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One New Zealand has announced that Greg Patchell will take over as CEO of its cybersecurity subsidiary, DEFEND. With extensive experience as a senior executive in the technology and telecommunications sectors, Patchell is a well-recognized figure in both public and private industries across New Zealand. His career includes several high-profile...

Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of P.D. Singh as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for India, effective April 1, 2025. He will succeed Zarin Daruwala, who is set to retire on March 31, 2025. With nearly three decades of experience in banking and finance, Singh has held key leadership...

Starting March 1, 2025, Clarice Au will step into the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Retail Hong Kong at AS Watson Group. In this capacity, she will be responsible for overseeing the company’s four major retail brands in Hong Kong: Watsons, PARKnSHOP, Fortress, and Watson’s Wine. With a...

Cemex has announced that its CEO, Fernando A. González, will retire after a distinguished career spanning more than 35 years with the company. The Board of Directors has appointed Jaime Muguiro as his successor, with the leadership transition set to take effect on April 1, 2025. Rogelio Zambrano, Chairman of...

Amid record CEO turnover, how can CEOs new to the role be set up for success? For the second year in a row, US CEO turnover reached historically high rates in 2024, according to the Challenger, Gray & Christmas CEO turnover report. 2,021 CEOs departed, which is up 16% from...

During a conversation with the management team at Reply SpA, an Italian technology consultancy firm, I discovered a distinctive approach to workforce strategy. Reply competes with much larger rivals by implementing a disaggregated business model and emphasising talent mobility in its workforce strategy. Contrary to expectations, Reply, an agile consultancy,...

Despite often being blamed for the rise of remote work, Gen Z employees are increasingly seeking in-person engagement, according to a new survey. A study conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of global events company Freeman found that 91% of Gen Z workers preferred a balance between virtual and in-person...

Dubai Bling’s iconic star, Safa Siddiqui, has stepped into the corporate world as the CEO of Decisive Living, a role that perfectly aligns with her star power and business acumen. Her immense popularity and strong credentials have propelled the company to astonishing success, attracting hundreds of thousands of clients in...

Today, many countries hold substantial amounts of gold in their reserves. This precious metal is recognized as a highly secure investment, especially during periods of economic uncertainty. According to the latest data from CEOWORLD magazine, the United States, Germany, and Italy dominate the rankings of countries with the largest gold...

Northvolt co-founder Paolo Cerruti has announced his decision to step down as CEO of Northvolt North America while retaining his position as Chairman of the Board for the company’s Canadian entity. During this transition, Karen Chang, who has extensive experience within Northvolt’s ecosystem and has been instrumental in the Northvolt...