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Murtra replaces Álvarez-Pallete who was asked to resign at Telefónica

Marc Murtra has been named Executive Chairman of Spanish telco Telefónica, replacing José Álvarez-Pallete who held the role for nine years. Alvarez-Pallete was asked to resign and complied at a board meeting on January 18th. Telefonica said that Alvarez- …

Telefónica ousts CEO José María Álvarez-Pallete 

The new CEO is taking over the company during a major decline in its stock price, with Telefónica’s market value falling by more than half under Álvarez-Pallete’s leadership  After a board meeting in which shareholders expressed the desire for new company …

Murtra replaces Álvarez-Pallete at Telefónica

Marc Murtra has been named Executive Chairman of Spanish telco Telefónica, replacing José Álvarez-Pallete who held the role for nine years. Alvarez-Pallete was asked to resign as at a board meeting on January 18th and complied. The Spanish government had a …

Telefónica shareholders overthrow Álvarez-Pallete, appoint new CEO

In a surprise move, Telefónica’s board forced out chairman and CEO José María Álvarez-Pallete during a meeting held on Saturday 18 January and replaced him with Marc Murtra, who had been chairman of Spanish defence and tech firm Indra. Local reports …

Shareholders force new executive chair at Telefónica

The board of directors at Telefónica have appointed Marc Murtra as the Spanish telco’s new CEO. In a statement, Telefónica said the move was necessary as part of changes in the company’s shareholder structure. Its after approval was give to Saudi Telecom …

Telefónica ousts long-standing chair, appoints Marc Murtra as new executive chair

Spanish carrier Telefónica has named Marc Murtra as its new executive chair over the weekend. Murtra will replace José María Álvarez-Pallete, who has held the position since 2016. According to Telefónica, the move has been carried out as part of the …

Eurobites: Álvarez-Pallete out at Telefónica after boardroom coup

In what was clearly a lively weekend in Madrid, Telefónica has ousted its chairman and CEO, José María Álvarez-Pallete, replacing him with Marc Murtra, who until now was boss of Indra, a (much smaller) Spanish defense and technology firm. The move is being …

Alvarez-Pallete ousted at Telefonica board meeting

Telefonica’s long-standing Chair and Group CEO, Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete (pictured) was asked to resign as at a board meeting on Sunday and complied. He will be replaced by Indra’s Marc Murtra as Executive Chair of the company, subject to shareholders’ …

Telefónica ouster flags need for a Spain discount

Madrid has used its stake in the $22 bln telco to abruptly replace boss José María Álvarez-Pallete. Spain’s fast growth means it borrows more cheaply than France. But if the government keeps throwing its weight around, domestic companies may warrant a …

Telefonica replaces president with former Indra Group head Marc Murtra, amid increasing shareholder pressure

Spain's giant Telefonica replaces CEO amid shareholders pressure

Spain's telecommunications giant Telefonica announced on Saturday that it had replaced its CEO, in a surprise move prompted by pressure from major shareholders. An emergency meeting of the company's board elected Catalan businessperson Marc Murtra …

Spanish telecoms giant Telefonica replaces CEO

Spanish telecoms giant Telefonica has replaced its president in a surprise move prompted by pressure from major shareholders.  At an extraordinary board meeting, Catalan businessman Marc Murta was chosen to succeed Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete. The decision …

Telefonica replaces CEO amid shareholder pressure

MADRID Spanish telecommunications giant Telefonica on Jan. 18 said it had replaced its president in a surprise move driven by pressure from major shareholders. An emergency meeting of the company's board elected Catalan businessman Marc Murtra to …

Spain's Telefonica replaces CEO amid shareholder pressure

MADRID - Spanish telecommunications giant Telefonica said it had replaced its president in a surprise move driven by pressure from major shareholders. An emergency meeting of the company's board elected Catalan businessman Marc Murtra to replace Jose …

Telefonica replaces CEO Alvarez-Pallete with Indra's chairman

By Inti Landauro and Andres Gonzalez MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish telecom giant Telefonica (NYSE:TEF)'s board agreed on Saturday to appoint defence company Indra's chairman Marc Murtra as its new CEO, replacing Chief Executive Jose Maria Alvarez- …

Spanish Government Seeks to Replace Telefonica Chairman Pallete

(Bloomberg) -- Spain’s government is seeking to replace Telefonica SA Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Jose Maria Alvarez Pallete, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Telefonica’s top shareholders — Spanish state holding company Sepi and …

Telefonica replaces CEO Alvarez-Pallete with Indra's chairman

By Inti Landauro and Andres Gonzalez MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish telecom giant Telefonica's board agreed on Saturday to appoint defence company Indra's chairman Marc Murtra as its new CEO, replacing Chief Executive Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete …

Telefonica to hold shareholder meeting to replace CEO, El Confidencial says

MADRID, Jan 18 (Reuters) - A group of shareholders of Spanish telecom company Telefonica led by state-owned investment fund SEPI have called for a board meeting to replace Chief Executive Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete, El Confidencial news website reported on …

Trump mantiene una llamada telefónica “muy buena” con el presidente de China, Xi Jinping

Por Christian Edwards, Shawn Deng y Alayna Treene, CNN Donald Trump, dijo que mantuvo una llamada telefónica “muy buena” con el presidente China, Xi Jinping, mientras el presidente electo de Estados Unidos se prepara para regresar a la Casa Blanca la …

Canadian T. A. Keenleyside Receives International Recognition Through the INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD®

Respected Canadian Journalist Turned Author T. A. Keenleyside to be Awarded a General Fiction Distinguished Favorite by the 2025 INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD®! TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Roads Not Taken…

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President, Congratulates Marco Rubio on Confirmation as Secretary of State

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Secretary Marco Rubio on his unanimous confirmation as the 72nd Secretary of …

California Adopts New Air Conditioning Regulations for 2025

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The year 2025 marks a significant shift in the air conditioning industry as new regulations and technological advancements take effect. These changes are set to impact …

Empowering Californians: New Rebates to Lower Home Energy Costs

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California is taking another step towards promoting energy efficiency and sustainability by introducing new rebates aimed at helping residents reduce home energy costs. The …

SkyAlyne and KF Aerospace acquire three De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 aircraft for RCAF Aircrew training

OTTAWA, ON, CANADA, January 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today SkyAlyne and KF Aerospace are excited to announce the signing of a purchase contract with De Havilland Aircraft of Canada to acquire three Dash 8-400 aircraft for the Royal Canadian …

San Mateo County Sheriffs’ Union Buys Lunch for LA Counterparts

Gesture of support offered to LA Sheriffs as they deal with fire disaster SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- San Mateo County’s Deputy Sheriff’s Association and Organization of Sheriff’s Sergeants (OSS) …

The Future of Blood: Unlocking the Potential of Blood and Cells to Transform Healthcare

CO, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies (Terumo BCT) believes the future of medicine starts with a single drop of blood. From lifesaving blood transfusions to novel personalized therapies, …

Parity Technologies, in its 10th year, helps Polkadot gear up for enhanced enterprise, developer and community adoption

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, January 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the forefront of Web3 innovation for a decade, Parity Technologies, the key technical contributor to Polkadot, is focused on helping the network enter a new era of usability for …

Trump’s Golden Age: Unveils a Vision of Transformative Leadership according to TheoSym CEO: Dr. Sam Sammane

As Trump reclaims the White House, a new chapter in American history unfolds a Golden Age defined by bold leadership, innovative technology, and diplomacy ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of …

Miss Black DC USA 2025 Launches Her Reign on MLK Day, Championing Literacy as a Path to Resilience

Miss Black DC USA 2025 kicks off her reign on MLK Day, advocating for literacy as a tool for resilience and positive social impact. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On a day of reflection and purpose, Crystal …

BAJI Executive Director Nana Gyamfi Inspires Action at the People’s March in Washington

“Squabble Up”: A Rallying Cry for Justice at the People’s March WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The People’s March in Washington rang with passion and power Saturday, January 18, as Nana Gyamfi, Executive …

Tokyo’s Waseda University Releases Podcast Episode 6 'Rethinking Skilled Migration'

Professor Gracia Liu-Farrer explores skill-based migration policies in Asia. Japan features heavily, with its increasingly liberal migration policies. TOKYO, JAPAN, January 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Waseda University released the sixth …

AGCO immediately suspends liquor licence of Ottawa’s Savanna Lounge after guns found on site

TORONTO, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor sales licence for Savanna Lounge at 145 Besserer Street in Ottawa. As a result of the licensee’s conduct and …

LA CAJO suspend immédiatement le permis de vente d’alcool du Savanna Lounge d’Ottawa après la découverte d’armes à feu ...

TORONTO, 21 janv. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La Commission des alcools et des jeux de l’Ontario (CAJO) a émis un avis d’intention de révoquer le permis de vente d’alcool du Savanna Lounge, situé au 145, rue Besserer, à Ottawa. En raison de la conduite du …

Americans United Against Destructive Driving (AUADD) Finds Similarities with Martin Luther King Jr.

In their continued mission to help humanity, Americans United Against Destructive Driving, finds similarities with Dr. martin Luther King Jr's teachings. BURR RIDGE, IL, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Burr Ridge, …

Local and regional internet service providers push back on Big Three claims of greater competition

New advertising and digital campaign from the Competitive Network Operators of Canada says Canadians are at risk of less choice, less affordable, and less connected internet services should government regulators not intervene TORONTO, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE …

CANADA’S G7 PRESIDENCY A KEY OPPORTUNITY FOR THE NEXT PRIME MINISTER

TORONTO, Ont., Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the Government of Canada assumes the presidency of the G7 in 2025, a coalition of leading humanitarian, development, and advocacy agencies is urging Canada’s next Prime Minister to build on the momentum …

Council of Parties Appoints Ambassador Almeida - Ribeiro as KAICIID Acting Secretary-General

Lisbon, Portugal, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The member states of the Council of Parties of the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID) – which include the Republic of Austria, the …

Idahoans Invited to Nominate Outstanding Humanities Educators for Award from the Idaho Humanities Council

Nominations Due Friday, February 28th BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) needs your help celebrating outstanding teachers in your community! Three K-12 teachers will be selected …

WHO DIRECTOR-GENERAL TEDROS ADHANOM GHEBREYESUS TO DELIVER KEYNOTE TO DAC BRAIN HOUSE AT WEF 2025

SIGNALING IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATION TO ADVANCE BRAIN HEALTH DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, January 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC), a pioneering worldwide initiative seeking to advance brain health and resilience …