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The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has appointed Karen Rentmeesters as its new permanent CEO following a successful three-month tenure as interim CEO. The Board of Directors reached a unanimous decision to promote Rentmeesters to the role, effective immediately, as announced last week. Rentmeesters brings over 14 years of experience...

Nokian Tyres plc has announced the appointment of Paolo Pompei as its new President and CEO, effective January 1, 2025, at the latest. Until Pompei assumes his new role, Jukka Moisio will continue to lead the company. Born in 1971 and an Italian citizen, Pompei brings extensive experience in the...

The global population has surged from 7.95 billion in 2022 to 8.02 billion (8,024,997,030) in 2023. India, the world’s most populous country, continues to see its population climb, while China, the second-largest country, experienced its first population decline in decades. Three out of four people worldwide live in the 25...

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize various industries, the role of CEOs, especially in midsize companies, is undergoing a profound transformation. This essay delves into the evolving responsibilities of CEOs in the age of AI, highlighting the critical leadership skills required to harness AI's potential effectively and responsibly. Modern...

Pham Hong Hai, the former CEO of HSBC Vietnam, has been named the general director of Orient Commercial JS Bank (OCB), which is listed on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange. Starting his three-year contract on July 16, Hai takes over from Nguyen Dinh Tung, who served in the role...

Virospack, a distinguished company with a 70-year history headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, commends its outstanding leadership and visionary approach. Virospack's CEO, Aïda Rodriguez Martinez, has been awarded by CIO Views as one of the "Top 10 Most Inspiring CEOs to Follow in 2024." Aïda's evolution from an artistic background to steering...

Being a leader is both challenging and draining. To survive, all great leaders have “secrets” to keep them healthy, sharp, agile, in the move towards their best selves. As their coach for 20 years, I have had access to their secrets and would like now to share them to help...

Finland-based metals producer Outokumpu Corp. has announced the appointment of Kati ter Horst as its President and CEO, effective October 9, 2024. Outokumpu had announced in early May that its current CEO, Heikki Malinen, intended to leave the firm to pursue a career opportunity outside the company. Malinen, who joined...

Despite facing significant economic challenges, South Africa remains the epicenter of Africa's banking industry. The six South African banks, led by the big four—Standard Bank Group, FirstRand, Absa Group, and Nedbank Group—comprise half of the continent's total asset and Tier 1 capital base. For the second consecutive year, South Africa's...

Trial expertise can be the decisive factor between success and failure in high-stakes legal battles.  Most people assume that their attorney has plenty of experience trying cases in a courtroom. The reality is quite different. Experts estimate that less than 5% of cases ever make it to trial. This means...