MPC Capital, a stalwart in asset and investment management, is undergoing a significant leadership shift. Constantin Baack, previously at the helm of Oslo-listed tonnage provider MPC Container Ships, has been chosen to steer the course at German-based MPC Capital. This transition follows the tenure of Ulf Holländer, who led the...

In a significant development, Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (PEA) is undergoing a strategic realignment in the Asian region following the retirement of its current Chief Executive of Asia, Chin Chou. This restructuring, as detailed in an internal memo, marks a pivotal moment for the renowned financial institution. A notable...

Encompass Corporation, a trailblazer in Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), is thrilled to announce the appointment of Stuart Barnard as its inaugural Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, he assumes responsibility for overseeing Encompass' global financial and business operations, wielding his seasoned leadership across pivotal domains, including finance, legal, human resources, revenue...

Berlin-based startup Terra One has secured a substantial $7.5 million in seed funding to ramp up its innovative battery storage systems across Germany. As the demand for electrification surges with the proliferation of heat pumps and electric vehicles, the strain on the European energy grid becomes increasingly palpable.  Inefficiencies within...

Lendingkart Group, a trailblazer in democratizing credit access for MSMEs across India, proudly announces the appointment of Mukund Barsagade as its Group Chief Financial Officer. With a career of over 28 years in the BFSI and IT sectors, Mukund brings a wealth of experience and strategic foresight to his new role. In...

Ocean Mist Farms, a stalwart in the realm of fresh produce, proudly announces the appointment of Tim Wolfli as its new Chief Financial Officer. Wolfli's illustrious career includes pivotal roles at esteemed organizations such as Dole Food Co. in Salinas, CA, Performance Food Group in Santa Cruz, CA, and, most...

Joining Beacon as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer is Prithvi Gandhi, set to commence his tenure on May 1, 2024. Assuming the CFO role shortly thereafter, on or around May 6, 2024, Gandhi brings a wealth of experience and strategic acumen to the company. Before joining Beacon,...

Bank of America and Goldman Sachs shareholders rejected proposals to split the chair and chief executive roles, defying calls for improved corporate governance from proxy advisers. Proxy advisers Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) and Glass, Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis) recommended stripping Goldman CEO David Solomon and BofA CEO Brian...

In an era where business environments are branded by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), CEOs face monumental challenges in managing an expanding C-suite. My recent discussion with Stephen Miles, CEO of The Miles Group, shed light on the intrinsic issues and strategic maneuvers necessary for maintaining a high-functioning executive...