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As of November 6, 2023, Eduardo Saverin was the wealthiest person in Brazil, with an estimated net worth of 17.7 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Vicky Safra (No. 2, $17.6 billion), Jorge Paulo Lemann (No. 3, $15.4 billion); and Marcel Herrmann Telles (No. 4, $10.3 billion). Carlos Alberto Sicupira is the...

It’s become empirically obvious to every executive that the world is changing, and that this change is accelerating.  Artificial Intelligence is disrupting business models across retail, banking, insurance, health, and professional services, and everything in between. Climate change will force the rethink of manufacturing, construction, transport logistics, mining and aviation....

As of November 3, 2023, Elon Musk has a net worth of US$229.9 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the automotive industry. Robin Zeng follows in second place with $26.6 billion, while Stefan Quandt ranks third with $23.4 billion, and Susanne Klatten comes in fourth with $22.5 billion. The...

As of November 3, 2023, Diane Hendricks has a net worth of US$18.3 billion, making her the wealthiest person in the construction and engineering industry. Nassef Sawiris follows in second place with $6.7 billion, while Thomas Schmidheiny ranks third with $5.8 billion, and Anthony Bamford comes in fourth with $5.6...

Coupa, a prominent company in Business Spend Management, has announced the appointment of Leagh Turner as its new CEO, effective from November 13, 2023. Turner brings with her over two decades of experience, with a track record of leading performance, driving innovation, and fostering growth. Additionally, she will also be...

BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) has announced that John Chen, the Executive Chair and CEO of BlackBerry, will retire from the company, effective as of November 4, 2023. This retirement aligns with the terms of Mr. Chen's contract and follows the conclusion of the Project Imperium evaluation. Richard (Dick)...

Solo Brands, Inc. (NYSE: DTC) has announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Somer Webb, intends to explore other career opportunities. Ms. Webb will continue her role with the company until December 10, 2023. In response, the company has enlisted the assistance of an executive search firm to identify her successor....

The entrepreneurship world is full of secrets, and sometimes the road to success can be hard. This is why books like Business Incognita: how to expand the boundaries of entrepreneurial thinking, by Jaroslav Kaplan, become essential, especially when one is trying to sell a product or service. Being an expert...

C.H. Guenther & Son LLC (CHG), the food manufacturer owned by Pritzker Private Capital, has appointed Rod Hepponstall as the company's new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hepponstall's tenure as CEO of CHG is set to commence on November 6, 2023. Mr. Hepponstall brings over two decades of senior leadership experience...

Navan, the travel management company, has announced the appointment of Michael Riegel as the new CEO for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Previously serving as the General Manager for Navan in the EMEA region, Riegel will now be responsible for overseeing expansion, enhancing the brand's presence, and...