P180, a newly established venture, has acquired a majority stake in US luxury fashion company Vince Holding (VNCE) for an undisclosed amount. As part of the deal, Brendan Hoffman is set to return as the company's CEO. The stake was purchased from affiliates of Sun Capital Partners, marking P180’s third...

A recent report unveiled at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2025 has revealed the alarming potential consequences of increasing geo-economic fragmentation. According to the findings, the global economy could suffer losses of up to $5.7 trillion, or 5% of GDP, making the impact even more severe than the 2008...

The Navigating Global Financial System Fragmentation report, developed in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, examines how the increasing use of sanctions, industrial policies, and export controls is reshaping global trade and capital flows. The report highlights a 370% increase in sanctions since 2017 as a clear indication of the growing reliance...

Chandulal Dhanani, based in South Africa, is a trailblazer in the textile and agricultural industries. As the founder of Dhanani Sustainable Ventures, he has combined his deep-rooted connection to the land with a passion for ethical entrepreneurship. Chandulal’s innovative approach to high-quality cotton textiles and organic farming has transformed rural...

Jeremy Painkin is a name you should know if you’re interested in leadership, team building, or scaling business growth. As a seasoned executive, Jeremy has built a career around transforming underperforming teams and driving measurable results. He’s known for his ability to balance strategy with empathy, fostering a culture where...

Managers keep organizations running smoothly, but who streamlines their work? It’s too common for managers to get buried in manual administrative work required to lead employees. For example, significant resources are poured into simple time-off requests as managers need to reconcile schedules and time-off balances and forward information to relevant...

What do Netflix, Apple, and Coca-Cola all have in common?  Their success around the globe isn’t just about their products. It’s about how they connect with people, no matter where they are. These companies have mastered the ability to communicate across languages and cultures. The secret behind this? Language consultancy. Language...

When a rear door fell off a Boeing 737 Max aircraft mid-flight last year with 174 passengers onboard, it was likely related to the company’s poor work environment and culture. Boeing, we believe, was in the Burnout Zone, an environment characterized by high challenge and high threat and leading to...

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the second round of nuclear negotiations with European Union countries is scheduled to take place in January 2025. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the upcoming discussions would involve Iran and the three European signatories of the 2015 nuclear...