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Every element of a portfolio company’s success is determined by its most valuable asset – people.  The C-suite assumes a critical role in propelling growth and laying the bedrock for organizational success through driving innovation, utilizing technology to deliver results, developing a strong customer experience, and competitive differentiation.  As the...

When you assign key projects do you have a preferred member of your organization who you always call on? Do you have individuals you know you can count on to do a great job and deliver on time? Perhaps you feel that handing projects time and time again to the...

As of January 11, 2024, David Thomson was the wealthiest person in Canada, with an estimated net worth of 60.9 billion U.S. dollars, followed by  Changpeng Zhao  (No. 2, $15.0 billion), David Cheriton (No. 3, $12.6 billion); Jim Pattison and (No. 4, $9.9 billion). Anthony Von Mandl is the fifth-richest person...

Semantix, Inc. (NASDAQ: STIX), a Latin American enterprise AI platform and applications provider, has announced the resignation of Mr. Adriano Alcalde, Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2024. Semantix is actively searching for a qualified successor, and during the interim period, Mr. Alcalde will work closely with the executive team...

Balfour Beatty has appointed Jenni Kelley as Senior Vice President and CFO of the builder's U.S. Infrastructure division. The announcement comes as Balfour Beatty reported exceeding its full-year backlog numbers issued in August in a year-end trading update in December. Kelley, who has been with Balfour Beatty since 2014, brings...

Beyond Meat's CFO, Lubi Kutua, has temporarily assumed the role of Chief Accounting Officer, effective January 6, as per an SEC filing by the company. This move follows the departure of Henry Dieu, who is leaving Beyond Meat for another opportunity. Kutua, aged 42, had taken on the CFO role...

Alfredo Delgadillo has been named the CEO and President of Universal Music México, effective immediately. Operating from Mexico City, Delgadillo will directly report to Jesús López, Chairman/CEO of Universal Music Latin America & Iberian Peninsula. In his expanded role, Delgadillo will continue leading Universal Music Mexico and will now also...

VinFast announced on Saturday the appointment of its Founder and primary financial supporter, Pham Nhat Vuong, as the new Chief Executive Officer. VinFast also appointed Nguyen Thi Lan Anh as the new Chief Financial Officer. Anh, responsible for financial affairs at Vingroup's EV battery division, takes over from David Mansfield,...

Following her departure as Twitter's Head of Ad Sales after Elon Musk's acquisition of the platform in late 2022, Sarah Personette has taken on the role of CEO at the digital news startup Puck. Commencing her position on January 7, Personette fills the void left since the departure of Puck's...

The President and Chief Executive Officer of HyLife has declared his retirement. Grant Lazaruk will step down effective February 29, 2024, after his long tenure with the company since 1997. HyLife has announced the appointment of Karan Sangfai as the new President and CEO, effective March 1st. Sangfai presently serves...