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5 days ago
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Pulse Rock Steel With Big Win In Invercargill
Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse finished with a flourish to retain the Robyn Broughton Legacy Trophy after posting an impressive 70-45 win over the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel in Invercargill on Sunday. Honouring the legacy of the late Robyn Broughton, who coached both teams during her long career, the Pulse defused a resurgent third quarter revival from the Steel to stamp their overall dominance with a withering 18-5 fourth quarter burst. Playing at their spiritual home of Invercargill for the first time this season, the Steel have shown promising signs in returning to their form of old but apart from winning the third quarter 21-14 were largely outclassed by a slick Pulse team. In registering their highest winning score since 2018, the Pulse dominated across the court, with all in yellow-and-black executing their roles with authority and efficiency. In a consummate team performance, shooter Amelia Walmsley was the key target and rock under the Pulse hoop when converting 50 goals from 51 attempts, to crack her second half-century of the season. The Steel welcomed Abby Lawson back from injury and into the starter's bib at goal defence while on-going injury ruled midcourter Kate Heffernan out for a fourth straight week. The Pulse called on a growing settled line-up with midcourters Whitney Souness and Maddy Gordon gathering increased playing minutes in the lead-up. With enticing match-ups littered across the court, it was the Pulse who settled quickest, seamlessly finding their attacking flow and defensive prowess in the opening minutes to rock the Steel. The visitors' back four of Kelly Jackson, Parris Mason, Fa'amu Ioane and Gordon produced an effective wall to cause disconnect and turnover opportunities in the Steel attack line. Dominating the midcourt, Gordon and Souness found perfect positioning for the feed while play-making goal attack Tiana Metuarau's vision provided on-point long-range ball into the accurate shooting hands of Walmsley. A ballooning scoreline prompted a tactical timeout and rearranged midcourt for the home side who had plenty of work in front of them when trailing 19-7 at the first break. Another quick start when scoring the first three goals on the resumption, the Pulse were briefly stalled by a more determined defensive effort from the home side. Rangy defenders Lawson and Kate Lloyd made the Pulse shooters work harder for their keep while on attack the Steel were able to get more ball into the hands of key strike weapon Aliyah Dunn under the hoop. But the Pulse responded with a five-goal unanswered run to double their first quarter lead when bolting into the main break with a 38-19 advantage, spearheaded by a faultless 27 from 27 return from Walmsley. The only option for the Steel was to keep plugging away and that's exactly what they did during a heartening third stanza response which got the crowd on its feet. Finding better flow on attack through Kimiora Poi and Serina Daunakamakama, effective ball placement and positioning provided more opportunities for Dunn while the defensive efforts of Khanye-Lii Munro-Nonoa and Carys Stythe handed vital turnover ball into the home team's hands. Two super shots by Georgia Heffernan and one to Dunn galvanised the Steel's efforts while their lift rattled the Pulse enough to cause several turnovers. Metuarau settled the visitors with her fourth super shot of the match on the buzzer to help the Pulse retain their edge when heading into the last break with a handy 52-40 lead.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Queens of influence: Meet the women shaping Europe's future
Just a few months into 2025, it became clear that the year would be unlike any other in recent memory, because of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde characterized the uncertainty as 'high and rising.' Companies have acknowledged that what lies ahead will be impossible to predict. Among those faced with the changing world order are some of the Most Powerful Women in business. Now in its 28th year, the annual ranking recognizes 100 women leading major global companies. This year, 21 listees are at the helm of European companies. Whether running some of the world's biggest fashion houses or energy companies, they embody Europe's female leadership power. 21 That also means the ever-shifting tariff crisis affects some of their businesses directly or indirectly. For instance, British pharma giant GSK makes 50% of its revenue from the U.S. GSK is 'a global company, and pharma supply chains are complex … so we have options to mitigate what may come,' Emma Walmsley, GSK's CEO, tells Fortune. 'It's not wrong to say being a CEO is a lonely job, but it's a lot less lonely when you work alongside extraordinary people.' MPW leaders tell Fortune that the onus of navigating a nebulous world will not just fall on the top tier. It will need collective intelligence and synchrony from different experts and geographies. 'It's not wrong to say being a CEO is a lonely job, but it's a lot less lonely when you work alongside extraordinary people.' 'I don't claim to know everything or have all the answers,' notes Belén Garijo, CEO of German giant Merck Group. But the company of 62,000 people in life science, health care, and tech always plans for various scenarios. 'It's never just about me. One of my key leadership principles is to surround myself with smart, capable people,' Garijo says. CEOGSK — U.K. Walmsley, one of pharma's most powerful bosses, is entering the ninth year of her ambitious turnaround mission at GSK, driving the company forward in discoveries related to cancer and antimicrobial resistance, while doubling down on AI. Walmsley started her career at L'Oréal. She worked for the French cosmetic company for 17 years, holding various general management and marketing roles in Paris, London, and New York. In 2010 she joined GSK as president of Consumer Healthcare Europe, and took over as CEO in 2017. A turning point for Walmsley during her career at GSK was the breakthrough of Arexvy, the world's first RSV vaccine, which generated $1.6 billion in sales in its first year after launching in the third quarter of 2023. The vaccine was a triumph for the pharma company after it failed to develop a COVID jab. In 2024, GSK doubled sales of its cancer treatments, taking total company revenue to $41.7 billion. GSK is currently exploring technological advancements aimed at leveraging AI to hasten drug discovery. Walmsley is an independent director at Microsoft. Her pay packet rose to $13.3 million as reward for her company's top-line growth. President and CEO Vattenfall — Sweden Borg leads one of the largest European energy companies, with 21,000 employees across the continent. Vattenfall is now collaborating with Swedish industry to double fossil-free electricity production in the coming decades. Borg's company has also committed to invest $17 billion over the next five years in projects like Dutch offshore wind farms. Vattenfall aims to reach net-zero across its entire emissions chain by 2040. Chair of Executive Board and CEOMerck KGaA — Germany A doctor by training, Garijo entered the pharmaceutical business, eventually heading up the integration of biotech Genzyme into parent Sanofi-Aventis. In 2011 she joined the health care arm of Germany's Merck KGaA, turning the business around and realigning its portfolio to focus on oncology and immunology. This year, her fifth as president and CEO of a company with 63,000 employees, saw Garijo signing a $3.9 billion deal to acquire SpringWorks Therapeutics. Group CEO Vodafone — U.K. Della Valle took Vodafone's helm in 2023, making her the first female chief in the history of the British telecommunications company. Della Valle, who has spent three decades at Vodafone (most recently as its CFO), is tasked with boosting profits and reversing its share price slump. As part of her turnaround plan, she has sold off Vodafone's Spanish and Italian arms for €5 billion and €8 billion, respectively. Her next move includes a $15 billion merger in the U.K. with Three this year, set to form Britain's largest mobile network once completed—and appears to have paused the nosedive in Vodafone's shares. CEO BT Group — U.K. In early 2024, Kirkby became the first woman to helm BT Group, the U.K. telecoms giant, bringing decades of consumer and telecom savvy into one of the most scrutinized boardrooms in British business. A former Procter & Gamble executive, Kirkby made her mark turning around Sweden's Telia and Denmark's TDC, and she's now steering BT through its most aggressive modernization push yet. At the core of her plan: a $20 billion rollout to deliver full-fiber broadband to 25 million U.K. homes by 2026, and a radical overhaul of BT's structure, with up to 55,000 roles set to be cut by the decade's end. BT has also announced plans to separate its international operations into a new stand-alone unit, as Kirkby continues to explore the possible scale of the telecom group's non-U.K. business. Investors have taken note—shares climbed after years of stagnation, as Kirkby pivoted away from BT's global distractions to refocus on domestic dominance. Kirkby has emphasized the importance of AI, and is not just making the business faster; she's pushing for a more inclusive telecoms future as Britain grapples with digital inequality and aging infrastructure. Amid an industry reckoning on diversity, Kirkby has doubled down on BT's DEI commitments. Chairwoman and CEO Sodexo — France Bellon manages a food and beverage business that caters to 80 million people every day—including the hungry fans at New Orleans' Superdome during the 2025 Super Bowl. The second-generation French businesswoman started her career in finance, working for Crédit Lyonnais in New York as an advisor for mergers and acquisitions. She then worked as an agent for luxury brands such as Armani, Chanel, and Ungaro. Bellon took over as chair and then CEO of the 23.8-billion-euro business after the 2022 death of her father, Sodexo founder Pierre Bellon. She remains committed to his philosophy of 'preserving the advantages of a large company without losing the benefits of a small one.' Bellon has spun off non-core businesses like employee benefits platform Pluxee, in 2024, to focus on her ambition of turning Sodexo into the leader in sustainable food catering, with vegetarian sausages and ingredients sourced from local hydroponic farms. Under Bellon's leadership, Sodexo is also making significant strides in developing its food brands, such as Modern Recipe and Kitchen Works, which aim to deliver diverse, modern, and high-quality tailored dining experiences that fulfill evolving consumer preferences. This article appears in the June/July 2025 issue of Fortune with the headline 'Spotlight: Europe's Most Powerful Women'. This story was originally featured on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Otago Daily Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Walmsley aims for U21, Ferns
Amelia Walmsley of the Silver Ferns in action during the 2023 Constellation Cup series. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Amelia Walmsley has signalled her intent to represent both the New Zealand under-21 side and the Silver Ferns this season. The six-cap Silver Fern, who could have a big role to play with starting shooter Grace Nweke ineligible, has made herself available for the under-21 squad for the Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar in late September. However that means she will be out for the Silver Ferns Taini Jamieson series against South Africa in the same month. The Silver Ferns are set to play the Proteas in Auckland, Napier, and Invercargill from September 21 to 28. Incumbent shooter Maia Wilson could be in line for more game time at the back and some players could be in line for a recall for the series with two main goal shoots out. Walmsley, 21, confirmed her availability for the Constellation Cup series against Australia in October. "This was an incredibly difficult decision, but one I feel truly privileged to be in a position to make," Walmsley said. "I'm confident I can fully commit to both New Zealand under-21 and Silver Ferns campaigns should the opportunity arise." Making herself available for both programmes came down to a desire to test herself in a World Cup environment to set herself up for the future. "Equally important to me is the opportunity to return to the Silver Ferns space after the tournament, if selected. "Wearing the black dress is something I never take for granted. "Ultimately, this decision allows me to gain the best of both worlds." Silver Ferns coach Noeline Taurua commended Walmsley for her maturity in working through the decision. "We fully support Amelia's decision to make herself available for both teams and have worked closely with her to ensure she has a sustainable plan in place," Taurua said. "What she could gain from the Netball World Youth Cup is invaluable. "We're proud of the way she's approached this decision. "There are no guarantees around selection for either team, but her intent and commitment speak volumes."
Scoop
22-05-2025
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Pulse Looking For Big Lift Against Stars
Press Release – Pulse Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse are seeking a quick return to form when they face off against a rejuvenated Stars team in Round three of the ANZ Premiership netball league in Auckland on Saturday. The Pulse will go into the match with some repair work to be done after being ambushed by the Mystics in the latest round while the Stars overcame injury woes and a bereavement within the group to post an emotive and confidence-boosting win against the Tactix. Well-used to their own battles with injury, the Stars situation is not lost on the Pulse. 'When a team goes through so much adversity and hardship, it brings people together and they were playing for more than just the game in their last outing,'' Pulse shooter Amelia Walmsley said of the Stars. 'I think they've come together really well, they're such a strong side and definitely not a team that you want to under-estimate. 'They showed they've got some real good skill and they're a team who plays possession well. They're gritty and can grind it out, so we need to find a way to expose that and reduce their possession by forcing errors and turnovers. It's going to be a big game.'' Disappointed with their last performance which was littered with soft errors and turnovers has provided a timely reality check. 'If you're going to lose, you want to lose early (in the season) and get on top of it quick,'' the lofty southpaw shooter said. 'That game definitely wasn't a reflection of how hard we work and the potential we have as a team. It was disappointing and the analysis we've done has brought out that we just need to nail the basics and control what we can control, doing our own jobs better and tidying things up. 'I was slightly disappointed in my performance after last week. We hold ourselves to a higher standard and we didn't quite meet that, so I've got a lot more work to do in order to make sure the defence against me don't look good,'' she said. Happy with how her actual shot is working, Walmsley is currently sitting on a 92 percent success rate. Still refining and defining her craft in the circle, Walmsley, the 21-year-old, 1.92m target at the front end of the Pulse court, has made major strides since gaining her first fulltime contract fresh out of Howick College in 2022. Thrust into the starter's role in 2023, Wamsley has continued to stamp her mark, quickly gaining promotion to the 2023-24 Silver Ferns squad while improving all the time across all facets and with her best yet to come. That has led to the unique opportunity of her being available for selection in both the NZU21 team for the Netball World Youth Cup 2025 (September) in Gibraltar and the Silver Ferns for the Constellation Cup Series against the Australian Diamonds in October. The decision to make herself available for both campaigns was not taken lightly. 'This was an incredibly difficult decision, but one I feel truly privileged to be in a position to make,' she said. 'With a carefully tailored schedule from the Silver Ferns high performance team, I'm confident I can fully commit to both NZU21 and Silver Ferns campaigns should the opportunity arise.'' Walmsley is keen to experience the environment of a Netball World Youth Cup and represent her age group one final time while expanding her leadership abilities and challenging herself against a variety of international styles. 'Equally important to me is the opportunity to return to the Silver Ferns space after the tournament, if selected. Wearing the black dress is something I never take for granted, and I believe that what I could gain in the NZU21 environment would only strengthen what I can offer in the Silver Ferns environment,'' she said. 'If I get the opportunity to come back and play in the Constellation Cup series, it will give me the chance to continue to grow and learn, further establish myself in this space, and continue to strive towards selection for future campaigns. Ultimately, this decision allows me to gain the best of both worlds.' Studying part-time, Walmsley is halfway through a digital marketing degree through Massey University.
Scoop
22-05-2025
- Sport
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Pulse Looking For Big Lift Against Stars
Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse are seeking a quick return to form when they face off against a rejuvenated Stars team in Round three of the ANZ Premiership netball league in Auckland on Saturday. The Pulse will go into the match with some repair work to be done after being ambushed by the Mystics in the latest round while the Stars overcame injury woes and a bereavement within the group to post an emotive and confidence-boosting win against the Tactix. Well-used to their own battles with injury, the Stars situation is not lost on the Pulse. 'When a team goes through so much adversity and hardship, it brings people together and they were playing for more than just the game in their last outing,'' Pulse shooter Amelia Walmsley said of the Stars. 'I think they've come together really well, they're such a strong side and definitely not a team that you want to under-estimate. 'They showed they've got some real good skill and they're a team who plays possession well. They're gritty and can grind it out, so we need to find a way to expose that and reduce their possession by forcing errors and turnovers. It's going to be a big game.'' Disappointed with their last performance which was littered with soft errors and turnovers has provided a timely reality check. 'If you're going to lose, you want to lose early (in the season) and get on top of it quick,'' the lofty southpaw shooter said. 'That game definitely wasn't a reflection of how hard we work and the potential we have as a team. It was disappointing and the analysis we've done has brought out that we just need to nail the basics and control what we can control, doing our own jobs better and tidying things up. 'I was slightly disappointed in my performance after last week. We hold ourselves to a higher standard and we didn't quite meet that, so I've got a lot more work to do in order to make sure the defence against me don't look good,'' she said. Happy with how her actual shot is working, Walmsley is currently sitting on a 92 percent success rate. Still refining and defining her craft in the circle, Walmsley, the 21-year-old, 1.92m target at the front end of the Pulse court, has made major strides since gaining her first fulltime contract fresh out of Howick College in 2022. Thrust into the starter's role in 2023, Wamsley has continued to stamp her mark, quickly gaining promotion to the 2023-24 Silver Ferns squad while improving all the time across all facets and with her best yet to come. That has led to the unique opportunity of her being available for selection in both the NZU21 team for the Netball World Youth Cup 2025 (September) in Gibraltar and the Silver Ferns for the Constellation Cup Series against the Australian Diamonds in October. The decision to make herself available for both campaigns was not taken lightly. 'This was an incredibly difficult decision, but one I feel truly privileged to be in a position to make,' she said. 'With a carefully tailored schedule from the Silver Ferns high performance team, I'm confident I can fully commit to both NZU21 and Silver Ferns campaigns should the opportunity arise.'' Walmsley is keen to experience the environment of a Netball World Youth Cup and represent her age group one final time while expanding her leadership abilities and challenging herself against a variety of international styles. 'Equally important to me is the opportunity to return to the Silver Ferns space after the tournament, if selected. Wearing the black dress is something I never take for granted, and I believe that what I could gain in the NZU21 environment would only strengthen what I can offer in the Silver Ferns environment,'' she said. 'If I get the opportunity to come back and play in the Constellation Cup series, it will give me the chance to continue to grow and learn, further establish myself in this space, and continue to strive towards selection for future campaigns. Ultimately, this decision allows me to gain the best of both worlds.'
