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Amid record CEO turnover, how can CEOs new to the role be set up for success? For the second year in a row, US CEO turnover reached historically high rates in 2024, according to the Challenger, Gray & Christmas CEO turnover report. 2,021 CEOs departed, which is up 16% from...

During a conversation with the management team at Reply SpA, an Italian technology consultancy firm, I discovered a distinctive approach to workforce strategy. Reply competes with much larger rivals by implementing a disaggregated business model and emphasising talent mobility in its workforce strategy. Contrary to expectations, Reply, an agile consultancy,...

Despite often being blamed for the rise of remote work, Gen Z employees are increasingly seeking in-person engagement, according to a new survey. A study conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of global events company Freeman found that 91% of Gen Z workers preferred a balance between virtual and in-person...

Dubai Bling’s iconic star, Safa Siddiqui, has stepped into the corporate world as the CEO of Decisive Living, a role that perfectly aligns with her star power and business acumen. Her immense popularity and strong credentials have propelled the company to astonishing success, attracting hundreds of thousands of clients in...

Today, many countries hold substantial amounts of gold in their reserves. This precious metal is recognized as a highly secure investment, especially during periods of economic uncertainty. According to the latest data from CEOWORLD magazine, the United States, Germany, and Italy dominate the rankings of countries with the largest gold...

Northvolt co-founder Paolo Cerruti has announced his decision to step down as CEO of Northvolt North America while retaining his position as Chairman of the Board for the company’s Canadian entity. During this transition, Karen Chang, who has extensive experience within Northvolt’s ecosystem and has been instrumental in the Northvolt...

Daiichi Sankyo has announced that Hiroyuki Okuzawa will assume the role of CEO, succeeding Sunao Manabe, effective April 1, 2025. The company’s board of directors, acting on the recommendation of the nomination committee, appointed Okuzawa with the objective of strengthening the management structure and ensuring the successful achievement of the...

Zachary Feinsilver’s work is all around us, but it often goes unnoticed. That’s exactly how he likes it. As a landscape architect based in Boca Raton, Florida, Zachary believes the best outdoor spaces feel natural. They should flow with the environment and meet people’s needs without calling attention to themselves....

Magnus Groth, who has served as President and CEO of Essity Aktiebolag (publ) for nearly a decade, announced to the Board of Directors his decision to step down in 2025 after 14 years with the company. The Board has initiated the recruitment process for his successor, ensuring a smooth transition...

A recent survey by PwC revealed that Canadian executives are slower to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) compared to their global counterparts, with only 79% of Canadian CEOs planning to implement AI within the next 12 months, compared to 87% globally. The report highlighted that Canadian companies are falling behind in...