Circana, a top advisor on consumer behavior, has announced that Stuart Aitken will assume the role of President and CEO starting January 1, 2025. He will replace Kirk Perry, who has chosen to step down but will continue to serve on the Circana Board of Directors. Alongside his new role,...

HSBC Innovation Banking UK has announced the appointment of Emily Turner, a former Citi executive, as its new CEO. She will take on the role starting February 2025. Turner will succeed Erin Platts, who is set to step down in December to assume the CEO position at Octopus Ventures, a...

Bjørn Ivar Moen has announced that he will step down as CEO of Telenor Sweden at the end of the year. The company indicated that a new CEO will be appointed soon, with recruitment efforts already in progress. Reflecting on his tenure, Moen acknowledged the past three years as a...

The Michaels Companies, Inc. recently announced that Ashley Buchanan will step down as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, with his departure effective January 15, 2025. The search for a successor is already underway, with the Board of Directors enlisting the assistance of Spencer Stuart, a...

According to the latest data from Eurostat, Spain and the UK emerged as the leading destinations for EU university students participating in mobility programs lasting at least three months. In 2022, nearly 364,000 EU students, representing 9% of the total university population, took part in such programs abroad. Eurostat reported...

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has issued a warning in its annual report, noting that the resurgence of industrial policies aimed at promoting domestic interests could hinder international cooperation and particularly impact poorer nations. The report, which focused on trade data from 140 countries, highlighted a significant...

A recent report from KPMG in Canada highlights that advancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and sustainability efforts goes beyond mere compliance; it's about building long-term resilience and creating value. The study emphasizes that Canadian CEOs are grappling with numerous ESG risks and opportunities that demand immediate and strategic action...

On November 25, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted Borje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, in Hanoi during Ekholm's working visit to Vietnam. The meeting underscored the strengthening ties between Vietnam and Sweden, particularly in politics, diplomacy, development assistance, and trade. Chinh highlighted the potential of Ericsson in capital,...

Recent research from Henley & Partners has highlighted New York City as the wealthiest city in the world by several key metrics, emphasizing its status as the financial hub of the United States. The study considered a variety of factors to compile a global ranking of the richest cities. According...