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Goldman Sachs has named Rob Drake-Brockman as the new CEO of its Singapore office, underscoring the growing importance of the city-state to the Wall Street firm. In addition to his new role, Drake-Brockman will continue to serve as head of equities distribution and execution for the Asia-Pacific region. He succeeds...

Bill Gates, tech billionaire and philanthropist, has called on wealthier countries to increase their support for African nations. Speaking during the release of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's annual Goalkeeper's report, Gates expressed concern over the decreasing flow of development funds to Africa, as financial resources are increasingly directed...

Mike Sneesby, Chief Executive of Nine Entertainment, is set to step down within weeks following a challenging year for the company marked by allegations of misconduct and bullying in its newsrooms. The broadcaster and publishing giant announced to the ASX that both Sneesby and the board had agreed it was...

Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) shares jumped by 8% on Wednesday after CEO Jensen Huang revealed that the company is experiencing unprecedented demand for its products. Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference, Huang emphasized that Nvidia's infrastructure is currently "completely sold out" as customers worldwide seek to bolster their...

As the work landscape continues to evolve, the concept of remote-first has become a focal point for many businesses. In a recent interview with Marco Zappacosta, co-founder and CEO of Thumbtack, we explored the necessity of intentionality in remote work models. Zappacosta shared insights from Thumbtack’s transition to a virtual-first...

Clean Harbors, the environmental and industrial services company based in Norwell, Massachusetts, has expanded its Board of Directors with the addition of co-CEOs Michael Battles and Eric Gerstenberg. The appointments, which took effect immediately, increased the board's membership to 13. Alan S. McKim, the founder, Executive Chairman, and Chief Technology...

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov took to the messaging platform on Thursday, expressing his surprise over being arrested and questioned by French authorities less than two weeks ago. The arrest, which occurred at a Paris airport, is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged criminal activities conducted through Telegram, according to...

Anyone growing a business is going to make mistakes. Despite the best planning, they still happen. But there are certain growth mistakes that I see happen far more often than they should. As a consultant who has worked with countless business owners to ensure their business sees the kind of...

Intel is preparing to unveil a comprehensive strategy aimed at streamlining its operations and curbing capital expenditure, according to sources close to the company. CEO Pat Gelsinger, along with top executives, is expected to present the plan to the board of directors later this month as they seek to revitalize...

OKX, a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 technology firm, has announced that its Singapore-based entity, OKX SG Pte. Ltd. (OKX SG), has obtained a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Alongside this milestone, the company has appointed Gracie Lin as CEO of OKX...