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18-06-2025
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Inside information: Morten Thorsrud to succeed Torbjörn Magnusson as CEO of Sampo Group
Sampo plc, inside information, 18 June 2025 at 9:20 am EEST Inside information: Morten Thorsrud to succeed Torbjörn Magnusson as CEO of Sampo Group Torbjörn Magnusson, the CEO of Sampo Group, has informed the Sampo Board of his intention to retire from his role. Morten Thorsrud, the CEO of Sampo's largest operating entity, If P&C, has today been appointed as his successor. The change in Group CEO will become effective on 1 October 2025, after which Magnusson will stay within the group as a Senior Advisor until 31 December 2025. 'I want to thank Torbjörn for his extraordinary contribution to the success of Sampo, both in leading the recent strategic transformation as Group CEO and in laying the foundations of our outstanding success in the Nordic P&C insurance market. He leaves the group in excellent condition and with a compelling set of opportunities. The appointment of If's CEO Morten Thorsrud as Group CEO represents continuity and reflects our commitment to operational excellence. Morten, who has been within the group for 23 years, has taken If's performance to new heights as CEO. I am delighted to have been able to appoint Torbjörn's successor from a strong set of high-quality internal candidates', says Antti Mäkinen, Chair of the Board of Sampo plc. 'With the strategic transformation of Sampo complete and the business in excellent shape, I have come to the conclusion that it is time for me to hand over to the next generation of leadership. Together with my colleagues, we have achieved more than I could have ever imagined when I joined the group in 1999. Morten has played a crucial role in the success of If P&C and I am confident he will excel as Group CEO of Sampo', says Torbjörn Magnusson, CEO of Sampo Group. 'I am honored to be given the opportunity to lead Sampo. As CEO of If, I have continued our efforts on being the most caring and customer centric P&C insurer and on delivering operational excellence through extensive investments in our digital capabilities. I intend to bring the same energy to my work as CEO of Sampo Group', says Morten Thorsrud, Appointed CEO of Sampo Group and CEO of If P&C Further information about remuneration related matters can be found on SAMPO PLC For more information, please contact Sami Taipalus Head of Investor Relations tel. +358 10 516 0030 Ainomaija Forsell Media Relations tel. +358 10 514 4217 Appendix: Curriculum Vitae of Morten Thorsrud Distribution: Nasdaq Helsinki Nasdaq Stockholm Nasdaq Copenhagen London Stock Exchange FIN-FSA The principal media Appendix: Curriculum Vitae Morten Thorsrud Born 1971 Education Norwegian School of Management - Master of Business and Economics 1996 Career If P&C Insurance Holding Ltd - President and CEO 2019- Sampo plc - Member of the Sampo Group Executive Committee 2006- If P&C Insurance Ltd (publ) - Group Executive Vice President, Head of BA Private 2013-2019 - Head of BA Industrial 2005-2013 - Head of Industrial Underwriting and Claims 2004-2005 - Head of Corporate Strategy 2002-2004 McKinsey & Company, Inc. Norway/Europe - Associate Partner 2001-2002 - Engagement Manager 1999-2001 - Associate 1997-1999 - Junior Associate 1996-1997 Positions of trust Topdanmark - Topdanmark Forsikring A/S: Deputy Chairman 2024– - Topdanmark A/S: Board Member 2019- Hastings Group - Board Member 2020- Euronext - Member of the Supervisory Board 2019- Finance Norway (Finans Norge) - Member of the Executive Committee, 2019- - Other roles, 2013-2019Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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12-06-2025
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Insider information: Carl Haglund appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Aktia Bank Plc
Aktia Bank PlcInsider information12 June 2025 at 9.30 a.m. HELSINKI, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aktia's Board of Directors has appointed (Econ.) Carl Haglund as the new Chief Executive Officer of Aktia Bank Plc. Carl Haglund will join Aktia no later than in September 2025 as a designated key person in a senior executive role and will assume the CEO position after completing an induction programme. In connection with the appointment, Carl Haglund steps down from the Board of Directors of Aktia with immediate effect. The Board of Directors will continue to operate without other changes to its composition. The Board of Directors has simultaneously appointed Anssi Huhta, currently EVP of Banking Business at Aktia, as interim CEO until Carl Haglund's induction period ends. The Board of Directors of Aktia and the current CEO Aleksi Lehtonen have decided by mutual agreement that Lehtonen will leave his position today. Carl Haglund has served as CEO of Veritas for the past three years. Prior to that, he held senior leadership roles at Accenture's Nordic banking and insurance business, served as CEO of bioenergy company Sunshine Kaidi New Energy Group, and held positions as Member of the Finnish Parliament, Finland's Minister of Defence and Member of the European Parliament. He has also served on the Board of Directors of eQ, among others. The Board believes that Carl Haglund's broad experience will bring precisely the energy and momentum required to deliver on the company's updated strategy, announced in February, in the current rapidly evolving market environment. "We are very pleased to be able to welcome Carl Haglund as the new CEO of Aktia. He is a visionary and versatile leader with a proven track record in both creating a growth culture and leading growth-oriented transformation with strong results. Carl has a deep understanding of the company and he was involved in shaping our current strategic direction and growth programme, which Aktia is already implementing," says Matts Rosenberg, Chairman of the Board of Aktia. Carl Haglund will join Aktia no later than September 2025, entering a comprehensive induction programme. The exact duration of the onboarding and the start date of his CEO tenure will be confirmed at a later stage. The induction program is standard practice in the financial sector and its purpose is to ensure that Carl Haglund meets the regulatory fit & proper requirements. During the induction programme, Carl Haglund will serve in a designated key executive role at Aktia. Matts Rosenberg, Chairman of the Board of Aktia: "Aktia's goal is to democratise wealth management and become Finland's leading wealth manager. Aktia's Board is confident that Carl Haglund has the ability to take Aktia forward into the next stage of development. Throughout the different phases of his career, he has demonstrated the ability to lead transformation and profitable growth in an inspiring way. I would also like to warmly thank Aleksi Lehtonen on behalf of the Board of Directors and all employees of Aktia for his valuable contribution to the development and launch of the updated strategy, as well as the initiation of the acceleration programme. With his experience, he has taken Aktia to the next level. I wish Aleksi all the best for the future." Carl Haglund: "Aktia has a clear and ambitious strategy, with the aim to become a leading wealth manager empowered by a strong banking heritage. Aktia combines strong banking, life insurance and asset management operations with personalised service, which creates a strong foundation for growth. A new, skilled leadership team is already executing the recently launched Momentum growth programme. I look forward to accelerating the implementation of the strategy together with all the talented professionals at Aktia. The world and the economic landscape are evolving rapidly, and reaching our goals will require determined and collaborative effort." Carl Haglund's appointment is conditional on the Financial Supervisory Authority not having any objections to the appointment. Aktia Bank Plc Board of Directors Further information:Matts Rosenberg, Chairman of the BoardMia Smeds, Communications Director, Tel. +358 44 546 0379, Email (at) Distribution:Nasdaq Helsinki LtdMass Aktia is a Finnish asset manager, bank and life insurer that has been creating wealth and wellbeing from one generation to the next for 200 years. We serve our customers in digital channels everywhere and face-to-face in our offices in the Helsinki, Turku, Tampere, Vaasa and Oulu regions. Our award-winning asset management business sells investment funds internationally. We employ approximately 850 people around Finland. Aktia's gross assets under management (AuM) on 31 March 2025 amounted to EUR 15.7 billion, and the balance sheet total was EUR 12.0 billion. Aktia's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd (AKTIA). This information was brought to you by Cision The following files are available for download: Insider information: Carl Haglund appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Aktia Bank Plc Carl Haglund View original content: Fehler beim Abrufen der Daten Melden Sie sich an, um Ihr Portfolio aufzurufen. Fehler beim Abrufen der Daten Fehler beim Abrufen der Daten Fehler beim Abrufen der Daten Fehler beim Abrufen der Daten
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26-05-2025
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Eramet: Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meeting on May 26th, 2025; appointment of Paulo Castellari as Chief Executive Officer
Paris, 26 May 2025, 6:15 p.m. PRESS RELEASE Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meeting on May 26th, 2025; appointment of Paulo Castellari as Chief Executive Officer Separation of roles of Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Renewal of Ms. Christel Bories as Chair of the Board Appointment of Mr. Paulo Castellari as Chief Executive Officer, effective from today Approval by the shareholders of all the resolutions proposed at the General Meeting The Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meeting of Eramet Shareholders was held on Monday, May 26th, 2025 in Paris, chaired by Ms. Christel Bories, Chair and CEO of Eramet, in compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory provisions, as well as the recommendations of the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF). The Board of Directors acknowledged the renewal, by the Ordinary General Meeting, of Ms. Christel Bories1 as a Director, and renewed her mandate as Chair of the Board for a period of four years. The Board of Directors warmly thanked Ms. Christel Bories for her commitment and the work accomplished as Chair and CEO of Eramet over the past 8 years, and once again welcomed her continued role as Chairwoman. The Board of Directors appointed Mr. Paulo Castellari as the Group's new Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors also acknowledged today: the ratification, by the Ordinary General Meeting, of the cooptation as Director of Mr. Tanguy Guillaume Gahouma-Békalé, which occurred during the Board Meeting of May 30th, 2024, to replace Mr. Alilat Antsélévé-Oyima, who has resigned, for the remaining term of his mandate, i.e. until the General Meeting held today, the renewal, by the Ordinary General Meeting, as Directors of Ms. Christine Coignard2, Ms. Solenne Lepage3 and Mr. Tanguy Guillaume Gahouma-Békalé, each for a period of four years. Following the Shareholders' General Meeting, Eramet's Board of Directors consists of 18 members, including two employee representatives. It comprises 7 independent members and 7 women, representing 44% of the Board members, for both indicators, excluding employee representatives. Detailed information on the composition of the Board of Directors and its Committees is available on the company's website under the Governance section: Eramet | Group | Governance Eramet's shareholders approved all the proposed resolutions, including the distribution of a dividend of €1.50 per share for the 2024 fiscal year. The ex-dividend date will be June 2nd, 2025, and payment will start from June 4th, 2025. The voting results for each resolution are available on Eramet's website (Shareholders' General Meeting 2025 - Eramet). Calendar 30.07.2025: Publication of 2025 half-year results 30.10.2025: Publication of 2025 Group third-quarter turnover ABOUT ERAMET Eramet transforms the Earth's mineral resources to provide sustainable and responsible solutions to the growth of the industry and to the challenges of the energy transition. Its employees are committed to this through their civic and contributory approach in all the countries where the mining and metallurgical group is present. Manganese, nickel, mineral sands and lithium: Eramet recovers and develops metals that are essential to the construction of a more sustainable world. As a privileged partner of its industrial clients, the Group contributes to making robust and resistant infrastructures and constructions, more efficient means of mobility, safer health tools and more efficient telecommunications devices. Fully committed to the era of metals, Eramet's ambition is to become a reference for the responsible transformation of the Earth's mineral resources for living well together. INVESTOR CONTACT Director of Investor Relations Sandrine Nourry-Dabi T. +33 1 45 38 37 02 PRESS CONTACT Media Relations Officer Nedjma Amrani T. +33 6 65 65 44 49 1 Chair and CEO since 20172 Independent Director – Member of the Audit, Risks & Ethics Committee – Chair of CSR & Strategy Committee – Member of the Appointment Committee3 Independent DirectorAttachment 2025 05 26 - Eramet - PR - Post AG EN VF
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26-05-2025
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Eramet: Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meeting on May 26th, 2025; appointment of Paulo Castellari as Chief Executive Officer
Paris, 26 May 2025, 6:15 p.m. PRESS RELEASE Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meeting on May 26th, 2025; appointment of Paulo Castellari as Chief Executive Officer Separation of roles of Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Renewal of Ms. Christel Bories as Chair of the Board Appointment of Mr. Paulo Castellari as Chief Executive Officer, effective from today Approval by the shareholders of all the resolutions proposed at the General Meeting The Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meeting of Eramet Shareholders was held on Monday, May 26th, 2025 in Paris, chaired by Ms. Christel Bories, Chair and CEO of Eramet, in compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory provisions, as well as the recommendations of the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF). The Board of Directors acknowledged the renewal, by the Ordinary General Meeting, of Ms. Christel Bories1 as a Director, and renewed her mandate as Chair of the Board for a period of four years. The Board of Directors warmly thanked Ms. Christel Bories for her commitment and the work accomplished as Chair and CEO of Eramet over the past 8 years, and once again welcomed her continued role as Chairwoman. The Board of Directors appointed Mr. Paulo Castellari as the Group's new Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors also acknowledged today: the ratification, by the Ordinary General Meeting, of the cooptation as Director of Mr. Tanguy Guillaume Gahouma-Békalé, which occurred during the Board Meeting of May 30th, 2024, to replace Mr. Alilat Antsélévé-Oyima, who has resigned, for the remaining term of his mandate, i.e. until the General Meeting held today, the renewal, by the Ordinary General Meeting, as Directors of Ms. Christine Coignard2, Ms. Solenne Lepage3 and Mr. Tanguy Guillaume Gahouma-Békalé, each for a period of four years. Following the Shareholders' General Meeting, Eramet's Board of Directors consists of 18 members, including two employee representatives. It comprises 7 independent members and 7 women, representing 44% of the Board members, for both indicators, excluding employee representatives. Detailed information on the composition of the Board of Directors and its Committees is available on the company's website under the Governance section: Eramet | Group | Governance Eramet's shareholders approved all the proposed resolutions, including the distribution of a dividend of €1.50 per share for the 2024 fiscal year. The ex-dividend date will be June 2nd, 2025, and payment will start from June 4th, 2025. The voting results for each resolution are available on Eramet's website (Shareholders' General Meeting 2025 - Eramet). Calendar 30.07.2025: Publication of 2025 half-year results 30.10.2025: Publication of 2025 Group third-quarter turnover ABOUT ERAMET Eramet transforms the Earth's mineral resources to provide sustainable and responsible solutions to the growth of the industry and to the challenges of the energy transition. Its employees are committed to this through their civic and contributory approach in all the countries where the mining and metallurgical group is present. Manganese, nickel, mineral sands and lithium: Eramet recovers and develops metals that are essential to the construction of a more sustainable world. As a privileged partner of its industrial clients, the Group contributes to making robust and resistant infrastructures and constructions, more efficient means of mobility, safer health tools and more efficient telecommunications devices. Fully committed to the era of metals, Eramet's ambition is to become a reference for the responsible transformation of the Earth's mineral resources for living well together. INVESTOR CONTACT Director of Investor Relations Sandrine Nourry-Dabi T. +33 1 45 38 37 02 PRESS CONTACT Media Relations Officer Nedjma Amrani T. +33 6 65 65 44 49 1 Chair and CEO since 20172 Independent Director – Member of the Audit, Risks & Ethics Committee – Chair of CSR & Strategy Committee – Member of the Appointment Committee3 Independent DirectorAttachment 2025 05 26 - Eramet - PR - Post AG EN VFSign in to access your portfolio
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26-05-2025
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Golden Arrow Appoints New President & CEO
TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V): GRGFrankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE): G6AOTCQB Venture Market (OTCQB): GARWF VANCOUVER, BC, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Golden Arrow Resources Corporation (TSX-V: GRG, FSE: G6A, OTCQB: GARWF), ("Golden Arrow" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Nikolaos Cacos as President & CEO of the Company. Joseph Grosso, who is stepping down from those roles, will continue to serve as a director and Chairman of the Board. Mr. Cacos commented, "I am grateful to Joe for entrusting this role to me. His pioneering vision and entrepreneurial acumen has spearheaded Golden Arrow's many successes, including the discovery and monetizing of our Gualcamayo royalty; the discovery, development and sale of the Chinchillas silver-lead-zinc deposit; the growth of a portfolio of highly prospective properties in Argentina; and, most recently, a new deposit discovery at the Company's San Pietro IOCG project in Chile. He has built a cohesive team in three countries, and we all look forward to his continued guidance in his role as Chairman as we work to carry-on Golden Arrow's success." Previously, as Vice President, Corporate Development and a Director for Golden Arrow, Mr. Cacos has played an integral role in the management and development of the Company. Mr. Cacos has held senior level executive roles in all of the Grosso Group companies since the group's inception in 1993. His work has been essential in seeing those companies through major milestones, including recent transactions with international conglomerates Stellantis N.V. and Corporación América Group. About Golden Arrow: Golden Arrow Resources Corporation is a mining exploration company with a successful track record of creating value by making precious and base metal discoveries and advancing them into exceptional deposits. Golden Arrow is actively exploring its flagship property, the advanced San Pietro iron oxide-copper-gold-cobalt project in Chile, and a portfolio that includes nearly 125,000 hectares of prospective properties in Argentina. The Company is a member of the Grosso Group, a resource management group that has pioneered exploration in Argentina since 1993. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD "Joseph Grosso" _______________________________Mr. Joseph Grosso,Executive Chairman, President and CEO Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Golden Arrow Resources Corporation
