Success and Leadership

Warner Music Group (WMG) announced today that Max Lousada, CEO of Recorded Music, will step down at the end of September after leading the division for eight years. Lousada will remain as an adviser until January 31, but his role and the position of President of International will be discontinued...

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...

The upcoming Skift Global Forum, scheduled for September 17-19 in New York City, promises to be a pivotal event for the travel industry, particularly the hospitality sector. This year's forum boasts an impressive lineup of speakers, including CEOs from Marriott International, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, MGM Resorts International, and the...

Noel Quinn wrapped up his tenure as CEO of HSBC Holdings by announcing an additional US$3 billion return to shareholders, coinciding with the bank’s better-than-expected earnings. This final quarter under Quinn’s leadership saw HSBC’s pretax profit for the three months ending in June rise to US$8.9 billion, surpassing the anticipated...

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...