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DB’s New CEO Must Overcome Resistance as Expert Calls for More Reforms
Before the Deutsche Bahn’s balance‑sheet press conference on Friday, Professor Christian Böttger, a railway expert at the Berlin University of…
Henkel CEO Signals Price Hikes Amid Iran War
Carsten Knobel, the chief executive of Henkel, which manufactures detergents such as Persil and Pril in Düsseldorf, has indicated that…
Volkswagen CEO Blume Sticks to Germany, Demands Radical Productivity Gains Amid 50,000 Job Cuts
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has reaffirmed his commitment to the German site despite steep sales drops and a strategy…
VW CEO Oliver Blume Demands Action After Car Parts Discovered in Chancellor’s Office Intensifies Political Pressure
After the automotive summit at the chancellery, Volkswagen chief Oliver Blume has stepped up pressure on the government. Speaking…
Oklo CEO Jacob DeWitte Pitches New Reactor Tech for Germany
Jacob DeWitte, the CEO of the U.S. nuclear company Oklo, says he wants to introduce his company’s innovative…
BASF CEO Warns Prices And Margins At Historic Low Ahead Of New China Plant
Just days before the opening of a new chemical plant in southern China, BASF chief executive Markus Kamieth admitted…
1&1 CEO Rules Out Sale to Telefónica Amid Rumors
Ralph Dommermuth, the chief executive of 1&1, has firmly rejected speculation that he plans to sell the company’s fourth…
DB Cargo CEO Targets Zero Deficit by Year-End Aims to Return Freight Division to Profit
Bernhard Osburg, CEO of DB Cargo, said he wants to rapidly bring the heavily debt‑laden freight rail division back…
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse Still Hesitates About Carsharing Ahead of His Exit
Just days before stepping down as chief executive, BMW chief Oliver Zipse still reflected on his venture into carsharing.…
DB CEO Evelyn Palla Admits Faults in Railway Overhaul
Evelyn Palla, the chairwoman of Deutsche Bahn AG, admitted that the current railway‑network rehabilitation programme has managed to cut disruptions…
Investors Push Vonovia CEO for Stock Correction Ahead of DAX Annual Report
Just before Von Iowa is set to release its annual figures, institutional investors and shareholder representatives pushed the new…
Former VW CEO Matthias Müller Calls for Breaking the Firewall Against the AfD
Former Volkswagen chief Matthias Müller criticized the strategy of Germany’s established parties toward the AfD and called for…
TUI CEO Predicts Gulf Tourism Bounces Back After Iran War Ends
The tourism sector in the Gulf region is expected to recover once the Iran conflict ends, said Sebastian Ebel,…
TK CEO Baas Blames Federal Government For Hospital Reform
The head of Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) has criticized the hospital reform that the Bundestag approved last week. By…
TUI CEO Acknowledges No Push for Gulf Tourism Safety Rating Before Iran Conflict
The CEO of the travel company Tui, Sebastian Ebel, made it clear that the tour operators had not pressured…
RWE CEO Proposes Two‑Year Strategic Gas Reserve, Challenges Current Fill‑Level Rules
Markus Krebber, chief executive of RWE, has called for the creation of a strategic gas reserve to be rolled…
German Government Calls Emergency Berlinale Board Meeting Amid Speculation Over CEO Ouster
The German federal government says it is protected against any potential dismissal of Berlinale chief Tricia Tuttle. Deputy spokesperson…
Former Airbus CEO Tom Enders Warns Germany Against Developing Own Fighter Jet
Tom Enders, president of the German Society for Foreign Policy and former chief executive of Airbus and EADS, warns…
Commerzbank CEO Orlopp Declares Size Is No Value Amid Unicredit Takeover Bid
Bettina Orlopp, the chairperson of Commerzbank, reiterated the bank’s independence. In a conversation with the “Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung”, she…
Lazard CEO Urges Europe to Stretch Its Wings Away from US Control
Peter Orszag, the head of U.S. investment bank Lazard, urged European leaders to pursue greater independence from Washington.…
Ifo CEO Says Income Tax Relief Only Realistic With Spending Cuts, Fuest Criticizes Linnemann’s Plan
The president of the Munich Ifo Institute, Clemens Fuest, thinks that the Federal Government’s proposal to ease the…
Deutsche Bank CEO Pushes for Longer Working Life for Office Employees
Christian Sewing, chief executive of Deutsche Bank, said that office workers-particularly older employees-should be allowed to work longer. Speaking…
Mercedes CEO warns Germany of political rightward drift economic decline and AfD takeover threat
Mercedes chief Ola Källenius warned that Germany is heading toward an economic decline and, indirectly, towards a takeover…
State Stake Paves Faster Grid Expansion, Tennet CEO Meyerjurgen Says
Tim Meyerjürgens, the chief executive of Tennet Germany, underscored the advantages of the announced government entry into the company. “If…
VW CEO Blume Challenges US Investment Plans, Calls for Europe to Take Bold Stance After Trump’s Davos Speech
Volkswagen chief executive Oliver Blume urged Europe to adopt a confident stance after U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech in Davos.…
SAP CEO Christian Klein Warns of AfD Success Threatening Germany’s Business Appeal
Christian Klein, chief executive of SAP, warned that the AfD’s political gains could damage Germany’s business climate. Speaking…
SAP Germany Gets New CEO
A shift in leadership is underway at SAP’s German subsidiary, signaling a potential recalibration of strategy within the…
BMW Names New CEO
BMW Group has announced Milan Nedeljkovic as its successor to current CEO Oliver Zipse, a move slated to…
Lower Saxony Backs VW CEO Amid Crisis
Lower Saxony reaffirms its commitment to Oliver Blume as Volkswagen CEO amidst ongoing crisis, despite mounting pressure and…
Merck CEO Optimistic on Germany
Belén Garijo, the outgoing CEO of pharmaceutical giant Merck, has voiced a surprisingly optimistic perspective on Germany’s current…
Airbnb CEO Questions AI Hype
Airbnb’s CEO Brian Chesky has cautioned against inflated expectations surrounding the current valuations of technology companies, particularly regarding…
Rompf No Longer DB-Infrago CEO
Dirk Rompf will not assume the role of CEO of Infrago, the infrastructure division of Deutsche Bahn (DB),…
Ex-Wirecard CEO Plans Lifetime Work
Following his release from pre-trial detention, former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun has stated his intention to remain active…
Bahn Confirms Palla as New CEO
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn has confirmed Evelyn Palla as the new CEO of the national railway…
Union to Oppose Bahn’s New CEO
The German rail and transport union, EVG, has announced its intention to vote against the nomination of Evelyn…
New DB InfraGo CEO Appointment Faces Resistance
Appointment of the new CEO for DB Infrago, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn, is facing potential complications, according…
Porsche CEO Vows Swift Return to Dax Index
Oliver Blume, CEO of Porsche AG, has defended the company’s current trajectory following its recent removal from Germany’s…
Thyssenkrupp CEO Open to State Investment in Shipbuilding
Thyssenkrupp’s CEO, Miguel López, has indicated an openness to potential state participation in its planned listing of the…
Left Party Aims to Curb CEO Pay Gap
A proposal is gaining traction within German political circles aimed at addressing the widening gap between executive compensation…
DB Cargo CEO Sets Sights on Turning the Corner by 2026
DB Cargo’s Chief Executive Expects Profitability by End of 2026 Sigrid Nikutta, the head of DB Cargo, the…
Volvo CEO Stands Firm on EU’s 2035 Combustion Engine Ban
European Automakers Face Pressure as Volvo CEO Defends Emissions Ban The European Union’s plan to ban the sale…
Nvidia’s CEO to Meet with German Government, AI Gigafactory Plans on the Table
Berlin, Germany – In a series of high-level meetings, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to meet with…
CEO Breathes a Sigh of Relief
Siemens Energy’s CEO Christian Bruch has reacted to the premature release of state guarantees for the energy technology…
Can Mercedes’ CEO Save the Industry?
European Union Commissioner Faces Call to Negotiate Regulatory Standards in Trade Dispute with the US In the ongoing…
Valeo CEO Demands ‘Local Parts’ Rule to Save the Day
European Automaker Supplier Chief Advocates for Local Content Rule in European Car Production The head of the French…
ENBW CEO Warns of Overbuilding and Costly Mistakes
Energy Executive Questions Ambitious Plans for New Gas Power Plants Georg Stamatelopoulos, the head of German energy company…
Thyssenkrupp’s CEO: ‘It’s Not a Breakup, It’s a Separation’ – But Can He Sell the Spin-Off Plan to the Employees and Shareholders?
Thyssenkrupp’s CEO Defends Plans to Spin Off Five Business Segments into Independent Companies Thyssenkrupp’s CEO, Miguel López, has…
Munich Re CEO Sounds the Alarm for Germany’s Economic Revival
German Business Leader Urges Productivity Boost Joachim Wenning, chairman of the Munich Re reinsurer, has called for increased…
Miele’s CEO Abandons Family Legacy, Opens Door to Outsiders in a Shocker!
In a recent interview, Miele-Co-Chef Reinhard Zinkann did not rule out the possibility of external management for his…
Vattenfall CEO warns against unrealistic electricity price promises.
Vattenfall Germany CEO Warns Against Unrealistic Promises on Lowering Electricity Prices Vattenfall, a major European energy company, has…
Renault CEO Warns of Chinese Competition
The CEO of the car manufacturer Renault expects further restructuring for automotive conglomerates in the current crisis of…
Dirk Wiese set to lead SPD parliamentary group as new CEO
Dirk Wiese, a SPD politician, is expected to become the first parliamentary secretary of the SPD-Bundestagsfraktion. This is…
Blackrock CEO Sees Europe as Winner in US Trade Dispute
Larry Fink, CEO of the asset manager BlackRock, sees weakness in the US dollar as an opportunity for…
Deutsche Bank CEO Urges Rapid Reforms Amid Economic Uncertainties
Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing urges new government to swiftly implement necessary reforms Christian Sewing, CEO of Deutsche…
Apple CEO Cook Receives Good News Amidst China’s Reaction
The Trump Administration has unexpectedly excluded electronic products such as smartphones or laptops from the special tariffs on…
Tariff Takedown: Mercedes CEO Demands Zero Fees on Cars, Threatening Trump’s Protectionist Plans
A senior executive at Mercedes-Benz, Ola Källenius, has called for the elimination of tariffs on cars in the…
Bonuses in Jeopardy as CEO Pushes for Cost Cuts
Audi Announces Plans to Review Profit-Sharing for Employees Amid Cost-Cutting Efforts Audi, the German automaker, has announced plans…
Last Chance for 3,000 Employees as CEO Warns of Imminent Closure
Thyssenkrupp’s CEO Confirms Plans to Close Steel Plant in Duisburg, Germany Thyssenkrupp’s CEO, Miguel López, has reaffirmed the…
CEO Unleashes Massive Cost-Cutting Blitz
Daimler Truck’s CEO, Karin Radström, has publicly spoken about a planned far-reaching cost-cutting program at the world’s largest…
CEO Warns of Catastrophic Consequences
A top official at the German health insurance provider Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) has expressed concerns that the cost…
Can a SpaceX CEO Save the Alliance?
Elon Musk, the leader of the Ministry of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the USA, has called for a…
Eon’s CEO Demands Game-Changing Shift in Renewable Subsidies!
A top executive at the energy giant Eon, Leonhard Birnbaum, is advocating for a change in the state’s…
Post-Shocker: CEO Cirillo abtritt, digitale Revolution in Gefahr?
The CEO of the Swiss Post, Roberto Cirillo, will step down after six years at the helm of…
Left Party Cracks the Whip on CEO Salaries
The Left is demanding that top manager salaries be capped at 20 times the lowest salary in the…
Insurer’s CEO Cut Down in Cold Blood, Cops Close in on the Killer!
US Police Arrest Man Linked to Murder of United Healthcare CEO According to several US media outlets, citing…
BREAKING: Insurance CEO MURDER SHOCKS the Nation, Cops Nab Suspect in Daring Crime of the Century!
US Police Arrest Man Linked to Murder of United Healthcare CEO’s CEO According to multiple US media outlets,…