CEO Spotlight

Tim Sweeney, the CEO of Epic Games, recently reflected on the company's strategies, acknowledging that while the free game giveaways have been a successful business tactic, many of the store's exclusivity deals did not yield the desired returns. During a press call, Sweeney candidly discussed the Epic Games Store's methods...

Starting next month, Starbucks' incoming CEO, Brian Niccol, will face an extraordinary commute, traveling 1,600 kilometers daily from his home in California to the company’s headquarters in Seattle. According to his offer letter, Niccol will rely on a corporate jet for his daily journey. Despite the travel, Starbucks' hybrid work...

Throughout recent decades, small businesses have played a crucial role in the US economy. Despite the temporary decline during the pandemic, entrepreneurial activity is currently on the rise. According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses currently provide two-thirds of new jobs in the USA. The trend is further supported...

In an unprecedented move, Starbucks has secured Brian Niccol, the former CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, as its new chief executive, with a compensation package that could reach an astonishing $113 million. This figure is significantly larger than that of his predecessor, Laxman Narasimhan, who was replaced after just 17...

The global IT consulting services market will reach $1.179 trillion by 2031, market researcher Proficient Market Insights predicts.  One of the drivers of this growth in the industry is Sreekanth Muktevi, a renowned IT consultant and vice president at YASH Technologies, an IT services and consulting firm, with its headquarters...

In today's fast-changing market, businesses face a lot of challenges, from technological changes to shifting consumer preferences to rising global competition. For these reasons and many more, nearly 20% of small businesses will fail in the first year, with more businesses doomed to fail in subsequent years, data from the...

In recent years, technological advancements and changing consumer preferences have led to the emergence of new business models that challenge traditional industries. Anthony Wood of Roku, Max-Josef Meier with FINN, and Katrina Lake of Stitch Fix have each introduced innovative approaches that are redefining their respective markets. This article examines...

It was cause to celebrate in the Big Apple when Rethink Food launched its Sustainable Community Kitchen in New York City’s Greenwich Village in March. Over the past few months, the space has become a flourishing hub for community engagement and raising awareness for food scarcity in the city that...

The cruise industry is experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand as more travelers than ever are eager to set sail on luxurious ocean getaways. Recent reports indicate a significant uptick in cruise bookings, with many people drawn to the unique combination of adventure, relaxation, and all-inclusive amenities that only cruise...

The board of Qantas has decided to reduce former CEO Alan Joyce’s final remuneration by over $6 million, citing significant damage to the airline's reputation due to certain decisions made during his tenure. On 8 August, the board announced that Joyce would not receive the full $15.5 million payout despite...