CEO Perspectives

London-based Scaleup Finance has announced a significant milestone, securing over $8 million in funding to address the intricate challenges of financial management encountered by startups and scale-ups. The investment, led by Inveready and supported by a consortium of prominent investors, including Crowberry Capital, Seed X, PROfounders, Fin Capital, and CircleRock...

In a strategic move set to take effect from April 1, 2024, Stellantis has appointed Alexandre Sorel as the incoming Chief Executive Officer for its financial services arm in Europe and South America. Sorel steps into this pivotal role, succeeding Remy Bayle, who has opted for retirement after an illustrious...

The Duncan family, renowned for their significant stake in Enterprise Product Partners, founded by the late Dan Duncan in 1968, commands approximately one-third of the company's stock. The family is estimated to have a net worth of $30 billion. Dan Duncan's journey from rural Texas poverty to pipeline magnate epitomizes...

Fieldwork Robotics Ltd. has announced the receipt of an approximately $759k government grant from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and Innovate UK. The grant, awarded for the BerryAI Project, will propel the development of Fieldwork's technology, integrating AI-powered vision and advanced decision-making capabilities into its robotic...

Peter G. Angelos, the owner of the Baltimore Orioles (also known as the O's) team, passed away on Saturday at the age of 94. Angelos had been ill for several years. His family announced his death in a statement thanking the caregivers who provided comfort to him in his final...

The role of an engineering manager is a delicate dance between technical expertise and leadership. While strong technical skills are crucial, a manager's true success lies in their ability to build and empower a high-performing team. This requires a multifaceted approach, encompassing talent development, project execution, and fostering a culture...

Over nine million children in the U.S. live below the Federal Poverty Line. We know that growing up in poverty has a lasting impact including poor health and lower academic outcomes, which in turn lead to trouble finding work and ultimately landing lower paying jobs. The cycle of poverty is...

Amidst the landscape of Vietnam's burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) industry, a substantial investment initiative has been unveiled. Spearheaded by a company backed by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, renowned as Vietnam's wealthiest individual, a staggering $404 million is earmarked for the establishment of electric vehicle charging networks across the nation within...

Pan African Towers (PAT), Nigeria's digital infrastructure provider, has announced the appointment of Oladipo Badru as its new Chief Financial Officer. This significant move aligns with the company's strategic growth trajectory, buoyed by recent investments from Development Partners International and Verod Capital, reinforcing its position as the country's premier indigenous...

The Glory, And The Dream: Most city planning textbooks don’t have a chapter on convincing the global financial elite to give you vast sums of money, but perhaps it merits consideration in future editions. This is particularly valid for aspiring capitals/countries from the Global South who want to become a regional...