Five Point Holdings Appoints Mike Alvarado as Chief Operating Officer

Five Point Holdings, LLC (NYSE:FPH), a leading developer of large mixed-use planned communities in coastal California, has announced the appointment of Mike Alvarado as its Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Alvarado will also retain his role as the Company’s Chief Legal Officer, Vice President and Secretary. Alvarado is a seasoned executive with over 30 years…

What is a chief operating officer (COO)?

A chief operating officer (COO) is a senior executive who oversees the day-to-day operations of a company. The COO works closely with the chief executive officer (CEO) and other top-level managers to implement the company’s vision, strategy, and goals. The COO is also responsible for managing the performance, efficiency, and quality of various departments and…

Hill & Smith Plc appoints Hooman Caman Javvi as Chief Operating Officer

LONDON, UK: Hill & Smith Plc, the international provider of sustainable infrastructure products and services, announced the appointment of Hooman Caman Javvi, Group President, as Chief Operating Officer.  Hooman Caman Javvi will retain his current responsibilities, while taking on a wider responsibility for the Group’s operations, talent development and medium-term strategy, and continuing to report…

Regis Resources appoints Michael Holmes as Chief Operating Officer (COO)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Regis Resources has appointed experienced mining engineer Michael Holmes as Chief Operating Officer (COO) following the resignation of Stuart Gula from the position. Stuart joined Regis in December 2019, and was pivotal in lifting the Company’s safety focus and playing a key role in leading the Company through COVID. His leadership with the…

Vortex Energy appoints Ana Peris Caminero as Chief Operating Officer

MADRID, SPAIN: Vortex Energy, a leading renewables-focused investment vehicle in Europe, managed by the private equity arm of EFG Hermes, has appointed ‘Ana Peris Caminero’ as its Chief Operating Officer (COO) and member of the Investment Committee. Caminero will be responsible for running the operational and asset management practice of Vortex Energy, overseeing and managing…

Stavely Minerals appoints Mark Mantle as Chief Operating Officer

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Stavely Minerals Limited (ASX: SVY) announced the appointment of experienced mining executive Mark Mantle as Chief Operating Officer. Mr Mantle is a Mechanical Engineer with over 25 years of experience in all aspects of the mining industry including study, project and construction management. He has worked in Africa, South America, North America, Asia…

Juho Jalkanen appointed Chief Operating Officer of Faron Pharmaceuticals

TURKU, FINLAND: Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd announced the appointment of Juho Jalkanen, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Dr. Jalkanen will continue to be based in Turku, Finland and his appointment is effective immediately. In his new role, Dr. Jalkanen will lead business strategy and daily operations for Faron Pharmaceuticals. This includes oversight…

Smartoptics appoints Carina Osmund as Chief Operating Officer

OSLO, NORWAY: Smartoptics Group AS, a leading provider of optical networking solutions, announced the appointment of Carina Osmund as Chief Operating Officer. Carina Osmund brings more than two decades of experience from the electronic and electro-optics industry and has a long track record of leading innovative and diverse teams. As Chief Operating Officer, Carina will…

Quadrise Fuels appoints Philip Hill as Chief Operating Officer

LONDON, UK: Quadrise Fuels International has appointed Philip Hill as Chief Operating Officer. Philip is a Chartered Chemical Engineer with over 20 years of experience in fuels and chemicals manufacturing, sales and distribution for BP and INEOS. He has significant technical and commercial experience in production operations, technology licensing, asset optimisation, project development and strategic…

Proximar appoints Dharma Rajeswaran as new Chief Operating Officer

OSLO, NORWAY: Proximar strengthens its management team with the recruitment of Mr Dharma Rajeswaran as Chief Operating Officer (COO). “Rajeswaran is one of the most experienced executives within onshore farming of Atlantic salmon, representing valuable insight for successful execution”, says Joachim Nielsen, CEO of Proximar. Mr Dharma Rajeswaran has extensive operational background from the aquaculture…

Seadrill Limited appoints Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

HAMILTON, BERMUDA: Seadrill Limited announced the appointment of Grant Creed as Chief Financial Officer and Leif Nelson as Chief Operating Officer, both effective immediately. Grant is an experienced senior finance executive who joined Seadrill in 2013 and, prior to his appointment as Chief Financial Officer, was Chief Restructuring Officer leading Seadrill’s capital restructuring. During his…