electric to thermal vehicles due to decisions made by its former leadership.

Feb 26 • 18:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Springer Corporation: He Creates the 'World' as He Sees Fit

The article discusses the controversies surrounding Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner and his management style in light of recent leadership changes at the company.

Feb 26 • 15:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Millennials are tired, Gen Z is not interested, so who will run the company?

The article discusses the generational shift in corporate structures in India, highlighting the concerns of Millennials and Gen Z regarding their future roles in business.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jean-Philippe Magre, President of E.Leclerc Poland, has died. "A remarkable leader, mentor, and visionary has passed away".

Jean-Philippe Magre, president of E.Leclerc Poland, passed away at the age of 21 on February 21, 2026, marking a significant loss for the company and its future.

Feb 25 • 12:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Most Valuable CEOs of Stock Exchange Companies: Billion-Dollar Leaders

A report by Rzeczpospolita highlights the top CEOs of publicly traded companies in Poland, emphasizing their influence on company valuations.

Feb 25 • 03:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Letters from Readers: Unusual, Apology, Union and Company

Readers express concerns about recent football controversies, highlighting issues of financial accountability and union leadership in Argentina.

Feb 25 • 03:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The long-time head of Microsoft's gaming division is leaving. And it’s not the only change in important positions.

The article discusses the departure of the long-standing head of Microsoft's gaming division, amidst other significant changes within the company.

Feb 24 • 15:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Locomotive Drivers: How the New GDL Leader is Restraining His Own People

Mario Reiß, the newly appointed leader of the German locomotive drivers' union GDL, is urging his strike-ready members to exercise restraint during ongoing negotiations with the railway company.

Feb 23 • 09:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nigerians should thank Dangote for inspiring refinery, says NNPC chief

The CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company has praised Dangote's leadership in establishing the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, highlighting it as crucial for Nigeria's national pride and energy sector.

Feb 21 • 20:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Microsoft announces historic restructuring of gaming sector with departure of key leadership

Microsoft has announced a historic restructuring in its gaming division following the retirement of Phil Spencer, the CEO of Xbox, after a transformative 38-year career at the company.

Feb 21 • 10:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Paraíba Justice Declares Bankruptcy of Braiscompany, Company Involved in Over R$ 1 Billion Scam

The bankruptcy of Braiscompany and its associated companies was decreed due to their involvement in a financial scam, with leadership currently imprisoned in Argentina.

Feb 20 • 20:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Tallink's CEO Resigns

Paavo Nõgene, CEO of Tallink Grupp, is resigning in May after eight years leading the company through multiple crises.

Feb 20 • 14:31 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Ilze Jakubāne Appointed to the Board of 'Neste Latvia'

Ilze Jakubāne has been appointed to the board of fuel trader 'Neste Latvia', succeeding underperformance in company profits and revenues.

Feb 20 • 09:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lrytas sources: The Ministry of Finance is shaken by changes, the chancellor is dismissed, and the advisor leaves the job

I. Vareikytė, an advisor to Lithuania's Minister of Finance, has announced her departure to join a European defense technology company after a period of changes in the ministry's leadership.

Feb 18 • 09:53 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Coach & Company: a dialogue between sport and business in Turin signed by Synergie Italia and APU Udine

An event titled 'Coach & Company' was held in Turin to explore the intersection of sports and business, emphasizing leadership and teamwork strategies.

Feb 18 • 09:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Josef Vojáček will be the director of Lesy ČR, having previously led the company from 2018 to 2021

Josef Vojáček has been appointed as the general director of the state-owned enterprise Lesy České republiky (LČR), previously leading it from 2018 to 2021.

Feb 18 • 08:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ángel Escribano, Ibex 35 Executive of the Year by Cinco Días: 'Defense should be an economic and industrial lever'

Ángel Escribano, president of Indra, has been recognized as the Ibex 35 Executive of the Year for his leadership in the military and technology company, emphasizing the role of defense in boosting Spain's industrial and digital sovereignty.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Director of the Ministry of the Interior's Health Insurance Company Kostka Resigns

David Kostka, Director of the Ministry of the Interior's Health Insurance Company in the Czech Republic, has resigned for personal reasons effective at the end of April.

Feb 17 • 18:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Finnish automotive industry in trouble - three CEOs have left one company

Three CEOs have simultaneously left their roles in the automotive sector in Finland due to management changes at Bassadone Automotive Nordic.

Feb 13 • 17:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The person behind Greece's €20 billion listed company

Coca Cola HBC has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing a market capitalization of €20 billion, thanks to the leadership of Anastasios David.

Feb 13 • 13:32 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

A ‘desiccated coconut’ and a ‘grub’: Angus Taylor has copped some insults – but he’s in good company

Australia's newly elected opposition leader, Angus Taylor, has faced criticism and humorous insults from various political figures following his party room vote win.

Feb 13 • 07:12 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

"He promised that everyone would become rich, as long as we followed his advice"

A telephone sales company in Stockholm developed into a cult-like workplace under its manager, who employed questionable methods for employee development.

Feb 13 • 04:17 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Paul Hudson Dismissed: The Behind-the-Scenes of a Rapid Dismissal at the Head of Sanofi

Paul Hudson has been replaced as CEO of Sanofi by Belén Garijo amid concerns over the company's research and development progress.

Feb 12 • 19:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Visit of the US Energy Secretary to Venezuela: Focus on PdVSA and the country's future

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright is set to visit Venezuela to engage with the new leadership and discuss the future of the state oil company PdVSA amidst political and geopolitical challenges.

Feb 9 • 21:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An expert revealed how a toxic leader affects your company’s productivity and was blunt with the solution: 'They must be removed'

Sandra Olive emphasizes the negative impact of toxic leaders on workplace productivity and stresses the need for their removal.

Feb 8 • 14:02 UTC

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