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Global Appointments

Tracking executive movements across industries worldwide, from Fortune 500 chief executives to emerging leaders.

105Appointments
93Organisations
3Regions
18Industries
105 appointments

  1. Ashiss Kumar Dash

    CEO-Designate · Infosys
    · Tech · APAC

    A 30+ year Infosys veteran currently heading multiple industry verticals; he will succeed Salil Parekh after a nine-year tenure.

  2. Rafael Oliveira

    CEO · Heineken
    · Food & Agri · EMEA

    Former JDE Peet's executive with two decades of consumer goods experience, succeeding Dolf van den Brink.

  3. Puneet Sharma

    CFO · HDFC Bank
    · Finance · APAC

    Appointed to lead the bank's financial strategy and operations.

  4. Jean-Brice Dumont

    CEO · MBDA
    · Defense · EMEA

    Named to lead the European missile systems manufacturer, bringing defense industry expertise.

  5. Ronak Shah

    Regional CEO · MSIG Asia
    · Finance · APAC

    Takes the helm of MSIG's Asia operations, driving insurance growth across the region.

  6. Tommy Bjorkberg

    COO · Spark New Zealand
    · Telecom · APAC

    Appointed to lead operations for New Zealand's largest telecommunications provider.

  7. Jigar Shah

    General Counsel · HDFC Bank
    · Finance · APAC

    Appointed to lead legal and compliance for India's largest private sector bank.

  8. Will Williams

    Global COO · KPMG International
    · Services · EMEA

    Appointed to lead global operations for the professional services network.

  9. Rajeev Mantri

    CFO · Axis Bank
    · Finance · APAC

    Appointed to lead the private sector bank's financial planning and reporting.

  10. Erica Smith

    CFO · Klaviyo
    · Tech · Americas

    Former CyberArk CFO with 20+ years of financial leadership, joining the B2C CRM platform.

  11. Alexis Rollier

    CFO · PVH Corp.
    · Retail · Americas

    Named CFO of the fashion giant (Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger), bringing extensive retail finance experience.

  12. Romain Spitzer

    CEO · Bottega Veneta
    · Retail · EMEA

    Former LVMH Beauty CEO, now leading Kering's luxury brand.

  13. Alessio Vannetti

    CEO · La Perla
    · Retail · EMEA

    Former Gucci and Valentino executive, now leading the luxury lingerie brand's revival.

  14. Sanjay Rao

    MD & CEO · Bata India
    · Retail · APAC

    Appointed to lead the iconic footwear brand's Indian operations.

  15. Jeff Rowe

    EVP & COO · ADM
    · Food & Agri · Americas

    Appointed to the newly created COO role to support ADM's growth strategy and business priorities.

  16. Karen Holzberger

    CEO · PainChek
    · Healthcare · EMEA

    US MedTech leader appointed to lead the AI-powered pain assessment platform.

  17. Emily Yoo

    COO · SiriusPoint
    · Finance · Americas

    Brings operational and insurance expertise to the global specialty insurer.

  18. Branden Coté

    CEO · Jeep brand (Stellantis)
    · Auto · Americas

    Brings two decades of OEM and dealer retail experience, previously with AutoNation and Aston Martin.

  19. Sunil Ramgopal Agrawal

    CFO-Designate · State Bank of India
    · Finance · APAC

    Appointed as the incoming CFO of India's largest public sector bank, overseeing its financial strategy.

  20. Alexander Vollert

    Board Member · Guidewire
    · Tech · Americas

    Joins the insurance software company's board, contributing strategic and industry insights.

  21. Tarun Nandwani

    CEO · Newgen
    · Tech · APAC

    Takes the helm of the digital transformation and low-code platform company.

  22. Marco Valencia Sanchez

    General Manager · Roche Diagnostics India
    · Healthcare · APAC

    Leads Roche's diagnostics operations in India, driving healthcare innovation.

  23. Anurag Jain

    CEO · NITI Aayog
    · Government · APAC

    Appointed to lead India's premier policy think tank, driving strategic economic and social development initiatives.

  24. Ana Pedersen

    Group CEO (Permanent) · Corporate Travel Management
    · Travel · EMEA

    Elevated from interim to permanent CEO, bringing extensive travel industry experience to lead global expansion.

  25. Jayendra Pinidiyapathirage

    Joint Managing Director · Douglas and Sons Ltd.
    · Conglomerate · APAC

    Appointed to lead the Sri Lankan conglomerate's next phase of growth across multiple business verticals.

  26. Carlo Comporti

    Head · ESMA
    · Finance · EMEA

    Named to lead the European Securities and Markets Authority, overseeing financial regulation across the EU.

  27. Cecilia Thorfinn

    Head of Representation · European Commission in The Hague
    · Government · EMEA

    Appointed to represent the European Commission in the Netherlands, focusing on EU-Dutch relations.

  28. Zacharias Giakoumis

    Head of Representation · European Commission in Athens
    · Government · EMEA

    Appointed to head the EC office in Greece, managing EU relations and policy implementation.

  29. Aimie West

    COO · Acclaim Wealth
    · Finance · EMEA

    Appointed to drive operational excellence and scale the wealth management firm's advisory services.

  30. Dr Ahmed El Desouky

    COO · MPW
    · Healthcare · EMEA

    Brings deep healthcare operations expertise to lead MPW's service delivery and operational strategy.

  31. Carl Tomkinson

    Global COO · TOAST
    · Tech · EMEA

    Appointed to oversee global operations for the hospitality tech platform, driving scalability and efficiency.

  32. Sreedevi Hegde

    SVP & India Country Head · Acentra Health
    · Healthcare · APAC

    Leads Acentra Health's India operations, focusing on healthcare technology and service delivery.

  33. Aliénor Margerit

    Head of Representation · European Commission in Paris
    · Government · EMEA

    Leads the EC's representation in France, coordinating EU policy communication and stakeholder engagement.

  34. Heather Wallace

    CEO · Future Beauty Brands
    · Retail · EMEA

    Former President of Galderma U.S. and Revlon Americas, now leading FBB's global beauty platform.

  35. Ankur Gupta

    CEO – India Operations · PartnerRe
    · Finance · APAC

    Leads PartnerRe's India reinsurance operations, bringing extensive insurance industry experience.

  36. Narayan Iyer

    Managing Director & Chair of India Management Council · Randstad India
    · Services · APAC

    Leads Randstad's India operations and chairs the management council for strategic direction.

  37. Jonathan Murray

    Managing Director · Zemo Partnership
    · Climate & Energy · EMEA

    Appointed to lead the UK-based sustainable transport and energy partnership.

  38. Sameer Munshi

    COO · Miraj Entertainment
    · Media · APAC

    Leads operations for the Indian entertainment and media company.

  39. Nigel Walker

    Chairman · Welsh Athletics
    · Sports · EMEA

    Appointed to lead the governing body for athletics in Wales.

  40. Joe DePinto

    Board Member · Target Corporation
    · Retail · Americas

    Appointed to the retail giant's board, bringing extensive consumer and retail expertise.

  41. Prashant Singh

    CEO · ONGC Green Limited
    · Climate & Energy · APAC

    Appointed to lead the renewable energy subsidiary of India's state oil giant.

  42. Ankit Santra

    CMO · Flutrr
    · Media · APAC

    Appointed to lead marketing for the Indian dating and social networking platform.

  43. David Vélez

    Board Member · OpenAI
    · Tech · Americas

    Nubank founder and CEO joins OpenAI's board as the company prepares for a potential IPO.

  44. Robin Vince

    Board Member · OpenAI
    · Tech · Americas

    BNY CEO appointed to OpenAI's board, bringing financial services and governance expertise.

  45. Peju Adebajo

    Managing Director · Nigerite & Emenite (Etex Group)
    · Industrial · EMEA

    Appointed to lead Etex's building materials operations in Nigeria.

  46. Sebastian Pulido

    Managing Director, Head of Onchain Asset Management · Grayscale Investments
    · Finance · Americas

    Leads Grayscale's onchain asset management strategy and digital asset products.

  47. Stefan Truppe

    Managing Director – UK · Vexlum
    · Tech · EMEA

    Appointed to lead the laser technology company's UK operations and market expansion.

  48. Dr Michael Galvin

    Non-Executive Chairman · CheckedSafe
    · Tech · EMEA

    Appointed to lead the workplace safety technology company's board.

  49. Christophe Van de Weyer

    CEO · Vonage (Ericsson)
    · Telecom · EMEA

    Appointed to lead the cloud communications platform, driving Ericsson's enterprise strategy.

  50. Mahendra K. Goyal

    Group CEO & MD · Gabriel India
    · Auto · APAC

    Appointed to lead the automotive components manufacturer's group operations.

  51. Ravi Shaw

    COO – Generation · August Energy
    · Climate & Energy · APAC

    Appointed to lead power generation operations for the energy company.

  52. Ed Harnaga

    Global Chief Marketing & Communications Officer · Vantage Data Centers
    · Tech · Americas

    Joins to lead global marketing amid surging demand for AI and cloud infrastructure.

  53. Ed Miliband

    Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs · UK Government
    · Government · EMEA

    Appointed to the UK cabinet, leading foreign policy and international relations.

  54. Wes Streeting

    Secretary of State for Defense · UK Government
    · Government · EMEA

    Appointed to lead the UK's defense ministry, overseeing armed forces and national security.

  55. John Healey

    Chancellor of the Exchequer · UK Government
    · Government · EMEA

    Appointed to lead the UK's treasury, overseeing fiscal policy and economic strategy.

  56. Shabana Mahmood

    Secretary of State for the Home Department · UK Government
    · Government · EMEA

    Retained as Home Secretary, leading UK domestic affairs, security, and immigration.

  57. Vijay Pahuja

    Group CEO · QX Global Group
    · Services · APAC

    Former Sutherland executive with 25+ years of experience, now leading the AI-powered KPO platform.

  58. Raphael Zagury

    CEO · Twenty One Capital
    · Finance · Americas

    Appointed by Tether International to lead the crypto investment firm.

  59. Rahul Himalian

    Chairman & MD (Additional Charge) · IRCTC
    · Government · APAC

    Takes additional charge of India's railway ticketing and tourism giant, overseeing its diversified operations.

  60. Matt VanDyke

    CEO · Ram brand (Stellantis)
    · Auto · Americas

    Former Ford executive and Shift Digital president, now leading the Ram brand's growth strategy.

  61. Rodrigo Natale

    CFO · Nuvini Group
    · Finance · Americas

    A shareholder since 2020 with three decades of corporate finance experience, now leading Nuvini's finances.

  62. Ayo Fayose

    Board Chairman · Rural Electrification Agency (REA)
    · Climate & Energy · EMEA

    Appointed to lead Nigeria's rural electrification agency, driving energy access initiatives.

  63. Greg Skalicky

    Group CEO · Clinigen
    · Healthcare · EMEA

    Appointed to lead the global pharmaceutical services company.

  64. Vijender Singh

    MD & CEO · Agilus Diagnostics
    · Healthcare · APAC

    Appointed to lead the diagnostic and healthcare services company.

  65. Miatta Fahnbulleh

    Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero · UK Government
    · Government · EMEA

    Appointed to the UK cabinet, leading energy policy and net zero transition.

  66. Erik Schneberger

    EVP & CMO · Cohen & Steers
    · Finance · Americas

    Appointed to lead marketing and communications for the global investment manager.

  67. Wang Mingfeng

    Executive Director · Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation
    · Logistics · APAC

    Appointed to the board of the global energy shipping company.

  68. Katherine Tweedie

    Country Head – Canada · BlackRock
    · Finance · Americas

    Appointed to lead the world's largest asset manager's Canadian operations.

  69. Lokhande Prashant Sitaram

    Chairperson · CBSE
    · Government · APAC

    Appointed to lead India's Central Board of Secondary Education.

  70. Sean Deehan

    CEO – APAC Strategy & Technology Group · Aon
    · Finance · APAC

    Appointed to lead Aon's APAC strategy and technology consulting practice.

  71. Pranav Sood

    CFO · Airwallex
    · Finance · APAC

    Appointed to lead the global fintech's financial operations and strategy.

  72. Harpreet Singh

    COO & National Sales Head, Marketing · Eco Hotels & Resorts
    · Hospitality · APAC

    Appointed to drive operations and sales strategy for the eco-friendly hospitality chain.

  73. Curtis Koons, MD

    Chief Physician Quality Officer · Pikeville Medical Center
    · Healthcare · Americas

    Appointed to lead quality and patient safety initiatives at the Kentucky medical center.

  74. Jaya Verma Sinha

    Chairperson & CEO · Railway Board (India)
    · Government · APAC

    Leads India's railway board, overseeing the world's fourth-largest rail network.

  75. María Teresa Fábregas Fernández

    Deputy Director-General at SG REFORM · European Commission
    · Government · EMEA

    Appointed to lead structural reform support for EU member states.

  76. Asha Sharma

    EVP & CEO – Gaming · Microsoft
    · Tech · Americas

    Appointed to lead Microsoft's gaming division, overseeing Xbox and game publishing.

  77. Charlie Cole

    CEO · Lands' End
    · Retail · Americas

    Appointed to lead the American clothing and accessories retailer.

  78. Amrinder Singh

    MD & CEO · Bahwan CyberTek
    · Tech · EMEA

    Appointed to lead the digital transformation and IT services company's AI-driven growth.

  79. Srijon Biswas

    CTO · PhonePe
    · Finance · APAC

    Appointed to lead technology strategy for India's leading digital payments platform.

  80. Samardeep Subandh

    CMO · Flipkart
    · Retail · APAC

    Appointed to lead marketing strategy for India's leading e-commerce platform.

  81. Jayant Chauhan

    EVP & CFO · Innodata
    · Tech · Americas

    Brings extensive financial leadership to the AI-powered data services company.

  82. Dilip Asbe

    Supervisory Board Member · Swift
    · Finance · EMEA

    Appointed to the global financial messaging network's supervisory board.

  83. Snigdha Singh

    CHRO · Tata Digital
    · Tech · APAC

    Appointed to lead people strategy for Tata's digital ecosystem, focusing on talent and culture transformation.

  84. Amit Banati

    EVP & CFO · Mondelēz International
    · Food & Agri · EMEA

    Appointed to lead the global snack giant's financial strategy and operations.

  85. Jon Crossland

    Managing Director · Bowers Group
    · Industrial · EMEA

    Takes the helm of the UK-based engineering and manufacturing group.

  86. Ravi Agrawal

    Chairman (reappointed) · CBDT
    · Government · APAC

    Reappointed to lead India's Central Board of Direct Taxes, overseeing tax policy and administration.

  87. Aditya Jain

    CMO · Excitel Broadband
    · Telecom · APAC

    Appointed to lead marketing strategy for the Indian broadband service provider.

  88. Tim Walsh

    Chair for Americas Region · KPMG International
    · Services · Americas

    Appointed to lead KPMG's Americas region, overseeing strategy and client delivery.

  89. Atif Zaim

    Deputy Chair for Americas Region · KPMG International
    · Services · Americas

    Appointed as deputy for the Americas region, supporting regional leadership.

  90. Dr Bijay Kumar Mohanty

    CMD (Additional Charge) · IREDA
    · Climate & Energy · APAC

    Takes additional charge of India's renewable energy development agency.

  91. Siddharth Mittal

    MD & CEO · Syngene International
    · Healthcare · APAC

    Former Biocon MD & CEO, now leading the contract research organization.

  92. Rumana Rahman

    VP of Human Resources – AMEISA · FedEx
    · Logistics · Americas

    Appointed to lead HR for the Americas, Europe, Middle East, India, and South Asia regions.

  93. John Gehre

    CEO · Badger Technologies
    · Tech · Americas

    Appointed to lead the retail automation and robotics solutions provider.

  94. Vijay Subramaniam

    Regional President – Europe · Bacardi
    · Food & Agri · EMEA

    Appointed to lead Bacardi's European operations, driving brand growth and market expansion.

  95. Vinay Golikeri

    Regional President – AMEA & Global Travel Retail · Bacardi
    · Food & Agri · APAC

    Appointed to lead Bacardi's Asia, Middle East, Africa operations and global travel retail.

  96. Harsh Pati Singhania

    Chair · International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
    · Services · EMEA

    Appointed to lead the global business organization, representing over 45 million companies.

  97. Shinta Kamdani

    First Vice-Chair · International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
    · Services · APAC

    Appointed as first vice-chair of the ICC, supporting global business advocacy.

  98. Rebecca Enonchong

    Vice-Chair · International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
    · Services · EMEA

    Appointed as vice-chair of the ICC, representing African business interests.

  99. Anthony Shaw

    Global CEO · North Highland
    · Services · Americas

    Appointed to lead the global management consulting firm.

  100. Kunal Shah

    CEO · WhatsApp
    · Tech · APAC

    CRED founder appointed to lead the world's largest messaging platform after Meta's $900M investment.

  101. Vinod Aggarwal

    Executive Vice-Chairman · Eicher Motors
    · Auto · APAC

    Appointed to lead the board of the Indian automotive manufacturer (Royal Enfield).

  102. Manus Costello

    Permanent CFO · Standard Chartered
    · Finance · EMEA

    Appointed as permanent Group CFO, succeeding Diego De Giorgi.

  103. Tanuj Kapilashrami

    Group COO · Standard Chartered
    · Finance · EMEA

    Appointed to lead group operations, driving efficiency and transformation.

  104. Dylan D. Jeng

    CFO · ECARX
    · Auto · APAC

    Appointed to lead finance for the global mobility technology company.

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