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Shukla progresses at Prosperity7 Ventures
Abhishek Shukla has been promoted from partner of enterprise, infrastructure and deep tech investments to managing director at Prosperity7 Ventures.
John Greger promoted at Hubert Burda’s venture arm
Greger will manage the global portfolio for Hubert Burda’s CVC unit.
CVC operator Audy joins Sinar Mas
Former East Ventures operating partner David Fernando Audy has moved to the Indonesian conglomerate’s Sinarmas Agribusiness and Food unit.
Ruiz joins Randon Ventures
The truck maker’s corporate venturing unit expands its ranks with the Deloitte alumnus.
Medford-Gonzalez departs Femsa Ventures
Ian Medford-Gonzalez will join Mexico-based startup Kuona as chief of staff and head of finance.
Ardhanareeswaran, Sidberry and Chao promoted at GV
The promotions come amid a spate of reshufflings at Alphabet’s corporate venture unit.
AddVentures’ Prescott gets MD promotion
Jane Sajeekarn Prescott, who joined Siam Cement Group in 2016, has been promoted to lead its CVC unit as managing director.
Grupo Boticario brings Maggi on to look at startups
Henrique Maggi leaves Irani Ventures to join the beauty company’s venture unit.
Safran joins food maker Mondelēz’s CVC SnackFutures
Luba Safran, who spent seven years at AB InBev’s CVC arm, joined Mondelēz’s counterpart as a senior director to back emerging snack brands.
Anninga promoted to investment director at M Ventures
Bauke Anninga was a principal at M Ventures for two years.
Buckner joins BHP Ventures
Laurel Buckner will be the vice president of ventures at BHP Ventures where she will lead investments in the decarbonisation and green energy sectors.
Tsuchikawa moves from CEO to chairman at Sony Ventures
Kaz Hadano, formerly deputy CEO at Sony Ventures, succeeds Tsuchikawa as CEO.
Srethapramote steps away from corporate venture capital
After serving a year as the head of corporate venture capital at Thai energy company Banpu, Smittipon Srethapramote has started a new position as CEO of Banpu’s subsidiary, Banpu Next.