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As of November 3, 2023, Zhong Shanshan has a net worth of US$62.5 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the food and beverage industry. Giovanni Ferrero follows in second place with $38.3 billion, while Jacqueline Mars ranks third with $35.5 billion, and John Mars comes in fourth with $35.5...

As of November 3, 2023, Cyrus Poonawalla has a net worth of US$20.4 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the healthcare industry. Thomas Frist Jr follows in second place with $19.4 billion, while Dilip Shanghvi ranks third with $18.8 billion, and Li Xiting comes in fourth with $14.4 billion....

Coupa, a prominent company in Business Spend Management, has announced the appointment of Leagh Turner as its new CEO, effective from November 13, 2023. Turner brings with her over two decades of experience, with a track record of leading performance, driving innovation, and fostering growth. Additionally, she will also be...

BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) has announced that John Chen, the Executive Chair and CEO of BlackBerry, will retire from the company, effective as of November 4, 2023. This retirement aligns with the terms of Mr. Chen's contract and follows the conclusion of the Project Imperium evaluation. Richard (Dick)...

Solo Brands, Inc. (NYSE: DTC) has announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Somer Webb, intends to explore other career opportunities. Ms. Webb will continue her role with the company until December 10, 2023. In response, the company has enlisted the assistance of an executive search firm to identify her successor....

The entrepreneurship world is full of secrets, and sometimes the road to success can be hard. This is why books like Business Incognita: how to expand the boundaries of entrepreneurial thinking, by Jaroslav Kaplan, become essential, especially when one is trying to sell a product or service. Being an expert...

C.H. Guenther & Son LLC (CHG), the food manufacturer owned by Pritzker Private Capital, has appointed Rod Hepponstall as the company's new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hepponstall's tenure as CEO of CHG is set to commence on November 6, 2023. Mr. Hepponstall brings over two decades of senior leadership experience...

Navan, the travel management company, has announced the appointment of Michael Riegel as the new CEO for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Previously serving as the General Manager for Navan in the EMEA region, Riegel will now be responsible for overseeing expansion, enhancing the brand's presence, and...

A sense of belonging is what makes teams thrive.  Even in the hard-nosed world of work, belonging is a team’s superpower. Or at least it can be.   I know that because I’ve been coaching and training teams, across organizations of all types and sizes, for more than 15 years. We...

Following the successful acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, Bobby Kotick has confirmed that he will continue as CEO until the end of 2023. In a letter addressed to the employees of the company, Kotick expressed his commitment to aiding in the forthcoming transition period and frequently mentioned the Head...