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Honda Aircraft Company President & CEO, Michimasa Fujino Will Receive The 2021 AIAA Reed Aeronautics Award

Honda Aircraft Company President & CEO, Michimasa Fujino Will Receive The 2021 AIAA Reed Aeronautics Award GREENSBORO, N.C. – March 24, 2021 – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced that Michimasa Fujino, lead HondaJet designer and President and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company, will receive the 2021 Reed Aeronautics Award “for the

Daimler Truck CEO and CureVac CEO discuss on innovations in the podcast

Daimler Truck CEO and CureVac CEO discuss on innovations in the podcast Stuttgart – To kick off the third season of Transportation Matters, the CEO Podcast of Daimler Trucks & Buses, Martin Daum has invited the CEO of CureVac, Dr. Franz-Werner Haas. They both discuss successful innovations and global challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic and climate

Wiebke Ståhl – Bugatti International with an ambitious vision for the future

Wiebke Ståhl – Bugatti International with an ambitious vision for the future Brand Management expert Wiebke Ståhl turned the French luxury brand from Molsheim into a sought after global licensor. To establish the Bugatti brand and products in the 21st century where both are today was not an easy task. When the Bugatti Veyron 16.4. hit

Marco Schubert appointed new Vice President of Europe region at Porsche on 1 July 2021

Marco Schubert appointed new Vice President of Europe region Stuttgart. Marco Schubert will be taking on the role of Vice President Region Europe at Porsche on 1 July 2021. Currently he is President of the Audi Sales Division China. Schubert will follow in Barbara Frenkel’s footsteps who herself will move to the Board of Management. “We

Sales Director joins Ajax Systems to enhance the presence in the Italian and Iberian markets

Sales Director joins Ajax Systems to enhance the presence in the Italian and Iberian markets Ajax Systems, the developer behind the most award-winning wireless alarm in Europe, has appointed a Regional Sales Director to strengthen the presence in the Italian and Iberian markets and expand the local teams. Diego Di Giuseppe is a security industry veteran

Tim Cook is the CEO of Apple and serves on its board of directors

Tim Cook Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook is the CEO of Apple and serves on its board of directors. Before being named CEO in August 2011, Tim was Apple’s chief operating officer and was responsible for all of the company’s worldwide sales and operations, including end-to-end management of Apple’s supply chain, sales activities, and service

Milestone Systems announces Thomas Jensen as new CEO

Milestone Systems announces Thomas Jensen as new CEO Milestone Systems today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Thomas Jensen as Chief Executive Officer. Thomas Jensen will assume the role on October 1, 2020. Copenhagen, August 18, 2020 – After an extensive search for the right candidate for the CEO position at Milestone Systems, the

Economic success and sustainability belong together

Economic success and sustainability belong together Stuttgart. Porsche Consulting GmbH is expanding its consulting services for sustainability issues and strengthening its own efforts in the field. “Sustainability is becoming a decisive factor for the competitiveness of companies around the world and across all industries,” says Eberhard Weiblen, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche Consulting.

Porsche achieves sustainable growth in 2020 financial year

Porsche achieves sustainable growth in 2020 financial year Stuttgart. Porsche AG set a new revenue record in the 2020 financial year: its value grew to 28.7 billion euros, surpassing the previous year’s figure by more than 100 million euros. The operating result is 4.2 billion euros. The previous year it was 4.4 billion euros before special

Porsche collaborates with Balmain’s Creative Director Olivier Rousteing

Porsche collaborates with Balmain’s Creative Director Olivier Rousteing As part of its communications approach for the current Panamera models, Porsche is working together with one of the most famous faces in the fashion scene. This is none other than the Creative Director of the Paris fashion label Balmain, Olivier Rousteing, who is launching a video

TIM BRAVO Takes on additional role as new head of communications at Lamborghini

TIM BRAVO TAKES ON ADDITIONAL ROLE AS NEW HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS AT LAMBORGHINI Bugatti’s Head of Communications to perform a dual role. Effective immediately, Tim Bravo, Head of Communications at Bugatti, is responsible for communications at Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A in addition to his current responsibilities. The communications head will therefore perform a dual role. “It

JUAN SERRANO CEO Of GRUP BALFEGÓ

JUAN SERRANO CEO OF GRUP BALFEGÓ Manel and Pere Vicent Balfegó, cousins and founders of the company Balfego Are fifth generation members of a large fishing family originating from L’Ametlla de Mar in Tarragona, Spain. In the 80s, they harnessed their vision and decided to invest their time and energy exploring the possibilities of a

THE BIG READXR IN TODAY’S REALITY

THE BIG READXR IN TODAY’S REALITY XR in Today’s Reality To complement our RISE Spotlight event on XR, Amelia Kallman, futurist, author and chair of ISE’s XR Summit, reviews some of the areas where these technologies are making their mark right now. While XR (extended reality) technologies have been hyped since 2014, it’s only now

How Su Mei Teh moved from financial services to Google

How Su Mei Teh moved from financial services to Google Welcome to the latest edition of “My Path to Google,” where we talk to Googlers, interns and alumni about how they got to Google, what their roles are like and even some tips on how to prepare for interviews. Today’s post is all about Su

MIKE BLACKMAN: ISE REMAINS SCHEDULED FOR 1-4 JUNE

MIKE BLACKMAN: ISE REMAINS SCHEDULED FOR 1-4 JUNE ISE MD Mike Blackman responds to the announcement by AVIXA that the InfoComm 2021 show is set to take place in Orlando in October 2021. Dear ISE community, Following today’s announcement that the InfoComm 2021 show will now take place in Orlando in October 2021, we want

Porsche and TAG Heuer enter into strategic partnership

Porsche and TAG Heuer enter into strategic partnership Stuttgart/La Chaux-de-Fonds. Porsche and the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer TAG Heuer have joined forces in a strategic brand partnership. Within the framework of the holistic and long-term alliance, the premium manufacturers intend to jointly approach both sports competitions and the development of products. As a first step, the

VALÉRIE MESSIKA – Founder and Creative director MESSIKA Paris

VALÉRIE MESSIKA FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR MESSIKA PARIS Her motto: create new codes for the French Jewelry. Her promise: to keep the diamond as a unique stone. Deal! Valérie Messika, daughter of André Messika, a famous diamond dealer since 1972, discovered diamonds at a very young age. After obtaining her diploma in communication and marketing

MINI Design Award Finalists: Alejandro Carbonell [Green Urban Data]

MINI Design Award Finalists: Alejandro Carbonell The MINI Design Award is an initiative of MINI Spain within the Madrid Design Festival 2021 that seeks to reward projects focused on generating a positive impact on urban life. Among its finalists is Alejandro Carbonell, founder and CEO of Green Urban Data, for an online

ALICIA GARCÍA CABRERA – Director General of CASA DECOR

WE HAVE SPOKEN TO ALICIA GARCÍA CABRERA, DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CASA DECOR, TO TELL US MORE ABOUT THIS NEW EDITION. CASA DECOR WILL BE BACK IN SPRING 2021 Casa Decor is now preparing its 56th edition, which will be held in Madrid between May and June 2021, when the effects of the pandemic have subsided. Quite

Brian Halligan is co-founder and CEO of HubSpot

Brian Halligan is co-founder and CEO of HubSpot Brian Halligan is co-founder and CEO of HubSpot. Prior to HubSpot, Brian was a Venture Partner at Longworth Ventures and VP of Sales at Groove Networks, which was acquired by Microsoft. Previously, Brian was a Senior VP of Sales at PTC. He has co-authored two books, “Inbound

Drumelia’s founder and CEO, Sergey Sinichkin

Drumelia’s founder and CEO, Sergey Sinichkin Drumelia’s founder and CEO, Sergey Sinichkin, established the foundations of Drumelia Real Estate in Marbella back in 1997 after relocating from St. Petersburg. First acquiring a master’s degree in engineering before pursuing a career as a licensed real estate agent in 1993, he has been proud to call Marbella

Dr. Lisa Su President & CEO AMD, Inc.

Dr. Lisa Su President & CEO AMD, Inc. Dr. Lisa Su is AMD’s president and chief executive officer and also serves on the company’s board of directors. Previously, she was chief operating officer responsible for integrating AMD’s business units, sales, global operations, and infrastructure enablement teams into a single market-facing organization responsible for all aspects

Anne-Charlotte Bellanger | Managing Director France, United Kingdom & Iberia

Anne-Charlotte Bellanger | Managing Director France, United Kingdom & Iberia Our History started in 1874 in La Côte-aux-Fées, where Gerorge-Edouard Piaget devoted himself to crafting High-precision and ultra-thin movements. These movements would later become the Maison´s trademark. During all of these years, Piaget have broken their own records, doing extraordinary watches. Recently, Our Piaget Ultimate

CES 2021 Opens with Innovation and Technologies for a Better Future

CES 2021 Opens with Innovation and Technologies for a Better Future – Gary Shapiro, president and CEO The first-ever, all-digital CES® 2021, owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, opened its full digital experience to audiences around the world. Following a day of exclusive, media-only press conferences and a keynote from Verizon Chairman and

Nicolas Baretzki, CEO of Montblanc, understanding the new world of luxury

Nicolas Baretzki, CEO of Montblanc, understanding the new world of luxury Hamburg, Germany – Nicolas Baretzki, CEO of Montblanc has achieved strategy and product, order and innovation, adaptation and vision, as well as the congruence of valuing the past and legacy of his home. At the same time, he sees the horizon of innovation and

James Quincey is Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company

James Quincey Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Quincey is Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company. Quincey, who first joined the company in 1996, has held a number of leadership roles around the world. He became CEO in 2017 and Chairman of the Board in 2019. Quincey is leading Coca-Cola in its continuing evolution

Capri Holdings Limited Appoints Hannah Colman as Chief Executive Officer, Jimmy Choo

Capri Holdings Limited Appoints Hannah Colman as Chief Executive Officer, Jimmy Choo VERSACE (Photo: Business Wire) September 02, 2020 09:41 AM Eastern Daylight Time LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:CPRI), a global fashion luxury group, today announced the appointment of Hannah Colman as Chief Executive Officer, Jimmy Choo, reporting to John D. Idol, Chairman and Chief

Brand Finance Global 500 Launch: The Role of Tech Brands in Driving Economic Growth

Brand Finance Global 500 Launch: The Role of Tech Brands in Driving Economic Growth January 26, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Brand Finance Global 500 Launch: The Role of Tech Brands in Driving Economic Growth Economic growth and technological innovation are historically perceived as concurrent. As we progress through the 21st century, the

Deniz Keskin Brand Management at Porsche – How brands need to adapt in a time when our understanding of luxury changes

Deniz Keskin Brand Management at Porsche How brands need to adapt in a time when our understanding of luxury changes As the director of Brand Management at Porsche, Deniz Keskin is responsible for the overall development and perception of the Porsche brand. He explains what new luxury means for Porsche and in which direction the

Satya Nadella – Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft.

Satya Nadella Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft. Satya Nadella is Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft. Before being named CEO in February 2014, Nadella held leadership roles in both enterprise and consumer businesses across the company. Joining Microsoft in 1992, he quickly became known as a leader who could span a breadth of technologies and businesses

Angie Ruan – Senior Vice President, Global Technology

Angie Ruan Senior Vice President, Global Technology One of the best things about being at Nasdaq is that the learning opportunity is tremendous. When Angie Ruan, an experienced technologist and entrepreneur, joined Nasdaq in 2018, she was excited about how much the company valued innovation and enabled technologists like herself to make an impact on

Omega Therapeutics™ CEO, Mahesh Karande, to Present at BIO Digital 2020

Omega Therapeutics™ CEO, Mahesh Karande, to Present at BIO Digital 2020 Corporate presentation webcast available on demand starting June 8 June 04, 2020 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-Omega Therapeutics, a genomic medicines company, today announced that it will deliver a corporate presentation at BIO Digital, the virtual format of the BIO International Convention,

Katia Bassi – Chief Marketing and Communication Officer of Automobili Lamborghini

Katia Bassi Chief Marketing and Communication Officer of Automobili Lamborghini Mrs Katia Bassi joined Automobili Lamborghini in September 2017 as Chief Marketing Officer and Board Member. She’s the first women ever to join Lamborghini board. Prior to this, Mrs Bassi joined Swatch Group in 1990 as Marketing Manager Tissot, before being appointed Marketing Director of

Thierry Kartochian, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Thierry Kartochian Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Thierry Kartochian, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Thierry Kartochian is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) headquartered in Atlanta. PCNA is the exclusive U.S. importer of the Porsche 911,718 Boxster and

Dr. Kjell Gruner is President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA)

Dr. Kjell Gruner President and Chief Executive Officer Kjell Gruner, President and Chief Executive Officer Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Dr. Kjell Gruner is President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), where he is responsible for both the United States and Canada. He also leads the executive leadership team of Porsche Digital,

Mark Zuckerberg, Founder, President and CEO of Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg, Founder, President and CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg es el fundador, director y CEO de Facebook, fundado en 2004. Mark se encarga de marcar la dirección general y la estrategia de producto de la empresa. También es cofundador y codirector ejecutivo de la iniciativa de Chan Zuckerberg, que aprovecha la tecnología para ayudar

Drew Houston Joins Facebook Board of Directors

Drew Houston Joins Facebook Board of Directors MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Facebook (Nasdaq: FB) today announced that Drew Houston, co-founder and CEO of Dropbox, has been appointed to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, said: “Drew brings valuable perspective to our board as

Amandio Pereira, CEO Covet Group

Amandio Pereira, CEO Covet Group Luxury in interior design – Amandio Pereira, CEO Covet Group How did you come up setting up a retail company that curates luxury interior products? We decided to defy the market. It was a long time ago, myself and Ricardo Magalhães, the creative director for Covet House and Cofounder of

eBay Inc. To Report Classifieds Business as Discontinued Operations and Releases Updated Historical Financials

eBay Inc. To Report Classifieds Business as Discontinued Operations and Releases Updated Historical Financials Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on other services During the third quarter of 2020, eBay Inc. announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to transfer its Classifieds business to Adevinta and determined that it met the criteria

eBay Inc. Names Jamie Iannone Chief Executive Officer

eBay Inc. Names Jamie Iannone Chief Executive Officer Highly Accomplished Leader with Proven Track Record of Driving Superior Performance and User Experiences at Consumer-Facing Technology Companies eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Jamie Iannone as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 27, 2020. He has also been elected

Banco Mediolanum increases its net fund raising by 147% in the first quarter

Banco Mediolanum increases its net fund raising by 147% in the first quarter Banco Mediolanum has achieved a net fundraising of 135.2 million euros in investment funds during the first quarter of this year, 146.8% more than in the first quarter of the previous year. In addition to multiplying net subscriptions in this first quarter, the entity last month had the best

Interview – Brand Finance Spokesperson: Teresa de Lemus, Managing Director Brand Finance Spain

Interview – Brand Finance Spokesperson Teresa de Lemus, Managing Director Brand Finance Spain I started my professional career in Brussels in advertising self-regulatory entities and the media defending the interests of the media, advertisers and regulators against the EU. My entire professional career since then has been aimed at representing business interests in favor of

Bugatti in the Middle East new Dealer Partner in Saudi Arabia

Bugatti in the Middle East new Dealer Partner in Saudi Arabia Together with its new partner SAMACO Automotive, Bugatti celebrates the debut of the Chiron Pur Sport in the Middle East and announces its new showroom in Saudi Arabia This Sunday, Bugatti announced its new partnership with SAMACO Automotive, one of the leading and most

Paul Walsh is Executive Chairman of luxury automotive, motorsport and technology company McLaren Group.

Paul Walsh is Executive Chairman of luxury automotive, motorsport and technology company McLaren Group. Paul brings a wealth of business experience to McLaren having been Chief Executive Officer of FTSE 100 listed drinks company Diageo for 13 years having spent over three decades in total with the company. He was previously Chairman of Compass Group

Interview with Rebecca Scheidler CEO of Engel Volkers finance

Interview with Rebecca Scheidler CEO of Engel Volkers finance Home ownership also depends on the right financing. The real estate experts at Engel & Völkers are well aware of this. That is why our business segment Engel & Völkers Finance now also paves the way financially for realising property dreams. We interviewed CEO Rebecca Scheidler about past successes,

David Cano Martínez – Do whatever it takes to “flatten the curve”

Do whatever it takes to “flatten the curve” In the early stages of the coronavirus expansion, there has been no consensus on the strategy to be followed to stop it. But as the speed of the contagion has been verified and the number of deaths has increased, the one of “flattening the curve” has been

Fernando Salazar Palma – Executive President CESCE

Fernando Salazar Palma – Executive President CESCE Fernando Salazar is a Commercial Technician and State Economist, with a degree in Economics and Business Administration and a Master’s in Public Administration (Fulbright scholarship at the Maxwell School of Public Affairs, Syracuse University. New York). With a broad professional career, he has been, since 2016, Deputy Director

ISADORE SHARP – Founder and Chairman – Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

ISADORE SHARP – Founder and Chairman – Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts “The reason for our success is no secret. It comes down to one single principle that transcends time and geography, religion and culture. It’s the Golden Rule – the simple idea that if you treat people well, the way you would like to

The role of the CFO in times of COVID-19

EACT Joins Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime The EACT has become a member of the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime (GCFFC). Corporate treasurers are high risk individuals for becoming victims of financial crime due to their level of access and control over company finances and operations. Raising awareness and encouraging a public-private partnership

STEPHAN WINKELMANN additionally becomes the new Presidentand Ceo of Automobili Lamborghini

STEPHAN WINKELMANN ADDITIONALLY BECOMES THE NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO OF AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI S.P.A. Bugatti President will perform dual role in future. Bugatti President Stephan Winkelmann will additionally take up the position as President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. on top to his current function. The Bugatti President will therefore have a dual role. “It

CEO of Franck Muller Swiss timepieces brand

Born in Switzerland on July 11th 1958, of an Italian mother and a Swiss father, Franck Muller was raised in a multicultural environment and inherited both creativity and discipline. From a very early age, he developed a growing interest for all mechanical devices. After 4 years of remarkable studies at the Geneva School of Watch

Tobias Martinez is the company’s top-ranking executive CEO

TOBIAS MARTÍNEZ GIMENO Tobias Martinez is the company’s top-ranking executive (CEO). He joined Acesa Telecom (Abertis Group) in the year 2000, first as Board Member and Director General of Tradia, and subsequently of Retevisión. Before joining the Abertis Group, he headed his own business project in Information and Telecommunication Systems for more than 10 years. He

Julien Tornare, CEO of Zenith

Born in 1972 in Geneva (Switzerland), Julien Tornare, CEO of Zenith, is one of the youngest CEOs of the luxury watch industry. With a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Geneva (1996), completed with a Masters course in International Business at the London Metropolitan University, he began his professional career in the watch

Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO marks fresh chapter for one of world’s oldest watchmaking brands

Jaeger-LeCoultre or “La Grande Maison” has, just like some of its sister brands inside the Richemont Group, seen some changes at its head recently. A new CEO, Catherine Rénier (previously at Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels), often means a new strategy. Rather discreet until now, we thought the SIHH 2019 was the right time to

Giovanni Perosino Chief Commercial Officer of Automobili Lamborghini

In January 2020 Automobili Lamborghini announced the appointment of Giovanni Perosino as the new Chief Commercial Officer, reporting directly to the company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Stefano Domenicali. Giovanni Perosino Chief Commercial Officer of Automobili Lamborghini Starting from 1 January 2020, Mr. Perosino is responsible for the Global Sales Department, with the goal of

Giovanni Costantino, President and Chairman of The Italian Sea Group

Giovanni Costantino, President and Chairman of The Italian Sea Group, gives his personal insight on the yachting industry in this exclusive online interview for The Boat Show

RALPH R. DEBBAS – Founder and Ceo, manufacturer of high-performance luxury hypercars in the Middle East, W Motors

From humble beginnings in a small town in Lebanon to becoming a recognised global innovator as the first manufacturer of high-performance luxury hypercars in the Middle East, W Motors is the embodiment of all my passions: design, architecture, construction and automotive. I’ve always been hands-on when it comes to understanding and developing an appreciation for

Bernard Arnault CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Bernard Arnault is Chairman and CEO of LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group. Born to an industrial family in Roubaix, France on March 5, 1949, Mr. Arnault attended the Roubaix lycée and the Faidherbe lycée in Lille. He then went on to study at the Ecole Polytechnique. He began

Georges Kern, CEO de Breitling

Georges Kern, with extensive experience in the watch industry, has just been appointed CEO and shareholder of Breitling SA. Its mission will be to foster the global development of one of the world’s most established watch manufacturers and to focus on further developing Breitling’s retail and fingerprint footprint, especially with a view to accelerating the

Pilar López Álvarez – President of Microsoft Spain

Pilar López Álvarez has been President of Microsoft Spain since July 2015. With a degree in Business Administration and Management, with a specialization in Finance, from ICADE, Pilar López has developed a large part of her professional career at Telefónica, a company she joined in 1999 Previously, he held different management positions at JP Morgan

Raynald Aeschlimann – CEO of Omega

“I believe that in today’s world it is very important to be up-to-date and consistent in what you do,” says Omega President and CEO Raynald Aeschlimann. Raynald Aeschlimann The President and CEO of Omega takes the brand into the 21st century with passion and believing in the “magic” of Omega For Aeschlimann, relevance, emotion and

CHRISTIAN VÖLKERS – FOUNDER & CEO ENGEL & VÖLKERS

CHRISTIAN VÖLKERS | ENGEL & VÖLKERS Christian Völker, CEO and founder of Engel & Völkers 40 years ago, proves to be the type of people who advance without delay on the path of success backed by their own confidence, the unique intuition of visionaries and the patience and persistence of people. They know what they

RICARDO GUADALUPE – CEO DE HUBLOT

Ricardo Guadalupe, 47, was appointed CEO of Hublot on January 1, 2012. This appointment has made him the designated successor to Jean-Claude Biver, who in turn is now Chairman of the Hublot Board of Directors. It also represents the culmination of an entire career in the Swiss watch industry, and 20 years of loyal collaboration with

MARCO COSTA – FOUNDER & CEO DE BOCA DO LOBO

MARCO COSTA – FOUNDER & CEO OF BOCA DO LOBO AN UNPREDICTABLE TALK WITH MARCO COSTA CEO OF BOCA DO LOBO SURPRISE EXPERIENCES AND SURPRISE EVERYONE. THIS IS THE PHILOSOPHY OF BOCA DO LOBO, ONE OF THE MOST EXCLUSIVE DESIGN BRANDS IN THE WORLD THAT WAS BORN TO BREAK THE MONOTONY. MARCO COSTA, THE CEO