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Kim takes over Samsung Ventures America
After leading Ericsson Ventures for a decade, Albert Kim joins Samsung as executive vice president and head of Americas CVC.
Meirom leaves Sony Innovation Fund
After five years at Sony Innovation Fund, Roy Meirom has left his position as investment director at the CVC.
Gawendo leaves Telefónica Ventures
The former managing director of the Spanish telecommunications company’s investment unit has not disclosed where she is going next.
Termignon leaves Orange Ventures
Emilie Termignon, formerly executive president and head of finance at Orange’s venture offshoot, has joined Eurazeo’s VC group as CFO.
Where are the Canadian CVCs?
Only 6% of large Canadian corporations invest in startups — and most of their spending is directed abroad, according to a new survey by Deloitte Ventures.
Marotta progresses at Terna Forward
Marotta will continue to work for Terna’s CVC unit, having relocated from Italy to Silicon Valley for an international innovation specialist role.
Tritt gets promoted at Schreiber Ventures
GCV Rising Star Blair Tritt was appointed VP of CVC and partnerships at the milk-based food producer’s investment arm.
Munich Re Ventures promotes three team members
Alex Kamenetskiy is now managing director at the CVC unit, while Ian Sanders and Sabeeha Islam are SVP and VP of portfolio development.
Shure gets promoted at Sella Direct Ventures
Jeremy Shure will continue to identify and invest in fintech startups in Europe and North America for Sella Group’s CVC unit.
Rodrigues joins BP Ventures as Europe MD
Kevin Rodrigues will take over the Europe-related duties from fellow managing director Sophia Nadur, who will focus on the global south.
Kodama bids 31Ventures farewell
Takeshi Kodama, formerly executive manager at Mitsui Fudosan’s CVC unit, will now lead the property developer’s business development team.
Moonly to head CVC operations at WL Gore & Associates
Scott Moonly will lead the advanced materials producer’s healthcare fund, sustainability fund and internal ventures.
Matsuoka promoted at Astellas Discovery Accelerator
Hideaki Matsuoka, formerly venture unit head at the pharmaceutical firm’s accelerator programme, has become head of ideation and creation.