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As of February 16, 2024, Barnard Arnault was the wealthiest person in France, with an estimated net worth of 220.0 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Francoise Bettencourt (No. 2, $95.1 billion), Alain Wertheimer (No. 3, $36.7 billion); and Gerard Wertheimer (No. 4, $36.7 billion). Francois Pinault is the fifth-richest person in France, with a whopping...

As of February 16, 2024, Renata Kellnerova was the wealthiest person in the Czech Republic, with an estimated net worth of 16.3 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Daniel Kretinsky (No. 2, $9.2 billion), Karel Komarek (No. 3, $8.0 billion); and Pavel Tykac (No. 4, $7.5 billion). Radovan Vitek is the fifth-richest person in...

As of February 16, 2024, Zhong Shanshan was the wealthiest person in China, with an estimated net worth of 64.9 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Colin Zheng Huang (No. 2, $47.7 billion), Zhang Yiming (No. 3, $43.4 billion); and William Ding (No. 4, $34.1 billion). Ma Huateng is the fifth-richest person in...

The CEOWORLD magazine's Corruption Perception Rankings for 2024 show that Finland is the least corrupt country in the world, followed by New Zealand and Denmark. Points such as bribery of public officials, kickbacks in public procurement, embezzlement of state funds, and the effectiveness of public sector anti-corruption efforts are considered...

Choi Yoonhee has assumed the role of CEO at Barunson E&A. Having joined the company in 2021 from CJ ENM, Choi brings a wealth of experience to her new position. Initially serving as Managing Director, overseeing both domestic and international operations, Choi's exemplary performance led to her promotion to Chief...

Eric Mouilleron, the longstanding CEO of Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider Bankable, has announced his decision to step down after serving in the role for 13 years. In a heartfelt announcement shared on LinkedIn, Mouilleron expressed a mix of emotions as he prepares to hand over the reins, stating that the time...

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,...