archiveChief Risk Officer Insider

The owner of one of the fastest-growing logistics companies has bet on word-of-mouth marketing.  Around 88% of consumers, globally, trust customer recommendations, and nearly 13% of all consumer sales are driven by word-of-mouth marketing, according to WiserNotify data. How do you use this marketing strategy if you work in a...

A Commitment That Moves Beyond Relocations: Moving is a significant transition in anyone’s life, often marking the start of a new chapter. For many, the process is filled with excitement, new opportunities, and a fresh start. However, for those who have served in the military, transitions can be far more complex....

Transocean, the world’s largest offshore drilling company, announced on Tuesday that longtime CEO Jeremy Thigpen will transition into a new role as chairman of the company’s board. Thigpen, 50, has led Transocean since 2015, steering it through one of the most challenging downturns in the offshore drilling market. Under his...

Sun Life Malaysia has appointed Noor Azam bin Mohd Yusof as the chief executive officer of Sun Life Malaysia Takaful Berhad (SLMT), following the retirement of Jeffry Azmi. In his new role, Azam will oversee all aspects of the business, ensuring Syariah compliance and governance while driving the execution of...

Dentsu Group Inc., the Japanese advertising holding company, has released its FY2024 Consolidated Financial Results, reporting a 5.7% year-on-year increase in net revenues. Organic growth remained largely unchanged at -0.1% year-on-year, aligning with the company’s November 2024 guidance. However, a steady quarterly improvement was observed throughout the year, culminating in...

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, is set to expand his cement production capacity in Ethiopia by establishing a second production line at his existing factory. This expansion will double the plant’s output from 2.5 million to 5 million tonnes per year. In addition to increasing cement production, Dangote’s conglomerate plans...

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed Lee I’Ons as the new Regional CEO for the IMEA region and a member of the International Executive Board, effective April 1, 2025. He takes over from Madhav Kurup, who has successfully led the region since 2008 and was recently promoted to the Global Management...

The PwC 2025 Global CEO Survey has revealed a surge in optimism among business leaders in Sub-Saharan Africa, with 63% of CEOs expressing confidence in the future of the global economy. This marks a notable increase from the previous year, when only 51% shared this outlook. In comparison, 58% of...

I’m sure most of us have been in conversations when a friend called us amid a challenge or all-out crisis. We hear the angst and urgency in their voice. We ask clarifying questions, and to demonstrate empathy, we engage our friend by sharing our own story. We feel the need...

Orion, a leading provider of wealthtech solutions for financial advisors and enterprise firms, has released the findings of its third annual Advisor Wealthtech Survey and inaugural Investor Survey during CEO Natalie Wolfsen’s keynote speech at the Orion Ascent conference in Orlando. The surveys, conducted among a broad group of financial...