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Schroders has officially announced Richard Oldfield, the company’s current chief financial officer, as the successor to Peter Harrison in the role of chief executive officer. The transition was confirmed in a stock exchange filing on 10 September. Peter Harrison had disclosed his plans to retire in April, triggering a comprehensive...

As Starbucks faces declining sales and shifts towards a more digital business model, the company's new CEO, Brian Niccol, has unveiled a plan to steer the brand back to its roots. His strategy? Comfortable chairs and a return to the traditional coffeehouse atmosphere that made Starbucks a community hub. On...

Running an auto repair shop can be a tough job. You juggle paperwork, manage schedules, and strive to keep your customers happy—all while trying to fix cars efficiently. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially when traditional methods lead to missed appointments and frustrated clients. But what if you could change that?...

The demand for AI chips is expected to drive growth in the semiconductor sector in the coming years, according to the CEO of a major supplier to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The CEO dismissed concerns that investors may have overestimated the speed and scale of spending on artificial intelligence...

Knight Frank reported that between April and June 2024, a total of 463 property sales valued at over $10 million occurred across 11 major global markets. This represented a slight decrease from the 476 sales recorded in the preceding quarter. The markets included in this analysis were Dubai, Geneva, Hong...

Would you put your hand up If you saw this advert?  ‘Men wanted for a hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful, honour and recognition in case of success. I’m sure you’d agree with me that the majority would say “No”...

The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) has elevated China-Africa relations to unprecedented levels, and the 2024 summit is expected to further deepen cooperation between China, African countries, and the Global South, according to Dennis Munene Mwaniki, Executive Director of the China-Africa Center at the Africa Policy Institute. Speaking to the...

Nikola Corporation announced on Tuesday the appointment of Tom Schmitt, the former CEO of Forward Air, as its new Chief Commercial Officer. In his new role, Schmitt will be responsible for overseeing sales, commercial operations, dealership relations, customer service, marketing, and customer success functions. Additionally, he will play a key...

When negotiating your next C-level executive contract, your instinct might be to lay all your cards on the table, impressing your potential employer with everything you can bring to the organization. However, I would advise, based on my experience representing C-suite executives, that by holding back a little - keeping...

Reducing debt payments for the world’s poorest countries to more manageable levels could dramatically improve access to education and clean water, potentially allowing 5 million more children to attend school and providing clean drinking water to 17 million people, according to a recent study. Research conducted by academics at the...