Keywords: Leadership


ASM International appoints Chris Figee as incoming chief financial officer

ASM International has announced plans to appoint Chris Figee as its next Chief Financial Officer, strengthening the executive leadership of one of Europe's leading semiconductor equipment manufacturers. The Dutch technology company confirmed that Figee, currently Chief Financial Officer and a member......

Syngenta names Hengde Qin as new CEO in leadership transition

Swiss-based agricultural technology company Syngenta has appointed Hengde Qin as its new Chief Executive Officer, with the leadership transition set to take effect on August 1, the company announced on Wednesday. The appointment marks a significant leadership change at one of the world's largest......

UK Leadership Race: Burnham delays naming cabinet picks until selection ends

British political frontrunner Andy Burnham has said he will not appoint senior cabinet members, including key economic positions such as finance minister, until the completion of the ongoing leadership selection process. Speaking in Manchester during his first major public address since returning to......

Crédit du Maroc appoints Mehdi Qalbi to lead CDM Salaf to accelerate its development

Crédit du Maroc continues to strengthen its specialized businesses by announcing the appointment of Mehdi Qalbi as head of CDM Salaf, its subsidiary dedicated to consumer credit. This decision is part of a strategy to enhance its high-value-added activities in a market driven by evolving financial practices......

UK Government Restricts New Financial Commitments Ahead of Leadership Transition

The United Kingdom is entering a period of political transition following the announcement of leadership changes within the governing Labour Party. In this context, the government has confirmed that it will refrain from making any new financial commitments or major policy announcements until a new prime......

United Kingdom: Reform UK calls for early general election after Starmer resignation

Following the announcement of the resignation of Labour leader Keir Starmer from the leadership of the Labour Party, the leader of the right-wing Reform UK party has called for the immediate organization of a general election. Nigel Farage stated in a message posted on social media platform X that his......

Morocco’s “Moucharaka” program boosts women’s role in politics ahead of 2027 elections

Morocco has launched a nationwide training initiative aimed at strengthening women’s participation in political life ahead of upcoming electoral deadlines, marking a renewed institutional push to improve gender representation in decision-making bodies. The first regional session of the program,......

Ally of Andy Burnham calls for talks with Keir Starmer over possible leadership transition

A senior ally of British leadership hopeful Andy Burnham has urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to engage in talks aimed at finding a “managed way forward” over the future leadership of the Labour Party. Louise Haigh, a Labour lawmaker and former transport secretary, said she hoped discussions......

UK’s Starmer says he will stand in any future leadership contest

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that he would stand in any future leadership contest, amid growing political speculation following the return of potential rival Andy Burnham to Westminster. Speaking to reporters, Starmer said he did not believe a leadership challenge would be beneficial......