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Kelly Zong, also known as Zong Fuli, the daughter of the late Chinese billionaire Zong Qinghou, has officially assumed control of Hangzhou-based beverage giant Wahaha Group, according to a local business registration system. The Qichacha business registration platform confirms that Zong is now the company's chairman and CEO and has...

Ebusco's Supervisory Board has announced the appointment of Christian Schreyer as the new CEO as part of the company’s turnaround strategy. The decision followed an internal review, which concluded that the organization should be led by a single CEO with proven experience in public transport management. Founders Peter Bijvelds and...

Small businesses can lead with integrity by embracing transparency, ethical partnerships, and community engagement, building trust and loyalty. Imagine walking into a local café where the staff knows your name, the coffee beans are ethically sourced, and the atmosphere radiates trust and warmth. Small businesses like this might not have...

Alight Inc., a leading recordkeeping firm, has appointed Dave Guilmette as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will continue to serve as vice chair of the board, a role he assumed earlier this month after being named to the board in May as an independent director. This leadership change is...

A rise in sausage demand may be the latest indicator that consumers are tightening their belts as they face persistent high prices. According to the Dallas Federal Reserve’s Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey, released on Monday, one producer reported "modest growth" in the dinner sausage category. This trend highlights how shoppers are...

The stakes have never been higher. As a CEO, your ability to make sound decisions under pressure is not just a skill—it's a survival mechanism in today’s volatile economy. With markets in flux and uncertainty around every corner, even the most seasoned leaders are being tested in unprecedented ways. This...

As remote work becomes a defining feature of the global economy, the need for innovative ways to maintain team cohesion and culture is more crucial than ever. In this evolving landscape, strategic in-person gatherings are emerging as key enablers of team dynamics and cultural continuity. The New Paradigm: Cost Savings...

The Deloitte AI Institute recently released its third quarterly "State of Generative AI in the Enterprise" report, highlighting the current trends in Generative AI (GenAI) adoption and the challenges organizations face in scaling its deployment. The report, titled "The State of Generative AI in the Enterprise: Now Decides Next," draws...

Tim Sweeney, the CEO of Epic Games, recently reflected on the company's strategies, acknowledging that while the free game giveaways have been a successful business tactic, many of the store's exclusivity deals did not yield the desired returns. During a press call, Sweeney candidly discussed the Epic Games Store's methods...

Kinepolis Group has announced the appointment of Pieter-Jan Sonck as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Jeroen Mouton in the role. With over two decades of expertise in finance and operations, Pieter-Jan Sonck brings a wealth of experience to Kinepolis. Since 2017, he has served as the CFO of Beaulieu...