Westpac has appointed Anthony Miller, the current head of its business and wealth division, as its next Chief Executive and Managing Director. Miller will officially take over on December 16, following the retirement of Peter King, who is stepping down after a 30-year career with the bank, including five years...

JP Morgan has selected Kwang Kam Shing as the new CEO of its Hong Kong operations, replacing Harshika Patel. Patel, who led the Hong Kong branch for three years, will remain with the firm in her role as head of JP Morgan’s private bank in Asia. Kwang will report directly...

Generative AI (Gen AI) is quickly becoming a major focus for businesses in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with 83% of C-suite executives ranking it among their top three priorities. However, while enthusiasm is high, only 54% of these leaders report having a clearly defined Gen AI strategy in place, and...

Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman and co-CEO Han Jong-hee acknowledged that the company’s advancements in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven home appliances still fall short of the rising demands from tech-savvy consumers. During a press event at the IFA trade show in Berlin on Saturday, Han expressed that while Samsung has made strides,...

Carlos Slim, Latin America's wealthiest individual, has significantly increased his ownership in U.S. oil and gas producer Talos Energy Inc. following the unexpected resignation of the company's founder and CEO, which led to a decline in its stock value. Through his investment firm, Control Empresarial de Capitales, Slim acquired around...

In a significant move following its acquisition of file-sharing platform WeTransfer, Italian app developer Bending Spoons has announced plans to reduce the company's workforce by a staggering 75%. This major restructuring was confirmed by CEO Luca Ferrari, who shared the news in a statement released on Sunday. Ferrari explained that...

Just hours before their season opener against the Cleveland Browns, the Dallas Cowboys finalized a record-setting contract extension with quarterback Dak Prescott. Reports indicate that Prescott has signed a four-year, $240 million deal, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history. The agreement, which was reached just 90 minutes before...

As the work landscape continues to evolve, the concept of remote-first has become a focal point for many businesses. In a recent interview with Marco Zappacosta, co-founder and CEO of Thumbtack, we explored the necessity of intentionality in remote work models. Zappacosta shared insights from Thumbtack’s transition to a virtual-first...

After 25 years in the corporate world, followed by 21+ years as an Executive Recruiter, I have seen most everything you can see in the hiring process.  Of course, much of the attention that is given to this subject is centered around the candidates and their struggles.  The reasons they...