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Hitachi Energy has revealed that Andreas Schierenbeck will take the helm as the new Chief Executive Officer, commencing his role on July 1, 2024. Claudio Facchin, the current CEO, will step down from his position at the end of June 2024. Andreas will collaborate closely with the Hitachi Energy Board,...

In the wake of sanctions imposed by Canada over his involvement in Tehran's crackdown on women resisting the hijab, Masoud Dorosti, CEO of Tehran Metro Company, has stepped down from his position. Dorosti found himself on Canada's sanctions list on International Women's Day, a move that coincided with his family's...

In a bid to secure a larger share of Australia's wealthiest families, ANZ is tasking its private bankers with the formidable challenge of outpacing global investment giants like Morgan Stanley and UBS. The bank's ANZ Private division is seizing the opportunity presented by what is anticipated to be one of...

Historical records portray Empress Wu as the most prosperous woman of her time, with some scholars positing her as the wealthiest woman to have ever graced history's stage. Her purported net worth was staggering, reaching an astonishing USD 16 trillion, eclipsing the combined fortunes of Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Jeff Bezos,...

With today’s long fundraising cycles and low chances of closing a round, founders of innovative technology startups who are frustrated by all the rejection may be inclined to dreams of cashing out. Given the massive drop in venture capital exits in the last two years, founders should set exit fantasies...

Dr. Judith Orloff has long been a leading voice in the fields of psychiatry, empathy, and intuitive development. Now she turns her focus to making the case for undergoing a grand reset that will shift organizations into more caring and empathic places that prioritize the needs of each worker. Because...

As of March 6, 2024, James Ratcliffe was the wealthiest person in the United Kingdom, with an estimated net worth of 16.4 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Michael Platt (No. 2, $16.0 billion), Alexander Gerko (No. 4, $10.3 billion) and James Dyson (No. 3, $9.7 billion). Denise Coates is the fifth-richest person...

When I first began leading workshops for CEO forums, many of which were together for 10+ years, I would ask members to rate the psychological safety of the group on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest). Not surprisingly, every one of these groups ranked themselves a 10. Of...

Novak Djokovic held the record for the most men's tennis Grand Slam titles, with a total of 24, breaking the record for most Grand Slam titles in men's tennis history. Djokovic is now two ahead of long-time rival Rafael Nadal in the standings and four ahead of Roger Federer. Pete...

As a CEO, navigating the ever-evolving landscape of business requires an unwavering commitment to innovation and adaptability. While staying within the realms of familiarity may offer a sense of security, true growth and transformation often lie beyond the confines of our comfort zones. Embracing change and venturing into uncharted territory...