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The BBC's board has approved the appointment of former Google executive Matt Brittin as the new head of the broadcaster, with an announcement expected this week.

Eurobank has appointed Alexandra Reich as an independent non-executive member of its Board, replacing the resigned Jawaid Mirza.

Several dismissed board members of 'Latvijas valsts meži' have been appointed to director roles without a competitive process, raising concerns about internal practices and conflicts of interest.

Supervisory board members of DAX companies seek significant increases in their compensation, stirring debate regarding the appropriateness of such demands amid the financial landscape.

Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, is anticipated to be named the next director general of the BBC, with an announcement expected soon after a board meeting this week.

The chief executive of Hobart Clinic has resigned following reported governance clashes with the board of the private mental health hospital.

The IBS Management Committee has elected Flávio Cesar Mendes de Oliveira as its first president, alongside a newly formed executive board.

Baden-Württemberg's CDU leader, Manuel Hagel, offered his resignation following a narrow electoral defeat, which was subsequently rejected by the party's state executive board.

Unimed Teresina has elected a new executive board for the management term from 2026 to 2029 during their general assembly.

Kenya Airways has appointed Kiprono Kittony as its new Chairman and David Ndii as a Non-Executive Director, following recent board changes.

Fellesforbundet is pushing for its new leader to take a seat on the executive board of the Labour Party in Norway.

UBS is strengthening its board with the nomination of Agustín Carstens, a prominent central banker, while also welcoming an Apple executive and making leadership changes at DZ Bank.

The entire executive board of Vox in Murcia resigned, prompting the departure of regional president José Ángel Antelo amid disagreements regarding management.

The Executive Secretary of the Joint Revenue Board in Nigeria emphasizes the need for state governments to conform to new national tax laws to enhance fiscal reforms.

The new executive board of the Center-Right Reform Coalition has begun its tenure with turmoil, highlighted by rebellions within the party during the Prime Minister nomination.

Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo has announced he will not seek a position in the European Central Bank's executive board, instead opting to support a national candidate.

The IMF Executive Board has declined President Daniel Chapo's request for a new loan or program, which he hoped would stimulate investment and aid in Mozambique.

A recent report highlights the persistent underrepresentation of women in executive roles within Austrian publicly listed companies, where women hold only 13.8% of board positions.

In 2025, six executives from leading American banks received record bonuses exceeding $250 million, with significant pay increases reported across the board.

The SPD plans to develop a new foundational program over the next two years, focusing on societal cohesion and social state reforms amidst a changing world order.

Pablo de Ramón-Laca, a member of the IMF Executive Board and head of Cesce, discusses the challenges and opportunities businesses face amid shifting global economic dynamics.

HSBC Mexico has appointed José Antonio Meade as the new chairman of its Board of Directors, effective February 3, following the resignation of Jorge Arce, who will continue as an executive advisor.

Kim Jae-yeol, President of the International Skating Union (ISU), has been elected to the IOC Executive Board, becoming the second Korean after the late Kim Un-yong to hold this position.

Malagò has been defeated by a single vote and will not join the International Olympic Committee's executive board, where Chilean Neven Ilic will be a member instead.

The Korean Cartoonists Association has officially launched its new executive board after integrating with the Korean Webtoon Writers Association, electing Kwon Hyuk-joo as chairman.

The Croatian Football Federation's Executive Board has accepted the resignation of Secretary General Tomislav Svetina and appointed Deputy Secretary General Josip Tomaško as his successor.

Tomislav Svetina has resigned as the Secretary General of the Croatian Football Federation during an Executive Board meeting, leading to Joseph Tomašek's appointment as his successor.

The Croatian Football Federation's Executive Board meeting on Wednesday is expected to lead to significant changes, including the potential dismissal of key officials by President Marijan Kustić.

Ristovski expresses joy over comments regarding the controversial 'smoking room' as Dinamo's Executive Board faces pressure following a disappointing season.

The secretary-general of the Croatian Football Federation, Tomislav Svetina, has recently been the focus of attention due to his meeting with fugitive Zdravko Mamić, leading to speculation about his future in the organization.

The president of the HNS, Marijan Kustić, is aware that Svetina has become a liability to the association following his lunch with Mamić, leading to potential repercussions and a strong move towards his removal supported by the majority of the executive board.

Rosauro Varo, a key executive at Telefónica, has resigned from his roles due to professional reasons, leaving his positions as vice president and advisor at Movistar Plus and as a member of Telefónica Spain's advisory board.