Jack Ma, the 56-year-old billionaire founder of Alibaba and Ant Group, hasn’t been seen publicly in more than two months, Jessica Yun reported for Yahoo Finance on Sunday. Ma has been in the spotlight recently as China has cracked down on his business empire. In late…
It’s Easier for a Woman to Become Chancellor Than CEO in Germany
Critics say it lacks both ambition and teeth. Germany’s proposed bill to set quotas for women on executive boards is touted by its backers as a breakthrough for the country’s gender-equality push. Its detractors, however, point out that it will…
I’m a CEO and a Working Dad. Here’s What I Wish I Did Differently.
The day my twin sons were born was the happiest of my life. There is one thing I regret, though: the conference call I was wrapping up with my executive team as I raced through the hospital doors. I wish…
Elon Musk Becomes Second Richest Person In The World
Elon Musk is now the second richest person in the world as he has knocked off Bill Gates off second spot after his wealth increased rapdly in recent days. Telsa CEO Elon has accumulated an impressive $127.9bn (£95.8bn) to his…
From CMO to CEO: why confidence is key in making the initial leap
In the first of a series of articles exploring the leap from chief marketing officer to chief executive, Vodafone’s former head of media turned Adgile boss Paul Evans discusses just what it takes to make the initial leap. My name…
Pfizer CEO Sells Stock Same Day as Vaccine Announcement
Pfizer’s CEO and executive vice president both sold shares for $41.94 apiece The sales were part of a scheduled disposal via Rule 10b5-1 The move came the same day Pfizer and BioNTech announced positive data for their COVID-19 vaccine’s Phase…
CEO Secrets: The aviation workers starting new businesses
As part of our CEO Secrets series, which invites business leaders to share their advice, we are focusing on start-ups that have launched during lockdown. Each week we will look at a different type of entrepreneur. This week, we hear…
#EndSARS Twitter’s Jack Dorsey seeks support with Bitcoin
Billionaire boss of the leading social media platform Twitter, and payments company Square, Jack Dorsey, has joined in support of the #EndSARS protest that has overtaken Nigeria. A few hours ago, Dorsey took to his Twitter handle to solicit support…
Berger Paints Plc appoints Pheobe Onyinye Obi as Chief Financial Officer
The Board of Directors of Berger Paints Plc, has announced the appointment of Mrs. Pheobe Onyinye Obi, as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This disclosure is contained in a press release dated October 5, 2020, signed by the Company’s Secretary and Legal Adviser, Ayokunle Ayoko. The Management emphasized…
FIRSTBANK’S CEO ADESOLA ADEDUNTAN BAGS FORBES BEST OF AFRICA AWARD
Nigeria’s leading financial inclusion services provider, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, has been honoured with the Forbes Best of Africa Award. The award presentation was held on Friday, 11 September…