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Alimentaria+Hostelco strengthens its international leadership with a 41% increase in global offerings

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BARCELONA, Spain, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alimentaria+Hostelco, the leading international platform for food, beverages, food service and hospitality equipment, and one of the main international benchmarks for the sector, will return to Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue from 23 to 26 March 2026, with a 41% increase in the space of international participation compared with the previous edition. More than 3,300 companies will take part as exhibitors, including nearly 1,000 international firms from more than 70 countries, with particularly strong representation from European, Asian and Latin American markets.

 

Alimentaria ranks among the top food industry events in Europe.
Alimentaria ranks among the top food industry events in Europe.

 

With just over four months to go before Alimentaria+Hostelco 2026, nearly 1,000 international companies have already confirmed their participation. They account for more than 30% of all exhibitors and represent an 11% increase compared with the previous edition. In addition, the exhibition space allocated to these companies is increasing by 41%.

Italy again leads international participation with more than 200 firms. Following Italy, the countries with the highest number of exhibitors will be Poland, China, Turkey, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, France, the Netherlands and Greece.

According to J. Antonio Valls, managing director of Alimentaria Exhibitions, the company of Fira de Barcelona organizer of Alimentaria+Hostelco, “The increase in international participation confirms that the show remains a global benchmark, able to attract the world’s leading producers and exporters and generate new business opportunities for the food industry as a whole”.

Alimentaria+Hostelco estimates that 25% of the more than 110,000 visitors expected for the next edition will come from abroad. To promote business opportunities in foreign markets, the event has a major buyer invitation programme through which it will bring together more than 1,500 importers, distributors, directors and international purchasing managers from more than 80 countries of strategic importance for exhibitors.

The programme aims to connect the sector’s main decision-makers: importers, distributors and Horeca operators across hotels, restaurants, retail, cruises and travel services, both in Spain and internationally. One of the event’s core features is the matchmaking meetings between invited buyers and exhibitors, which are expected 14,000.

In addition, the event will welcome buyers and importers from the United States, Mexico, mainland China and Hong Kong, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, South Korea, Singapore, Germany and Chile, followed by the main destination markets for Spanish exports in Europe and Latin America.

 

 

 

Valuable Capital Group Showcases Cross-Border Leadership at China Securities 2026 Global Investor Conference and China-Saudi Cooperation Forum in Beijing

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BEIJING, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Valuable Capital Group, a leading global financial services provider with strong operational presence in both Asia and the Middle East, participated in the China Securities 2026 Global Investor Conference, held from November 11–13, 2025 in Beijing. The event, themed “Transform through Innovation, Win the Future with Quality,” gathered senior policymakers, financial institutions, market leaders, and global investors to discuss future capital market development and international cooperation.

As part of the China–Saudi Arabia Cooperation Forum, Mr. Jess Cheung, Co-Founder and CEO of Valuable Capital Group, joined a high-level panel titled “Global Asset Allocation Outlook – China, Saudi Arabia, and the World.” The panel explored the evolving dynamics of global capital flows and the deepening financial connectivity between Asia and the Middle East.

Highlighting an Exclusive Advantage: Dual-Market Presence

During the panel, Mr. Cheung highlighted Valuable Capital Group’s exclusive strategic position as one of the few financial institutions with deep-rooted, regulated operations across both the Greater China capital markets and the Saudi market through its subsidiaries — including Valuable Capital Limited and Sahm Capital.

“Our Group is uniquely positioned to bridge investors between two of the world’s most dynamic financial ecosystems,” Mr. Cheung said. “We operate at institutional depth in both Great China and Saudi Arabia, giving us a comprehensive understanding of regulatory transformation, investor demand, and innovation trends across both regions.”

He emphasized that Valuable Capital Group’s dual presence is not symbolic — it is reinforced by operational infrastructure, regulatory strength, and technology capacity that enable seamless multi-market trading, cross-border data services, and institutional-grade compliance support.

Saudi Arabia’s Growing Appeal to Global Investors

Mr. Cheung noted that Saudi Arabia’s capital is undergoing historic transformation under Vision 2030, and international interest — particularly from Asia — is rising rapidly.

He highlighted that this momentum is increasingly visible across several fronts — from the deepening financial cooperation between Saudi Arabia and major Asian markets, to the growing participation of institutional investors moving capital in both directions. He noted that new cross-border product opportunities are also emerging, including dual-listed vehicles and ETF collaborations that further integrate the two regions’ capital markets.

“Capital flows today are multidirectional. We are witnessing a realignment toward new regional power centers — and Great China and Saudi Arabia are at the heart of that shift,” Mr. Cheung added.

Technology as the Core Enabler of Market Connectivity

Mr. Cheung also highlighted Valuable Capital Group’s technology-driven approach, which powers cross-border trading, robust risk controls, compliance systems, and multi-market data delivery. He emphasized that the Group applies global-standard technology while developing solutions tailored for local investor needs.

“In Saudi Arabia, our proprietary trading platform — the Sahm App, developed by our subsidiary Sahm Capital — has reached more than one million users in under two years, supported by strong user feedback. Its success comes from a global-class technology foundation that is engineered and localized specifically for Saudi investors.”

He noted that this global-standard yet locally built model is a core pillar of Valuable Capital Group’s work to strengthen the financial bridge between Saudi Arabia and Asia.

Commitment to Long-Term Cooperation

Mr. Cheung concluded by affirming Valuable Capital Group’s long-term commitment to fostering financial collaboration between China and Saudi Arabia:

“The partnership potential between Saudi Arabia and China is tremendous. Our mission is to serve as the bridge — providing access, trust, and capability on both sides so that capital can flow with confidence. We are fully committed to supporting the next stage of cross-market growth.”

About Valuable Capital Group Limited

Established in 2016 in Hong Kong, VCGL is a leading technology-driven financial solution provider that has provided efficient, precise, comprehensive, and high-quality integrated financial services to millions of retail individuals, institutions, and corporate clients worldwide. The group has expanded its presence to major global financial markets, including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, the United States, and Saudi Arabia, through the establishment of branches in these regions.

Alcott Global Unveils Initial Speaker Lineup for Makers & Movers 2026 in Zürich

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SINGAPORE, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alcott Global has officially announced the next edition of its flagship event, Makers & Movers, scheduled for April 22–23, 2026, at The Dolder Grand in Zürich.

Makers and Movers Summit 2026 - Speakers Banner
Makers and Movers Summit 2026 – Speakers Banner

The event is set to convene more than 120 C-level executives from global enterprises to discuss the evolving landscape of operations, business models, and global value chains. Themed “The Next Industrial Era: Value Chains in a Time of Geopolitics, Technology, and Global Transformation,” Makers & Movers 2026 will explore the strategic levers reshaping industries worldwide.

The first confirmed speakers are leaders with extensive hands-on experience across the supply chain. These executives are actively navigating a complex and uncertain environment and will share the insights, lessons, and emerging perspectives they are seeing in their work today, contributing to an open discussion on the trends shaping the next chapter of the industry.

Confirmed speakers include:

  • Jim Hagemann Snabe, Chairman of Siemens, Board Member of Temasek, and Member of the World Economic Forum Board of Trustees
  • Cliff Henson, Corporate Vice President, Cloud Supply Chain and Engineering, Microsoft
  • Max Chu, Chief Sourcing and Supply Chain Officer, Foxconn
  • Damien Decouvelaere, Global Supply Chain Officer, L’Oréal Groupe
  • Feiyu Xu, Board of Directors, Airbus, Siemens Energy, Chain IQ, ZF
  • Massimo Andolina, President Region Europe, Philip Morris International

Several speakers are recent honorees of the Leaders in Supply Chain Awards, and will share case studies and practical insights from real-world transformation initiatives.

The 2026 agenda will focus on three macro forces:

  1. Geopolitical volatility and its impact on sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution
  2. Technological disruption, with AI as a driver of transformation and advantage
  3. Industry 5.0, emphasizing a more human-centric, innovation-led leadership model

Described by organizers as a “strategic convening platform,” the event will feature exclusive roundtables, private networking sessions, and cross-sector panels tailored to decision-makers across technology, consumer goods, industrials, and logistics. Attendees collectively represent companies with a combined global spend of over $500 billion.

“The supply chain world is evolving faster than any of us can predict. Makers & Movers 2026 is about bringing together people who challenge each other and explore the questions that matter most. No one has all the answers, but together, we can shape better ones.” — Radu Palamariu, Group CEO, Alcott Global

Official sponsors for the 2026 edition include Auger, AlixPartners, SAP, Maersk, o9 Solutions, 4FLOW, and Arvato, representing leadership across software, planning, logistics, and operational excellence.

About Alcott Global

Alcott Global is a global executive search and supply chain consultancy helping companies hire top leaders across end-to-end value chains, planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, e-commerce, and overall supply chain operations, including executive and non-executive board roles.

Through our in-person Makers & Movers events, we connect senior value chain executives worldwide, fostering innovation and collaboration through high-impact forums focused on business value creation.

Yearly, at the Leaders in Supply Chain Awards, we celebrate and award the Top 30 Leaders in Supply Chain who push for excellence and inspire the future of the industry through exceptional leadership and operational excellence.

Alcott Global: https://alcottglobal.com

Makers and Movers: https://makersmovers.com/ 

Leaders in Supply Chain Awards: https://gala.makersmovers.com

Alcott Global Unveils Initial Speaker Lineup for Makers & Movers 2026 in Zürich

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SINGAPORE, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alcott Global has officially announced the next edition of its flagship event, Makers & Movers, scheduled for April 22–23, 2026, at The Dolder Grand in Zürich.

Makers and Movers Summit 2026 - Speakers Banner
Makers and Movers Summit 2026 – Speakers Banner

The event is set to convene more than 120 C-level executives from global enterprises to discuss the evolving landscape of operations, business models, and global value chains. Themed “The Next Industrial Era: Value Chains in a Time of Geopolitics, Technology, and Global Transformation,” Makers & Movers 2026 will explore the strategic levers reshaping industries worldwide.

The first confirmed speakers are leaders with extensive hands-on experience across the supply chain. These executives are actively navigating a complex and uncertain environment and will share the insights, lessons, and emerging perspectives they are seeing in their work today, contributing to an open discussion on the trends shaping the next chapter of the industry.

Confirmed speakers include:

  • Jim Hagemann Snabe, Chairman of Siemens, Board Member of Temasek, and Member of the World Economic Forum Board of Trustees
  • Cliff Henson, Corporate Vice President, Cloud Supply Chain and Engineering, Microsoft
  • Max Chu, Chief Sourcing and Supply Chain Officer, Foxconn
  • Damien Decouvelaere, Global Supply Chain Officer, L’Oréal Groupe
  • Feiyu Xu, Board of Directors, Airbus, Siemens Energy, Chain IQ, ZF
  • Massimo Andolina, President Region Europe, Philip Morris International

Several speakers are recent honorees of the Leaders in Supply Chain Awards, and will share case studies and practical insights from real-world transformation initiatives.

The 2026 agenda will focus on three macro forces:

  1. Geopolitical volatility and its impact on sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution
  2. Technological disruption, with AI as a driver of transformation and advantage
  3. Industry 5.0, emphasizing a more human-centric, innovation-led leadership model

Described by organizers as a “strategic convening platform,” the event will feature exclusive roundtables, private networking sessions, and cross-sector panels tailored to decision-makers across technology, consumer goods, industrials, and logistics. Attendees collectively represent companies with a combined global spend of over $500 billion.

“The supply chain world is evolving faster than any of us can predict. Makers & Movers 2026 is about bringing together people who challenge each other and explore the questions that matter most. No one has all the answers, but together, we can shape better ones.” — Radu Palamariu, Group CEO, Alcott Global

Official sponsors for the 2026 edition include Auger, AlixPartners, SAP, Maersk, o9 Solutions, 4FLOW, and Arvato, representing leadership across software, planning, logistics, and operational excellence.

About Alcott Global

Alcott Global is a global executive search and supply chain consultancy helping companies hire top leaders across end-to-end value chains, planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, e-commerce, and overall supply chain operations, including executive and non-executive board roles.

Through our in-person Makers & Movers events, we connect senior value chain executives worldwide, fostering innovation and collaboration through high-impact forums focused on business value creation.

Yearly, at the Leaders in Supply Chain Awards, we celebrate and award the Top 30 Leaders in Supply Chain who push for excellence and inspire the future of the industry through exceptional leadership and operational excellence.

Alcott Global: https://alcottglobal.com

Makers and Movers: https://makersmovers.com/ 

Leaders in Supply Chain Awards: https://gala.makersmovers.com

Project InnerSpace Publishes Landmark Report on Indonesia’s Geothermal Potential

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Study reveals that next-generation geothermal energy could meet up to 90% of Indonesia’s industrial heat demand and play a pivotal role in achieving national renewable energy goals

BOSTON, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Project InnerSpace today announced the release of The Future of Geothermal in Indonesia, a comprehensive report detailing how, with vast conventional resources and deep domestic expertise, Indonesia can expand geothermal to next-generation systems, industrial heat, and district cooling. Doing so will deliver reliable power, competitive energy for industry and data centers, healthier air for communities, and a world-class domestic supply chain and workforce.

Geothermal energy, the heat naturally occurring in the Earth’s crust, is an abundant and ubiquitous source of energy. Advances in drilling and subsurface technologies are making geothermal affordable and scalable in regions once thought impractical. In Indonesia, that progress is especially important. Stretching across thousands of islands along the Pacific Ring of Fire, Indonesia possesses one of the world’s richest geothermal resource bases. The report estimates that Indonesia holds 2,160 gigawatts of geothermal technical potential, much higher than current estimates of hydrothermal resources. Fully realizing this potential would allow geothermal energy to meet up to 90% of Indonesia’s process-heat demand in key manufacturing sectors and significantly reduce the nation’s reliance on coal and imported fuels, leading to over 650,000 jobs.

“Indonesia is already a world leader in hydrothermal geothermal. The country’s long oil and gas and geothermal heritage now gives the country the technical skill, drilling capacity, and operational expertise to lead the next phase of the sector: geothermal cooling, industrial heat, and next-generation power,” said Jackson Grimes, Director of Global Engagement at Project InnerSpace. “Our analysis shows that by modernizing geothermal regulations and expanding the national focus beyond electricity, Indonesia can unlock thousands of megawatts of firm, low-emissions energy, strengthen industrial competitiveness, and create hundreds of thousands of skilled jobs, while improving energy security and strengthening social acceptance through clearer benefits for communities.”

“Next-generation geothermal systems differ in that they do not rely on naturally occurring underground reservoirs and therefore can be developed anywhere with adequate subsurface heat. This addresses one of the key challenges of conventional geothermal, which is that resources are often located in protected areas or close to residential zones, creating land-use conflicts and limiting socio-economic benefits. With next-generation technologies, geothermal energy can instead be deployed where heat or power demand actually exists—including directly within communities,” said Fabby Tumiwa, Chief Executive Officer of IESR. “By leveraging our oil, gas, and geothermal expertise, we can translate this potential into real projects and accelerate cost reductions in the use of geothermal energy.” 

Advances in drilling and well-construction technologies now enable next-generation geothermal systems to access heat beyond traditional hydrothermal reservoirs, providing reliable electricity, direct-use heat for industry, and district cooling. Broadening Indonesia’s geothermal framework to include these applications would accelerate renewable deployment, reduce reliance on coal-fired generation, and strengthen the nation’s long-term energy resilience.

Key recommendations in The Future of Geothermal in Indonesia include:

  • Updating geothermal definitions and licensing frameworks to explicitly include next-generation systems, direct-use heat, and district cooling.
  • Setting national targets for geothermal electricity and industrial heat and a pathway to get there.
  • Establishing a “geothermal fast lane” to streamline permitting and inter-ministerial coordination.
  • Reforming geothermal production bonuses to ensure communities see real benefits.
  • Expanding workforce training and technical certification programs to leverage Indonesia’s strong oil and gas expertise for geothermal development.

To build on one of the report’s key findings, Indonesia’s significant potential for geothermal cooling, Project InnerSpace will fund a feasibility study at Gadjah Mada University to evaluate a campus geothermal cooling project. If the study is successful, Project InnerSpace intends to advance the project through its GeoFund program.

About Project InnerSpace

Project InnerSpace is the leading independent non-profit organization dedicated to the global development of geothermal energy. We are a focused research organization, on a mission to remove the major barriers standing in the way of the exponential growth and development of geothermal energy worldwide by 2030. To learn more about Project InnerSpace please visit www.projectinnerspace.org.

About IESR

Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) is a think-tank in the field of energy and environment. IESR encourages transformation into a low carbon energy system by advocating a public policy that rests on data-driven and scientific studies, conducting capacity development assistance, and establishing strategic partnerships with non-governmental actors. To learn more about IESR please visit https://iesr.or.id/. 

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Great Place to Work launches first-ever Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For™Southeast Asia list in collaboration with Fortune

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  • DHL takes the #1 position, with ASEAN-headquartered organizations also featuring prominently, underscoring the region’s capability to build competitive, people-first workplaces.
  • Vietnam recorded the highest number of recognized companies, with ten organizations featured on the inaugural Southeast Asia list.
  • The Philippines secured four places on the list across water infrastructure, hospitality, property, and business services. 

SINGAPORE, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Great Place To Work® ASEAN & ANZ announced the inaugural Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For™ Southeast Asia.

The Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list – first published in the US in 1998 – has long been one of the most recognized workplace benchmarks in North America. This year marks a major expansion of that legacy into Southeast Asia. More than 1.3 million employees across ten markets were invited to assess trust, fairness and support at work, with over 550,000 verified survey responses shaping the inaugural regional rankings.

Evelyn Kwek, Managing Director of Great Place To Work ASEAN & ANZ, said the list reflects a region-wide commitment to workplace culture.

“For decades, the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For List has set the gold standard across the US and Europe for what great workplaces can look like. Today, Southeast Asia has earned its place within that international standard of excellence.”

“This first-ever list reflects a diverse and dynamic region that is coming into its own by recognizing organizations that have intentionally built environments where people feel trusted and supported to do their best work. The many years of research, and millions of employee voices, collected in our data, have shown that when that trust is strong, businesses grow in ways that lift people, communities, and entire economies.”

The 100 Best Companies to Work For Southeast Asia list is the region’s most comprehensive measure of the employee experience, based on Great Place To Work’s proprietary Trust Index™ Survey. Rankings are driven primarily by confidential employee feedback, with company-provided information used to confirm basic eligibility and context. Only companies with consistently high survey responses from employees, regardless of their role, department, or status in the company, can secure a placement on the list.

The top ten 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For™ Southeast Asia
These ten organizations – a mix of multi-national companies with regional headquarters in Southeast Asia, global leaders, and fast-growing home-grown firms, represent the highest-scoring workplaces in the region:

#1 DHL
#2 Hilton
#3 Capella Hotels & Resorts (Singapore)
#4 Cisco
#5 COATS
#6 Marriott International
#7 Vinmec Healthcare System (Vietnam)
#8 Carelon Global Solutions
#9 Highlands Coffee (Vietnam)
#10 Bangkok Hospital Headquarter (Thailand)

The full Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For™ Southeast Asia list is available here:
https://greatplacetowork.com.sg/best-companies-to-work-for-southeast-asia-2025/ 

About the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For™ Southeast Asia
To be included on the list, a company must first earn Great Place To Work Certification™ and have a minimum of 200 employees. Each organization’s survey process must adhere to rigorous standards, ensuring honest feedback from their entire workforce collected between late 2024 and September 2025. Rankings are determined by confidential employee responses to the Trust Index™ Survey. Companies that foster positive workplace cultures are proven to excel across key business metrics, outperforming peers regardless of their size, industry, or location.

About Great Place To Work®
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, drawing on 30 years of research and millions of employee voices worldwide. Its Trust Index™ Survey helps organizations benchmark culture, measure trust and qualify for Great Place To Work Certification™ and Best Workplaces™ Lists.

THOUGHT STARTERS FOR MEDIA

Hospitality in ASEAN & ANZ Has Entered Its High-Trust Era
Hospitality operators across Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand are investing in culture as seriously as they invest in service. Capella’s topthree regional ranking, alongside the strong showing of hotel groups across the Philippines and Vietnam, signals an industry that has pivoted to workplaces that prioritize psychological safety, career development and wellbeing.

ASEAN as a Headquarters Hub for Great Workplace Culture
A significant number of companies recognized on the list are ASEAN-headquartered, showing the region’s growing sophistication in leadership, culture and employee experience. From Vietnam’s nine placements to strong performances in Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines, ASEAN-born employers are shaping the region’s new standard for people-first performance.

Media Contact
Lleufer Sinsua
ASEAN Marketing Team Lead
Great Place To Work® ASEAN & ANZ
lleufer.sinsua@greatplacetowork.com  greatplacetowork.com.sg 

Automic Group Announces Senior Executive Leadership Appointments to Drive Growth and Innovation Agenda

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SYDNEY, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Automic Group, Australia’s market leader in technology-driven investor administration and services, announces two senior executive appointments to drive further growth and accelerate the Group’s strategy.

Stacey Kelly had been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Stacey is an experienced CFO with more than 25 years’ experience across software, fund administration, wealth management technology, and financial services. She is known for her strategic and operational experience, partnership approach in driving aligned outcomes and supporting CEOs, leadership teams and the broader organisation.

Before joining Automic, Stacey was CFO at GBST, where she led the global finance function with cross jurisdictional responsibility across multiple markets, supporting the investment program to deliver a full platform cloud transformation under private equity ownership. Prior experience includes her role as CFO at ASX-listed Mainstream (acquired by private equity backed Apex Group), and roles at ASX-listed Macquarie Group and LSE-listed HSBC.

Simone Shugg has been appointed Chief People Officer (CPO). Simone is an experienced CPO who has spent more than two decades helping organisations navigate growth, transformation and change. She is known for aligning people, culture and operating models with ambitious commercial goals, and for working as a true partner to CEOs, executive teams and boards.

Before joining Automic, Simone was CPO at private equity owned Nearmap, where she led the global people strategy through rapid international expansion, organisational restructuring and the company’s transition to private equity ownership. She has also held senior executive roles at Foxtel as Executive Director, People & Culture, and at Carnival Australia as Vice President, People & Performance, supporting large, complex workforces through industry disruption, digitisation and major change programs.

These key senior appointments follow the acquisition of Automic by Advent, a leading global private equity investor.

“I’m delighted to welcome Stacey and Simone to Automic. Each brings a depth of leadership experience that will be central to enabling our next phase of growth as we advance our market leadership domestically, pursue global opportunities and continue to innovate client-focused solutions,” said David Raper, CEO of Automic. “Combined with our three new independent board appointments and the support of Advent, we have significant global expertise and depth of experience to drive our business forward at scale.”

“I’m excited to be joining Automic, a technology-led market leader in investor administration services, with the opportunity to support further expansion and investment leveraging my prior experience across technology-led financial services companies. The business has a clear vision and value-creation plan, and I believe that strength in finance, and close partnerships with the leadership team and broader business will accelerate delivering on Automic’s potential,” newly appointed Automic CFO Stacey Kelly said. “I’m thrilled to join as Chief Financial Officer and look forward to working with David and the leadership team to support the delivery of our vision for our customers, staff and other stakeholders.”

“What excites me about Automic is the opportunity to combine a strong commercial story with a genuine focus on people. The business is growing quickly, with a clear value-creation agenda, and I firmly believe that leadership, culture and talent will be critical to delivering on that ambition,” newly appointed Automic CPO Simone Shugg said. “I’m delighted to join as Chief People Officer and to work with David and the leadership team to make sure our people strategy is a true driver of performance – creating an environment where our teams can do their best work and continue to push the boundaries of what we deliver for clients.”

About Automic Group

Automic Group is Australia’s market leader in technology-driven investor administration. Combining proprietary cloud-native technology with expert service, Automic simplifies investor administration and governance for companies and funds. It provides the market’s leading registry, employee share plans, IR analytics, and fund administration services for over 1,400 ASX-listed and unlisted organisations. Founded to challenge an industry reliant on outdated systems, Automic is committed to delivering smarter, more efficient, and secure solutions that help Australia’s companies and fund managers. For more information visit www.automicgroup.com.au 

Media Contact: Gareth Stewart | Gareth.stewart@automicgroup.com.au

South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao – MGallery Collection chooses Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise to deliver enhanced guest experience

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Newly developed resort in the Philippines builds a strong digital foundation that is modern, scalable and reliable to deliver hospitality and operational excellence.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, a leading provider of secure networking and communication solutions that enable organizations and industries to accelerate their operational efficiencies and competitiveness, has provided a full turnkey offering that has helped South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao – MGallery Collection to deliver hospitality excellence through their digital guest services.
The resort, which officially opened its doors in August 2025, spans 6 hectares of pristine beachfront on Panglao Island—marking the arrival of the first international luxury resort in the area. With 188 rooms and suites designed to blend contemporary elegance with tropical charm, the resort is committed to flawless service and personalized experiences.

South Palms Panglao MGallery chose the Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise solution based on its ability to provide seamless, robust, high-speed connectivity across the resort’s expansive and varied property, which includes extensive indoor facilities as well as beaches, pools and gardens. Together with the property owner, a local partner and Pertlink, a technology consultant, ALE provided expert guidance and strategic insights that shaped the network’s design. The technology solution includes Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch® 6360 Stackable Gigabit Ethernet Switch and ALE’s Hospitality Hybrid Passive Optical LAN (POL) to provide high-speed, reliable, scalable network coverage and Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess® Stellar Access Point WLAN products that can withstand extreme temperatures and challenging environments, ensuring stable connectivity across outdoor and indoor spaces. The solution also includes powerful and user-friendly management systems. This unified, single solution under one brand will enable ALE to continue to address the resort’s future needs for their core network and telephony infrastructure.

The resort’s ALE-based digital backbone accommodates high data demands from guest services as well as back-of-house operations teams. The solution delivers secure, uninterrupted connectivity, enhancing guest and operational efficiency, while reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to support the customer’s long-term sustainability and value.

“To meet the scale and luxury demands of South Palms Panglao MGallery, we knew the solution had to be more than just technology—it had to be a unified ecosystem. Working closely with our trusted partner and the strategic guidance of consultant Pertlink, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise delivered a future-ready, single-brand Hybrid POL/WLAN infrastructure that guarantees both a seamless guest experience and long-term TCO reduction. Partnership was the true foundation of this digital transformation.”

Dirk Dumortier, Director of Strategic Partnership, APAC, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
“From the very start, the project’s horizontal layout made it clear that HPOL was the optimal solution. After extensive due diligence, we identified ALE as the ideal technology partner — not only for their robust solutions but also for their exceptional pre- and post-sales support. Together with their delivery partner NERA, ALE demonstrated a seamless, professional approach throughout the entire process. Combined with ALE’s Wi-Fi infrastructure, we’ve created an outstanding, connected guest experience.”

Terence Ronson, Founder and Managing Director, Pertlink

The collaborative approach among the property owner, technology consultant and ALE has laid the foundation for a scalable, efficient and future-ready network that supports both operational excellence and enhanced guest experiences.

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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise provides secure networking and communication solutions which enable organizations and industries to accelerate their operational efficiencies and competitiveness. In the Cloud. On Premises. Hybrid.

All solutions have built-in security, limited environmental impact and are fully compliant with data protection requirements of organizations and individuals at a national sovereignty and international industry level.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise focus on three pillars: Environment Sustainability, Social Responsibility, and Corporate Governance, providing technology solutions for the good of the environment, people, and business.

Over 100 years of innovation have made the company a trusted advisor to more than a million customers across the world.

With headquarters in France and 3,400 business partners worldwide, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise achieves an effective global reach with a local focus.

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South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao – MGallery Collection

South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao – MGallery Collection is a beachfront retreat that captures the authentic island spirit of Bohol, the Philippines. Set directly on a powder-soft beach, overlooking the turqoise sea, this design-led resort blends natural elegance with an eco-conscious mindset, including farm-to-table dining, sensory spa treatments, and cultrual experiences rooted in Boholano traditions. Guests, and especially families, can enjoy reef snorkelling, diving at a nearby shipwreck, or hands-on activities like animal feeding and workshops, creating a deep connection with the sustainable island life.

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About MGallery Hotel Collection

MGallery Collection brand thoughtfully selects and curates unique properties around the world, forming a storied collection of boutique hotels with true soul where captivating stories are lived and shared. These more than 120 boutique hotels all around the world enjoy a unique history, inspired by the remarkable past of the building or by its destination that welcomes it allowing the guests to live memorable and meaningful moments.
The MGallery Collection establishments are hotels in which guests live an immersive experience, marked by exceptional interiors, an art of the mixology that awakens all the senses, and a well-being focused on balance in everyday life and mindfulness. It is a brand committed to Women but also to local communities, promoting the know-how of surrounding artisans and producers.
MGallery Collection customers leave with an unconditional desire to discover the other jewels of the brand to live a new unique experience. The most renowned hotels in this collection include the Hotel Molitor Paris in France, the Municipal Liverpool in the UK, the Santa Teresa Hotel in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Manly Pacific in Sydney in Australia, Athens Capital in Greece or Hotel des Arts Saigon in Vietnam. MGallery Collection is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,700 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL – Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.

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