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In a surprising move, the head of Macquarie's flourishing commodities business, Nick O'Kane, is set to depart this month after nearly thirty years with the company. O'Kane's tenure was marked by notable achievements, including the transformation of a modest investment in the US energy trading market into Macquarie's largest and...

In the wake of the untimely passing of Herbert Wigwe, CEO of Access Bank, in a devastating helicopter accident, the institution has swiftly announced a transitional leadership arrangement. Access Holdings Plc, the overseeing entity of Access Bank, disclosed that Bolaji Agbede, a seasoned senior founding executive director within the bank,...

In the quest for higher profits and increased productivity, organizations often review market trends, optimize efficiencies, and fine-tune operations. Yet, behind every profit margin and productivity metric lies an often overlooked factor: organizational trauma–silently draining resources, stifling potential, and sabotaging the organization’s ability to effectively meet its mission. As human...

As of February 12, 2024, Li Xiting was the wealthiest person in Singapore, with an estimated net worth of 15.4 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Goh Cheng Liang (No. 2, $12.9 billion), Philip Ng (No. 3, $7.3 billion); and Robert Ng (No. 4, $7.1 billion). Jason Chang is the fifth-richest person in Singapore,...

As of February 12, 2024, Jay Y. Lee was the wealthiest person in South Korea, with an estimated net worth of 10.9 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Hong Ra-hee (No. 2, $5.8 billion), Cho Jung-ho (No. 3, $5.4 billion); and Kwon Hyuk-bin (No. 4, $5.1 billion). Mong-Koo Chung is the fifth-richest...

As of February 12, 2024, Amancio Ortega was the wealthiest person in Spain, with an estimated net worth of 98.6 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Sandra Ortega Mera (No. 2, $8.6 billion), Rafael Del (No. 3, $6.0 billion); and Juan Roig (No. 4, $5.4 billion). Isak Andic is the fifth-richest person in Spain, with a...

As of February 12, 2024, Stefan Persson was the wealthiest person in Sweden, with an estimated net worth of 16.9 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Melker Schorling (No. 2, $10.7 billion), Antonia Ax:son Johnson (No. 3, $9.9 billion); and Finn Rausing (No. 4, $8.8 billion). Jorn Rausing is the fifth-richest...

As of February 12, 2024, Gianluigi Aponte was the wealthiest person in Switzerland, with an estimated net worth of 29.3 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Rafaela Aponte- Diamant (No. 2, $29.3 billion), Ernesto Bertarelli (No. 3, $9.5 billion); and Ivan Glasenberg (No. 4, $7.9 billion). Guillaume Pousaz is the fifth-richest person...

As of November 18, 2024, INVESTOR AB is the most valuable company in Sweden, with a market cap of $82.55 billion. Following it are ATLAS COPCO ($74.82 billion) and AB VOLVO ($50.58 billion). Which one is the most valuable in Sweden by market cap? This list comprises the biggest companies...

As of February 8, 2024, David Thomson has a net worth of US$ 62.2 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the media and entertainment industry. Rupert Murdoch follows in second place with $18.3 billion, while Donald Newhouse ranks third with $11.1 billion, and John Malone comes in fourth with...