Success and Leadership

Lineage, the world’s leading operator of cold storage warehouses, has executed the largest initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S. this year. The company announced the sale of 56.9 million shares at $78 each, which is near the high end of its anticipated range of $70 to $82.1. This sale...

As the climate crisis intensifies and the advantages of sustainable transportation become increasingly evident, several European countries are compelling employers to cover the public transport expenses of their employees. This move aims to reduce private car usage and promote greener alternatives with minimal cost to taxpayers. Transport remains a significant...

In my work with CEO Forums and organizational teams, I am often on the road. My travels have taken me to all 50 US states and nearly two dozen countries—an education unto itself. If you travel a lot for work, you know there are many ways to leverage your time....

The G7 nations are prepared to channel up to $200 billion into infrastructure projects across Central Asia, with Kazakhstan emerging as a primary beneficiary. Helaina Matza, the Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership on Global Infrastructure Investment (PGI) within the U.S. Department of State, revealed this information during a meeting...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the allocation of the inaugural Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG), totaling $4.3 billion. This funding, part of the Inflation Reduction Act, aims to support states and municipalities in their strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Jeremy Tarr, U.S. State Policy Director at CATF,...

The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has appointed Karen Rentmeesters as its new permanent CEO following a successful three-month tenure as interim CEO. The Board of Directors reached a unanimous decision to promote Rentmeesters to the role, effective immediately, as announced last week. Rentmeesters brings over 14 years of experience...

The non-profit sector in the United States generates over $3.7 trillion in annual revenue, employing 12.5 million people in 1.8 million organizations according to Candid. The non-profit sector also has a set of unique structures and business models – particularly considering factors such as legislation and tax benefits that may...

Jesper Kristensen, the long-serving CEO of Unifeeder Group, has decided to step down from his position. Additionally, Kristensen has resigned from his role as Chief Operating Officer of DP World Marine Services, a position he held since 2021. Martin Gaard Christiansen will succeed Kristensen, overseeing Unifeeder's operations in Europe, the...

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...

Clinical trials are major drivers for medical research and development of new treatments. These could be complex at times and involve a lot of data management from multiple sources. In fact, the success of any clinical trial depends on how efficiently one manages this associated data, the key to which is...