Category: Business

  • La Tarté’s Summer Plate Is Fresh, Bright, and Completely in Season

    May 27 : Tucked into Delhi’s dining landscape as a modern wine and espresso bar, La Tarté has always been about more than a meal; it’s about the hour spent lingering over something good. This summer, the brand deepens that intent with a new seasonal menu drawn from the unhurried café culture of New York, Florence, Nice, and Milan, reimagined for a Delhi audience that knows exactly what it wants from a table.La Tarté’s Summer Plate Is Fresh, Bright, and Completely in Season

    The Summer Menu arrives as a full sensory experience; lemon-inspired décor installations, Mediterranean-toned aesthetics, and a spread designed to carry guests from a slow morning coffee into an easy afternoon of wine and conversation. Live stations and interactive pasta-making experiences sit alongside the food menu, making the visit as much about participation as it is about dining.

    On the plate, the kitchen leans into the season’s best; Watermelon & Feta Salad, Mango Avocado Salad, and freshly handmade pasta selections anchor a menu built on bright, balanced flavours. The Mango Tres Leches rounds out the dessert offering with the kind of indulgence that still feels appropriate for the heat, while the Boozy Tiramisu has quietly become a table favourite.

    The beverage list is where summer really takes shape. Iced coffees, matcha-forward coolers, and wine pairings have been crafted to move through the day;  whether the occasion calls for a mid-morning Coconut Cloud Matcha, an afternoon Iced Shaken Espresso, or a Vanilla Cold Foam Latte as the light shifts. Ingredients like mango purée, coconut cream, cold-brew espresso, and seasonal fruit run consistently through the list, keeping things cohesive and considered.

    Speaking to the vision behind the menu, Raayyaana Arora of La Tarté shares:

     “For us, summer is less about just introducing seasonal dishes and more about creating a feeling. We wanted La Tarté’s Summer Menu to reflect the kind of café and wine culture we experienced while travelling; where people spend hours over iced coffees, fresh food, conversations, and wine in spaces that feel effortless yet elevated.”

    Throughout the season, the menu will continue to evolve; limited-edition beverages, curated wine evenings, and pasta-making workshops under the Love Station concept will keep things dynamic well beyond launch. The Summer Menu is available daily across La Tarté outlets from 10 AM to 11 PM, with an average spend of INR 2,000–₹3,500 for two for the full dining experience, and INR 500–₹800 for two over coffee.

  • VietJet expands to Europe with new Hanoi–Prague route

    Mumbai, May 27 : Vietjet has announced the launch of its new Hanoi Prague service, marking another milestone in the airline’s continued global expansion and reinforcing Asia-Europe connectivity. As the airline continues to strengthen air links between India and Vietnam and across Asia-Pacific, the new route reflects Vietjet’s growing international footprint and commitment to expanding affordable global travel options.

    VietJet expands to Europe with new Hanoi–Prague route

    The Hanoi–Prague route is scheduled to commence on October 10, 2026, operated by the airline’s Airbus A330 aircraft via Almaty in Kazakhstan, with an initial frequency of two return flights per week on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Flights depart from Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi at 08:25 and arrive at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague at 18:55. The return service departs Prague at 20:55 and arrives in Hanoi at 16:20 the following day (all are in local times).

    To celebrate the latest expansion, VietJet is offering promotional fares for the route from US Dollar 405 one-way (approx. INR34,000), inclusive of all taxes and fees. Passengers can also choose to fly in Business and SkyBoss classes – Wings for Leaders, offering premium services and enhanced comfort. Tickets are available via www.vietjetair.com, the VietJet Air mobile app, and the airline’s official ticket offices and agents worldwide.

    Mr. Nguyen Thanh Son, CEO of VietJet, shared:

     “This is an important milestone in VietJet’s strategy to become a global aviation group. With a new-generation fleet, modern technology, and a continuously expanding network, VietJet will soon operate many more routes to Europe, enabling passengers to conveniently connect between Europe and the Asia-Pacific. With VietJet, Europe is now closer than ever.”

    VietJet plays a pioneering role in enhancing connectivity between India and Vietnamone of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia and the world. The airline has built a strong network connecting India’s major economic, cultural and tourism hubs, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Bengaluru, with Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s top destinations.

    Prague, Czech Republic’s capital, is known as the “Golden City” or the “City of a Hundred Spires,” famous for its historic Gothic and Baroque architecture. Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam, blends centuries-old heritage with modern dynamism while connecting international travelers to the country’s iconic historical landmarks, natural wonders, pristine beaches, and world-renowned cuisine in destinations across the country. Almaty, the largest city of Kazakhstan, is notable for its striking natural scenery at the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. The new route is expected to offer passengers a diverse experience throughout the journey.

    Flying with Vietjet, passengers can look forward to a comfortable journey aboard a modern fleet, supported by a professional and attentive crew. On board, they can enjoy a menu of freshly prepared hot meals showcasing Vietnamese cuisine—such as pho and banh mi—alongside a selection of international dishes.

  • Haier Retains Top IoT Ecosystem Brand Ranking for 8th Year

    India, May 27 : Haier, the No.1 global major appliances brand for 17 consecutive years, has been recognized once again in the newly released Kantar BrandZ 2026 Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands ranking. For the eighth consecutive year, Haier stands as the world’s only IoT ecosystem brand, with its global position rising to 53rd place.

     Despite economic volatility, the total value of the world’s top 100 brands rose 22% year-on-year to USD 13.1 trillion in 2026. Since debuting on the list in 2019, Haier has steadily climbed from 89th to 53rd place globally, with its brand value reaching USD 52.949 billion, demonstrating the resilience and long-term value of the ecosystem brand model.

    Kantar BrandZ, noted that Haier has transformed from a single home appliance manufacturer into a diversified enterprise spanning six industrial ecosystems, with clear progress in its ecosystem brand strategy. By combining supply chain strength with cultural adaptability, Haier delivers product value while bridging global markets through cultural integration and emotional connection, offering an excellent model for building world-class brands.

    This milestone reinforces the commitment to deepening the ecosystem strategy, driving human-centric innovation, and creating sustainable value on a global scale.

    Currently, Haier serves over 130 million registered users globally, with millions actively relying on the Haier smart home platform to manage their daily routines. In India, this ecosystem continues to expand, aligning with the country’s rapidly growing demand for connected and intelligent home solutions.

    Haier remains deeply committed to defining the future of smart living. By fusing hardware, software, and robotics into a single, highly responsive system, Haier is crafting homes that can listen, see, and think, ultimately making life simpler, smarter, and more intuitive for families around the globe.

  • Uber and Mews bring ride booking inside the hotel operating system

     

    Hotels will be able to request, track and bill Uber rides directly from Mews, turning a manual front desk task into a connected workflow and a new source of ancillary revenue. 

    AMSTERDAM and NEW YORK, NY  – May 27 – Mews, the hospitality operating system, has announced a strategic partnership with Uber to embed ride booking, real-time tracking and integrated billing directly into the Mews platform.

    Uber announced GO-GET 2026 last month, organizing the app around three actions: go, get and travel. Alongside a series of partnerships on the rider side, the Mews integration extends the same direction into the hotel’s property management system (PMS), giving hoteliers a way to offer Uber rides as part of the guest stay rather than as a transaction that happens outside of their walls.

    At Mews Unfold on May 27, 2026 in Amsterdam, Christophe Peymirat, Head of Uber for Business EMEA, and Mike Coscetta, President of Mews, will take the stage together to discuss how collaboration between travel technology, hotels and companies outside the traditional travel sector is reshaping the guest experience.

    Transportation bookings are one of the most common guest requests and one of the most manual processes in hotel operations. Mews research from 2026 found that guests arrange their own transportation and spend an average of $50 on it per stay, money that bypasses the hotel entirely.1 With this integration hoteliers can drive additional ancillary revenue by offering this service to guests.

    This highlights a significant opportunity: Guests today want a ‘frictionless’ stay where the hotel solves every problem for them, not just the room. By bringing these moments together, this integration allows hotels to move beyond just accommodation and deliver the fully connected experience guests are looking for.

    Once live, the integration will allow staff to request a ride for guests with just a few clicks, to track the vehicle in real time and to process the payment automatically, all within Mews. Airport pickups and last-minute changes will be visible and manageable from within the Mews platform.

    “Hotels put enormous effort into the guest experience within their four walls,” said Christophe Peymirat, Head of Uber for Business EMEA. “The journey to and from the property is just as much a part of that experience. Connecting Uber’s network directly into the Mews platform is a practical step toward giving hotels visibility and control over something they have been managing manually for decades.”

    The same logic applies to hotel teams: Staff transportation for late and night shifts gives hotels a simple way to arrange safe, reliable journeys home for team members and improve staff satisfaction.

    The integration is being built to include:

    • Staff-initiated and guest-initiated ride booking, available via the Mews platform through accounts and the guest portal • Live vehicle tracking and trip confirmations, so staff and guests know exactly where a ride is • Automatic billing to the guest folio through Mews Payments, removing manual reconciliation and keeping every transaction inside the same platform • Full visibility for the hotel regarding all ride activity, and full transparency for the customer regarding costs • Insights into guest transportation patterns to help hotels plan better and manage services across the guest journey

    “Embedding Uber into the Mews Operating System means hotels can offer transportation services as part of the stay and add it to one unified guest bill, making it part of the guest relationship rather than a separate transaction. Transportation is one of the clearest examples of a regular guest requirement that hotels are best positioned to provide but not currently set up to do seamlessly,” said Mike Coscetta, President of Mews.

    The Mews and Uber integration is in development, with a pilot launching this year. Further details will be shared directly with customers and partners ahead of launch.

    The entire Unfold program will be available to stream live and for free, with the session, “Vision for the industry – Uber” running on Wednesday, May 27, 11:50 AM to 12:05 PM CET.
    1 Mews guide “How to unlock revenue beyond the room

     

     

  • Africa Rising Music Conference 2026 concludes with landmark international collaborations, artist development initiative, future-focused industry conversations and announces 2027 dates.

    Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) 2026 concluded this past weekend at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg, delivering two days of forward-thinking conversations, international networking, and cultural exchange that further cemented ARMC’s position as one of Africa’s most important music industry platforms. 

    Bringing together over 1000 artists, executives, entrepreneurs, policymakers, creatives and innovators from over 15 countries over the two conference days, ARMC 2026 focused not only on conversations about the future of music – but on creating tangible opportunities and real industry outcomes for African artists. The star-studded line-up and attendees featured leading voices from music, culture and government, including Elaine, TRESOR, Kim Jayde and Janesh, alongside key institutional representation from the Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, the German Embassy Pretoria, the Australian High Commission Pretoria and the Embassy of Sweden in Pretoria.
    One of the conference’s most significant announcements was the official launch of the Music Mentorship Program for South African Artists, a new collaboration between the German Embassy Pretoria, ARMC and Paradise Worldwide. Officially unveiled during the conference by representatives from all three organisations, the initiative is designed to bridge the gap between creativity and professional music industry development for South African artists.

    Africa Rising Music Conference 2026 concludes with landmark international collaborations, artist development initiative, future-focused industry conversations and announces 2027 dates.

    “Music and diplomacy share many traits. They connect people. They foster collaboration. When successful, they create something bigger than the sum of its parts. ARMC’s Mentorship Programme for South African Artists is about just that: connections between German and South African artists to create something beautiful. As the German Embassy, we are glad to be part of this.” Marten Menger, Head of the Cultural Department at the German Embassy Pretoria.

    Applications for the programme are now officially open, with five selected artists set to receive comprehensive support for an upcoming release project including professional mastering, release strategy support, one-on-one international mentorship paired with established German music industry professionals and artists, EP and single artwork design, professional press shots, in-studio promotional content production and visual storytelling support. The launch marked a major step toward building stronger international creative exchange between South Africa and Germany while investing directly in the next generation of South African talent.
     
    Another standout moment at ARMC 2026 was the introduction of the Berlin AI Think Tank in Africa, which created a critical platform for discussions around artificial intelligence, creator consent, licensing, attribution and fair remuneration within the rapidly evolving music landscape. With local and international stakeholders in attendance – including SAMPRA, CAPASSO, AIxchange, the Association for Electronic Music (AFEM), Fraunhofer IDMT and others – the Think Tank initiated critical conversations around the next steps toward a more independent and sustainable Pan-African AI ecosystem for music and the creative industries.

    ARMC 2026 also strengthened international cultural ties to Australia, the official international focus country of this year’s edition, through the SA Meets Australia Networking Reception, presented in collaboration with the Australian High Commission Pretoria, Creative Australia and Alchemy Music. The reception featured a special live performance by Australian artist DOBBY, whose appearance became one of the conference’s defining moments when he invited emerging South African rappers onto the stage for an improvised freestyle collaboration – creating an authentic and spontaneous exchange between young artists from both countries. The moment reflected ARMC’s broader vision of fostering meaningful global collaboration through music and culture.

    “ARMC provides an important platform to bring together artists and industry from around Africa and the world to exchange experiences, knowledge and ideas. Alchemy Music is proud to bring the first Australian delegation to the event, highlighting common challenges and opportunities as well as showcasing the extraordinary talent of First Nation rapper DOBBY and alt-r&b/ambient electronica singer, songwriter and producer Milan Ring.” Frank Rodi, Alchemy Music

    Beyond the conference programme, ARMC 2026 delivered a dynamic live music experience with performances and showcases from artists including Henrik Schwarz (DE), Young Duragg (ZA), Mörda (ZA), Doowap (ZA), Rouge (ZA), HARUNA (UK), TIMANTI (UK) and many more, celebrating the diversity and global influence of contemporary African music culture.

    “Having hosted a workshop on female empowerment at last year’s conference, returning to ARMC this year as an artist was incredibly special,” said Rouge. “I’ve made so many meaningful connections through this platform and witnessed firsthand how important these spaces are for African creatives. ARMC is more than just a conference, it’s a growing movement that the global music industry should be paying close attention to.”

    The success of ARMC 2026 was made possible through the support of headline partner Paradise Worldwide as well as Mint Digital Services, Johnnie Walker AfroExchange, Jaecoo, SAMRO, Ray-Ban, KFC, SAMPRA, Billboard Africa, Hype Magazine, Music In Africa, Trace, Resident Advisor,  sponsors, speakers, artists, delegates, media and collaborators who contributed to making this year’s edition one of the conference’s most impactful and internationally connected gatherings to date.
    ARMC 2027 dates have officially been announced – save the date for 21st & 22nd May 2027. Early bird tickets for next year’s conference are now officially available on Quicket. 

     

  • TransBnk Launches India’s First Corporate Banking Summit

    Mumbai, May 27 : TransBnk, a corporate banking infrastructure company enabling connected financial operations for banks and enterprises, has announced the launch of CBNxT 2026, India’s first dedicated corporate banking summit. Scheduled to be held on 4th June 2026 at Sofitel Mumbai BKC, the inaugural edition is being positioned as an annual flagship platform for the country’s evolving corporate banking ecosystem.

    Designed as a neutral, industry-first platform, CBNxT 2026 aims to bring together stakeholders across banks, enterprises, fintechs, NBFCs, investors, policymakers and technology providers to discuss the future of corporate banking, transaction banking and enterprise financial infrastructure in India.

    The full-day, single-track summit is expected to host over 400 senior delegates through a curated, invitation-led format. Confirmed speakers and participants include senior leaders from institutions such as YES Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank, HDFC Bank, Standard Chartered, Bank of America, DBS Bank, Barclays, NPCI Bharat BillPay, CAMSPay, Pine Labs, Bajaj Finserv, Bessemer Venture Partners, Elevation Capital and Arkam Ventures, among others.

    CBNxT 2026 will focus on some of the most consequential shifts shaping the future of corporate banking and enterprise finance. Discussions at the summit will span AI-native banking infrastructure, treasury digitisation and real-time financial visibility, trade and supply chain finance, cross-border payments and CBDCs, commercial cards and business payments, API-first transaction banking, banking system modernisation, embedded finance and the evolution of agentic payment systems.

    “Corporate banking sits at the heart of how businesses operate, grow and move capital. As enterprise financial operations continue to evolve, the need for stronger collaboration across banks, enterprises, fintechs, investors and policymakers becomes increasingly important. CBNxT is our effort to create a dedicated industry platform where the ecosystem can come together to discuss the future of connected financial infrastructure and enterprise banking operations. Our vision is to build a platform that contributes meaningfully to the transformation of corporate banking in India,” said Vaibhav Tambe, Co-Founder & CEO, TransBnk.

    The summit will also witness the release of Liquidity Network, a forward-looking industry report focused on how financial networks are rewiring corporate banking in India.

    CBNxT 2026 is being supported by ecosystem and community collaborators including FACE, Headstart Network Foundation, India Blockchain Forum, The Digital Fifth, The Ecosystem Community and Picxele, among others.

  • RINA reaches one billion in revenue and continues its growth plan

    Genoa (Italy), May 26: The shareholders’ meeting of RINA, the multinational inspection, certification and consulting engineering group, today approved the 2025 financial statements, reporting revenues of €1.03 billion, up 11% compared to 2024, and adjusted EBITDA of €155 million (+12.5% versus 2024, improving from 14.8% to 15% of revenues). The Group’s net profit rose to €39.7 million, up from €30.4 million on the previous year, while financial leverage remains stable at around 1x. In addition, RINA continues to build its future growth, supporting tomorrow’s revenues with a new order intake-to-revenue ratio above 1.2x.

    RINA reaches one billion in revenue and continues its growth plan

    The positive trend continued into the first quarter of 2026, with revenues of €246 million, up 2.7% on the same period in 2025. Order intake reached approximately €346 million.

    Ugo Salerno, Executive Chairman of RINA, said: “Surpassing €1 billion in revenue underscores the solidity of RINA as a company able to evolve while maintaining a clear trajectory of growth. We plan to support further development also through targeted international acquisitions, focusing on businesses with strong strategic potential. This milestone is the result of a long-term journey built on our people, our expertise, and our ability to adapt in an ever-changing environment. These results confirm the Group’s capacity to seize market opportunities and translate them into development and long-term value.”

    RINA reaches one billion in revenue and continues its growth plan

    Carlo Luzzatto, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of RINA, commented: “We are accelerating the execution of our 2030 strategic plan, consolidating the Group’s commitment to innovation, a long-standing distinguishing feature of RINA. This path also includes the acquisition of Foreship, a strategic step which further strengthened our capabilities in the marine and naval engineering sectors, expanding our international footprint. I am very proud of the results achieved so far, thanks to the collective effort of all our colleagues.” 

  • 4-Day Workshop on Public Speaking

    4-Day Workshop on Public Speaking

     

    Public speaking is a skill, not a talent. It can be learned easily: Public Speaking expert

    Hyderabad, May 27….…… Media Junction, a specialist school for Public Speaking, announced its latest batch of a Four-Day Workshop on Effective Public Speaking. The four-day session will be held from May 28 to 31st, from 6 pm to 9.30 pm, at the Premises of Media Junction, Ground Floor 4A, Parthani Towers, Golconda Cross Roads, Musheerabad, Hyderabad.

    Public speaking enthusiasts and communications practitioner D. Ramchandram will conduct the Workshop.

    Media Junction has pioneered this exclusive workshop on the subject uninterruptedly for the past 22 years.  The workshop is targeted at politicians, businessmen, startup leaders, corporate executives, professionals such as lawyers, doctors, Salespeople, marketing professionals, teaching professionals, IT professionals, and everybody.

    For many, “Mike is a bomb”, informs D. Ramchandram, the public speaking trainer.  And they continue to suffer throughout their life. Thankfully, there is a solution to this problem.  Everybody can speak well with a little bit of instruction and guidance.  Anyone can master public speaking, added Ram, who has hundreds of workshops to his credit.

    “Public speaking is a skill, not a talent”. It can be easily acquired.  Please don’t assume that you need to be born a natural public speaker.  It is a learnable skill. You need this skill to promote your business/profession to customers and investors.   You can’t outsource public speaking; as an entrepreneur, it’s up to you to be the face of your business. Speakers are leaders, and leaders are speakers.

    Media Junction gives you the guarantee that you will be able to speak confidently in four days. Give me the dumbest man/woman in the world, we can make him or her “say what he or she wants to say”, informs Kalpana, Director of Media Junction. 

    The workshop teaches the art of Speech Making, Writing, Body Language, Impromptu Speeches, Humorous Speeches, Content Management for Speech Preparation, and many other relevant subjects. 

    Only 15 participants are allowed in a batch.

  • AGI Greenpac Appoints Dushyant Kumar as COO of Aluminium Cans Business

    India, May 26: AGI Greenpac Limited, India’s leading packaging products company and the country’s most profitable glass packaging manufacturer, announced the appointment of Mr. Dushyant Kumar as Chief Operating Officer of its Aluminium Cans business.

    AGI Greenpac Appoints Dushyant Kumar as COO of Aluminium Cans Business

    With an engineering background, Dushyant brings over three decades of experience in the metal packaging and beverage can industry, including leadership roles at Canpack India and extensive exposure across global markets. Over the course of his career, he has built and managed businesses across operations, supply chain, and commercial strategy.

    Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Rajesh Khosla, CEO, AGI Greenpac, said:

     “We are pleased to welcome a leader whose strong operational expertise aligns with our culture of disciplined execution. As we expand into the aluminium cans segment, we are entering a category that is seeing strong momentum globally and in India, driven by changing consumer preferences and increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions. Aluminium is one of the most sustainable materials in the world, infinitely recyclable without any loss of quality, and we believe this is the right time for us to build a strong presence in this space.”

    Commenting on joining the organisation, Mr. Dushyant Kumar said:

    “I am excited to join AGI Greenpac at a transformative phase in its growth journey. The Company has established a strong reputation and leadership position in glass packaging, and its entry into aluminium cans reflects a forward-looking vision aligned with evolving market and sustainability trends. I look forward to working closely with the team to build a high-quality, customer-centric organisation that drives innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth in the aluminium cans segment.”

    The appointment comes at a strategic time as AGI Greenpac accelerates the development of its aluminium cans venture. Earlier this month, the Company announced the ground-breaking ceremony for its Greenfield aluminium beverage cans manufacturing facility in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, marking the formal commencement of construction for the project. With a proposed investment of approximately ₹1,000 crore, the plant will launch with two production lines capable of a combined output of 1.6 billion cans per year and, through debottlenecking initiatives, the total capacity can be expanded to over 2 billion cans annually. The plant is expected to become operational by FY28 and will cater to the rapidly growing demand from India’s beverage industry.

     

  • ten23 health® strengthens leadership team to drive its next stage of growth

    Basel, Switzerland, May 26: ten23 health®, the human-centric and sustainable strategic CDMO partner of choice for the pharmaceutical industry and biotech start-ups, today announced changes to its leadership team as part of its ongoing commitment to position the company for further long-term growth. These updates reflect a thoughtful alignment of leadership to support the continued expansion of ten23’s capabilities and manufacturing capacity.

     

    From May 1st, 2026, Andrea Wesp assumed responsibility as Chief Business Officer (CBO). Andrea brings broad experience as a global business leader, having led large international organizations through strategic transformation, innovation and sustainable growth. She combines deep commercial acumen with technical and operational expertise across the pharmaceutical and CDMO value chain. Andrea joins ten23 from Siegfried, where she served as VP Market Development BD & Sales Drug Products. Prior to that, she held a range of roles, including VP New Business Development at Vetter Pharma, and VP Sterile Solutions/BU Pharmaceutical Systems at Schott Pharma. She holds a chemical and process engineering degree from the Technical University of Hamburg, and a business economics degree from FU Hagen in Germany.

     

    Stephanie Knüppel assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) on April 1st, 2026, after joining ten23 in in June 2025 as Chief of Staff to the COO. She brings extensive experience in leading manufacturing and operations teams, along with strong sterile product knowledge. As E2E Value Stream Lead (Head) of Manufacturing & Packaging Operations at the Roche Kaiseraugst commercial production site, she was responsible for launches, tech transfer and industrialization, and gained extensive experience in compounding, sterile aseptic manufacturing, visual inspection, validation/qualification, device combination products, supply chain resilience, Annex 1 and regulatory authority inspections. Stephanie studied chemistry and holds a PhD from the University of Münster in Germany.

     

    Susanne Jörg, who previously held the position as COO, began her new role as Chief of Staff to the CEO on April 1st, 2026. Before joining ten23 health in 2021 as COO, Susanne held several senior positions in Lonza and Novartis. She has over 15 years’ experience in formulation development, process development, transfer and validation, sterile manufacturing and regulatory submissions for early-, late-stage and life-cycle parenteral dosage forms. As the new Chief of Staff, Susanne will support ten23’s CEO Hanns-Christian Mahler in strategic initiatives, and will be instrumental in preparing the company for its future growth.

     

    From March 1st, 2026, Felicia Werk assumed the role as Chief People & Culture Officer. Felicia joined ten23 in May 2022 to lead ten23’s Learning & Development activities. She previously held a range of senior positions at Bayer, including Global HR Change and Transformation Lead, Head of Business Development, Operational Excellence Manager, Strategy Deployment Lead, and People and Organizational Development Lead. She holds a master’s degree in business psychology from the University of Trier in Germany and an MBA from Heriot-Watt University in the UK.

     

    Alessandra Seriacopi joined ten23 as Chief Quality Officer (CQO) in September 2025. Alessandra brings over 20 years’ experience in quality leadership across the pharmaceuticals, biotech, and vaccines sectors. She was previously Senior Quality Director Drug Product Division EU and APAC at Thermo Fisher Scientific, and held senior roles at MSD, Novartis, and GSK, where she led global quality operations, regulatory compliance, and successful product launches. Alessandra has profound expertise in GMP quality systems, regulatory inspections, and managing complex CDMO environments. She holds a master’s degree in chemistry from the University di Siena in Italy.

     

    The recent appointments are complemented by (in sequence of tenure at ten23) Andrea Allmendinger, Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), Patrick Klassnitz, Chief Finance Officer (CFO), Alissa Monk, Head of Fairstainability, and Creixell Espilla-Gilart, Chief Marketing Officer.

     

    We are delighted to welcome our newly appointed leaders. Together, they will bring deep and diverse industry expertise, proven execution, and different perspectives that are unique in the CDMO space. The new leadership team will accelerate our next growth stage, support our expansion, and ensure an agile focus on operational excellence and customer needs,” said Hanns-Christian Mahler, Chief Enablement Officer (CEO) at ten23 health.

     

    He continued, “I am confident that this leadership evolution will enhance the way we support and serve our customers and their patients, unlock new opportunities, and build on our strong foundation for continued success and the next stage of growth.”