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European luxury hotel company Kempinski Hotels has appointed Barbara Muckermann as its new CEO, effective immediately. Muckermann, who has extensive experience in the cruise industry, previously served as President and CEO of Silversea Cruises, a division of Royal Caribbean. Her 25-year career also includes leadership roles at MSC Cruises and...

Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG), a 141-year-old producer of engineered components, has announced that Karl Glassman has been appointed as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Glassman, who will also continue to serve as Board Chairman, takes over following Mitch Dolloff's resignation from his role as CEO and Board member. Dolloff...

Artificial Intelligence has elevated several industries and operations with a particularly notable impact on customer support. Recognized as a prominent figure within the tech industry, Mukul Garg has garnered seasoned experience in global support engineering. The entrepreneur and engineer enthusiast consistently drives innovation forward, championing AI's revolutionary role in customer...

PwC recently published an article (“What’s important to CEOs in 2024”) on the five topics shaping the chief executive agenda in 2024. They call out the many factors of global and business instability: inflation, war, civil unrest, devastating storms, virtual worlds, board expertise, and artificial intelligence, all of which can...

In 2022, China was the world's largest electricity consumer, using over 8539.69 terawatt-hours. The United States followed as the second-largest consumer, with over 4128.18 terawatt-hours used that year, and India came in third with a significant margin. The availability of energy has transformed humanity over the last few centuries. New...

In an era of rapid technological advancement, neurotechnology is emerging as one of the most promising fields in modern medicine. This cutting-edge domain, situated at the intersection of neurobiology, engineering, and information technology, offers unprecedented possibilities for diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating patients with neurological disorders. Yet, the path from laboratory...

A 2023 survey states that 76% of C-Suite and HR leaders are stressed about their finances, with survey respondents — C-Suite, HR leaders, and employees alike — now taking action to improve their financial habits (81%) and cut expenses (80%). Also, as a financial planner, I personally find that many...

Instagram marketing has existed for over a decade. The growth opportunities on Instagram transformed over the years. Before popular Instagram accounts grew organically - people found them from many different platforms, suggested accounts, and search engines of Instagram. Today, influencers buy followers, likes, and shares - they rely on third-party...

CEOWORLD magazine has recently published its 2024 Most Powerful Women List, which celebrates women who have made significant contributions to the world. These women belong to diverse fields such as politics, business, finance, banking, and technology. They possess unique strengths, ranging from their ability to reform policies and laws to...

When Summer Craig became a mom for the third time, she had an epiphany during a family vacation in Colorado. As she cradled her newborn, Summer reflected on her 20-year career journey at brands like AT&T, AOL, HomeAway, and Gulf States Toyota, the largest independent distributor for Toyota, where she...