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Martina Müller is the new Managing Director of FrieslandCampina for Iberia, Italy and France
- Martina Müller takes on the challenge of driving the growth of the seventh largest dairy company in the world and the leading dairy cooperative in Europe, with the aim of strengthening its position in the markets of South-West Europe.
BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Martina Müller is the new Managing Director of FrieslandCampina Iberia, Italy and France. With her official appointment this October, Müller faces the challenge of continuing to expand the business strategy in three strategic territories for the dairy company.
Müller has been appointed as the new Managing Director after nine years in the Marketing and Sales departments of the cooperative. She started her career at FrieslandCampina in 2015 as part of the B2C team and joined the B2B segment in 2018.
She currently held the role of Commercial Director QSR and Coffee & Tea at FrieslandCampina Professional, where Martina was responsible for key and strategic accounts such as McDonalds and Burger King, among others, and has excelled in driving strategic partnerships that have greatly benefited FrieslandCampina. She is regarded within the company as a natural person, a natural leader and a respected colleague with a genuine desire to make the difference.
Martina Müller studied Business Administration at IE Business School and London Business School and has more than 19 years of experience in marketing and business administration. She has developed her professional career in companies such as Mondelez and Pepsico in Brazil, as well as Reckitt-Benckiser in the United Kingdom.
The new Managing Director of FrieslandCampina Iberia, France and Italy (which has been operating in the region since 1994) faces the challenge of continuing to drive the growth of the seventh largest dairy company in the world and the leading dairy cooperative in Europe, with the aim of strengthening its position in the markets of the south-west of the continent.
In this new phase, Müller will focus on enhancing operational efficiency and consolidating the company’s presence in the various distribution channels. In addition, she will make it a priority to adapt business strategies to changing market demands and sustainability trends.
Today, FrieslandCampina is present in Southwest Europe with several cheese brands such as Millán Vicente, Castillo de Holanda, Recién Cortado and Campina, as well as supplying cheese and other dairy products to major retail chains in the region. Beyond cheese, the company is behind the Debic brand, focused on creams and butters for the professional market, Chocomel in the milkshake category and Valess as a meat alternative.
About FRIESLANDCAMPINA IBERIA
FrieslandCampina is the 7th largest dairy company worldwide and the 1st dairy cooperative in Europe. With a mission to develop strong and leading brands, produced with milk from its dairy farmers, its main objectives are to provide better food for the world, welfare for its dairy farmer members and care for the health of people and the planet to protect future generations. In Spain, FrieslandCampina has been operating since 1994, and is present with various cheese brands such as Millán Vicente, Holland Master, Parrano, Castillo de Holanda and Millán Vicente-Recién Cortado. It currently employs 200 employees spread throughout the territory. It has production plants in Zaragoza and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the head office is in Barcelona. The company leads the entire value chain, selling approximately 30M kilograms of cheese per year. Through the valorisation of the cheese category, they work to create new standards in the dairy sector and provide solutions for all consumption occasions. Founded after the merger between Royal Friesland Foods and Campina in 2008, its beginnings date back to 1871, when several local dairy cooperatives decided to join forces. Find out more about the company: https://www.frieslandcampina.com/
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Wahed appoints Khalid Al Jassim as Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA to help guide the strategic growth of Wahed in the region
DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech, has appointed Khalid Al Jassim as Chairman of Wahed MENA.
On this appointment, Khalid commented, ”I am excited to guide Wahed’s growth in the region. Wahed’s mission of furthering Islamic Finance is one I resonate with deeply and I look forward to supporting its growth ambitions.”
Khalid has over twenty five years of investment banking and corporate advisory experience gained with some of the most innovative and groundbreaking institutions in the world.
His career spans leading firms including SABIC, Arthur Anderson and Arcapita Bank in Bahrain, where he was instrumental in making it into one of the PE powerhouses in the region. His responsibilities started in the earlier years with establishing the Investment Placement Team and transforming it into one of the most robust teams in the industry. At the time that Khalid left Arcapita to build his personal business, he was an Executive Director. Today he is Chairman of Afkar Vision, a private advisory house specialized in mergers and acquisitions with offices in Manama, Dubai and Riyadh.
As well as being one of the earliest investors in Wahed, he is currently Chairman of the Audit Committee and Board Member at Bahrain Islamic Bank, the 4th oldest Islamic Bank in the World and Board Member at SICO Bank and SICO Capital in Saudi, an $8bn asset manager in the region.
Mohsin Siddiqui, Wahed CEO said, “We are delighted to announce Khalid’s appointment. His unique understanding of the financial landscape in the MENA region is unparalleled and we are excited to bring this expertise in continuing to grow our presence in the region.”
About Wahed
Founded in 2015, Wahed is a financial technology company that is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant inroads in the world Shariah compliant investing by creating an easy-to-use digital platform that provides a suite of Shariah compliant investing products including managed portfolios and venture and real estate investments. Wahed caters to over 400,000 customers globally and manages over $ 1 billion in assets.
For more information, visit: www.wahed.com
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DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Qatar Development Bank (QDB) announces a strategic investment in Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech.
Wahed currently manages over $1 billion in assets and has attracted over 400,000 clients worldwide. The company is built on the principles of democratizing access to financial services and offers clients access to Shariah-compliant investments in its mobile app. Wahed removes the barriers to sophisticated investment management services that have been traditionally reserved for high-net-worth investors.
Khalid Al Jassim, Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA said: ‘We are delighted to welcome our new shareholders, QDB. We believe Qatar is fully aligned with our mission in creating a technology-first Islamic finance leader that unlocks a financial ecosystem free from Riba. We look forward to supporting the Qatar National Vision 2030 of becoming a leading knowledge-based economy.
Ali Rahimtula, Partner at Cue Ball Capital said: “Qatar Development Bank’s strategic investment is a clear signal of the faith the industry has in Wahed and its ability to create the future of Islamic Finance.”
About Wahed
Founded in 2015, Wahed is a financial technology company that is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant inroads in the world Shariah compliant investing by creating an easy-to-use digital platform that provides a suite of Shariah compliant investing products including managed portfolios and venture and real estate investments. Wahed caters to over 400,000 customers globally and manages over $ 1 billion in assets.
For more information, visit: www.wahed.com
About Qatar Development Bank
Qatar Development Bank’s mission is to advance the economic and innovation development cycle of Qatar, supporting and contributing to the nation’s economic diversification. As well as a focus on the development of Qatar’s private sector, QDB is a powerful catalyst for socio-economic development in the country, empowering the local economy and bettering living standards.
For more information, visit: https://www.qdb.qa/
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DHAKA, Bangladesh, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With the popularity of electric vehicles in Bangladesh, the globally renowned AIMA brand has also arrived in Bangladesh. The esteemed DX Group has brought the AIMA F-626 to customers. This environmentally friendly battery-operated electric motorbike has already been approved by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) now.
In light of the increasing popularity of electric motorcycles in the country, the internationally-leading brand AIMA has entered the market. By the end of 2023, AIMA electric two-wheelers had established a presence in over 50 countries worldwide, with 11 global production bases, including overseas factories in Indonesia and Vietnam. In 2022, AIMA collaborated with Rob Janoff, the designer of the Apple logo, to refresh the brand’s VI system with a youthful and fashionable image. In 2023, AIMA teamed up with PANTONE, the global authority in color expertise, to create the trending color of the year. As an industry leader, AIMA spearheads the electric two-wheeler sector and showcases the prowess of a leading electric two-wheeler brand on a global scale. As of March 31, 2024, AIMA’s total electric two-wheeler sales had reached 80 million units, earning certification from Frost & Sullivan, a globally recognized business growth consulting firm, as the “Global Leading Electric Two-wheeler Brand”.
Over the years, AIMA has always been a product trendsetter in the electric two-wheeler sector. As of March 31, 2024, the total sales volume of AIMA electric two-wheelers reached 80 million, and Frost & Sullivan, a world-renowned market consulting company, awarded AIMA with the market status certification of the “Global Leading Electric Two-wheeler Brand (by Sales)”.
AIMA adhere to the customer-centered product philosophy and technologies that support long-term innovation and breakthroughs. We believe that the efficiency and modern technology of the AIMA F-626 will present an excellent alternative means of communication for our customers.
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