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A recent survey by BGF of business leaders across its 400-company investment portfolio found that AI is being widely embraced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with an overwhelmingly positive outlook. An impressive 89% of respondents viewed AI as an opportunity for growth, while only 7% saw it as a...

AI is no longer just a futuristic concept; it’s transforming how businesses operate, creating both excitement and uncertainty. For leaders, the challenge is to communicate AI’s value clearly, address concerns openly, and foster alignment across the organization. By embracing transparent communication, encouraging small-scale experimentation, and building trust, leaders can turn...

Hyundai Motor Europe (HME) has announced that Xavier Martinet will take over as President and CEO, succeeding Michael Cole, who will step down from his role on December 31, 2024. Martinet will officially assume leadership at HME’s Offenbach, Germany headquarters starting January 1, 2025. Martinet joins HME with more than...

French launch vehicle startup Latitude has brought on Aurélie Bressollette, an industry veteran, as its new chief executive as the company approaches its first launch. The announcement, made on Nov. 5, notes that Bressollette succeeds Stanislas Maximin, the company’s co-founder, who will transition to the role of executive chairman. Bressollette...

Nitin Bhatnagar has carved out a respected place for himself in Dubai’s competitive real estate landscape. Known for his focus on sustainability and quality, he has championed eco-friendly development in a region known for its rapid urbanization and architectural ambition. But Bhatnagar’s work isn’t just about creating luxurious buildings. It’s...

The Board of Directors of Airbus SE has announced plans to propose the renewal of Guillaume Faury’s role as Executive Board member and Chief Executive Officer at the 2025 Annual General Meeting. Alongside this proposal, Airbus revealed an upcoming leadership transition in its Commercial Aircraft division. Lars Wagner, currently CEO...

Sarath Ratanavadi, Thailand's wealthiest individual, has seen his net worth soar past $16 billion, spurred by a substantial rise in his holdings across the energy and telecommunications sectors. The 59-year-old billionaire’s fortune has grown by around $7 billion over the past three months, as indicated by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index,...

Our core values and beliefs are ingrained into our being from an early age. They become our ‘normal’ and we often seek to identify with others ‘like us’; one of Maslow’s foundational traits for all people. Whether it’s gender identity, social behaviour, economic status or the roles we play in...

Several years ago, I spoke to a CEO Forum in Minnesota, where we discussed the value of asking clarifying questions so that group members could better understand a challenge or opportunity that a CEO presented to his/her fellow members. I asked them how good they were at doing so. Their...

Last week, CVS Health appointed David Joyner, a seasoned company veteran, as its new CEO, joining a growing number of firms this year that have turned to experienced executives to address investor concerns in a turbulent economic landscape. Joyner replaces Karen Lynch, who led the company for three and a...