According to two sources close to the matter at hand, Frank Appel, CEO of Deutsche Post is the favorite to become the next supervisory board chairman of Deutsche Telekom. Both sources have confirmed that Deutsche Post’s supervisory board is scheduled to… Read More ›
In a statement Deutsche Bank said, it has hired Olivier Vigneron as its chief risk officer from France’s Natixis. The announcement marks the second major personnel hiring: earlier last week on Friday, it had announced the nomination of Dutch businessman Alexander… Read More ›
On Thursday, German airline Lufthansa stated, it is in advanced talks with the German government’s economic stabilization fund over a rescue deal worth up to $9.9 billion (9 billion euros); the deal potentially includes the German state taking a 20%… Read More ›
On Tuesday, activist investor Amber Capital is set to face one of its biggest test in its high-stakes bid to shake up governance at media and publishing firm Lagardere. Shareholders are set to vote as they attempt to revamp the… Read More ›
IG Metall’s acceptance is contingent to Osram’s management sticking to its agreements on protecting jobs. On Friday, in a development that will pave the way for private equity firms Bain and Carlyle’s takeover of German lighting group Osram, Germany’s largest… Read More ›
Thyssenkrupp’s CEO Guido Kerkhoff prefers that its Elevator Technology business be listed on a stock exchange. According to two sources familiar with the matter at hand, Thyssenkrupp’s supervisory board has left provisions open for a potential sale of its elevator… Read More ›
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 ›
Johannes Dietsch played a pivotal role in Bayer, as its CFO, in arranging the funding for the $63 billion takeover of Monsanto. On Friday, Germany’s Thyssenkrupp stated, it would propose to name former Bayer finance chief Johannes Dietsch as its… Read More ›
Speculation is rife on Deutsche’s potential merger with either UBS or Commerzbank. Deutsche’s CEO Christian Sewing has however dampened speculation of any potential merger for at least the next 3 years. On Wednesday, German business daily Handelsblatt reported citing sources… Read More ›
The development comes midst questions being raised by major investors over the future leadership at Germany’s biggest bank. On Wednesday, Germany’s largest lender, Deutsche Bank stated John Thain, a veteran U.S. banker is being nominated to its supervisory board. The… Read More ›
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