I recently attended the teaser soirée of Geneva Watch Days done in Zurich for 24 hours, as a prep gig for the true ‘fair’ of the Swiss Watches’ Independents, which will take place at the end of August in Geneva. In an era of bloated tech & corporate presentation, where...

The idea of incentives seems very simple. Set a goal and offer a reward for achieving it or a punishment for not. Many leaders believe that this is their primary work. To set targets and build incentives for teams to reach them. There’s just one problem: It doesn’t work. In...

Few things induce panic like the proverbial blank page. Even the most seasoned professional might look like a deer in the headlights when asked to come up with ideas – especially if they’re put on the spot. What this means, in practice, is that most of us have a fairly...

CHROs are currently navigating a delicate balance: they must optimize current costs while also investing in future skills, all while fostering collaboration with other leaders. Their focus within their own departments is on technological upskilling and nurturing leaders capable of driving company growth. According to PwC's June 2024 Pulse Survey,...

A significant majority of CEOs are planning to increase their travel budgets this year, viewing business travel as essential for both revenue generation and employee morale. This insight comes from the Value of Business Travel Report, commissioned by TravelPerk and published on June 13. The report surveyed 4,600 business travelers,...

Saab, a leading defense and security company, has announced that Anna Wijkander, currently Deputy CFO and Head of Corporate Control, will become the company's new CFO and a member of Saab's Group Management. Anna Wijkander will assume her new position on September 9, 2024. This appointment follows the announcement on...

Travellers International Hotel Group Inc., the owner and operator of Manila's Newport World Resorts, has named Laurence Hawke as its new Chief Financial Officer. He will assume his role in July. Background and Experience: Laurence Hawke brings 30 years of experience in the integrated resort sector. Most recently, he served...

Momnt, a fintech company based in Atlanta that focuses on lending solutions and B2B payments, has appointed Chris Bracken as its new CEO. Bracken, who previously served as the Chief Revenue Officer, will take over from Barclay Keith, the current CEO and co-founder. Keith, who has led the company for...

The World Economic Forum's latest report underscores the United States' exceptional promotion of natural and cultural resources and its commitment to sustainability and tourism. Despite the travel industry's turbulence over the past four years, international tourist arrivals are projected to reach pre-pandemic levels by 2024. However, the future of global...