CEO Spotlight

Greg Appelt is the Chief Executive Officer at Appelt Properties, a real estate company headquartered in Toronto with a branch in Kelowna, BC. Appelt Properties is recognized as Canada's leading expert in healthcare real estate development, as well as having a specialized focus on mixed-use residential properties. Greg began his...

National expansion is a common way for business professionals to ensure their company's long-term success and sustainability. However, according to President of Certuity Rich Bursek, there are certain strategies that all business leaders should be aware of before embarking on such a plan. “Expansion can be one of the most...

Research published in the Harvard Business Review involving three successful industry-leading companies, including asset management firm BlackRock, found a purpose-driven business approach can correlate to having a strong talent strategy — a notion with which Jeff Smith, human resources professional and former head of global HR at BlackRock, agrees. One...

When 3G Capital announced its acquisition of Hunter Douglas in late 2021, Reuters Breakingviews column was quick to report “it’s classic 3G.” The casual observer might not immediately see the significant similarities between Burger King — one of the most successful fast-food businesses in the world — and Hunter Douglas,...

Kusto Group Founder Yerkin Tatishev's Vision for Educational Reforms in Kazakhstan In the evolving landscape of Kazakhstan's educational sector, Yerkin Tatishev of Kusto Group emerges with a transformative approach. Tatishev's view emphasizes the pressing need for innovative education, highlighting reforms that prepare the youth for contemporary and future challenges. Kusto...

For foreign entrepreneurs keen on breaking into the American market, understanding the U.S. business immigration landscape is crucial. Amidst this often complex terrain lies the EB-5 Visa, a beacon for many aiming to make a mark in the States. With the guidance of experts like Yuliya Veremiyenko-Campos, Managing Attorney of...

In real estate, success often springs from smart collaborations and a team-centric mindset. Enter Ryan Whitefield, a seasoned investor who has been making remarkable strides in the multi-family market, acquiring numerous properties in the past year. Through his journey and experiences, Ryan demonstrates the value of location, renovations, and seizing...

In the bustling world of entrepreneurship, where failures and triumphs often walk hand-in-hand, few stories shine as bright as that of Greg Ward, the visionary CEO of Ward Law Group. With over two decades of legal expertise, Ward has leveraged his transformational leadership approach to scale his firm from a...

Igor Makarov, Founder of ARETI International Group, is no stranger to creating and thriving in a workplace environment driven by collaboration, respect, and open-mindedness. A successful international businessman, philanthropist, and cyclist - as a former pro, owner of a professional team and current member of the International Cycling Union Management...

America is in the midst of a crisis in health care staffing levels. In February 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services reported that 16.7% of reporting hospitals anticipated a critical staffing shortage. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently estimated that U.S. health care organizations will need to fill...