Multiverse has appointed former Amazon and Spotify VP Jay Richman as Chief Product Officer. Founded by CEO Euan Blair, the company has partnered with over 1,500 organisations, including Babcock International, John Lewis Partnership and KPMG. Richman will lead product as Multiverse continues to upskill thousands of learners and expand into Germany
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Bentley Motors has appointed Angus Fitton as Chief Communications Officer, effective this March. Angus joins from Porsche Cars North America, where he served as Vice President of PR in Atlanta for seven years. Wayne Bruce, has transitioned to Director of Visitor Experience and Heritage at the Crewe-based manufacturer. Both will report to Chairman and CEO Dr Frank-Steffen Walliser during this period of exciting transformation for Bentley
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Hotel Café Royal introduces a limited David Bowie Afternoon Tea at Café Royal Grill, marking ten years since the artist’s passing in the very place he hosted his legendary 1973 Ziggy Stardust farewell attended by Mick Jagger, Lou Reed, Lulu and Ringo Starr. The one-month tribute weaves references to Bowie’s many eras from Tin Machine to his Kansai Yamamoto stage looks into a menu that connects his legacy directly to the historic London hotel that remains part of his story
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Santander has unveiled a comprehensive leadership reshuffle affecting its UK, Portuguese and group-level operations. Mahesh Aditya will assume the role of chief executive at Santander UK from March 2026, replacing Mike Regnier who stepped down in October 2025. Pedro Castro e Almeida will transition from his position as CEO of Santander Portugal to become group chief risk officer, whilst Isabel Guerreiro takes charge of the Portuguese subsidiary. The appointments arrive as the banking group prepares to complete its acquisition of TSB
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Adam Moulson has been appointed head of Visa Direct for the UK and Ireland, bringing a distinguished career in payments and fintech to the role. His journey spans years at Swift, co-founding and scaling Form3, and helping build a modern embedded banking platform at Griffin Bank, before his recent tenure as managing director at MECS Fintech. The appointment comes at a transformative period for real-time payments infrastructure across both markets, leading the region’s money movement network
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Atlanta-based independent agency Ammunition has appointed Chris Shadrick as Director of Strategy in its London office. Reporting to Renaye Edwards, Managing Director for Europe and Global Chief Operating Officer, Chris brings experience working with Unilever, Avis, Hyundai, Formula 1, EE and the BBC. He will strengthen strategic effectiveness across the agency’s global client base whilst supporting European expansion
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In the world of luxury, few signatures are as enduring as Louis Vuitton’s Monogram. Created 130 years ago by Georges Vuitton in tribute to his father Louis, it has shaped how generations understand travel, craftsmanship and style. From icons like the Speedy and Keepall to modern capsule collections, the Monogram remains a living expression of Louis Vuitton’s heritage, innovation and art of travel worldwide today
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Artificial intelligence can unlock productivity and human potential when workforce readiness grows alongside technology. Pearson’s 2026 Learning Gap report shows why this matters. As Omar Abbosh, CEO of Pearson, emphasises, human development is central to AI success. Tom Davenport of Babson College and Andrew Ng of DeepLearning.AI reinforce that augmentation, not automation alone, delivers lasting growth by helping people learn, adapt and perform better
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Newresearch from Geotab Inc. tracking over 22,700 electric vehicles shows batteries are holding up remarkably well, even under heavy daily use. Charlotte Argue, Senior Manager for Sustainable Mobility at the organisation, confirms batteries consistently outlast planned replacement schedules. The study reveals how different charging habits affect battery life and offers practical guidance for getting the most from electric fleets whilst protecting long-term asset value
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The British Franchise Association has appointed Ruth Brown, Chief Operating Officer of Home Instead, as Chair of its board. Ruth becomes only the second woman to hold the role, succeeding Paul Thompson, founder of Water Babies, and following Pam Bader OBE, former CEO of Molly Maid UK. Her appointment comes as UK franchising continues to expand, with further leadership continuity supported by Catharine Chalton of Home Instead and endorsement from BFA Chief Executive Pip Wilkins QFP
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