CEO Briefing

The seemingly simple concept of managing positive cash flow trips up all too many business leaders. You must have enough cash on hand to pay your bills, invest in research, develop new products, build efficient plants and so on. Companies with strong balance sheets are resilient and can take advantage...

In a highly contested referendum, Tesla shareholders have approved a $45 billion compensation package for CEO Elon Musk. The result, announced on Thursday, marks a significant moment as Musk defends the largest-ever pay deal for a US-listed company's executive. This outcome follows a Delaware judge's decision in January to nullify...

"I was almost self-medicating myself with alcohol. I’d work all day, then open a bottle of wine at 4:35 PM. By 6:30 PM, I'd finished the first bottle and opened another. I wasn’t going to sleep naturally; I was drinking to the point of blacking out and trying to operate...

DeWinter Group, a prominent staffing solutions provider specializing in finance, accounting, and IT, has announced the reappointment of Derek DeWinter as CEO. Derek DeWinter, one of the founding partners, initially served as CEO from 2000 until 2019, when he transitioned to the role of President. This change facilitated Shane Oberg's...

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...