corporate leadership

  • Lynas Rare Earths CEO Amanda Lacaze to retire after 12 years at helm

    PERTH: Lynas Rare Earths Ltd announced Tuesday that Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Amanda Lacaze will retire after 12 years leading the company. Lacaze, who took the helm in 2014, guided Lynas from a struggling startup to an ASX50-listed rare earths producer with a market value that grew from about $400 million to…

  • Ontex names Laurent Nielly as next CEO, succeeding Gustavo Calvo Paz in May 2026

    AALST – The Board of Directors of Ontex (Euronext: ONTEX) has decided to appoint Mr. Laurent Nielly as Chief Executive Officer, effective as from the end of Mr. Gustavo Calvo Paz’s mandate as Chief Executive Officer at Ontex’s next annual shareholders’ meeting, on May 5, 2026. Since 2021, Mr. Nielly has been President of Ontex’s Europe…

  • Victoria PLC CEO Philippe Hamers to step down

    LONDON: Victoria PLC (LSE: VCP), the international flooring group, announced Tuesday that Group CEO Philippe Hamers has proposed stepping down from his role around mid-2026, following nearly nine years of leadership and the successful completion of the company’s refinancing initiatives. The announcement comes after Victoria secured a new £130 million super senior credit facility…

  • Luke Miels appointed CEO designate for GSK

    LONDON: GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced that Luke Miels is appointed CEO Designate, GSK. He will assume full responsibilities as CEO and join the Board on 1st January 2026. Luke joined GSK in 2017 and is currently Chief Commercial Officer, with world-wide responsibility for medicines and vaccines1. He has been instrumental in building…

  • Kier Group CEO Andrew Davies to retire; Stuart Togwell named successor

    LONDON: Kier Group plc announced Tuesday that Chief Executive Andrew Davies will retire and step down from the board on Oct. 31. Stuart Togwell, currently executive director and group managing director of construction, will succeed him on Nov. 1. Davies, who joined Kier in 2019, is credited with steering the infrastructure services and construction…

  • CAR Group CEO steps down after 9 years; CFO Elliott Named successor amid strong FY25 results

    MELBOURNE: CAR Group Limited (ASX:CAR) announced Thursday that CEO Cameron McIntyre will step down on Aug. 15 after nine years leading the automotive marketplace giant, with Chief Financial Officer William Elliott named as his successor. The transition coincides with preliminary estimates showing double-digit growth in the company’s fiscal 2025 Results. McIntyre, who spent 18…

  • Diageo CEO Debra Crew steps down; CFO Nik Jhangiani named interim chief

    LONDON: Debra Crew has stepped down as chief executive officer of Diageo PLC after nearly two years in the role, the spirits giant said Wednesday, with Chief Financial Officer Nik Jhangiani appointed as interim CEO. The departure comes as the maker of Johnnie Walker whisky and Guinness beer pushes ahead with a cost-cutting and…

  • Susan Davy to step down as CEO of Pennon Group after nearly two decades of service

    LONDON: Pennon Group (LSE:PNN) announced Friday that Chief Executive Officer Susan Davy will retire from her position and the board after more than 18 years with the company and nearly three decades in the water sector. Davy has served as CEO since July 31, 2020, following her tenure as Chief Financial Officer beginning in…

  • Dunelm Group appoints Clodagh Moriarty as CEO; Succeeding Nick Wilkinson

    LONDON: Dunelm Group plc, the UK’s leading homewares retailer, announced Monday the appointment of Clodagh “Clo” Moriarty as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 1, 2025. Moriarty will succeed Nick Wilkinson, who previously informed the board of his intention to retire after seven years at the helm. Wilkinson will remain in his role…

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