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Whenever a new head honcho is hired to take over leadership of a major corporation, it’s with the expectation they’ll do their utmost to grow profits and facilitate an efficient, productive workplace. But as transformative strategy mastermind, Jack Truong knows, to paraphrase the poet Robert Burns, “The best-laid plans of...

I still remember the moment vividly: I was sitting at a table during a sold-out conference, scanning the articles sent in advance. One caught my eye & I paused. Did I read that right? It was just a brief mention, but it struck a chord: In any given organization, there...

Acronis, a leader in cybersecurity and data protection, has unveiled alarming trends in its latest Cyberthreats Report, H2 2024: The Rise of AI-Driven Threats. The report highlights a sharp escalation in email-based cyberattacks, with incidents surging by 197% compared to the latter half of 2023. Between July and December 2024,...

Elon Musk, the world’s richest person and a central figure in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) race, has announced plans to release what he described as the most advanced AI model yet—Grok 3. In a post on X, the South African-born billionaire hinted that the upcoming model would be the most...

Allianz Trade has announced upcoming leadership transitions within its regional teams. James Daly, CEO of Allianz Trade in Americas, will retire on June 30, 2025, concluding a 22-year tenure with the company. Since joining Allianz Trade in 2003 as Commercial Director for the UK & Ireland, Daly has held multiple...

Lucid Motors CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson has outlined his vision for the company’s future, emphasizing a shift toward technology licensing rather than full-scale car production. He expressed a preference for a 20-80 split, with 20% of the business dedicated to manufacturing vehicles and the remaining 80% focused on licensing...

Why strategic execution is the ultimate game-changer. James Clear, renowned thought leader and author of Atomic Habits, once said, “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” It’s a powerful reminder that ambition alone isn’t enough. Success depends on the...

OTB Group has announced that Serge Brunschwig will take on the roles of CEO of Jil Sander and Chief Strategy Officer for the wider OTB Group, with his appointment becoming effective on February 5, 2025. He will report directly to Ubaldo Minelli, CEO of OTB Group, in what is seen...

Gold prices surged to an all-time high on Wednesday, driven by growing fears of a renewed trade war between the United States and China. The spike followed Beijing’s decision to impose tariffs on U.S. imports in retaliation for new U.S. duties on Chinese goods. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $2,848.69...

There is a disconnect in the world of healthcare. Patients’ needs are not being met because of providers who prioritize profits over patient well-being. A recent TIME Magazine article reports that more than 70 percent of Americans feel the healthcare system is failing them. Josh Thompson, the Founder and CEO...