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Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's administration's unilateral choice to modify how airports collect service fees has made one of the wealthiest men in Mexico, Fernando Chico Pardo - the biggest immediate loser. Fernando Chico Pardo, creator of the private equity firm Promecap, is the owner of 23.2% of Grupo Aeroportuario del...

According to an announcement of Helen of Troy via a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Wednesday, Brian Grass, who initially assumed the role of CFO on an interim basis in April, has been appointed as the permanent CFO, effective September 23. Brian Grass, aged 53, previously held the position...

AECI, a diversified chemicals solutions company, has appointed Rochelle Gabriels as its Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, effective from September 29. This appointment comes after the resignation of the former CFO, Aarti Takoordeen, in April. During the interim period, Rafael Fernandes served as the acting CFO and will return...

Laurentian Bank has appointed a new CEO and a new chair of the board following a significant IT outage that occurred last week. On Monday, Eric Provost was named as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Canada's seventh-largest bank, taking over from Rania Llewellyn. Provost, who previously served as...

Competitive running is growing in popularity among one very specific cohort -- high-powered executives. As physical trainer Stewart Skloss explains, an increasing number of executives have been embracing competitive running, getting out of the boardroom and hitting the pavement. There are myriad reasons why this trend makes sense. "Executives are...

On Thursday, HMD Global (NYSE: NOK) announced the appointment of Tanuj Patro as its Chief Financial Officer. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the finance field, Tanuj brings a wealth of experience to his role. He has worked with industry leaders such as Microsoft, Nokia, LG, and...

Over the course of several years, I have consistently stressed a crucial point: China's real estate sector is fraught with inherent risks, a point that is still being underestimated by many. The real estate industry carries a significant and intrinsic level of risk. One pivotal reason behind the high-risk nature...

Iceland Seafood International (ISI) has appointed Ægir Páll Friðbertsson, the Chief Operating Officer of local competitor Brim, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Friðbertsson, who served as COO at Brim for five years, will take over the role of CEO at Iceland Seafood International. He succeeds Bjarni Ármannsson, who has led...

Amid the vast range of occupations, some jobs are inherently more perilous than others. In this article, we delve into the most hazardous jobs in the world, where individuals put their lives on the line for a living. These are the jobs that require a significant amount of courage, skill,...

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: NWBI) and Northwest Bank have jointly announced a retirement agreement and a consulting agreement involving Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer William W. Harvey. In 2024, Mr. Harvey will transition from his current roles, with his retirement from Northwest Bancshares and...