archiveChief Ecosystem Officer Insider

In a significant step for the remote Highland community near Ullapool, Ross, and Cromarty, the 8,000-acre Badentarbat Estate has been transferred to local ownership, marking a transformative moment for the area. Wealthy financier and philanthropist Ian Wace, owner of the estate, contributed $2.26 million to facilitate the transfer, enabling the...

The 2024 Global Economic Crimes Survey (GECS) reflects the two-year period following the COVID-19 pandemic, a time marked by widespread adaptation to new operational norms. This “new normal” has seen businesses increasingly adopt hybrid work models that blend remote and in-person collaboration, optimize supply chains, adapt to evolving consumer preferences...

International banking is a sector where the relationship between legality and discretionary freedom is significant. When managed wisely, it can serve as a secure place to store wealth and even help grow investments. It's important to understand that the benefits of international banking are not just for wealthy individuals; with...

"We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the game." — Randy Pausch, Last Lecture Each of us has a unique existence. Our beginnings, experiences, and environments shape who we are. Some of us are born to wealthy parents, others to low-income families. Some get educated...

European countries are attracting a rising number of travelers who seek high-quality medical services across a range of fields, from fertility treatments to complex surgeries. A recent industry estimate placed the medical tourism market’s value at $79.4 billion in 2023, with many travelers drawn by advanced healthcare technologies and the...

James Gorman, who helmed Morgan Stanley for over a decade, is set to step into an advisory role at the bank, complete with a yearly stipend of $400,000, access to a company car with a driver, and an office. The 66-year-old concluded his tenure as CEO at the end of...

Just nine months after its previous round of pay increases, Wipro has announced another salary hike for its employees. The company's CEO, Srinivas Pallia, discussed the development during Wipro’s Q2 FY2025 earnings call following the release of its financial results. In the last salary hike, effective December 1, 2023, Wipro...

Thailand has expressed its intention to join the BRICS group, which was originally founded by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The group recently expanded, adding Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, and Ethiopia to its ranks. This year, Russia, the host of the BRICS summit, extended...

In today's fast-paced business environment, accountability is a key driver of success. Yet, many CEOs struggle to cultivate a culture where accountability is embedded into the DNA of their organization. When accountability is absent, inefficiencies, finger-pointing, and missed goals become all too common. On the other hand, when employees are...

In today’s fast-paced business world, the pressure to perform can overshadow the sustainable wellbeing of the very people driving that success. But high performance and joy don’t have to be at odds. As a Chartered Organisational Psychologist and author, I’ve seen how organisations can thrive when leaders focus on being...