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Absolutely, according to a recent analysis.  Wait! What?   For the past two years, I have written about younger Americans, especially millennials, struggling to put food on the table and blaming Baby Boomers, politics, and the wealth gap for their ill-fated attempts to accumulate cash and rope in the American Dream. Their...

My father was useless. A serial cheater, he dilapidated money like there was no tomorrow, hired proxies who catered to his self-inflated ego and derailed a marriage because he prioritized the ‘I’ and his vices over everyone else’s interests, including his wife’s. The hard truth lens would expose him as...

Bastion has announced the appointment of Cheuk Chiang as CEO for Australia and New Zealand, marking a significant step in the agency's growth strategy. In his new role, Chiang will spearhead business expansion efforts, wielding operational and P&L responsibilities across Bastion's ANZ operations. Chiang's appointment aligns with Bastion's recent acquisition of AnalogFolk, a...

Smartgroup Corporation Ltd announces the appointment of Jason King as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective May 20, 2024, marking a strategic move to bolster its financial leadership. With over two decades of experience in the financial industry, King brings a wealth of expertise to the role, garnered from his...

According to a recent survey conducted by CEOWORLD magazine, 42% of American CEOs are optimistic about the economy and expect it to improve in the next 12 months. This percentage shows a significant increase from last year's 33%. The survey was conducted among 126,500 CEOs from 105 countries, including 38,000...

Barbie was right. Being a woman is complicated. And being a woman CEO is even more complex.   According to the Women CEO Report from 2021, 7.8% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women. And less than 1% of them are women of colour. The pipeline of senior leaders on the cusp of...

In many organizations, leaders prioritize financial outcomes over human welfare, neglecting the broader impact of their decisions. However, principled leaders who consider the consequences of their actions on employees and the community can spark positive change. Their ethical leadership not only fosters a fair and compassionate organizational culture but also...

The latest ranking of the wealthiest individuals in Nigeria for 2024 spotlights the enduring financial prowess of prominent figures in the nation's business landscape. Topping the list is Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest individual, with a staggering fortune of $13.4 billion. Dangote's conglomerate, the Dangote Group, stands as a beacon of...

Amid swirling speculations regarding Foxconn's potential adoption of a rotational CEO system, Chairman Young Liu shed light on the internal deliberations during his attendance at Autotromics Taipei on April 17. Liu revealed that an internal plan for the rotational system had been in motion since April, marking a strategic initiative...

DMI has appointed Peter Carlson to its executive leadership team as Chief Financial Officer, marking a significant milestone in the company's trajectory towards sustained growth and success, according to CEO Rocky Thurston. Thurston emphasized Carlson's multifaceted expertise, portraying him not only as a financial leader but also as a strategic...