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UK asset management firm Abrdn has announced that Stephen Bird will be stepping down as group CEO after a four-year tenure. The decision comes after a significant strategic repositioning of the company, with both the board and Bird agreeing that it is the right time for him to pass the...

Gallagher Re Japan has unveiled significant changes in its senior leadership team, appointing George Sherriff as the new CEO and Tsuyoshi "Travis" Noguchi as Chairman. Sherriff, who currently leads the Global Client proposition across the Asia Pacific from Singapore, will maintain his oversight of this offering as he transitions into...

Nearly five years ago to the day of sitting down to write this article, I had an experience that was a core lesson in managing a crisis. My dogs and I were walking along the river one afternoon when we disturbed two deadly poisonous tiger snakes. Feeling something whack against...

Lockheed Martin Corp.'s F-35 Lightning II is an exceptional American fighter jet developed with assistance from BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman. It first flew in 2016 and is rapidly being incorporated into fleets worldwide. What sets the F-35 Lightning II apart is its unparalleled features, such as stealth, maneuverability, and...

In the Age of AI, harnessing the possibility of Millennials could be the single smartest move a leader can make. Why? Imagine this… A leader who is hopeful for the future, optimistic about what is possible and keen to change roles and learn. A team member who loves technology, is...

Over the years, the use of antidepressants has increased significantly worldwide. According to a report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Iceland, Portugal, and the United Kingdom were among the top countries with the highest consumption rate of antidepressants in 2022. Iceland had the highest consumption rate,...

The Israeli venture capital fund JVP, recognized as one of the top ten venture capital funds globally, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative at its 2024 Annual Meeting in New York. This initiative, developed in collaboration with leading figures from the insurance industry, aims to propel AI technologies in Insurtech and...

In Love and Profit, James Autry acknowledges that love is seldom associated with leadership, but… Good management is largely a matter of love, or if you are uncomfortable with that word, call it caring because proper management involves caring for people, not manipulating them.  Peter Senge, M.I.T. professor and author...

Boostra, a cutting-edge platform for financial products established by Sergei Smelov, is at the forefront of driving Russia's fintech transformation. Founded in 2014, Boostra has emerged, reshaping the landscape of financial services in the country. While the marketplace began its active operations in 2020-2021, it has swiftly solidified its position...

The Board of Axis Bank has greenlit the extension of Amitabh Chaudhry's tenure as Managing Director & CEO for an additional three-year term, commencing January 1, 2025, and concluding on December 31, 2027. Chaudhry's continued stewardship is contingent upon the regulatory approval of the Reserve Bank of India and the...