Roland Berger

New Report Pegs Cost of Electrifying U.S. Commercial Truck Fleet at $1 Trillion

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Electricity, EV, Congestion, Forecasting, BEV, Roland Berger, Environment, EVS, Policy, Transport, Insurance, CFC, Carbon, Investment, Public utility, Interstate Highway System, Safety, Multimedia, Administration, Renewable energy

Utilities would need to invest $370 billion to upgrade their grid networks to meet the demands of just commercial vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • Utilities would need to invest $370 billion to upgrade their grid networks to meet the demands of just commercial vehicles.
  • For example, a diesel Class 8 truck costs roughly $180,000, while a comparable battery-electric truck costs over $400,000.
  • Participating associations span motor carriers of every size and sector, truck dealers, truck stop operators and bus industry.
  • "America's commercial truck dealers have made enormous investments to sell and service EVs – nearly $1 billion in this decade.

Stax Appoints Phil Dunne as Managing Director to Lead U.K. and EMEA Business, Driving Strategic Growth in Expanding Markets

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Growth, Roland Berger, EY

Previously, he held senior leadership roles, including Partner at EY, overseeing the EY-Parthenon Strategy team, and serving as U.K.

Key Points: 
  • Previously, he held senior leadership roles, including Partner at EY, overseeing the EY-Parthenon Strategy team, and serving as U.K.
  • Stax's unique position as a private equity-backed firm, injecting capital into our expansion, not only bolsters our growth prospects but also serves as a compelling narrative when communicating the value Stax delivers to our private equity clients," expressed Phil Dunne, Stax Managing Director.
  • "Phil is a tremendous addition to our senior team, bringing over two decades of leadership experience from leading consulting firms.
  • As the private equity ecosystem in EMEA experiences significant growth, Phil will lead an expanding team to support the increased client demand and interest we are seeing in our unique, data-driven offerings."

Stax Appoints Phil Dunne as Managing Director to Lead U.K. and EMEA Business, Driving Strategic Growth in Expanding Markets

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Growth, Roland Berger, EY

Previously, he held senior leadership roles, including Partner at EY, overseeing the EY-Parthenon Strategy team, and serving as U.K.

Key Points: 
  • Previously, he held senior leadership roles, including Partner at EY, overseeing the EY-Parthenon Strategy team, and serving as U.K.
  • Stax's unique position as a private equity-backed firm, injecting capital into our expansion, not only bolsters our growth prospects but also serves as a compelling narrative when communicating the value Stax delivers to our private equity clients," expressed Phil Dunne, Stax Managing Director.
  • "Phil is a tremendous addition to our senior team, bringing over two decades of leadership experience from leading consulting firms.
  • As the private equity ecosystem in EMEA experiences significant growth, Phil will lead an expanding team to support the increased client demand and interest we are seeing in our unique, data-driven offerings."

ICL Announces Plans to Develop Customer Innovation and Qualification Center

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Agriculture, Natural Resources, Batteries, Technology, Mining, Minerals, IRS, USDT, IRA, Inflation, LFP, ESS, Original equipment manufacturer, NMC, Roland Berger, DOE, Internal Revenue Service, Average revenue per user, Department of the Treasury, Growth, CIQC, Safety, EV

ICL (NYSE: ICL) (TASE: ICL), a leading global specialty minerals company, today announced plans to invest $30 million to develop a customer innovation and qualification center (CIQC) in North America, as the company continues to execute on its long-term plan to provide commercial solutions for the energy storage systems (ESS) market in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • ICL (NYSE: ICL) (TASE: ICL), a leading global specialty minerals company, today announced plans to invest $30 million to develop a customer innovation and qualification center (CIQC) in North America, as the company continues to execute on its long-term plan to provide commercial solutions for the energy storage systems (ESS) market in the United States.
  • The CIQC is expected to become a hub for ICL, its partners and its customers, as the company looks to make significant advancements in its battery materials R&D capabilities.
  • The CIQC will allow ICL to accelerate its technology progress, while benefiting ICL battery materials customers, as they look to innovate and advance their offerings.
  • The first multi-year relationship calls for ICL to supply LFP battery materials for next-generation battery cell production to a customer in the United States.

Huawei's ICT innovations help unleash Europe's digital potential

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Friday, November 17, 2023
CONNECT, Cloud, Senior, Huawei, Orange Business Services, Ecosystem, SME, Intelligence, Cercle, Partnership, HUAWEI, Languages of Ethiopia, Service, ICT, Speech, Health, Pangu, AI, Roland Berger, Les Rencontres d'Aubrac, Education, Information technology, Network equipment provider

Mr. Yang Chaobin, a Huawei Board Member and President of ICT Products and Solutions, noted how ICT innovations have reshaped all industries, with the digital economy now becoming a new engine of economic growth.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Yang Chaobin, a Huawei Board Member and President of ICT Products and Solutions, noted how ICT innovations have reshaped all industries, with the digital economy now becoming a new engine of economic growth.
  • Europe has a competitive edge in these industries, and is well positioned to open up new opportunities", said Yang.
  • Huawei is committed to developing innovative ICT products and solutions for the 5.5G era.
  • Concluding, Yang reiterated Huawei's commitment to jointly working with industries to promote digital transformation in Europe and facilitate shared success in a digital future.

Detlef Trefzger, Former CEO of Kuehne+Nagel International AG, Appointed Operating Advisor

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Kuehne + Nagel, EVP, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, University of Vienna, Roland Berger, Industrial, Dubilier, SATS, Business administration, Schenker AG, APEX International Air Post Exhibition, Detlef, Transport, Schenker, Acquisition, Doctor of Philosophy, R, Greater China Transport Logistics, Growth, PSA International, Business, Partner, EasyJet, Siemens, Vienna University of Economics and Business, CD&R, CD, Management, Renewable energy

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R" or the "Firm") today announced the appointment of Detlef Trefzger as an Operating Advisor to CD&R funds.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R" or the "Firm") today announced the appointment of Detlef Trefzger as an Operating Advisor to CD&R funds.
  • Dr. Trefzger also oversaw the $1.5B acquisition of Apex International, significantly expanding Kuehne+Nagel's air logistics footprint in Asia.
  • As of 1 November 2023, Detlef will become a Non-Executive Director at PSA International Pte Ltd ("PSAI").
  • Dr. Trefzger is a German citizen and holds a PhD in Business Management from the Vienna University of Economics and Business.

Roland Berger partners with The DFINITY Foundation for blockchain-powered Voluntary Recycling Credits standard to transform waste management

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Monday, October 16, 2023
Cloud, Metaverse, Web 2.0, United Arab Emirates, Partnership, Recycling, Climate change, Legacy, COP28, UNFCCC, Digital asset, United Nations Sustainable Development Group, Voluntary, Internet, Municipal solid waste, Aluminium, VER, Carbon, Collection, Ecosystem, VRC, Biodiversity loss, International Solid Waste Association, Waste management, Blockchain, New Internet Computer, ISWA, Voluntary Emission Reduction, Paris Agreement, Cryptocurrency, Renewable energy, Roland Berger, Environment

Through this partnership, The DFINITY Foundation will develop the underlying technology for the first global standard to incentivize recycling activities.

Key Points: 
  • Through this partnership, The DFINITY Foundation will develop the underlying technology for the first global standard to incentivize recycling activities.
  • Blockchain, inherently decentralized and tamper-proof, guarantees a transparent, auditable, and secure record of recycling credits and transactions.
  • Dominic Williams, Founder and Chief Scientist of the DFINITY Foundation, commented, "We are honored to have been selected by the Roland Berger team to collaborate on the Voluntary Recycling Credit.
  • Under a unique private-public coalition, the project team led by Roland Berger will display the first-ever live recycling credits transaction at the forthcoming COP28 in Dubai.

The Crypto Oasis Identifies 1,650+ Blockchain Organisations in the UAE at the End of Q4 2022

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Crypto, Ecosystem, Social media, Capital, Talent, Roland Berger, Government, Ministry, Environment, VARA, DMCC, Partnership, Growth, Moe, MENA, Cryptocurrency, Web3, Metaverse, Blockchain

Crypto Oasis has added 200+ new organisations in Q4 2022 that have brought in 1,300+ new professionals to the burgeoning Ecosystem, bringing the total number of individuals working in this industry to 8,300+.

Key Points: 
  • Crypto Oasis has added 200+ new organisations in Q4 2022 that have brought in 1,300+ new professionals to the burgeoning Ecosystem, bringing the total number of individuals working in this industry to 8,300+.
  • This 19% growth in employment numbers can be attributed to the UAE being a force to reckon with in the global Blockchain landscape.
  • The Crypto Oasis supports blockchain and Web3 organisations to access resources and expertise that can help them navigate the complex and rapidly evolving landscape.
  • In the inaugural version of the Crypto Oasis Ecosystem Report 2022, published in partnership with Roland Berger in October'22, identified 1,450+ Web3 organisations in the UAE at the end of Q3 2022.

Dr. Franz Josef Kruger joins Zeta Energy Advisory Board

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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HOUSTON, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeta Energy ,  a Texas-based company that has developed a safe, low-cost, high performance and sustainable battery for the electric vehicle and energy storage markets, announced today that Dr. Franz Josef Kruger has joined Zeta's advisory board.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeta Energy ,  a Texas-based company that has developed a safe, low-cost, high performance and sustainable battery for the electric vehicle and energy storage markets, announced today that Dr. Franz Josef Kruger has joined Zeta's advisory board.
  • Franz Josef Kruger is Chief Executive Officer at InnoventisConsulting S.A. and a Senior Advisor at Roland Berger, a global consultancy with extensive experience in the automotive, battery and energy sectors.
  • Zeta Energy has developed a lithium sulfur battery system with both a proprietary cathode and a proprietary anode.
  • Zeta Energy is a US-based privately-held company focused on developing and commercializing high performance, safe, rechargeable batteries that are lower cost and sustainably manufactured.

Christophe Hamal to become CEO of Baloise in Belgium

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Saturday, October 22, 2022
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Henk Janssen, CEO of Baloise Belgium, will retire on 31 January 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Henk Janssen, CEO of Baloise Belgium, will retire on 31 January 2023.
  • I would like to thank Henk Janssen for his extraordinary dedication to Baloise over the past 18years, says Baloise CEO Gert De Winter.
  • Baloise has grown substantially in Belgium during his six-year tenure as CEO, not least through the acquisitions of Fidea and the Athora non-life portfolio.
  • He will be succeeded by Christophe Hamal, who has been a member of the Executive Commitee at Baloise in Belgium since 1 May 2022.