Following the tragic passing of Herbert Wigwe in a plane crash in the US, Access Holding Co. of Nigeria has appointed Bolaji Agbede as the acting group CEO. Agbede, a seasoned professional with nearly three decades of experience in banking and business consultancy, is renowned for her advocacy for inclusion....

H-E-B, the renowned grocery store chain, continues to make waves, with the Butt family, the pioneering force behind the Texas-based retail giant, securing the 20th spot on the 2024 roster of richest families in America. With a staggering net worth of $18.8 billion, the Butt family epitomizes a "Decabillionaire Dynasty,"...

SunPower has undergone significant changes as CEO Peter Faricy departs from his position, marking a pivotal moment in the company's trajectory. In an official statement released by SunPower, it was disclosed that Faricy's departure occurred on 26 February 2024, although the reasons behind his exit were not explicitly mentioned. The...

After two-and-a-half years at the helm of Syncro, Emily Glass has decided to resign from her role as CEO, marking the end of an era for the professional services automation (PSA) and remote monitoring and management (RMM) vendor. A spokesperson for Syncro confirmed Glass's departure, citing her desire to explore...

High-level executives and boards face an increasingly complex landscape in an era where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are paramount.  The silent undercurrents of unconscious gender and image bias in the workplace present a nuanced challenge, often unspoken for fear of backlash, thereby allowing such biases to persist unnoticed and...

When did your love of fashion begin? Were you always the fashionable cool kid? John Imah: My journey into the world of fashion began in the colorful corridors of my childhood home, under the influence of my mother's impeccable taste. She was a true fashionista, someone whose sense of style...

What is the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), especially in its generative component, on Retail? How will this exponential technology transform the way we sell stuff, offline and online? We just witnessed the launch of Sora, by Open AI, and the entire AI arena is changing extremely fast, every single...

The software development landscape is undergoing a radical transformation as Artificial Intelligence (AI) makes its presence felt across all stages of the process. Accelerance, a leading provider of offshore development connections, offers unique insights into how this integration is playing out in real-time. “Our software development partners tell us that...

In 1930, George W. Jenkins embarked on a journey to establish a grocery store, unknowingly laying the foundation for what would become one of the nation's wealthiest dynasties. Publix Supermarkets, born out of Jenkins' vision, now boasts an estimated net worth of $11.2 billion, a testament to its enduring success....

TransferGo has named Simon McFeely as its new Chief Compliance Officer, effective February 2024. Based in the UK, TransferGo sees McFeely's appointment as part of its strategy to spearhead rapid global expansion and strengthen its presence in existing markets. Since its establishment in 2012, TransferGo has provided a digital platform...

The retail sector bore the brunt of the pandemic's effects, experiencing business closures and economic uncertainties. According to the World Bank report, the global economy contracted by approximately 5.2% in 2020 due to the economic disruptions brought on by the pandemic. Diminished customer foot traffic led retailers to adjust, either...

"Why is it that some organizations excel in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) while others falter?" This provocative question sets the stage for a deep dive into the world of DE&I, based on my enlightening interview with Michelle Marshall, the head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at PUMA North America....

We are talking to you, brand people! You may think of loyalty marketing as old school. Yes, it manifests itself as the usual collection of points or the reach for the platinum tier. Yes, most points are being left unused, representing a strong liability on a company’s P&L. Now, think...

Mettle has announced Michelle Prance as its new Chief Executive Officer. Michelle Prance succeeds Andy Ellis in the role of Mettle's CEO. Ellis had taken over after the departure of Marieke Flament at the end of 2021 and has since assumed the position of CEO at NatWest's Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) business,...

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) has disclosed the upcoming retirement of Kirk Tanner, who currently serves as the CEO of the company's North America beverage business. His retirement is slated for February 2. In light of this, Ram Krishnan is named as the new CEO of PepsiCo Beverages North America. Following...