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A few weeks ago, I enjoyed a lengthy conversation with one of my favorite fellow speakers, Gair Maxwell. Gair is a former Vistage and TEC Canada Speaker of the Year and author of Big Little Legends: How Everyday Leaders Build Irresistible Brands. We had not spoken in a while, yet...

Jacqueline Schaffer is a successful business owner, medical doctor, and philanthropist. With a career dedicated to holistic wellness and community impact, Jacqueline seamlessly integrates her medical expertise, entrepreneurial ventures, and charitable initiatives. After graduating from medical school in 2014, she founded A Sandwich A Day, a charity focused on feeding...

Citycon Oyj's Board of Directors has made a unanimous decision to appoint Oleg Zaslavsky as the company's new CEO, with his tenure set to begin by April 2025. Zaslavsky will be stationed in Helsinki, Finland, while F. Scott Ball will remain as the interim CEO until Zaslavsky officially steps into...

BHP Group CEO Mike Henry indicated that the rising demand for copper will necessitate $250 billion in investment over the next decade, a trend likely to drive further mergers and acquisitions in the mining sector. In an interview with Bloomberg Television, Henry emphasized that new deposits of critical minerals are...

Dynamic Product Ads (DPAs) have become a game-changer for e-commerce brands seeking to elevate their presence on Facebook and Instagram. By enabling the creation of highly personalized, visually compelling ads, DPAs help brands reach their audiences with relevant content that resonates, driving engagement, and conversions. Below, we’ll explore how to...

The Keter Group Board of Directors (the Board) has announced that Alejandro Pena will be stepping down as CEO. Udi Sagi has been appointed as Interim CEO, effective October 31st. Alejandro has played a pivotal role in Keter’s success, overseeing critical phases of growth and transformation during his term. Under...

Ramco Systems CEO Sundar Subramanian will step down from his role effective January 3, 2025, with the board appointing Abinav Raja as Managing Director. Raja, the son of company founder PR Venketrama Raja, currently serves as the Whole Time Director. In a message to the company, Subramanian highlighted that stability...

Rajeev Misra will be stepping down from his leadership roles at SoftBank’s primary technology investment entities, marking the departure of one of the Japanese conglomerate’s most influential dealmakers. SoftBank executives confirmed that Misra would no longer hold an official role within the company. SoftBank announced on Tuesday that Misra, who...

Chipotle has officially appointed Scott Boatwright as its permanent CEO, according to a Monday press release. Boatwright, who had served as interim CEO since August following Brian Niccol’s move to Starbucks, steps into the role after a tenure as chief operating officer, a position he held since 2017. Before joining...

Boosting business margins is crucial for sustained growth and profitability. Sarfraz Hajee, a seasoned entrepreneur and business strategist, has honed his expertise in identifying key indicators that directly influence profit margins. A profit margin measures a company's performance, and the higher the profit margin, the more efficient the company is...