Author name: Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

Dirac has appointed Helene Warme as Chief Financial Officer, effective next month. With senior finance experience at Epidemic Sound and Volvo Cars, Warme joins the Uppsala-based audio technology company as it continues strong growth in automotive and home audio markets. Her international background and track record in high-growth technology make her well suited to support Dirac’s next stage of expansion

Orient Express has named Simone Giorgi as General Manager of La Minerva in Rome. With over 20 years in luxury hospitality, Giorgi will oversee operations, strategic initiatives, and guest experiences, guiding the newly opened property in the historic heart of Rome while preserving its heritage and delivering contemporary luxury

Property technology leader Reapit has appointed Patrick Aalbers as Chief Marketing Officer, strengthening its global leadership team. With more than 20 years of experience transforming marketing operations at high-growth software companies, Aalbers is set to accelerate Reapit’s international expansion, driving strategic initiatives that reinforce its position as a leading provider of end-to-end estate agency technology solutions

Bentley has appointed designer Mai Ikuzawa and photographer Greg Williams as its first External Creative Directors, marking a decisive shift in the marque’s 106-year history. Announced alongside the debut of the all-electric EXP 15 concept, the move signals a new era where storytelling, design, and cultural relevance become as central to Bentley’s identity

Kering has appointed Luca de Meo as its new CEO, marking the first separation of chairman and CEO roles in recent history. With three decades of international leadership and luxury brand experience from automotive to tech-driven ventures, de Meo is set to guide Kering’s portfolio, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga, into its next phase of growth, innovation, and sustainability