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Dr. Jaime Klimsey Pickett, DVM, MBA, is an accomplished leader in the veterinary medicine industry, known for her innovative business models and commitment to animal welfare. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Pickett has held senior roles across various organizations, including Pet Paradise, where she managed veterinary operations for...

"I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion." (Δεν φοβάμαι ένα στρατό λιονταριών που διοικούνται από ένα πρόβατο. Φοβάμαι ένα στρατό προβάτων που τα διοικεί ένα λιοντάρι.) – Alexander the Great (Μέγας Αλέξανδρος)....

The world’s 26 poorest nations are now deeper in debt than at any time since 2006 and face heightened vulnerability to natural disasters and other crises, according to the World Bank. In a report released on Sunday, the Washington, DC-based institution highlighted that the poorest economies are in worse shape...

A recent study by Global Finance, which analyzed the Gross Domestic Product purchasing power parity (GDP-PPP) worldwide, revealed that Luxembourg claimed the title of the world's most affluent country in 2024. With a staggering GDP per capita of $143,743, Luxembourg's wealth is nearly double that of the UK, where the...

According to the "World Innovation Index" published by CEOWORLD magazine, the United States ranks 7th in innovation, while China ranks 20th. The index considers factors such as patent applications, global brand value, hi-tech manufacturing, researchers per million population, corporate R&D investors, government R&D spending, university-industry R&D collaboration, knowledge-intensive employment, finance...

Legends never die ~ Shree Ratan Tata, an Industrialist, a thorough gentleman, and a beautiful soul, is no more at 86.  Ratan Tata was not just an industrialist but a visionary whose leadership transformed the landscape of Indian business. As the chairman of Tata Sons, he spearheaded the global expansion...

A recent analysis from the Allianz Global Wealth Report 2024 highlights Singapore’s position as a financial powerhouse, ranking fourth globally in terms of financial assets. Data for the Allianz report was sourced from a range of institutions, including Eurostat, national central banks, financial supervisory authorities, and Allianz Research. According to...

Miami has once again captured the attention of Latin American investors and entrepreneurs, but this time, its appeal stretches beyond the usual focus on real estate. Wealthy families, including the founders of prominent companies such as Ecuador’s Bonita Banana, Guatemala’s Pollo Campero, and Panama’s Copa Airlines, are set to gather...

Fintech banking solutions have forever changed how businesses manage money. By streamlining services and offering them through one common platform, payments processing companies have enhanced the efficiency and accessibility of financial services. But don’t consider them a replacement for traditional banks, Priority CEO Thomas Priore says. Georgia-based Priority is a...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that 100 airline CEOs have now pledged their commitment to the IATA Safety Leadership Charter since its introduction at the 2023 IATA World Safety and Operations Conference. The most recent addition to this list, Aer Lingus CEO Lynne Embleton, was confirmed during the...