Franck Petitgas Joins Blackstone As Europe Vice Chair & Senior MD
Blackstone has appointed Franck Petitgas as senior Managing Director (MD) and Vice Chairman of Europe, with the role beginning in January 2026.
SEC Seeks to Reduce Politicisation of Proxies
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will introduce proposed rules and clarifications for proxy advisers to address what it calls the “weaponisation” of shareholder proposals, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said.
Singapore Moves to Make Boards Accountable for AI Failures
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released a consultation paper proposing that Boards and senior managers in financial institutions be held responsible for risks created by artificial intelligence.
Apple Plans Succession As Tim Cook Prepares To Step Down
Apple is accelerating succession planning as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tim Cook prepares to leave the company, potentially next year.
Chandan Sand Appointed As Executive Director Of SpiceJet
SpiceJet has appointed Chandan Sand as Executive Director on its Board.
S. Krishnan Appointed As Chairman Of J&K Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of S. Krishnan as the Part-Time Chairman of J&K Bank, effective November 13, 2025.
Arabandi Venu Prasad Steps Down As Independent Director Of PTC India
Arabandi Venu Prasad has resigned as Independent Director of PTC India Limited due to his appointment as Member (Technical) of the GST Appellate Tribunal, effective November 13, 2025.
Six New Independent Directors Join GMR Airports
Normand Boivin, Dr. Mathilde Lemoine, Salil Anil Gupte, Regis Sebastien Lacote, Christelle Florence Nicole Jacquemet de Robillard, and Matthieu Daubert have been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Directors (Additional Directors) of GMR Airports Limited, effective November 13, 2025.
Sumit Mittal Succeeds Raj K. Garg As Independent Director Of GRM Overseas
Sumit Mittal has been appointed as a Non-Executive Independent Director (Additional Director) of GRM Overseas Limited, effective November 13, 2025.
Kondareddy Sukanya Joins Viceroy Hotels As Non-Independent Director
Kondareddy Sukanya has been appointed as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director (Additional Director) of Viceroy Hotels Limited, effective November 14, 2025.
