CEO Briefing

The CEOs and top-level executives of financial institutions have found themselves having to remain compliant with regulations, which continue to change, while taking on board new fintech innovations to stay abreast with changes being made in the fintech industry. But between this delicate balancing act, there is a way to...

The 2024 edition of the annual Rich List published by the Australian Financial Review (AFR) reveals that the 200 wealthiest Australians now control a staggering $625 billion, an 11% increase from last year's $563 billion. This immense wealth represents roughly a quarter of Australia's annual gross domestic product for 2023....

Alphabet, Google's parent company, announced that Anat Ashkenazi will take over as Chief Financial Officer effective July 31, succeeding Ruth Porat, who transitioned to a new role as President and Chief Investment Officer almost a year ago. Strong Leadership Transition Anat Ashkenazi brings with her a wealth of experience from...

As the globe struggles with declining air quality and rising oil import costs, there is a growing demand for electric vehicles or EVs. The ecosystems for energy production and distribution are changing as a result of the introduction of EVs. Under a carbon-free energy generation strategy, it is inherently unacceptable...

For many entrepreneurs, the thought of relinquishing control of their company or even contemplating a future beyond their leadership provokes anxiety. Yet, ignoring succession planning poses significant risks to the continuity and prosperity of businesses. Why Business Owners Put off Succession Planning   The reluctance of business owners to engage in...

The saying goes “Don’t Judge a Book by the Cover” but the fact is we all do. Perhaps a more accurate saying is “You only get one chance to make a good first impression,” so you should make the most of it. That’s why, in your career as a C-level...

Up until last month I was a Business Class virgin. Sure I’ve had a handful of domestic business class flights (ummm…3 in my life), but never had I experienced the pointy end of the plane when flying internationally. Why pay an insane amount of money, I reasoned, to upgrade for...

In the Age of AI, harnessing the possibility of Millennials could be the single smartest move a leader can make. Why? Imagine this… A leader who is hopeful for the future, optimistic about what is possible and keen to change roles and learn. A team member who loves technology, is...

CEOs can have an outsized impact on branding and brand value, from the influence (good and bad) of their personal brands on company performance, to their role as brand champions (or “guardians” as Brand Finance puts it in their annual index of CEO performance). Consequently, your top leader needs to...

In today’s data-driven economy, businesses are inundated with a volume of data that is unprecedented in history. Some experts estimate that 329 million terabytes of data are created daily. This deluge of information, encompassing everything from consumer behavior and operational metrics to financial transactions and beyond, is a double-edged sword....