The Pressure to Do Everything Is Killing Leadership Performance
There is a story the modern workplace tells itself about what great leadership looks like. It looks busy. It is always available. It says yes more than it says no.
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International Real Estate Partners announces CEO succession
International Real Estate Partners (IREP), the Dubai-headquartered global real estate and facilities management operating partner, has announced a planned leadership succession that sees Kamran Abbas appointed Chief Executive Officer. Outgoing
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The Youngest Chartered Accountant in the World Is 16 and Works in Dubai
Guinness World Records has named Lakshmanan Meyyappan the world’s youngest Chartered Accountant. The Senior Research Analyst at Century Financial achieved the distinction at 16 years and 141 days. He was,
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Beyond the Reel: Building A Café Brand That Lasts
Building a hospitality brand today feels very different from what it did even a few years ago. We are no longer just competing on food, service, or ambience, we are
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Leah Talactac Named CEO of Viking Holdings
On 14 May 2026, Viking Holdings Ltd (NYSE: VIK) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Leah Talactac, currently President and Chief Financial Officer, as Chief Executive Officer. Founder
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From Deal Maker to Decision Maker: Islam Al Bayaa Takes the Helm at KPMG Middle East
KPMG Middle East has announced the appointment of Islam Ahmad Al Bayaa as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October 2026. He succeeds Dr. Abdullah Al Fozan, who will complete his
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Microsoft Names Ex-EY CEO Carmine Di Sibio to Board of Directors
On 14 May 2026, Microsoft Corporation announced the appointment of Carmine Di Sibio, former Global Chairman and CEO of EY, to its Board of Directors, effective 13 May. The appointment
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Top HR Leaders APAC: The People Behind the Workplaces We Admire
It rarely starts in a boardroom. More often, it begins in conversations, a leader choosing to listen a little more closely, a team being given the space to speak up,
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From $9B to $45B: Can Heidi O’Neill Repeat the Nike Playbook at Lululemon?
The woman who helped grow Nike fivefold over 26 years is stepping into Lululemon’s corner office at a moment that feels almost scripted: a $11 billion athleisure giant in need
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From the Ground Up: Leading with Purpose in A Logistics-Driven World
Praveen Gupta, Chief Operating Officer at STS Group, shares how empathy, technology, and culture drive lasting business excellence. Q. You’ve built your career in operational leadership. How has your leadership