Avianca Airlines has appointed Frederico Pedreira, who previously served as Chief Operating Officer since 2021, to the role of Deputy CEO, effective immediately. The airline made this announcement on Tuesday. In his new capacity, Pedreira's responsibilities will encompass various areas, including operations, human resources, technology, corporate communications, customer service, and...

The “big secret” of innovation is that you must master the process before you can come up with content, or what makes up a truly breakthrough idea.  This means that it’s important through the innovation process that you concentrate on continuously finding and solving important problems, which requires that you concentrate on process....

It can be tempting as a leader to view company success through the lens of rapid growth; it’s satisfying to see your business scale quickly. But, overemphasizing growth at all costs can evolve into a perilous mindset that forgoes a key element of business success; sustainability. The post-pandemic economy has...

More than ever, we need to put people before process and progress. We need to create forums and a culture where people feel they can share their experiences and lessons. This helps build trust, psychological safety, and a connective and collaborative workplace culture. Most of us experience challenges, crises, triumphs,...

Strategic tax planning can unlock hidden benefits that can help your finances. Maximize deductions, manage liabilities, and use tax incentives to optimize your position. Understand the complexities of the code and use expert strategies to save money. Go beyond filing taxes. Be proactive to reduce taxes and use available opportunities....

In a recent interview with Healthcare magazine, Ron Gutman said that his inspiration to focus on building companies in the healthcare industry comes from both his childhood passion for technology and the idea of tikkun olam, a Jewish concept that suggests everyone has a responsibility to help improve society. Tikkun...

According to data published by CEOWORLD magazine's executive council statistics division, China leads the world in manufacturing output, with over $4.97 trillion. China (mainland) is followed by Germany ($751 billion), India ($450 billion), South Korea ($426 billion), and Russia ($287 billion). The data shows that China's manufacturing output is significantly...

Deltek has appointed Dean Tilsley as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his new role, Mr. Tilsley will be responsible for overseeing the financial management of the company and will report directly to CEO Mike Corkery. Mike Corkery expressed his enthusiasm about Dean Tilsley joining the Deltek executive team,...

Tushar Kale has assumed the position of Chief Financial Officer at Clime Investment Management, starting on 4 September 2023. He succeeds Andrew Plum, who served as the interim CFO during a six-month probationary period beginning in December 2022. Plum departed from the company on 30 June, after which the firm...