Non-executive director

Terex Announces Leadership Succession Plan

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Garrison will be succeeded by Simon Meester, current President Terex Aerial Work Platforms, as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Garrison will be succeeded by Simon Meester, current President Terex Aerial Work Platforms, as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Sachs said, "On behalf of the entire Board, I want to thank John for his significant contributions, leadership and dedicated years of service to Terex.
  • Under his leadership, Terex has experienced remarkable success and remains well positioned for continued growth.
  • The naming of Simon as the next CEO is the culmination of a thorough and orderly succession planning process undertaken by the Terex Board, that included the evaluation of internal and external candidates, to ensure continuity of leadership.

M.S Unnikrishnan replaces Alan Rosling as Chairman of the Board of Azure Power

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

NEW DELHI, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Azure Power Global Limited (the "Company" or "Azure Power"), a leading sustainable energy solutions provider and renewable power producer in India, today announced that Mr. Alan Rosling has resigned as Chairman of the Board and as a member of the Board of Directors of Azure Power Global Limited and Azure Power India Private Limited, effective October 11, 2023, ending his term with the Azure group.

Key Points: 
  • NEW DELHI, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Azure Power Global Limited (the "Company" or "Azure Power"), a leading sustainable energy solutions provider and renewable power producer in India, today announced that Mr. Alan Rosling has resigned as Chairman of the Board and as a member of the Board of Directors of Azure Power Global Limited and Azure Power India Private Limited, effective October 11, 2023, ending his term with the Azure group.
  • Unnikrishnan, has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Azure Power Global Limited and Azure Power India Private Limited with immediate effect.
  • Unnikrishnan joined as a member of the Board of Directors in August 2020 and has made an immense contribution during his tenure.
  • With his strong insights about Engineering and Energy industry, impeccable corporate leadership track record and active partnership with various Government policy making and consultative bodies, Mr. Unnikrishnan is an extraordinary resource for the company" – said Sunil Gupta, CEO of Azure Power.

M.S Unnikrishnan replaces Alan Rosling as Chairman of the Board of Azure Power

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 12, 2023

NEW DELHI, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Azure Power Global Limited (the "Company" or "Azure Power"), a leading sustainable energy solutions provider and renewable power producer in India, today announced that Mr. Alan Rosling has resigned as Chairman of the Board and as a member of the Board of Directors of Azure Power Global Limited and Azure Power India Private Limited, effective October 11, 2023, ending his term with the Azure group.

Key Points: 
  • NEW DELHI, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Azure Power Global Limited (the "Company" or "Azure Power"), a leading sustainable energy solutions provider and renewable power producer in India, today announced that Mr. Alan Rosling has resigned as Chairman of the Board and as a member of the Board of Directors of Azure Power Global Limited and Azure Power India Private Limited, effective October 11, 2023, ending his term with the Azure group.
  • Unnikrishnan, has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Azure Power Global Limited and Azure Power India Private Limited with immediate effect.
  • Unnikrishnan joined as a member of the Board of Directors in August 2020 and has made an immense contribution during his tenure.
  • With his strong insights about Engineering and Energy industry, impeccable corporate leadership track record and active partnership with various Government policy making and consultative bodies, Mr. Unnikrishnan is an extraordinary resource for the company" – said Sunil Gupta, CEO of Azure Power.

Nua Surgical appoint global women's health veteran Elizabeth Garner as Non-Executive Chair

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 10, 2023

GALWAY, Ireland, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Irish Start-up Nua Surgical have announced women's health veteran Elizabeth Garner, MD, MPH as the new Non-Executive Chairwoman of the Board.

Key Points: 
  • GALWAY, Ireland, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Irish Start-up Nua Surgical have announced women's health veteran Elizabeth Garner, MD, MPH as the new Non-Executive Chairwoman of the Board.
  • The company is making great progress and the time was right to appoint an independent non-executive Chair.
  • Currently, Dr Garner is the US Chief Scientific Officer of Ferring, a leading mid-sized global company focused on reproductive and maternal health.
  • Commenting on her new role, Dr Garner said "I'm truly honored to have the opportunity to serve as Nua Surgical's first board chair.

ViroCell Expands Business Development Team to Support Next Phase of Growth

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Focused on driving growth in the US and Europe, respectively, Traci and Makis bring a wealth of business development expertise to ViroCell from roles across CMDO businesses focused on cell and gene therapy.

Key Points: 
  • Focused on driving growth in the US and Europe, respectively, Traci and Makis bring a wealth of business development expertise to ViroCell from roles across CMDO businesses focused on cell and gene therapy.
  • Joining ViroCell to accelerate business growth across Europe, Makis brings over 25 years of biopharmaceutical experience marked by contributions to the development of innovative biotechnology products and successful businesses.
  • Most recently, he was Director of Business Development at Catalent Cell and Gene Therapy (“Catalent”, NYSE: CTLT), a CDMO specialising in advanced therapeutics.
  • Before this, Makis worked at the UK’s Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult as a Business Development Manager.

Appointment of David Jones as Non-Executive Chairman

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Mr Jones replaces long serving Non-Executive Chairman, Steve Boston

Key Points: 
  • Mr Jones replaces long serving Non-Executive Chairman, Steve Boston
    The appointment of Mr Jones concludes the first phase of Catalyst's evolution post the consolidation of the Plutonic Gold Belt earlier in the year.
  • Mr Jones brings a unique set of skills that will support the recently announced new Catalyst management team
    PERTH, Australia, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Catalyst Metals Limited (Catalyst or the Company) (ASX: CYL) is pleased to announce it has appointed David Jones AM as Non-Executive Chairman.
  • Mr Jones' appointment comes after long serving Non-Executive Chairman, Steve Boston, stepped down in August this year.
  • David Jones AM, said: "I'm delighted to be joining Catalyst at an exciting time for the business.

Jonathan Milner issues Open Letter to shareholders of Abcam plc

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

I sought to rejoin the Board with the intention of leveraging my experience and expertise to help steer Abcam back to its previous fortunes.

Key Points: 
  • I sought to rejoin the Board with the intention of leveraging my experience and expertise to help steer Abcam back to its previous fortunes.
  • I believe that this offer grossly undervalues Abcam, confirming my doubts about the Board’s commitment to securing the best deal for shareholders.
  • Abcam also benefitted from a scarcity value when listed in London with a broad and deep following of long-standing institutional shareholders.
  • I encourage shareholders to visit my website for further details of my campaign and to see updates on my plan for Abcam.

Universal Music Group N.V. Announces Resignation of Anna Jones from its Board of Directors

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

HILVERSUM, Netherlands, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) announced today that Non-Executive Director Anna Jones has decided to retire from the Board with effect from September 30, 2023 to focus on new professional commitments.

Key Points: 
  • HILVERSUM, Netherlands, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) announced today that Non-Executive Director Anna Jones has decided to retire from the Board with effect from September 30, 2023 to focus on new professional commitments.
  • The Board is very grateful for Ms. Jones' contributions to the Company.

Universal Music Group N.V. Announces Resignation of Anna Jones from its Board of Directors

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, September 23, 2023

HILVERSUM, Netherlands, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) announced today that Non-Executive Director Anna Jones has decided to retire from the Board with effect from September 30, 2023 to focus on new professional commitments.

Key Points: 
  • HILVERSUM, Netherlands, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) announced today that Non-Executive Director Anna Jones has decided to retire from the Board with effect from September 30, 2023 to focus on new professional commitments.
  • The Board is very grateful for Ms. Jones' contributions to the Company.

ITW Announces CEO Succession Plan

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

GLENVIEW, Ill., Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW), a global multi-industry manufacturing leader, today announced a succession plan that capitalizes on the strength and depth of the ITW leadership team. Christopher A. O’Herlihy, currently Vice Chairman of ITW, will become President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a member of the ITW Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2024. E. Scott Santi, ITW’s CEO since 2012, will step down as CEO and will remain Chairman of the ITW Board until March 1, 2024, at which time he will become Non-Executive Chairman of the ITW Board.

Key Points: 
  • GLENVIEW, Ill., Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW), a global multi-industry manufacturing leader, today announced a succession plan that capitalizes on the strength and depth of the ITW leadership team.
  • Christopher A. O’Herlihy, currently Vice Chairman of ITW, will become President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a member of the ITW Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2024.
  • E. Scott Santi, ITW’s CEO since 2012, will step down as CEO and will remain Chairman of the ITW Board until March 1, 2024, at which time he will become Non-Executive Chairman of the ITW Board.
  • As a result, ITW today is widely recognized as one of the world’s highest quality, best performing, and most respected industrial companies.