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McMaster University has announced the appointment of Omer Ahmed as its Associate Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 1, 2024. Ahmed brings a wealth of experience in strategic financial management from his leadership roles at CPP Investments and CIBC. At CPP Investments, he oversaw systems and analytics, procurement, financial...

ADMA Biologics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADMA), a leading end-to-end commercial biopharmaceutical entity, disclosed a significant leadership change today. Brian Lenz, who currently serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & General Manager of ADMA BioCenters, will be transitioning from these roles to a consulting capacity, effective April 1, 2024. In...

Unipar, a prominent Brazilian chemicals producer, announced the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer, Antonio Campos Rabello, effective as of February 29th. Alongside his CFO role, Campos Rabello also served as the company's Investor Relations Officer. In response to this transition, Unipar disclosed that Rodrigo Cannaval, the company's Executive Industrial Officer,...

In the DEI space, there is plenty of fear: fear of being discriminated against, of getting things wrong, of saying the wrong things, or of feeling uncomfortable. There is the fear of being misunderstood or misrepresented, of being the lone voice, of being the token hire, or even the fear...

As Singapore grapples with a decelerating economy, marked by a modest growth projection due to sluggish exports and a decline in manufacturing output, recent reshufflings in top positions have drawn attention. Despite these economic headwinds, the collective wealth of Singapore's 50 wealthiest individuals has seen an uptick. Li Xiting is...

With a staggering net worth exceeding $7 billion, Dennis Washington is the richest man in Missoula, Montana. His empire, the Washington Companies, stands as an industrial conglomerate specializing in waste remediation, shipyards, copper mining, and railroads. He has significant influence in Montana, boasting over 900 miles of rail track under...

The International Wine and Spirits Record (IWSR) has made a significant move on its strategic chessboard. February 2024 marked the announcement of Dan Medlock as the new Chief Financial Officer of the London-based authority, succeeding Nadya Bentley, who held the position on an interim basis. Julie Harris, CEO of IWSR,...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is expected to further combat tax evasion among millionaires and billionaires, who are estimated to evade over $150 billion in taxes annually. With increased funding from Congress, the IRS is set to ramp up scrutiny on wealthy taxpayers, including large corporations. Audit rates for taxpayers...

When you’re looking to become a VP of R&D, one of the most important ways to prepare for the role is to know who you are as a person and as a manager. You also need a certain level of maturity. You need to be proactive, to not take things...

As of February 23, 2024, Li Ka-shing was the wealthiest man in Hong Kong, with an estimated net worth of 37.2 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Lee Shau Kee (No. 2, $27.6 billion), Robin Zeng (No. 3, $23.3 billion); and Peter Woo (No. 4, $15.2 billion). Joseph Lau is the fifth-richest person...