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Julie Sexton joined Land O’Lakes 25 years ago in a traditional slot as an “industrial-relations” staffer, but now she sits atop the human capital management pyramid at the $17 billion food and agricultural cooperative as senior vice president and chief human relations officer. And from the perch she has enjoyed for four years, Sexton has

AlixPartners has unveiled its 6th annual Disruption Index, a comprehensive survey of 3,200 CEOs and senior executives worldwide, shedding light on the challenges, priorities, and opportunities shaping business strategies in 2025. The report revealed an intriguing paradox: although two-thirds of CEOs believe their businesses are highly disrupted, their anxiety levels have remained steady, indicating that

Jeff, a senior executive, was promoted to managing his division, and put in charge of its strategic realignment and reorganization. This task turned out to be demanding, complex, and intricate, requiring his constant attention across five continents. From the very first day, the board and CEO expected immediate results, because the divisional leadership team was

Recent comments by President-elect Donald Trump on territorial expansion, including his statements about Greenland, the Gulf of Mexico, and Canada, have drawn significant attention and concern. This is especially notable given the perception that Trump has historically been reluctant to engage in global affairs. However, Trump’s actions seem to be driven more by the desire

South African billionaire Johann Rupert, the country’s wealthiest individual, has officially brought his family’s longstanding connection to the global tobacco industry to an end by fully divesting from British American Tobacco (BAT). Reinet Investments, one of Rupert’s primary investment entities, announced on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, that it had sold over 43.3 million BAT shares

Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves made headlines on Monday during a press conference, where he unveiled a plan to acquire U.S. Steel and delivered a scathing critique of Japan, referring to the close U.S. ally as “evil.” The event, held at Cleveland-Cliffs’ Butler Works plant in Pennsylvania, coincided with the five-year anniversary of the company’s acquisition

Good planning is critical to success. But thorough planning is a complex task, and few organizations possess staff capable of producing disciplined, actionable plans. Professional consultants that nonprofits can typically afford may be only marginally more capable. Even high priced consultants typically deliver long, complex documents and fancy slideshows that look impressive but end up

​​​The world’s climate is changing rapidly, and extreme weather events are becoming the new norm. The intensity and frequency of hurricanes has surged, losses due to increasingly “supercharged” tornadoes are growing, and in parts of the United States, wildfires have become more numerous and severe. This isn’t just a U.S. phenomenon. From catastrophic flooding in

Ilia Rozman’s rise from humble beginnings to leading an AI-focused marketing agency offers a case study in the evolving role of artificial intelligence in business. As founder of the AI Influencer Agency, Rozman leverages AI to create digital influencers that blend emotional storytelling with technological innovation. The broader implications of his approach provide a more

Thomas B. Meier has been appointed as the CEO of Jumeirah Group, where he will lead the company’s ambitious plan to double its portfolio by 2030. With a focus on international growth and reinforcing Jumeirah’s position as a global luxury hospitality leader, Meier brings significant expertise to the role, having recently served as interim CEO.

Life science companies, traditionally focused on providers and payers, are rapidly shifting their priorities to engage directly with patients and consumers. Historically, pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech firms maintained limited interaction with end consumers. However, the rise of digital health tools like apps and smartwatches has empowered individuals to take control of their well-being, demanding a

Technological utopia notwithstanding, the threat of AI-fueled job loss has become an increasingly ominous—and real—risk to millions of Americans. Employers and workers alike need to launch an effort now to channel the coming AI job destruction wave into a long-run positive force for workers. It’s achievable, but will require a modern-day Manhattan Project for retraining

Quantum-computing stocks suffered a dramatic sell-off following remarks by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who suggested that practical applications of the technology remain decades away. Huang estimated that “very useful” quantum computers could become a reality within 20 years, a timeline that appears to have rattled investors. Shares of Rigetti Computing tumbled 45% yesterday, while other

Not long ago, if you published regularly and demonstrated a knack for sharing valuable insights, people automatically viewed you as a content powerhouse—a genuine thought leader. I know this firsthand: I once wrote 2,000 blogs in 2,000 days, earning a reputation as a “content machine.” That commitment to consistent, valuable writing eventually led to my being

Denise Coates, the Chief Executive Officer of Bet365 and one of the wealthiest women in Britain received a significant pay cut last year, reducing her total earnings by 45%. Despite this reduction, Coates still took home a package valued at over $188 million for the fiscal year ending March 2024. The company’s highest-paid director, widely

Carlos Slim, Latin America’s wealthiest individual, has invested $1 billion this year to expand his portfolio in crude oil production and refining, betting on the sustained demand for fossil fuels. The 84-year-old billionaire, best known for building the telecom empire America Movil SAB, has been diversifying his investments in recent years, adding assets such as

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has proposed transforming Phuket into a special zone where Bitcoin (BTC) payments could be utilized for tourism, an idea that has garnered positive feedback from industry leaders. Nirun Phuwathananuwong, CEO of Gulf Finance, expressed support for Thaksin’s vision, emphasizing that it reflects the growing global adoption of virtual assets

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has praised a recent agreement to significantly reduce jobs and production capacity in Germany while avoiding factory closures. However, the car manufacturer’s shares dropped sharply on Monday, with a decline of over 3% in Frankfurt afternoon trading, making it the biggest faller on the DAX index. Blume has described the deal

Earlier this month, the Unreal Engine team hosted its annual Year in Review presentation, providing updates on Unreal Engine 5 and UEFN while reflecting on the milestones and challenges faced throughout 2024. During the accompanying podcast, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney addressed one of the most debated topics in the game development industry this year:

Hock Tan, CEO of Broadcom Inc., the $1 trillion chipmaking giant, has ruled out any interest in acquiring the struggling Intel Corp., citing his focus on transforming Broadcom into a leader in artificial intelligence. Tan stated that the company’s efforts are firmly directed at expanding its presence in the AI chip sector, a space currently