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A business strategy typically addresses a mid-term time horizon of three to five years. Businesses should also explore what lies before and beyond this timeframe. To complement their strategy (mid-term), organizations need foresight (long-term) and signaling (short-term). Signaling addresses the immediate future, and foresight explores what’s beyond the planning horizon...

SUNNYVALE, California (Nasdaq: SNPS) has officially declared that Sassine Ghazi will take on the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, commencing from January 1, 2024. This strategic move comes as Aart de Geus, the current Chair and CEO, will gracefully shift into the role of Executive Chair for Synopsys'...

As of August 13, 2023, Mukesh Ambani was the wealthiest person in India, with an estimated net worth of 90.3 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Gautam Adani (No. 2, $54.3 billion), Cyrus Poonawalla (No. 3, $32.6 billion) and Shiv Nadar (No. 4, $26.4 billion) Savitri Jindal is the fifth-richest person in India, with a...

As of August 13, 2023, R. Budi Hartono was the wealthiest person in Indonesia, with an estimated net worth of 26.4 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Michael Hartono (No. 2, $25.2 billion), Low Tuck Kwong (No. 3, $24.7 billion); and Sri Prakash Lohia (No. 4, $7.1 billion). Prajogo Pangestu is the fifth-richest...

As of August 13, 2023, Shapoor  Mistry was the wealthiest person in Ireland, with an estimated net worth of 7.5 billion U.S. dollars, followed by John Grayken (No. 2, $6.3 billion), Patrick Collison (No. 3, $5.5 billion); and  John Collison (No. 4, $5.5 billion). Denis O’Brien is the fifth-richest person in...

As of August 11, 2023, Barnard Arnault was the wealthiest person in France, with an estimated net worth of 226.0 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Francoise Bettencourt Meyers (No. 2, $91.9 billion), Francois Pinault (No. 3, $39.2 billion); and Gerard Wertheimer (No. 4, $32.6 billion). Alain Wertheimer is the fifth-richest person in...

As of August 11, 2023, Dieter Schwarz was the wealthiest person in Germany, with an estimated net worth of 47.6 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Klaus-Michael Kuehne (No. 2, $35.2 billion), Reinhold Wuerth (No. 3, $31.3 billion); and Stefan Quandt (No. 4, $25.7 billion). Susanne Klatten is the fifth-richest person in...

As of August 11, 2023, Li Ka-shing was the wealthiest person in Hong Kong, with an estimated net worth of 37.8 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Zeng Robin (No. 2, $34.7 billion), Lee Shau Kee (No. 3, $27.7 billion); and Lui Che Woo (No. 4, $14.8 billion). Peter Woo is the fifth-richest...

High-Net-Worth-Individuals (HNWIs) invest in a large array of assets. They don’t stick to the conventional favorites and often show incredible foresight in terms of long-term returns. An asset draws value over time. Anything that is sure to become a scarce asset or one-in-a-lifetime collectible will certainly fetch great returns. And...

In the last 20 years, I have recruited over 1000 senior executives for my clients throughout Australia.  One thing that has consistently amazed and frustrated me is how often highly qualified and accomplished candidates miss out on job offers, simply because they have interviewed poorly. Here are some tips to...