The 44th ASEAN Railway CEOs' Conference (ARCEOs’ Conference) took place in Bandung, Indonesia, from September 2-5, 2024, under the theme "Driving Sustainability with Digital Innovation." This year's conference centered on promoting sustainable and eco-friendly railway development, supported by advancements in digital transformation across safety and service domains. PT Kereta Api...

John Finney was the founder of the satellite terminal company All.Space, has decided to step down from his position as CEO. The company announced on Wednesday that Paul McCarter would immediately succeed Finney as CEO. Finney, who was formerly the chief commercial officer at O3b Networks, established the company in...

Professionals feeling unfulfilled in their corporate jobs are increasingly considering entrepreneurship as a viable path to personal satisfaction and financial independence. Before making the leap, it's crucial to assess personal and financial readiness, and ensure a solid business plan is in place. Identifying a clear market opportunity and understanding the...

Small businesses can lead with integrity by embracing transparency, ethical partnerships, and community engagement, building trust and loyalty. Imagine walking into a local café where the staff knows your name, the coffee beans are ethically sourced, and the atmosphere radiates trust and warmth. Small businesses like this might not have...

Marketing products that transform and inspire. Proficient marketing management has become indispensable in today's landscape, as intense competition compels companies to continually innovate and adapt to emerging trends. Businesses that strive for innovation have an advantage because they can offer unique and effective products that attract consumers' attention. Launching innovations...

As Environmental Finance reported in late July, European Central Bank (ECB) researchers have recently found that the organisation’s climate-related supervision is reducing EU banks' climate risk and has spurred green finance. According to these conclusions, ECB measures including its 2022 climate risk stress test have triggered major improvements in green...

Seasonal spending and a well-planned subscription box go together like peanut butter and jelly. For starters, both industries are booming — with holiday retail sales in the United States on track to reach $1 trillion this year and the subscription economy projected to hit $1.5 trillion by 2025. Secondly, and...

Aleksandr (Alex) Celiadin is a serial entrepreneur best known for establishing and developing premium ACMI airlines – GetJet Airlines. Alex operates a number of businesses in the aviation industry and has offices in the UAE, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, and Cyprus. Last year, GetJet Airlines had a stellar growth year, growing...

Starting next month, Starbucks' incoming CEO, Brian Niccol, will face an extraordinary commute, traveling 1,600 kilometers daily from his home in California to the company’s headquarters in Seattle. According to his offer letter, Niccol will rely on a corporate jet for his daily journey. Despite the travel, Starbucks' hybrid work...

The global IT consulting services market will reach $1.179 trillion by 2031, market researcher Proficient Market Insights predicts.  One of the drivers of this growth in the industry is Sreekanth Muktevi, a renowned IT consultant and vice president at YASH Technologies, an IT services and consulting firm, with its headquarters...

The cruise industry is experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand as more travelers than ever are eager to set sail on luxurious ocean getaways. Recent reports indicate a significant uptick in cruise bookings, with many people drawn to the unique combination of adventure, relaxation, and all-inclusive amenities that only cruise...

Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, has announced that its Board has appointed Matti Shem Tov, former CEO of ProQuest, as the company’s next CEO, effective August 9, 2024. In addition to his role as CEO, Shem Tov will join Clarivate’s Board of Directors. Jonathan...

MTN Group has announced significant leadership appointments and departures. Mohammed Rufai has been named the new CEO of MTN Congo-Brazzaville, starting on September 1, 2024. Ayham Moussa will take on the role of COO at MTN Nigeria, effective August 19, 2024. In addition to these appointments, MTN disclosed the voluntary early...

Ford has announced a significant milestone: the European Commission has given the green light for its BlueCruise hands-free driving technology to be utilized across 15 countries in Europe. This marks a notable expansion for the technology, which will now cover over 82,744 miles of designated highways. The recent approval follows...

Small Medium Enterprise (SME) is used to describe the dimension of businesses. However, the characteristic that I think truly defines SMEs is the big overlap between ownership and leadership. SME Owner-Leaders supply the vision and working capital for the business, while also being critical to operations. SME Owner-Leaders are the...