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A recent report published by CEOWORLD magazine ranked the Netherlands as the best country in the world for women. Norway and Sweden followed up in second and third place, respectively, and Denmark ranked fourth. Eight out of the top ten countries for women are in Europe, including Finland (No. 5),...

The term VUCA was first used in 1987 at the US Army War College in 1987 to describe the context of strategic military leadership as being Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous. Whilst it may have originated to describe leading in military contexts, it’s here, there and everywhere now as the...

The Israeli founders of cloud security unicorn Wiz have secured spots on the list of the world's richest individuals, elevating the count of Israeli billionaires in 2024 to 36, a notable increase of six from the previous year. Assaf Rappaport, Yinon Costica, Ami Luttwak, and Roy Reznik, co-founders of Wiz,...

Xencor, Inc. (NASDAQ: XNCR) has announced the appointment of Bart Cornelissen as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Xencor is renowned for its XmAb® technology, which has facilitated the development of over 20 clinical-stage candidates and led to three marketed medicines by partners. Cornelissen brings with him...

As women of color, we face unique challenges as we work to achieve workplace parity. From not seeing other faces in leadership roles that look like us to dealing with negative stereotypes and (often unconscious) biases in the workplace. In order for us to achieve workplace parity, we must focus...

The renowned UK-based fintech powerhouse, ieDigital, embarks on a transformative journey as it merges with two recently acquired entities, Abaka and Connect FSS, to forge a singular identity. The culmination of this strategic consolidation sees Rami Cassis, the current Executive Chairman, stepping into the role of CEO. Until now, the...

In a pivotal announcement, Nayara Energy unveiled Alessandro Des Dorides as the incoming Chief Executive Officer, effective April, succeeding Dr. Alois Virag, whose tenure culminates on March 31, 2024. Reflecting on Dr. Alois' tenure, Nayara Energy attributed his stewardship to the company's transformative journey and achievements. The downstream oil giant...

As the curtains draw on his tenure, Wouter Kolk, the leading figure in Ahold Delhaize's European and Indonesian operations, has announced his departure by year's end, as stated by the group. Kolk's journey with Ahold commenced in 1991 as a management trainee, charting a dynamic course through various roles within...

Peoplr pioneer in transforming customer development, offering innovative solutions from its inception. Operating across diverse markets, including the challenging terrains of the US and Europe, Peoplr has carved a niche for itself, becoming a beacon of innovation and client-centric strategies.   From the echoes of a childhood surrounded by entrepreneurial spirit,...

Amidst a wave of changes, Fletcher Building's board undertakes a strategic refresh, drawing cautious approval from the Shareholders' Association while calling for increased transparency in the process. The baton passes to Nick Traber, slated to assume the mantle of interim chief executive, succeeding Ross Taylor, effective from the week's end....