One New Zealand has announced that Greg Patchell will take over as CEO of its cybersecurity subsidiary, DEFEND. With extensive experience as a senior executive in the technology and telecommunications sectors, Patchell is a well-recognized figure in both public and private industries across New Zealand. His career includes several high-profile...

EQT AB has announced a leadership transition, appointing Per Franzén as its next CEO and Managing Partner, effective following the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on May 27, 2025. He will succeed Christian Sinding, who has overseen a period of unprecedented expansion, steering the firm’s market capitalization from approximately $7 billion at...

Dentsu Group Inc., the Japanese advertising holding company, has released its FY2024 Consolidated Financial Results, reporting a 5.7% year-on-year increase in net revenues. Organic growth remained largely unchanged at -0.1% year-on-year, aligning with the company’s November 2024 guidance. However, a steady quarterly improvement was observed throughout the year, culminating in...

Nestled in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, the island nation of Nauru is renowned for its picturesque coral reefs, white-sand beaches, and swaying palm trees. However, beyond its idyllic scenery lies a complex history of foreign exploitation and rapid economic rise and fall. Nauru’s transformation began in the early 1900s when...

Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of P.D. Singh as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for India, effective April 1, 2025. He will succeed Zarin Daruwala, who is set to retire on March 31, 2025. With nearly three decades of experience in banking and finance, Singh has held key leadership...

Elon Musk, the world’s richest person and a central figure in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) race, has announced plans to release what he described as the most advanced AI model yet—Grok 3. In a post on X, the South African-born billionaire hinted that the upcoming model would be the most...

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, is set to expand his cement production capacity in Ethiopia by establishing a second production line at his existing factory. This expansion will double the plant’s output from 2.5 million to 5 million tonnes per year. In addition to increasing cement production, Dangote’s conglomerate plans...

One might rightly say philanthropist/entrepreneur Jean-Claude Bastos de Morais is a study in contradictions. As a private investor specializing in alternative healthcare, regenerative agriculture, and alternative energy, his insights and expertise are independent of borders. However, while Bastos de Morais’ interests may be broad-based, forwarding the singular cause of African...

The Entrepreneurial Foundation: From his early days in Buffalo to becoming a prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist, Jordan Fried's journey exemplifies how business success can catalyze meaningful social impact. As a serial entrepreneur who has ventured into various sectors, from technology to hospitality, Fried's approach to business and giving offers insights into...