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Transforming business processes is always challenging, even when focused on only small shifts with a great change management plan. Something always feels like it will go wrong. That creates a desire to control as much of the situation as possible, mitigating risk and even potential churn. If we ignore the...

In a strategic maneuver signaling a new phase of growth and innovation, Meituan, China's foremost food delivery company, has announced the appointment of Wang Puzhong, Senior Vice President, as the CEO of its pioneering core local commerce business. This landmark decision marks the first occasion in the company's history where...

DB Schenker has appointed Aaron Scott as the new CEO for its UK & Ireland cluster, succeeding Ray Hennessy, who is retiring after eight years in the role. Reporting to Helmut Schweighofer, CEO of Region Europe, Scott is determined to uphold DB Schenker's values of pushing limits and elevating customer...

At just nineteen years old, Livia Voigt earned the title of the world's youngest billionaire thanks to her significant stake in WEG, Latin America's leading electrical motor manufacturer. Co-founded by her grandfather Werner Ricardo Voigt, along with late billionaires Eggon Joao da Silva and Geraldo Werninghaus, WEG stands as a...

British International Investment (BII), in collaboration with FMO, announced a joint loan commitment of US$50 million to BECIS, a leading energy-as-a-service (EaaS) provider in Southeast Asia. The financing facility will support BECIS' expansion and the deployment of its innovative energy solutions across Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and India,...

It's a widely known fact that traveling is enjoyed by almost everyone. The thought of discovering new and unexplored territories, with all their rawness and mystery, appeals to every adventurer's soul. This is where adventure tourism comes in. However, not all of us are fortunate enough to live in a...

Silver Bullet Data Services Group plc has unveiled that Darren Poynton, who has served as Group CFO and Company Secretary for five years, overseeing the company's successful June 2021 IPO and robust financial performance, is stepping down from his role. Assuming the responsibilities of CFO and Company Secretary is Chris...

In an unexpected turn of events, Paddy Cosgrave, the co-founder of the renowned Web Summit tech conference, is reclaiming his position as CEO after stepping down last October due to controversial remarks he made regarding the Israel/Gaza conflict on social media. Speculations about his comeback started circulating over the weekend,...

Both Nutreco and its aquaculture arm, Skretting, are poised for leadership changes as their chief executives announce their departure. Fulco van Lede, CEO of Nutreco, will bid farewell this summer after steering the company for three years. Similarly, Therese Log Bergjord, who has served as Skretting's CEO for the past...

The results are in, and the United States has been named the most startup-friendly country in the world. India comes in at 5th place, with Israel taking the 4th spot, Canada ranking 3rd, and the United Kingdom coming in 2nd. The rankings were determined by CEOWORLD magazine's annual assessment of...