archiveChief Development Officer Insider

As CEO, so the adage goes, you have two jobs—hiring the right people and making sure you don't run out of money. In this increasingly turbulent world, providing the leadership that sets the tone for the rest of the company is also critical if it’s to stay the course. Yet...

Global CEO Laura Maness has announced Sarah Trombetta as the new CEO for Grey's APAC region, effective immediately. Trombetta, who previously led Grey Hong Kong from 2016 to 2019 and currently serves as AMEA chief client officer for P&G at Grey and WPP, will now oversee Grey's operations across APAC....

After years of delays, Woodside has commenced oil extraction from the Sangomar offshore field, located approximately 100 kilometers south of Dakar. The floating production facility boasts a storage capacity of 1.3 million barrels and operates at a depth of 780 meters. It is projected to produce between 100,000 and 125,000...

Johann Rupert, South Africa's wealthiest individual, has crafted an extensive business empire spanning luxury goods, food, media, private healthcare, tobacco, and telecommunications. He is notably the chairman of Swiss-based Richemont, a leading luxury goods company, and Remgro, a diversified investment firm in South Africa. Although Rupert inherited a business legacy...

The wealth of the world's affluent is surging to unprecedented levels, driven primarily by gains in North America, according to Capgemini's 28th annual World Wealth Report. The report highlights a 4.7% increase in the wealth of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) worldwide, totaling $86.8 trillion in 2023, and a 5.1% rise in...

Timbuktoo and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently participated in the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, engaging with business leaders to foster innovation and support the entrepreneurial aspirations of Africa's youth. The event attracted over 2,000 participants, including thought leaders, executives, and decision-makers, all focused on shaping the continent's...

As the globe struggles with declining air quality and rising oil import costs, there is a growing demand for electric vehicles or EVs. The ecosystems for energy production and distribution are changing as a result of the introduction of EVs. Under a carbon-free energy generation strategy, it is inherently unacceptable...

For years, companies in the oil and gas sector have focused on driving profits for bankers and middlemen. Phoenix Capital Group, led by CEO Adam Ferrari, is taking a different approach with the aim of transforming the industry and benefiting individual stakeholders in the process. Phoenix Capital Group’s mission is...

Autodesk has appointed Elizabeth Rafael as interim chief financial officer, boosting its shares by 8% in extended trading. Rafael, already a board member, steps into the role immediately following the departure of former CFO Deborah Clifford, who will now serve as chief strategy officer. Rafael, who previously held key roles...

Mark Poweska, who became CEO of Enmax in September 2022, saw his total compensation exceed $3.1 million in his first full year in the role. This marks a significant increase from the $1.7 million he earned in 2022. These details were disclosed in Enmax's 2023 annual report, unveiled during the...