CEO Explainers

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (ADCB) is set to bolster its strategic footprint in Central Asia's thriving $1.751 trillion economy by launching a corporate banking hub in Kazakhstan. Utilizing its extensive network and expertise, ADCB aims to support businesses fueling Central Asia’s rapid economic growth, driven by major infrastructure projects,...

Canfor Corp. has announced the retirement of its long-standing President and CEO, Don Kayne, effective at the end of this year. Kayne's career with the Vancouver-based company spans an impressive 46 years, with him serving as CEO since 2011. Under Kayne’s leadership, Canfor has undergone significant growth and transformation, evolving...

The G7 nations are prepared to channel up to $200 billion into infrastructure projects across Central Asia, with Kazakhstan emerging as a primary beneficiary. Helaina Matza, the Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership on Global Infrastructure Investment (PGI) within the U.S. Department of State, revealed this information during a meeting...

On July 23, 2024, Federal Bank's shares surged by 5.5%, reaching an unprecedented peak following the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) approval of KVS Manian as the new CEO. This decision alleviated concerns regarding the bank's leadership succession. Having departed from Kotak Mahindra Bank in April after nearly thirty years,...

Allegiant Travel Company announced on Thursday that Gregory C. Anderson, currently the president, will assume the role of CEO in September, succeeding the long-serving Maurice Gallagher. Gallagher, who has been a pivotal figure in the company’s growth, will continue to serve as the chairman of the board. The Las Vegas-based...

Gavin Isaacs has been appointed as the new CEO of Entain, succeeding interim CEO Stella David following Jette Nygaard-Andersen's departure last year. David will transition to the role of chair, replacing Barry Gibson at the end of September. Isaacs brings a wealth of experience in the gambling industry to his...

Nokian Tyres plc has announced the appointment of Paolo Pompei as its new President and CEO, effective January 1, 2025, at the latest. Until Pompei assumes his new role, Jukka Moisio will continue to lead the company. Born in 1971 and an Italian citizen, Pompei brings extensive experience in the...

Starting on September 1, 2024, Alexander Pollich will assume the role of President and CEO of Porsche China, Hong Kong, and Macao, based in Shanghai. Pollich brings over 23 years of experience with Porsche, having held various management roles. Since 2018, he has been serving as the Chairman of the...

A recent study conducted by market analysts at The Gold Bullion Company reveals that major gold-consuming nations are struggling to meet their demand through domestic mining, with India exhibiting the largest shortfall. The research examined gold data across various countries to identify the disparity between consumer demand and mined production....

Lisa Spelman, a long-time executive at Intel Corp., is set to become the CEO of Cornelis Networks, a startup that emerged from Intel in 2020 to leverage the growing demand for artificial intelligence. Spelman, who has extensive experience in managing Intel's data center business, will assume her new role on...