archiveChief Development Officer Insider

There are artists who follow trends, and then there are those who create them—those who change the game, reshape industries, and elevate their craft to an entirely new level. Alina Mykhalevych is undeniably one of them. From a talented young artist in Ukraine to one of the most sought-after fine...

Anne Wojcicki, co-founder and CEO of 23andMe Holding Co. has reiterated her commitment to taking the genetic testing company private following the resignation of its independent board members. In a memo to employees, Wojcicki expressed her belief that removing 23andMe from the pressures of public markets would offer the best...

Australian pension funds Equip Super and TelstraSuper are in discussions to merge, potentially forming a $41 billion fund. This move marks another consolidation among smaller players in the pension industry. According to a statement released Wednesday, the boards of both funds have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to move...

Dollarama (DOL.TO) shares surged over 8% on Wednesday, driven by a boost in sales from budget-conscious shoppers purchasing household essentials. CEO Neil Rossy noted that the challenging economic climate is also attracting wealthier customers who typically wouldn't shop at the discount retailer's stores. Montreal-based company reported a 4.7% increase in...

Zhang Yiming, cofounder of TikTok's parent company ByteDance, has overtaken Zhong Shanshan, Chairman of beverage giant Nongfu Spring, to become the richest person in China. Zhang, 40, has secured the top spot with a net worth of $45.6 billion, slightly ahead of Zhong’s $43.3 billion. Zhang stepped down as chairman...

On the second day of my first sales job, the lead trainer told me and the other new hires we’d be doing role plays before practicing our pitches in front of the group. I froze. Fortunately, my manager noticed my discomfort and pulled me aside to ask what was wrong....

If you’ve ever explored the world of marketing, you’ll notice that live brand activations have become the lifeblood of many experiential firms. It's an undeniable fact that they are a powerful way to capture attention, create catchy moments, and foster direct engagement with consumers. However, as consumer expectations are ever-evolving,...

Alfred F. Kelly, Jr., the former Chairman and CEO of Visa Inc., has been appointed to General Motors Co.'s board of directors, the automaker announced on Thursday. Kelly’s addition brings the total number of directors on GM's board to 13, with a diverse range of experience in manufacturing, information technology,...

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China will grant zero-tariff treatment to all least developed countries that have diplomatic relations with China, including 33 African nations. The announcement was made during a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in...

Corporate training programs are one of the most important investments that a company can make. Employees are undeniably the backbone of a business’s success, and the level of their knowledge and skills positively correlates to the performance of an organization. 62% of C-suite leaders claim that the organizations they lead...