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Consciousness is one of the most pressing issues of our time. Right up there with climate.   With AI taking off, tech experts are worried that intelligent machines will gain consciousness — within the next few years! Meanwhile, we experience life basically in our conscious minds, yet we have only the...

The Board of Directors of Cattle Australia (CA) has announced the appointment of a full-time Chief Executive Officer, effective from November 15. Dr. Chris Parker, well-known in the industry for his recent role as First Assistant Secretary Biosecurity Animal Division and National Animal Disease Preparedness Coordinator within the Australian Department...

As of November 3, 2023, Li Ka-shing was the wealthiest person in Hong Kong, with an estimated net worth of 36.6 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Lee Shau Kee (No. 2, $27.2 billion), Robin Zeng (No. 3, $26.7 billion); and Peter Woo (No. 4, $13.2 billion). Joseph Lau is the fifth-richest person...

As of November 3, 2023, Dieter Schwarz was the wealthiest person in Germany, with an estimated net worth of 41.7 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Klaus-Michael Kuehne (No. 2, $29.2 billion), Reinhold Wuerth  (No. 3, $25.4 billion); and Stefan Quandt (No. 4, $23.0 billion). Susanne Klatten is the fifth-richest person in...

As of November 3, 2023, Barnard Arnault was the wealthiest person in France, with an estimated net worth of 183.1 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Francoise Bettencourt (No. 2, $85.1 billion), Gerard Wertheimer (No. 3, $31.4 billion); and Alain Wertheimer (No. 4, $31.4 billion). Francois Pinault is the fifth-richest person in France, with a...

Stephen McCall, the CEO of the hospitality group Edyn, which owns extended stay brands such as Locke, Cove, and SACO, has made an announcement about his resignation. Following Stephen's departure, the company's CFO, Daniel Carre-Bishop, will serve as the Interim CEO and assist in the search for Stephen's successor. Alongside...

Logitech International, a well-known manufacturer of computer components, has officially announced the appointment of Hanneke Faber as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from December 1. This significant development follows an extensive search for a new leader following the departure of former CEO Bracken Darrell, who assumed the position of...

Ontex has announced the appointment of Geert Peeters as Chief Financial Officer, effective from December 1, 2023. Until recently, Peeters held the position of Group CFO at Greenyard. He has amassed significant experience through various finance director roles at organizations like Metallo Group (currently known as Aurubis) and has also...

A thorough analysis of the global automotive market and recent developments, a new list of the top 20 car manufacturers by revenue has been released. This is particularly significant given the significant changes taking place in the industry because of technological advances and shifts in consumer preferences. Numbers out there...

Cellnex, an independent wireless telecommunications and broadcasting infrastructures operator, has appointed Raimon Trias as the new Chief Financial Officer of the Group. Trias will also join Cellnex's Executive Committee and will assume the role on December 1, succeeding José Manuel Aisa, who is set to leave the group as previously...