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Ford Motor Company announced changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, opting out of an annual survey conducted by an LGBTQ advocacy group and eliminating quotas for minority dealerships and suppliers. Ford CEO Jim Farley emphasized the company’s commitment to accommodating diverse perspectives among employees and customers, noting...

A dramatic sell-off in shares of two major Chinese consumer companies wiped out over $16 billion from the fortunes of some of China’s wealthiest individuals, highlighting growing investor anxiety about the health of Asia's largest economy. Zhong Shanshan, founder of beverage giant Nongfu Spring and China's richest person, saw his...

The concept of workplace flexibility has evolved from a mere trend to a fundamental component of organizational strategy. This shift has been significantly influenced by leaders who understand the intricate balance between granting autonomy and maintaining cohesion within their teams. Shane Koller, Chief People Officer at Ancestry, offers profound insights...

British tech visionary Mike Lynch has tragically passed away after his yacht, the Bayesian, sank off the Sicilian coast during a severe storm. Search and rescue teams confirmed that Lynch's body was recovered on Thursday, days after the vessel capsized early Monday morning near Palermo due to a tornado. The...

Nestlé shares took a hit following the unexpected departure of CEO Mark Schneider, who was replaced by longtime company veteran Laurent Freixe. Schneider’s sudden exit, announced late Thursday after a board meeting, marked the end of his nearly eight-year tenure as the first external leader of Nestlé in almost a...

During my work with CEO Forums, visibility has found its way to the forefront of many recent conversations about how group members can maximize the value of their experience together. When I ask the CEOs to talk about how they want to benefit from the group over the next 12...

Jaimie Lowe, an expert global consumer brands executive, adds value and financial wellness to international companies via years of pertinent experience. Financial planning and analysis operations provide a data-driven foundation for a company’s key business decisions. FP&A activities, along with the firm’s treasury, risk management, and investor relations functions, play...

Madhapar, a village in Gujarat's Kutch district, has earned the distinction of being the world’s richest village, with approximately $600 million deposited across 17 banks. Home to 7,600 households, this prosperous village owes much of its economic success to its significant non-resident Indian (NRI) population. Madhapar defies the image of...

A recent study by the Tax Justice Network reveals that governments could generate an additional $2.1 trillion annually by implementing a wealth tax similar to Spain's, which targets the wealthiest 0.5% of households. This amount is twice what is needed each year to fund climate finance for developing nations, a...

Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube, has passed away at the age of 56. The news was shared by her husband, Dennis Troper, who revealed that Wojcicki succumbed to a long battle with lung cancer. Wojcicki's academic journey began at Harvard University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in...