People & Leadership

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 13, 2026 - Dentsply Sirona and the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) have announced the winners of the 2026 Student Competition for Advancing Dental Research and its Application (SCADA) Awards, recognizing pre-doctoral dental students for research excellence across clinical and basic science disciplines. The awards were presented during the 55th Annual Meeting of AADOCR, held in conjunction with the 104th General Session and Exhibition of the IADR and the 50th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research, at the San Diego Convention Center from March 25 to 28, 2026. This year's competition drew 61 dental students from across the United States and seven international finalists from Canada, France, Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 9, 2026 - Messe Düsseldorf has announced the launch of the dedicated Young Talents Day initiative, scheduled for May 13 at the upcoming interpack 2026 trade fair, designed specifically to address the critical workforce pipeline within the global processing and packaging sector. This strategic programming aims to connect industry operators with trainees, students, and young professionals, directly mitigating the ongoing talent gap by showcasing viable career trajectories across engineering, machine management, and production technology. By offering free access to specialized tours and direct engagement with corporate human resources leadership, the initiative provides a highly structured environment for companies to recruit and assess the next generation of technical professionals equipped to handle evolving digitalization and sustainability demands on the factory floor.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - April 14, 2026 - FIBO, the international fitness, wellness, and health trade fair running from 16 to 19 April 2026 in Cologne, Germany, is hosting the Women's Leadership Summit on Friday, 17 April, as a dedicated full-day programme for women shaping leadership roles across the fitness, health, and wellness sectors. Developed in partnership with The Collective, the summit combines structured professional development, keynote programming, workshop sessions, and senior-level networking, with the aim of strengthening visibility and career advancement for women in the industry. The event also incorporates the fourth edition of the RX Female Award, which recognises outstanding contributions by women across the sector.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - March 21, 2026 - HubSpot has published a new guide comparing Claude and ChatGPT for marketers, focusing on three practical buying criteria: pricing, integrations, and use cases. The article frames AI model selection as an operational decision rather than a purely technical one, aimed at helping marketing teams choose the right large language model for day-to-day work. For business users, that matters because LLM choice can affect tool compatibility, workflow design, and budget planning across content and campaign functions.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 30, 2025 - Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) says New York State's comptroller has granted final approval for an extension of PSEG Long Island's operations services agreement with the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), locking in continued grid-operations responsibilities through the end of 2030.

Contract extension now fully cleared

PSEG said the LIPA Board of Trustees awarded PSEG Long Island a five-year extension of the existing contract on September 25, followed by approval from the New York State attorney general in October and final approval from the comptroller this week. The extension begins January 1, 2026, and runs through December 31, 2030. PSEG Long Island has operated the electric grid on behalf of LIPA since 2014, covering Long Island and the Rockaways.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 26, 2025 - The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. is reshaping its senior leadership structure from January 1, 2026, sharpening its focus on tire production efficiency, advanced materials development, and growth in China and Asia across both tire and industrial product lines. The new appointments consolidate operational responsibility around key associates, signaling a push toward tighter coordination between manufacturing, R&D and regional business development.

Strengthening leadership around tire production and investment planning

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 19, 2025 - Voyager Therapeutics is laying off 30 employees after partner Novartis discontinued two undisclosed discovery-stage programs under the companies' gene therapy collaboration, underscoring how quickly platform-driven R&D bets can be reprioritized even inside marquee pharma partnerships.

Commercial partnerships can shift overnight
Voyager disclosed last month that Novartis had stepped away from two early programs tied to their ongoing relationship, without naming the assets or detailing the rationale. The biotech framed the change as manageable, stating that Novartis' decision will "not impact Voyager's cash runway guidance." Still, the workforce reduction signals that operational resets often follow partnership scope changes-especially when programs are preclinical and the near-term value is concentrated in a smaller set of advancing assets.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 18, 2025 - Citroën has appointed Aline Germain as the brand's new marketing lead, effective January 1, 2026, as the automaker continues to sharpen its global positioning across electric, hybrid, and mainstream mobility segments within the Stellantis portfolio.

Leadership change signals renewed focus on brand equity and go-to-market execution
Citroën said Germain will become responsible for Marketing Citroën from 1 january 2026, replacing Federico Goyret, who has been appointed to a position to be announced later. The company said Germain will report to Citroën Brand CEO Xavier Chardon, placing the role at the center of strategy-to-market coordination as Citroën competes for attention in a crowded European and global volume market.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 15, 2025 - HoldCo Asset Management says Comerica shareholders should vote against the proposed merger with Fifth Third at a special meeting scheduled for January 6, 2026, arguing the transaction undervalues Comerica and that rejecting the deal could improve shareholder outcomes with limited downside.

Activist investor challenges deal process and governance safeguards
HoldCo Asset Management, a Florida-based investment firm managing approximately $2.6 billion in regulatory assets under management, said it holds beneficial ownership of approximately 1.6% of Comerica's outstanding common stock and released a presentation titled "Why We Recommend Voting AGAINST The Proposed Merger and Our Litigation Update." The firm's case centers on how the transaction was negotiated and whether the board's process delivered maximum value for shareholders.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 10, 2025 - Koelnmesse Inc. is initiating a carefully planned leadership transition in North America, with long-time President and Managing Director Mette Petersen set to retire on June 30, 2026, and 22-year company veteran Darrin Stern taking over the top role on January 1, 2026. The structured handover is designed to safeguard continuity while positioning the U.S. subsidiary for its next decade of portfolio growth and international expansion.

Structured transition protects continuity and relationships

From 1 January 2026, Stern will assume the role of President and Managing Director, while Petersen will continue through the first half of the year in an advisory capacity. During this period she will mentor key team members and support strategic initiatives with Koelnmesse's headquarters in Cologne, Germany.