Marjan Rintel, CEO of KLM, publicly criticized Schiphol International Airport’s decision to increase fees by 41% in 2025, describing it as having significant repercussions for both passengers and the broader aviation industry. Rintel highlighted that this upcoming fee hike follows a 40% tariff increase over the last three years, now...

Nigeria’s wealthiest individuals, including billionaires Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, and Abdulsamad Rabiu, have refined investment strategies that reflect both their acumen and the multifaceted Nigerian economy. UBS data recently highlighted a 19.7% increase in national wealth attributed to these three titans, underscoring their impact on the economy. Key Strategies Nigerian...

The longstanding rivalry between mining magnates Gina Rinehart and Andrew Forrest has escalated after a recent billion-dollar acquisition by Mineral Resources. Described by some as the Australian counterpart to Tesla and Edison’s historic feud, this clash places iron ore at the heart of the competition rather than electricity. Both Rinehart...

Stagwell has published the results of a global survey that explored the perspectives of 100 CEOs on their 2025 priorities, anticipated impacts of the U.S. presidential election on economic and political stability, and interest in investing in the Gulf region. The findings were presented by Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark...

A company owned by Anders Holch Povlsen, one of Scotland's wealthiest landowners, has acquired the historic Dores Inn, a well-known pub situated on the shores of Loch Ness in the village of Dores, approximately 10 miles south of Inverness. WildLand, Povlsen’s conservation and hospitality enterprise, confirmed that the pub would...

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is working to ease investor concerns regarding the company's substantial investments in generative artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing the anticipated long-term payoff. During Amazon's third-quarter earnings call, Jassy highlighted the parallels between Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its current AI investments. He referenced AWS’s journey, which, despite...

Forget what you thought you knew about leading teams—old ideas no longer apply in a world of remote work, artificial intelligence, and constant disruption. In fact, just 15% of the world’s most successful companies have engineered a totally new way of collaboration. To win in today’s volatile world, you cannot...

What all leaders know: Your talent is key to your company success. But did you know that up to 1 in 4 of all adults have a disability at any given time? Some are permanent, some temporary. Some are life-long, some acquired later in life. Some are physical, some cognitive,...

In today’s fast-paced business environment, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly turning to fractional general counsel (FGC) services to access high-quality legal expertise without the overhead costs of full-time counsel. An FGC is a highly experienced, C-suite-trusted business advisor who provides “get to yes” legal advice and services on...