Success and Leadership

Sarath Ratanavadi, Thailand's wealthiest individual, has seen his net worth soar past $16 billion, spurred by a substantial rise in his holdings across the energy and telecommunications sectors. The 59-year-old billionaire’s fortune has grown by around $7 billion over the past three months, as indicated by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index,...

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has revealed that William Lauder will step down from his current role as Executive Chairman following the upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders, although he will remain Chair of the Board. The company also announced Stéphane de La Faverie’s appointment as President, Chief Executive Officer, and...

Li Ka-Shing, Hong Kong’s wealthiest businessman, is reportedly considering a significant investment in Thames Water as the embattled utility company works to secure billions to prevent nationalization. Already holding a 75% stake in Northumbrian Water, Li is said to be evaluating a package that could provide Thames Water with a...

For the first time, ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming has taken the top spot as China’s richest individual. Zhang’s net worth surged to $49.3 billion, putting him ahead of former leader Zhong Shanshan, the chairperson of Nongfu Spring, whose wealth declined by 24% to $47.9 billion after facing a public backlash...

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a key financial hub across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA), has revealed plans for the second edition of the Future Sustainability Forum. Set for December 4-5, 2024, at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, the event aims to promote sustainable practices and facilitate...

During a boxing event in Madrid, Spain, IBA Secretary General and CEO Chris Roberts OBE met with Gilberto Mendoza, President of the World Boxing Association (WBA), to discuss ongoing and future collaborations between the two organizations. The event featured Spain’s Jennifer Miranda securing a victory over compatriot Victoria Albans to...

Just nine months after its previous round of pay increases, Wipro has announced another salary hike for its employees. The company's CEO, Srinivas Pallia, discussed the development during Wipro’s Q2 FY2025 earnings call following the release of its financial results. In the last salary hike, effective December 1, 2023, Wipro...

Arsenal’s American chief, Stan Kroenke, has climbed to the 99th spot on the Billionaires Index, with an estimated net worth of $20.7 billion. The billionaire, through his firm Kroenke Sports and Entertainment (KSE), has been involved with Arsenal since May 2007, officially joining the Board of Directors in September 2008....

The family holding company of Bernard Arnault, France’s wealthiest individual and the luxury goods magnate, announced on Thursday that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Ligue 2 football club Paris FC. Additionally, energy drinks giant Red Bull is in talks to secure a minority...

Hong Kong has been ranked the freest economy in the world among 165 economies, according to the "Economic Freedom of the World: 2024 Annual Report" released by the Fraser Institute on October 16. The city climbed one spot from last year to reclaim the top position. In the report's five...