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The Board of Directors of Airbus SE has announced plans to propose the renewal of Guillaume Faury’s role as Executive Board member and Chief Executive Officer at the 2025 Annual General Meeting. Alongside this proposal, Airbus revealed an upcoming leadership transition in its Commercial Aircraft division. Lars Wagner, currently CEO...

Sarath Ratanavadi, Thailand's wealthiest individual, has seen his net worth soar past $16 billion, spurred by a substantial rise in his holdings across the energy and telecommunications sectors. The 59-year-old billionaire’s fortune has grown by around $7 billion over the past three months, as indicated by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index,...

Our core values and beliefs are ingrained into our being from an early age. They become our ‘normal’ and we often seek to identify with others ‘like us’; one of Maslow’s foundational traits for all people. Whether it’s gender identity, social behaviour, economic status or the roles we play in...

Several years ago, I spoke to a CEO Forum in Minnesota, where we discussed the value of asking clarifying questions so that group members could better understand a challenge or opportunity that a CEO presented to his/her fellow members. I asked them how good they were at doing so. Their...

Last week, CVS Health appointed David Joyner, a seasoned company veteran, as its new CEO, joining a growing number of firms this year that have turned to experienced executives to address investor concerns in a turbulent economic landscape. Joyner replaces Karen Lynch, who led the company for three and a...

Metso’s Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Sami Takaluoma as the company’s next President and CEO, with his tenure set to begin on November 1, 2024. The current President and CEO, Pekka Vauramo, will remain with Metso until the end of 2024, as per his contractual agreement, to...

In May this year, Sizhe Huang's groundbreaking project, Umi, earned her the prestigious A’ Design Award in the Interface Interaction and User Experience Design category. This accolade marks yet another milestone in Sizhe’s career, which shows her pioneering approach to user-centered design. Umi is a holistic communication system that blends...

Despite being impacted by higher prices, Americans have continued to spend heavily at retail stores and restaurants, driven in large part by wealthier consumers. These individuals, benefiting from rising incomes, home equity, and stock market wealth, have significantly contributed to maintaining consumer spending at robust levels. According to research from...

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos dismissed ongoing speculation about the streaming giant altering its upfront talent compensation model, assuring analysts on Thursday that the company is committed to its current approach. Sarandos stated that Netflix believes it has the right system in place and is not considering any changes to it....

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...