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Lidl Austria has announced the appointment of Michael Kunz as its new CEO, effective August 1, 2024. Kunz will succeed Alessandro Wolf, who will transition to the role of divisional director at the Lidl Foundation in September 2024. As Alessandro Wolf moves to his new position, he will oversee multiple...

As Baby Boomers retire in record numbers, Gen Z is having a greater impact on the workplace and how we view our work-life balance. Since Gen Z is the only generation that is ascendant in the nation’s labor pool, business owners and critical managers need to take heed when it...

Delta Air Lines has once again demonstrated its industry leadership by winning two prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards: Best Airline in North America and Best Airline Staff. This marks the fourth consecutive year Delta has claimed the title of Best Airline in North America and the third consecutive year for...

Asian countries are set to dominate the future of ethylene production, with China and India together contributing over 42% to the global capacity expansions. China is projected to maintain its leading position in the global ethylene market due to its significant demand and production rates. As the foremost producer of...

The recent EY CEO Outlook Pulse Survey highlights the confidence of Indian CEOs in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for business growth. Indian CEOs anticipate that technology, particularly AI, will drive productivity and shape their investment strategies. Despite maintaining caution regarding the broader economic landscape, including geopolitical tensions, capital market stability,...

Dear friends, I am happy to come back and meet you after a long period of absence due to professional and scientific obligations. Today's article concerns a critical area of ​​communication, which also significantly determines the public image. It is about non-verbal communication, which I have been dealing with systematically...

A recent report by Altrata forecasts a significant wealth transfer among the global elite over the next decade. According to the Family Wealth Transfer 2024 report, over 1.2 million affluent individuals are expected to transfer a staggering $31 trillion by 2033. This amount surpasses the GDP of the United States...

Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle and a prominent figure in Silicon Valley, witnessed a significant increase in his net worth on Wednesday, driven by a substantial rise in Oracle's stock price. This surge has narrowed the wealth gap between Ellison, now the world's fifth-richest individual, and Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg,...

My wife and I attended a graduation ceremony this weekend for a dear friend who recently earned her second master’s degree. This commencement event celebrated the accomplishments of more than 500 students receiving their master’s or doctoral degrees. Held in a magnificent church in Pasadena, California, we heard some wonderful...

A wave of high-profile CEO departures is sweeping through major companies. Boeing's Dave Calhoun, who became well-known during the 737 Max crisis, is set to exit the company by the end of the year. Additionally, Chairman Larry Kellner will not seek reelection, and Stan Deal, CEO of Boeing's commercial airplanes...