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Global venture capital (VC) investment saw a significant increase during the pandemic, rising from $66.4 billion in the third quarter of 2019 to almost $200 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021. However, with the onset of the global recession in 2022 and 2023, VC investment dropped again, reaching around...

Jackson Financial has named Don Cummings as its next Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Marcia Wadsten. As part of the transition, Marcia Wadsten will assume a role as Senior Advisor beginning June 3. Cummings, who has served as Controller and Chief Accounting Officer since joining the company at the end of...

Envoy Global has appointed Kimberly Simonton as Chief Financial Officer and Florent Frapolli as President of Global Visas and Consular Services. Simonton brings three decades of experience in global finance and operations. Prior to joining Envoy Global, she served as CFO for Intelligent Medical Objects, where she oversaw accounting, legal,...

General intelligence (IQ) tests have a long and controversial history. However, there are a few things that most experts today agree on. IQ can be measured; it stays the same as early as age 5 and it can predict many good things, like how well you will do in your...

Ashok Leyland has announced the appointment of K.M. Balaji as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1, 2024. Balaji, currently serving as Deputy CFO, will succeed Gopal Mahadevan, who will transition to the role of Director of Strategic Finance and M&A while continuing his association with the company. Balaji’s...

SiriusPoint Ltd. announced that Jim McKinney will be the new Chief Financial Officer, effective June 3, 2024, succeeding Steve Yendall, and will report directly to CEO Scott Egan as a member of SiriusPoint's Executive Leadership Team. Jim McKinney brings over two decades of experience to his new role, with a proven track record as...

Despite heavy corporate losses, some CEOs on the S&P received high compensation packages with three of them earning $15 million or more. For instance, Pfizer and Moderna, leading healthcare companies, experienced a decline in performance due to reduced demand for COVID-related vaccines, resulting in financial losses and weaker overall performance....

Cognitive biases are a fascinating area of study that should be explored by all business leaders to enhance decision-making, foster a positive work environment, boost productivity, and drive team success. A cognitive bias refers to a judgement or prejudice that may not necessarily align with evidence. It stems from the...

In a world that's rapidly embracing the hybrid model as the norm, the essence of human connection in the workplace is undergoing a profound transformation. My recent conversation with Paul Sephton, Head of Brand Communications at Jabra, brought to light a pioneering study that unveils critical insights into this evolving...

Ivan Kudrenko, an experienced professional with a decade of experience in manufacturing and aerospace, recently presented a study at the 2024 IEEE 15th International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LOGISTIQUA). This study investigates the role of reusable transit packaging in enhancing supply chain efficiency and sustainability in the...