BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) has announced that John Chen, the Executive Chair and CEO of BlackBerry, will retire from the company, effective as of November 4, 2023. This retirement aligns with the terms of Mr. Chen's contract and follows the conclusion of the Project Imperium evaluation. Richard (Dick)...

Lockton, the insurance broker, has named Craig Buckle as the Chief Executive Officer of its New Zealand operations, effective from January 1, 2024. Buckle is set to take over from Peter Lowe, who is retiring at the end of this year. Buckle has been leading the Corporate Risk business division...

MAPFRE, the insurance company, has announced several new appointments as part of its restructuring efforts. These changes include naming Miguel Ángel Rosa as the new Chief Executive Officer of MAPFRE RE, while the current CEO, Eduardo Pérez de Lema, will become the CEO of International Insurance. The International Insurance division...

Dynatronics Corporation has officially appointed Gabe Ellwein as its Chief Financial Officer, effective from October 30, 2023. In his new role, Ellwein will report directly to the company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Brian Baker, and will be responsible for overseeing the company's finance, accounting, and investor relations teams. He...

Planet has announced the appointment of Eric Heurtaux as its new Chief Financial Officer. Planet is a global firm specializing in software, payment, and technology solutions. Founded over 35 years ago, the company has evolved its services, offering an innovative digital commerce platform that prioritizes customer experience. With its headquarters...

In an era when flexibility and autonomy are the new black, financial services leaders are ready to break the chains of traditional office norms. The results of a recent Deloitte and Workplace Intelligence survey make it clear: the future of the financial services sector is hanging in the balance, and...

Given the fast-paced nature of the world around us, it’s never been more important to harness your emotional intelligence to help you adapt to new situations and accept that change is an integral part of life. Embracing change is hard. It’s not surprising that it doesn’t come naturally to everyone....

In the contemporary business environment, discussions center on mitigating global challenges that significantly affect manufacturing systems, supply chain dependability, and employee safety. It's time for companies to acknowledge global shifts and incorporate the impact of war, great power competition, and other geopolitical risks into their risk management plans. The adage...

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is imperative to any role, team, or organisation. Having the ability to focus on transferring EQ and motivation to your team is even more critical as we all continue to work and lead in an everchanging environment. Simply put, EQ is defined as someone’s ability to recognise,...