Intesa’s CEO has ruled out leading a rescue effort for Carige. On Wednesday, Intesa Sanpaolo’s Chief Executive Carlo Messina stated, it will not invest any more into an industry fund that could come to the rescue of struggling regional lender… Read More ›
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Andy Hornby appointed CEO of Restaurant Group Plc
Andy Hornby replaces Andy McCue who stepped down in February due to personal circumstances. Restaurant Group Plc, the owner of Frankie & Benny’s, stated it has appointed Andy Hornby as its as its new chief executive. Hornby was the co-chief… Read More ›
German brake maker Knorr Bremse’s CEO resigns with immediate effect
No reason has been provided by Knorr Bremse for Klaus Deller’s removal as its CEO. Analysts believe Deller’s resignation may not have anything to do with the company’s financial performance or strategy. In a significant development, Knorr Bremse, a brake… Read More ›
Total’s CEO Patrick Pouyanne pledges $112.98 million towards reconstruction of Notre Dame cathedral
French industry tycoons have come forward to generously pledge funds for rebuilding the Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most famous landmarks in Paris which regularly draw nearly 13 million visitors a year. On Tuesday, Patrick Pouyanne, the Chief Executive… Read More ›
Casino operator Caesars Entertainment Corp appoints Anthony Rodio as its CEO
The development comes at a time when Caesars Entertainment has come under increasing pressure from activist investor Carl Icahn. On Tuesday, U.S. casino operator Caesars Entertainment Corp, which has been under pressure from activist investor Carl Icahn to sell itself,… Read More ›
London jury dismissed in landmark Barclays-Qatar case
Judge Robert Jay told the entire jury that their services are no longer required. In a landmark case revolving around fraudulent transactions perpetuated by four former Barclays executives who had been accused of paying Qatar undisclosed fees to help rescue… Read More ›
Unilever’s CEO Paul Polman to retire on December 31, 2018
Paul Polman will be succeeded by Alan Jope, the head of Unilever’s beauty business. Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant Unilever stated, its CEO Paul Polman will now be retiring. The move comes less than two months after the company had a… Read More ›
GE in talks to divest its commercial lighting business to American Industrial Partners
Under CEO Larry Culp the conglomerate is continuing to divest assets from its businesses other than those from its core areas of renewable energy, jet engines and power plants. General Electric is in talks with American Industrial Partners, a private… Read More ›
Eddie Lampert, Sears Holdings Corp’s CEO steps in for bankruptcy financing
Eddie Lampert, Sears Holdings Corp’s largest shareholder and lender, is hoping to use the proceedings to help Sears tide over liquidation ahead of the crucial holiday shopping season. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Eddie Lampert, Sears… Read More ›
H. Lawrence Culp Jr becomes General Electric Co’s CEO
Following John Flannery’s resignation from General Electric Co’s as its CEO, GE’s board has unanimously endorsed H. Lawrence Culp Jr as its CEO. General Electric Co’s CEO John Flannery has stepped down from his role in the company. The development… Read More ›