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Celia Pelaz. © Schaeffler/Celia Pelaz

 
05.06.26 – Aactivities, which will be consolidated in STech Defence GmbH

Aactivities, which will be consolidated in STech Defence GmbH

Celia Pelaz to become CEO “Defence+New Space” at Schaeffler

Celia Pelaz (48) will become CEO of “Defence & New Space” at Schaeffler effective October 1, 2026, and in this role will take over responsibility of the ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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Steve Arndt. © BASF

 
03.06.26 – Senior Vice President, Global Automotive Refinish Coatings

Senior Vice President, Global Automotive Refinish Coatings

Steve Arndt appointed

BASF Coatings announces that Steve Arndt will succeed Chris Titmarsh as Senior Vice President, Global Automotive Refinish Coatings, effective July 1, ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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Bernardo Velázquez, new Chairman of Worldstainless. © Worldstainless

 
27.05.26 – Associations

Associations

Worldstainless board elects new chairman

The Board of the world stainless association has elected new office bearers during the 30th Annual Conference and Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa. ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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Andy Zinner. © Niehoff

 
12.05.26 – Appointment of President and CEO

Appointment of President and CEO

Andy Zinner succeeds Robert Wild

Niehoff Endex North America, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Zinner as President and CEO with effect from April 1, 2026. Von  Jörg Dambock
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Borouge International announced the appointment of Patrick Jany as CFO, effective May 1, 2026. © Borouge International

 
29.04.26 – Management change

Management change

Borouge International appoints Patrick Jany as CFO

Borouge Group International AG (“Borouge International”) today announced the appointment of Patrick Jany as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective May ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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Maximilian Fiedler is the new Regional Chief Executive Officer Asia/Pacific. © Schaeffler

 
27.01.26 – Schaeffler appoints Maximilian Fiedler

Schaeffler appoints Maximilian Fiedler

New Regional Chief Executive Officer Asia/Pacific

Schaeffler announced the appointment of Maximilian Fiedler (38) as Regional CEO Asia/Pacific, effective January 1, 2026. In this role, he is also part ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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WAI announces the appointment of David M. Fisher as the 73rd president of the association. © WAI

 
09.01.26 – The Wire Association International, Inc.

The Wire Association International, Inc.

David Fisher to lead WAI in 2026

The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc. announces the appointment of David M. Fisher as the 73rd president of the association for a one-year term ... Von  Jörg Dambock