archiveVice Chairman Insider

Geopolitical instability, market uncertainty, inflation, and supply-chain disruption are facts of daily life for business leaders today. Those challenging issues raise a common question: How do leaders build stability and long-term success amid all the chaos? I’ve lived that challenge. In my journey from a young girl navigating the adversity...

The crisis management and digital transformation expert shares how the integration of artificial intelligence is reshaping logistics, what steps make digitalization safer, and why companies need a culture where discussing mistakes is not only acceptable but essential. On July 23, the White House launched a sweeping AI Action Plan, issuing...

In the context of the rapid growth of the global fintech market, which is projected to reach $882 billion by 2030, companies face the necessity to adapt to new challenges and opportunities. Aizhan Dusheeva, with her extensive experience in microfinance, digitization of credit processes, and development of profitable financial products,...

Have you ever wondered why some people consistently perform at their best while others fluctuate between brilliance and burnout?  It’s tempting to believe that hard work alone leads to success — but we both know that isn’t true. We all know people who work tirelessly, perhaps even harder than we do, and yet never quite reach the...

In business, there are only so many levers you can pull to improve performance and influence culture. Remaking your healthcare plan does both. I helped lead this double win in a Fortune 500 public company. And it’s not a one-off. As a member of a health care alliance, I’ve seen the win-wins across a broad range of employers. For the...

Understanding shopper psychology, digital behaviours, and ethical strategies is critical this Black Friday. Retailers can design campaigns that convert responsibly, while consumers navigate the flood of promotions with confidence and clarity. Black Friday has evolved significantly since its legacy as the first Friday after Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924. Earlier attempts...

Why your biggest failure might be your greatest competitive advantage. Everyone loves a comeback story. But we tend to miss the fact that the setback itself isn't what makes you stronger. It's what you choose to do with it. After nearly three decades in financial markets, I've learned that the...

There’s a strange irony in the way we teach freedom in America. We talk about it as if it were an artifact - something fixed and finished, sealed behind glass. But history isn’t static. It’s alive, and for the next generation, it’s personal. On Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Historic...

India’s Aerospace Ambition Takes Flight: HAL to Manufacture the Sukhoi Superjet 100 A New Chapter in India’s Aviation Story: India is poised to re-enter the civil aircraft manufacturing space after nearly four decades. In a landmark move, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Russia’s United Aircraft...

Workplace wellbeing is at an all-time low. The latest Health & Wellbeing at Work Report by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) shows that mental ill health is now the leading cause of long-term absence from work. Almost half of organisations (47%) have reported a rise in mental...