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Sonesta International Hotels Corp. has appointed Bob Gunkel as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. This announcement was made by the hotel company on Tuesday. Bob Gunkel, who previously served as the CFO of the Americas region at IHG Hotels & Resorts until 2014, brings a wealth of...

Best Life Brands has named Kevin Vesely as its new Chief Financial Officer. The announcement was made by Best Life Brands CEO J.J. Sorrenti, who expressed a warm welcome to Kevin Vesely and highlighted his qualifications in a press release. Sorrenti noted Vesely's diverse experience, success in private equity, and...

Chilean retailer Cencosud has announced the appointment of Renato Gutierrez as its Interim Chief Executive following the departure of the previous chief executive due to sanctions related to insider trading. Cencosud also operates stores in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, the United States, and Peru. This week, Chilean regulators rejected the nomination...

Avery Carl, a shining star in the realm of short-term rentals and CEO of The Short Term Shop, took center stage at this year’s highly anticipated EXPCON conference in Las Vegas. Her team was celebrated with the coveted title of #1 Team in The World, excelling in all three pivotal...

Life Science Outsourcing, Inc. has announced the appointment of Neil A. Goldman, CPA, as its new Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), effective from October 16, 2023. Life Science Outsourcing is an FDA-registered and ISO 13485-certified Contract Manufacturing Organization with over 125,000 square feet of production facilities. These facilities are situated in...

In 2023, Steve Ballmer had a net worth of 101.1 billion U.S. dollars, placing him as the wealthiest sports team proprietor in the world. Ballmer purchased the Los Angeles Clippers in 2014 for an estimated two billion U.S. dollars.  Owning a professional sports team has become a status symbol among...

Derrick Sung, the Chief Financial Officer, has resigned from the role of CFO at Pulmonx Corporation to pursue another opportunity. John McKune, Vice President and Corporate Controller, has been appointed as the Interim Chief Financial Officer. Dr. Sung will remain with the company until October 31, 2023, to ensure a...

This September, I received a very intriguing email: “You are invited to become a hologram in London". The company that invited me was ARHT, a Canadian company that's known as a pioneering global leader in live hologram technology. My mind immediately took off, traveling without limits to an almost futuristic...

Sullivan & Stanley has announced that Pat Lynes, the CEO and Founder of Sullivan & Stanley, will be stepping aside from his role as CEO to concentrate on innovation and visionary initiatives within the company, and Jason Byrne will be the new CEO. With a remarkable track record in purpose-driven...

The story of an immigrant child finding his footing in a new country is familiar to many, but the name Saurabh Abrol, CEO & Founder of Le Malt Hospitality Group, adds a distinctive twist.  With a portfolio that boasts prominent brands like Le Malt Lounge, Le Malt Royale, Le Malt...