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If you are the company owner or CEO/President, you should have an engaged board of directors. Many, even most, small and mid-size companies do not have a functioning board of directors. The corporate papers for these companies may list board members, but the board is not functioning as a value...

As of February 27, 2024, Warren Buffett has a net worth of US$134.4 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the finance and investments industry. Michael Bloomberg follows in second place with $106.2 billion, while Ken Griffin ranks third with $37.9 billion, and Stephen Schwarzman comes in fourth with $37.5...

As of February 27, 2024, Bernard Arnault has a net worth of US$229.1 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the fashion and retail industry. Amancio Ortega follows in second place with $104.0 billion, while Francoise Bettencourt Meyers ranks third with $98.6 billion, and Jim Walton comes in fourth with...

As of February 27, 2024, Leonid Mikhelson has a net worth of US$29.0 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the energy industry. Low Tuck Kwong follows in second place with $27.4 billion, while Vagit Alekperov ranks third with $26.5 billion, and Gennady Timchenko comes in fourth with $25.0 billion....

As of February 27, 2024, Diane Hendricks has a net worth of US$22.8 billion, making her the wealthiest person in the construction and engineering industry. Nassef Sawiris follows in second place with $8.6 billion, while Anthony Bamford ranks third with $7.3 billion, and Thomas Schmidheiny comes in fourth with $6.7...

As of February 27, 2024, Elon Musk has a net worth of US$208.6 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the automotive industry. Stefan Quandt follows in second place with $27.1 billion, while Susanne Klatten ranks third with $26.2 billion, and Robin Zeng comes in fourth with $22.8 billion. The...

Wayne Hughes Sr., a towering figure in the self-storage industry, left an indelible mark with his entrepreneurial ventures and philanthropic endeavors. Co-founder of Public Storage, Hughes, capitalized on the phenomenon of overconsumption, offering storage solutions across 3,000 locations in 40 states and eight countries. His vision transformed Public Storage into...

Zong Qinghou, a revered figure in Chinese business circles and the founder of the Wahaha conglomerate, passed away on Sunday at the age of 79, announced his company. Zong's passing comes after unsuccessful treatment for an illness, as stated by the company in an obituary on its Weibo social media...

MAN Truck & Bus's Supervisory Board has extended the contract of Inka Koljonen, Executive Board member for Finance, IT, and Legal Affairs, for an additional five years until 2030, effective February 1, 2025. Additionally, Hubert Altschäffl has been appointed as the new Chief Human Resources Officer of MAN Truck &...

PPL, the London market electronic trading platform, has appointed John Mason as its new Chief Executive Officer, slated to assume his role in April. Mason succeeds interim CEO Joe Gordon, whose tenure will conclude following a transition period. Under Gordon's leadership, PPL has undergone significant advancements, including the implementation of...