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Whether you are a political leader, business leader or a Pan-African organisational leader, there are five key recommendations on the basis of which opportunities can be maximised and threats minimised. Whether you are presidents facing elections such as Samia Suluhu Hassan in Tanzania or the next president of the African...

UnitedHealthcare has announced Tim Noel as its new CEO following the tragic death of Brian Thompson, who was killed in a targeted shooting in midtown Manhattan. The company confirmed the leadership change in an emailed statement. Tim Noel, a long-time company leader, previously headed UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare and retirement division. He...

JPMorgan Chase disclosed that its long-time CEO, Jamie Dimon, would receive an 8.3% increase in compensation for 2024, bringing his total pay to $39 million. This decision came after the bank achieved a record-breaking profit, driven by a resurgence in dealmaking and fundraising activities. The package included a $1.5 million...

Jeremy Painkin is a name you should know if you’re interested in leadership, team building, or scaling business growth. As a seasoned executive, Jeremy has built a career around transforming underperforming teams and driving measurable results. He’s known for his ability to balance strategy with empathy, fostering a culture where...

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has announced that Bosco Aranguren, CEO of DAZN Spain, will be leaving the company to pursue a new opportunity. His successor, Oscar Vilda, former CEO of Finetwork, is set to take over the role starting February 1st. Since joining DAZN in 2022, Aranguren has played...

Saudi Aramco's chief executive, Amin Nasser, recently shared his perspective on the state of the oil market, expressing confidence in its overall health. He projected a rise in global oil demand by an additional 1.3 million barrels per day (bpd) this year, bringing the total to nearly 106 million bpd,...

Nancy Ragonese is a dedicated entrepreneur, community advocate, and equestrian enthusiast based in Aiken, South Carolina. Growing up on a family-owned farm surrounded by Aiken’s rich equestrian culture, she developed a deep connection to the land and its people. Nancy’s formative years shaped her commitment to preserving Aiken’s unique charm...

A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH has announced that Rolf-Dieter Maltzahn will assume the role of CEO, succeeding Jörg Eichler. Maltzahn, a seasoned executive with a strong background in the tourism industry, will officially step into the position in February 2025. Eichler will remain with the company until the end of February to...

Clayco, a prominent design-build firm, has announced the retirement of its long-serving CEO, Russ Burns, effective December 31, 2024. After more than 17 years with the company, Burns will transition to the role of Chairman of the Board of Advisors, where he will continue to provide strategic guidance and expertise...

The world’s climate is changing rapidly, and extreme weather events are becoming the new norm. As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, the intensity and frequency of hurricanes has surged, and losses due to increasingly “supercharged” tornadoes are growing, the impact of weather disasters have become more numerous and severe....