archiveChief People Officer Insider

When patriarch Logan Roy hesitates to name a successor on Succession, chaos ensues. While boardroom showdowns and power plays make for great TV, in the real world, the stakes of poor succession planning are just as high—and often more costly. In the last few months, some of the world’s most...

Chris Todd, formerly the president of Kronos, has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Envestnet, a leading US-based wealth management software provider. His tenure will officially commence on January 21, 2025. Todd steps into the role previously held by board chair James Fox, who had temporarily taken over...

Alorica Inc., a global leader in digitally-engineered, tech-enabled customer experience (CX) solutions, has achieved a significant milestone—securing Great Place to Work® certification in all nine countries where it operates across Latin America and the Caribbean. The certification is based on employee sentiment and experience in five key areas: credibility, respect,...

Telia Lietuva has announced that its CEO, Giedrė Kaminskaitė-Salters, has been appointed Vice President at the Swedish telecommunications firm Telia Company. Effective 1 February 2025, she will join the Group Executive Management team while continuing to lead Telia Lietuva. In her expanded role, she will oversee Telia’s Baltic markets. Telia...

Korea Ginseng Corp. (KGC), a leading manufacturer of ginseng products, announced on Monday that it exported 260 products under its red ginseng brand, JungKwanJang, to nearly 40 countries in 2024. Among its offerings, EveryTime Original emerged as the best-selling product, with sales in China rising by 44% compared to the...

Italy's largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, has completed its first proprietary bitcoin trade, investing $1.03 million into the world's leading cryptocurrency, according to an internal memo. The document, which Reuters reviewed, revealed that the bank now owns 11 bitcoin as of January 13, 2025. Intesa launched a proprietary trading desk for...

Germany’s wealthiest individual, billionaire Klaus-Michael Kühne, has donated approximately $308 million (€300 million) to the Hamburg Opera, providing funding for the creation of a new opera house for the company. Kühne had previously contributed to the construction of Hamburg’s iconic Elbphilharmonie, further cementing his legacy as a patron of the...

There’s no doubt that we’re living in the digital age. Adapting high-tech solutions is a must for any business. In order to successfully transition to more digital ways of working, however, it’s essential to formulate cohesive workplace optimisation strategies. This requires taking stock of the issues your business is currently...

Sharen Groppell, hailing from Houston, Texas, has crafted an impressive career in the insurance and risk management industry. With over three decades of experience, she has risen to become the Executive Vice President at Marsh McLennan Agency, leading the Construction and Surety divisions in the Houston office. A mother, leader,...

Danielle Dysinger is an engineer, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate based in Tucson, Arizona. A graduate of the University of Arizona with a degree in chemical engineering, Danielle has built a dynamic career that includes roles at top-tier companies like Intel, Roche, and Exyte. She later transitioned into entrepreneurship with Big...