Leadership Transition

STOCKHOLM – October 30, 2026 -- The Nomination Committee of Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (Sobi) proposes Börje Ekholm, who recently stepped down as CEO of Ericsson, as new Board member and Chair at the 2027 Annual General Meeting (AGM). He would succeed David Meek, who has told the committee he will not stand for re-election.

Meek stays on as Chair until May 2027

Meek has served on Sobi's Board and as Chair since December 2024 and will remain Chair for the rest of his term, which runs to May 2027. The committee credits his tenure with strong growth and shareholder return, wider patient access through new launches and indication extensions, and a stronger clinical development pipeline.

Essen – October 29, 2026 -- Germany's Federal Association of Free Weekly Newspapers (BVDA) will be led by three equal chairpersons, after reporting 2025 net advertising revenue of about €1.157 billion for the sector, roughly 1% below the prior year.

Three publishers replace Alexander Lenders after 13 years

Members elected Anja Kalski of Anzeiger Verlag GmbH (Osterholz-Scharmbeck), Dennis Prien of FUNKE Publishing GmbH (Essen) and Haldun Tuncay of Verlag Parzeller GmbH und Co. KG (Fulda) at the general meeting in Essen on October 27. The restructuring followed the decision by Alexander Lenders, chairman and formerly president, not to stand again after 13 years at the top. Members named him honorary member with the title Honorary President.

WINNEMUCCA – October 28, 2026 -- Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: HYMC) ended the third quarter with $211 million in unrestricted cash and no debt. The balance sheet funds exploration, technical studies and project advancement at its Nevada silver and gold project.

CEO Diane Garrett said the company is "well funded to execute our plan."

Drilling at Brimstone and Vortex tops 18,700 meters

Hycroft has drilled approximately 18,700 meters since its 2025-2026 Exploration Drill Program began. Results continue to show high-grade growth at the Brimstone and Vortex silver systems. Garrett said both systems remain open in all directions and at depth, and drilling will continue.

Roasting-versus-POX study results due in first quarter of 2027

Hycroft is finalizing a trade-off study between roasting and pressure oxidation (POX) processing methods in the fourth quarter. Results are expected in the first quarter of 2027.

STOCKHOLM – October 27, 2026 -- Sobi raised its 2026 revenue growth guidance to high-teens to low-20s per cent at constant exchange rates (CER), up from mid- to high-teens, after third-quarter revenue grew 16 per cent at CER to SEK 9,124 M (7,776). Reported growth was 17 per cent, and year-to-date growth stands at 23 per cent at CER. The company also announced that CEO Guido Oelkers will step down no later than the end of January 2027.

Haematology revenue rises 29% as Altuvoct sales more than double

Haematology revenue increased 29 per cent at CER to SEK 6,171 M (4,771). Altuvoct sales reached SEK 1,729 M, up from SEK 769 M a year earlier. Doptelet added SEK 1,829 M (1,408).

Revenue from Sobi's strategic portfolio grew 25 per cent at CER to SEK 6,298 M (5,001).

United States – October 21, 2026 -- The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) Board of Directors has opened its search for a permanent President & CEO, with Lana Nichols continuing as interim leader while the process runs.

Board seeks a mission-driven executive for a full-time remote role

The position is full-time and remote, reporting directly to the Board of Directors. The Board is looking for a "visionary, mission-driven executive" to lead WIT into its next phase of growth and influence.

Trucking experience is valued but not required

Experience in trucking, transportation, or logistics is preferred but not a prerequisite, so candidates from outside the freight sector can apply. The full position description is published on the association's website.

Pittsburgh – October 19, 2026 -- Net Health CEO Ron Books is stepping down to become executive chairman, and the board has opened a search for his successor focused on enterprise-native AI. Books is returning to ECI Solutions as its CEO.

Books replaces Donna Morea as chairman, while she stays on as a director

Books takes the chair from Donna Morea, who remains on the board. He will guide the AI-native specialty platform's long-term strategy from the board level.

COO Patrick Rooney takes over as interim CEO during the search

Net Health appointed Rooney, its chief operating officer, to ensure operational continuity. The board is prioritizing candidates with a proven record of driving technological innovation and scaling enterprise-native artificial intelligence across specialized clinical platforms.

San Sebastián – – October 19, 2026 -- Viralgen, the AAV gene therapy contract manufacturer owned by Bayer unit AskBio, has appointed Bayer executive Angela Ochoa Chico as chief executive effective January 1, 2027, replacing Jimmy Vanhove after four years in the role.

Vanhove moves to lead Bayer's U.S. pharmaceutical supply network expansion

Vanhove will lead the development and expansion of Bayer's U.S. Pharmaceutical Product Supply Network, based in New Albany, Ohio. He will join the Pharmaceuticals Division's Product Supply Leadership Team.

Washington – October 16, 2026 -- The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has selected former TeamOne Logistics CEO Page Siplon as its next president and chief operating officer, ending a nationwide search to replace Rebecca Brewster, who retires in February 2027 after more than three decades with the organization.

Siplon joins in November for a three-month handover with Brewster

Siplon starts at ATRI in November and works alongside Brewster until she retires in February 2027, when he assumes the presidency. ATRI is the trucking industry's 501(c)(3) not-for-profit research organization. Its board announced the appointment on Oct. 16.

Houston – – October 15, 2026 -- Bristow Group (NYSE: VTOL) has appointed Paul Armstrong as incoming Chief Operating Officer, Government Services, with a start date of February 22, 2027, to succeed retiring COO Alan Corbett.

Armstrong to join Bristow in February 2027 and work from the United Kingdom

Armstrong is expected to start after completing his current professional commitments. He will be based in the United Kingdom.

Corbett stays through March 2027 to run the handover

Corbett, who had previously announced his retirement, will remain with the company throughout the transition period, anticipated through March 2027. The overlap with Armstrong's start date is about five weeks. Bristow says the arrangement is meant to ensure continuity for customers, employees and other stakeholders.

New York – October 14, 2026 -- New York Public Radio (NYPR) said President and CEO Christy Tanner will step down, and a three-person interim Office of the CEO will run the organization while its Board of Trustees searches for a permanent successor.

Three board-linked media executives form a temporary Office of the CEO

The interim team consists of current Board members Jenna Weiss-Berman and Gary Knell, plus LaFontaine Oliver. Oliver will also serve as interim acting President.

All three have established ties to NYPR and to the wider media sector: