CEO Perspectives

Finland-based metals producer Outokumpu Corp. has announced the appointment of Kati ter Horst as its President and CEO, effective October 9, 2024. Outokumpu had announced in early May that its current CEO, Heikki Malinen, intended to leave the firm to pursue a career opportunity outside the company. Malinen, who joined...

Former GPT Group CEO Bob Johnston is set to join the board of fellow property developer Stockland, starting October 1. Johnston's appointment follows his departure from GPT in March, where he had served as Chief Executive for eight years. His extensive career in the property sector includes significant leadership roles,...

Launched in 2010, the Green Commodities Programme (GCP) has been crucial in driving significant changes in sustainable agricultural production, with an emphasis on societal, economic, and environmental impact. Building on the success of the previous two phases, the renewed collaboration between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Swiss...

Euroleague Basketball has confirmed the extension of Dejan Bodiroga as president and Paulius Motiejunas as CEO, each for an additional four years, following a unanimous decision by the Board of Directors and subsequent approval by the Euroleague Commercial Assets (ECA) Shareholders on Thursday. Bodiroga, who took on the role of...

The 2024 ranking of the world's largest economies by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reveals some intriguing insights into global economic dynamics. The United States retained its position as the world's leading economy, boasting a GDP of $28.78 trillion. This dominance is underpinned by advancements in technology, robust consumer spending, and a...

Woods Bagot, an international architecture firm, has appointed Sarah Kay as its CEO, making her the first woman to hold this position in the company's history. She succeeds Nik Karalis, who served as CEO for nine years. Founded in 1869 in Adelaide, Australia, Woods Bagot now operates 17 studios across...

Nicholas Cumins has become the first CEO of the software company who is not a member of the Bentley family. His strategic vision emphasizes infrastructure resilience powered by artificial intelligence and focuses on the operations phase of the infrastructure lifecycle. This leadership transition, previously announced by Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq:...

Goh Choon Phong, CEO of Singapore Airlines (SIA), received an annual remuneration of S$8.1 million for FY2024, marking a 20.6% increase from the previous year. This rise comes in a landmark year for the airline, which reported its highest-ever net profit. The annual report released on July 1 detailed Goh's...

The Board of Directors at Alimentation Couche-Tard has announced the appointment of Alex Miller as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 6, 2024. The current President and CEO, Brian Hannasch, will retire from his position as Miller transitions from his role as Chief Operating Officer. Hannasch will...

The question, "How old do you have to be to dropship?" is one of the most common ones among young entrepreneurs eager to dive into the world of e-commerce. Dropshipping offers a low-risk entry point into online retail, allowing individuals to sell products without holding inventory. Of course, this makes...