CEO Today Magazine February 2020 Edition

71 www.ceotodaymagazine.com APPOINTMENTS & UPDATES “Alphabet is a successful, well-established leasing provider with a lot of potential. I look forward to joining the headquarters to strengthen Alphabet’s position internationally as a leading provider of outstanding Business Mobility”, said Markus. Juan Ridao Alonso is the new Chief Financial Officer at Alphabet International. He succeeds Dr Martin Stremplat, who continues to be CFO of Alphabet Germany. Juan started his career at the BMW Group in 2001 in the Financial Services division and gained a vast experience in different fields, such as controlling, accounting, risk management and credit. He has held a variety of executive financial positions in the UK, Mexico and Spain. “Alphabet is an innovative and experienced mobility partner for organisations worldwide and will continue to lead the way for international Business Mobility. In my role, I will support the further progress of our business vision and build upon our solid foundations to achieve our goal of being the leading Business Mobility provider”, said Juan. Ex Boeing CEO Leaves with $62 Million Package Being fired in December, former CEO of Boeing Dennis Muilenburg is now leaving from the firm with a $62 million departure package, including pension benefits and all compensation. He was let go in December in a bid to repair confidence in the plane manufacturer after two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max plane. Dennis Muilenburg will now be leaving without a severance package, but with a whopping $62 million in compensation and pensions benefits. According to reports, the compensation he will leave with amounts to benefits he was “contractually entitled to” and does not include any added bonuses. Muilenburg does, however, own stock options which as of last Friday’s close would be worth a further $18.5 million. Boeing has also recently reported that the new CEO David Calhoun, who has been on the firm’s board since 2009, could receive a bonus of $7 million if he manages to get the infamous 737 Max planes flying safely again, adding that Calhoun is the right person “to strengthen Boeing’s safety culture, improve transparency and rebuild trust.” Dunkin’ Brands Announces Appointment of Three International Vice Presidents Dunkin’ Brands, the parent company of Dunkin’ and Baskin- Robbins, announced the appointment of three Vice Presidents to its international team. Rini Ernawati has been promoted to Regional Vice President, Asia Pacific, Caner Gursoy has been promoted to Regional Vice President, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australia, and Ashish Asthana has joined the company as Vice President of International Marketing. All three vice presidents will report to John Varughese, Senior Vice President, International. According to Dave Hoffmann, Dunkin’ Brands CEO: “We are thrilled to add these three executives with their deep industry and global experience to help lead key growth segments for both Baskin- Robbins and Dunkin’. These appointments are another measure of our efforts to make Dunkin’ Brands a more field-centric organisation so that our decision-making process is more nimble and occurs closer to the consumer.” With more than 15 years of multinational experience as a finance and general management executive before joining Dunkin’ Brands, Rini Ernawati was responsible for driving growth at some of the world’s most renowned global brands, including McDonald’s, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, and Carl Zeiss. Alongside consultancy and advisory experience with multiple startups in the fast-casual restaurant and e-commerce space. Ernawati earned her Bachelor of Economics from Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia, and her M.B.A. from the Australian School of Management. “Rini is an absolute proven leader in one of the most diverse and dynamic parts of the globe. Her talent in building infrastructure for growth and assessing new market entry, along with a strong balance between financial acumen and commercialisation, will be key to our growth plans across the APAC region”, said Hoffmann. Caner Gursoy began his career with Dunkin’ Brands as an International Business Manager in 2012 and has subsequently held the roles of International Operations Director, Middle East, Africa and Australia, and Managing Director, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australia. Prior to joining Dunkin’ Brands, he was the head of Gloria Jean’s Coffees, UAE Operations for the Master Franchisee where he was responsible for all aspects of operations, restaurant development, marketing human resources and finance. Earlier in his career, he served as the regional promotions manager for the Accor Vacation Club in Australia. Gursoy earned his Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Near East University in Cyprus and his M.B.A. in Marketing from Central Queensland University in Australia. Hoffmann said: “Caner is an extremely experienced retail executive, with a deep global knowledge across many areas, who knows how to build teams, work with franchisees across multiple markets, and create business plans that drive results”. Before joining Dunkin’ Brands, Ashish Asthana was an executive with The Coca-Cola Company for more than 20 years in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa. During his time at The Coca-Cola Company, Ashish built and led successful marketing teams and implemented world-class marketing initiatives that drove record sales. Having lived and worked in Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Bangkok and India, he has a deep knowledge of the consumer mindset across the globe. Prior to joining Dunkin’ Brands, Ashish co-founded The Pure Winery, the world’s first global zero-sugar wine company, based out of Europe. He holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from India’s XLRI School of Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. “Ashish is an innovative marketing leader with a strong entrepreneurial sense who knows how to build brands, introduce highly differentiated products, and implement transformative marketing programs”, said Hoffmann.