Three Questions for Five African Businesses: Insights From Sankalp Africa Summit’s ‘Enterprise Showcase’
The Sankalp Africa Summit 2026 featured an Enterprise Showcase where five emerging African businesses shared their stories. Interviews focused on three core questions: biggest challenges, needed support, and funder misconceptions. Companies highlighted ranged from clean‑energy storage at AceleAfrica to menstrual health solutions at ZanaAfrica. The video‑based dialogue revealed systemic hurdles and innovative approaches across sectors.
GHK Sells ITS Logistics
Chicago‑based Echo Global Logistics announced the acquisition of ITS Logistics from GHK. The deal adds ITS’s technology‑enabled freight brokerage capabilities to Echo’s existing transportation platform. No financial terms were disclosed, but the transaction aligns with Echo’s strategy to broaden its...
Standard Lithium Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
Standard Lithium announced a series of Q4 2025 milestones, including a Definitive Feasibility Study for the SWA Project that targets 22,500 tonnes of lithium carbonate per year and the filing of an inferred resource for the Franklin Project, which boasts the highest...
Revenue Teams Are Reclaiming Up to 10 Hours with AI Agents: Here’s What that Means
Revenue teams are deploying AI agents that automate administrative tasks, freeing up to 10 hours per week for each salesperson. The technology cuts research time by roughly 50% and trims outreach personalization to a 30‑45 minute daily saving. Reclaimed time...
ISDA Paper on EC’s Market Integration and Supervision Package Proposal
On March 20, ISDA delivered a position paper to EU lawmakers outlining reforms to the European Commission’s Market Integration and Supervision Package (MISP). The paper calls for synchronized Level 1 and Level 2 implementation dates, stronger no‑action relief, a secondary competitiveness mandate...
China Opens Probes Into US Trading Practices
China’s Ministry of Commerce announced two investigations into U.S. trade practices, focusing on alleged disruptions to global supply chains and restrictions on green product trade. The probes respond to recent U.S. Section 301 investigations targeting Chinese overcapacity and forced‑labor rules. Over...
Zaxbys Appoints GoTo Foods Veteran to CFO Role
Zaxbys announced Michael Dixon as its new chief financial officer, effective immediately. Dixon, a veteran with more than 30 years of finance leadership, most recently served as CFO of GoTo Foods, where he helped double the company’s portfolio. He will...
The Five Controls Driving Good Outcomes in Collections
In 2026 collections teams face higher complaint volumes and tighter regulatory scrutiny, making auditability as critical as repayment rates. The industry shift is from adding more tools to building disciplined controls that ensure consistent, explainable actions across channels. Five essentials...
How AEO vs GEO Reshapes AI-Driven Brand Discovery in 2026
Recent studies reveal AI‑generated search overviews are eroding traditional click‑through rates, with organic CTR dropping 61% and paid CTR 68% when answers appear in AI summaries. The distinction between Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) – targeting featured snippets – and Generative...
Stagflation Risk Is Secondary to a Growing Commercial Real Estate Margin
Analysts at Moody's, AEW, Manulife and others see a 20‑40% chance the U.S. will slip into stagflation within the next year, driven by prolonged Middle‑East oil shocks that keep crude near $125 a barrel. A stagflation scenario would squeeze commercial‑real‑estate...
TotalEnergies Completes UK Upstream Merger to Form NEO NEXT+
TotalEnergies has merged its U.K. upstream oil and gas assets with NEO NEXT, creating NEO NEXT+ and taking a 47.5% stake. The new entity becomes the largest independent producer on the U.K. Continental Shelf, targeting over 250,000 barrels of oil equivalent per...
People & Appointments: GFANZ Hiring for Policy and International Engagement Lead
The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) announced a search for a Policy and International Engagement Lead, signaling a push to deepen its global advocacy. At the same time, Allianz Global Investors expanded its private‑markets impact and sustainability team,...
Serviceplan Group UK Hires Social Team From Atomic London
Serviceplan Group UK has hired a four‑person social team from rival agency Atomic London, adding senior talent to its UK operations. The appointments come as the agency cites growing client demand for social media and creator‑driven campaigns. The move expands...
Google Chimes In On Teen SEO Wants To Save Family Spain Vacation Rental
Google’s John Mueller weighed in on Reddit after a teenager tried to rescue his family’s Spain vacation‑rental business through DIY SEO. Mueller warned that SEO isn’t a magic fix and that the vacation‑rental market is dominated by large aggregators. He...
‘Hot’ Property: Azzurri Group’s Chicken Chain and the Greenfield Tech Opportunity
Azzurri Group secured the UK‑Ireland master franchise for US‑origin Dave’s Hot Chicken in 2024 and plans to roll out at least 180 European outlets, with about 14 in the UK and Ireland by the end of 2026. The restaurant chain...
The Gresham Aparthotel Closes Onsite Restaurant
The Gresham Aparthotel in Leicester is shutting its on‑site restaurant after a steady decline in footfall and pre‑bookings. The closure lets the hotel refocus on its core serviced‑apartment offering and adapt to guests’ growing preference for flexible, high‑quality stays. Management...
Why Food Prices Are Resisting the Oil and Fertiliser Shock — for Now
Food price inflation has stayed modest even as oil prices have surged over 50% this year and global fertilizer costs have jumped roughly 70%. The rise in input costs has been partially absorbed by farmers through larger inventories, cheaper alternative...
India’s Industrial Production Grows 5.2% in February
India’s industrial production index accelerated to a 5.2% year‑on‑year gain in February 2026, outpacing the 4.0% forecast and the 2.7% growth recorded a year earlier. Manufacturing led the surge with a 6.0% increase, while mining and electricity showed modest deceleration....
Toxic Positivity or Doom and Gloom? Why Times Like These Require a New Leadership Style
In today’s turbulent environment, passive reassurance is no longer a viable leadership tactic. Executives are urged to abandon both toxic positivity and fatalistic pessimism, opting instead for a balanced, authentic approach that acknowledges challenges while inspiring confidence. The article highlights...
Cadbury Transforms Press Ads Into Packaging to Help Disguise Easter Eggs
Cadbury, in partnership with agency VCCP, has turned its traditional press advertisements into the actual packaging for its Easter Creme Eggs. The innovative design disguises the chocolate treats within printed ad panels, turning each wrapper into a mini‑advertising space. This...
CirrusHQ Names Matt Smith as New Sales Chief
CirrusHQ has appointed Matt Smith as its new head of sales, bringing more than 20 years of security‑focused sales experience from IGEL, CrowdStrike, Citrix and Computacenter. Reporting to CRO Stephen Croke, Smith will drive the expansion of AWS‑centric security services...
Olaplex to Salt & Stone: All the Beauty M&A Deals of 2026 so Far
The first quarter of 2026 has seen a surge in beauty‑industry mergers and acquisitions. Henkel announced the purchase of hair‑care innovator Olaplex, while Estée Lauder Companies completed a full acquisition of Indian luxury brand Forest Essentials. Private‑equity firms are deepening...
Astrotalk Taps Everyday Uncertainties in New Ad Films
Astrotalk has launched a three‑film digital campaign for the IPL, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, that spotlights everyday dilemmas in relationships, careers and finances. Each short film shows a character turning to the Astrotalk app for a personalized astrological reading to...
Metasports Appoints Head of Marketing to Scale Hitwicket Globally
Metasports has appointed Manoj Kadarla as head of marketing to drive the global expansion of its flagship cricket strategy game, Hitwicket. Kadarla will oversee user acquisition, brand development, partnerships, and social strategy across Metasports’ portfolio. The hire leverages his eight‑year...
Toxic Bosses Don’t Just Hurt People. They Hurt the Bottom Line
Toxic bosses are a pervasive problem, with 87% of professionals reporting at least one and 57% leaving jobs because of a bad manager. Their behavior erodes psychological safety, stifles creativity, and drives high turnover. In North America, manager‑related attrition accounts...
80% of Orgs Are Missing This Key AI Opportunity
Enterprises are accelerating AI budgets, yet many still rely on external hires to fill skill gaps. Global AI spending has topped $150 billion, reflecting board‑level pressure to embed machine‑learning across functions. Accenture’s research shows 80 percent of organizations overlook a critical lever:...
L'Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus’ 2025 Pay Revealed
L'Oréal disclosed that CEO Nicolas Hieronimus earned a total remuneration of €11.3 million (about $12.2 million) for 2025, a 13.34% increase from the prior year. The package includes a €2.3 million ($2.5 million) fixed salary, €2.7 million ($2.9 million) variable pay (with €2.04 million actually paid), and...
Tudor Investment Corp ET AL Purchases 6,423 Shares of iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF $AGG
Tudor Investment Corp boosted its stake in the iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) by 83.2% in the third quarter, adding 6,423 shares for a total of 14,142 shares worth roughly $1.42 million. The move follows a wave of new...
Chief People Officer Appointments Down by a Fifth
Global hiring of chief people officers (CPOs) has dropped by more than a fifth over the past three years, with the United Kingdom accounting for 11% of worldwide appointments despite its modest economy. Women now occupy almost three‑quarters of new...
Kosmetikhersteller: Kneipp Hat Neuen Finanzchef
Kneipp, the German bath‑additive and natural cosmetics maker, announced that Maximilian von Kempis will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer on April 1. The CFO position had been vacant since the start of 2026, leaving the finance function without a...
United Spirits Ropes in Virat Kohli for Johnnie Walker Luxe Blended Water Campaign
United Spirits, Diageo’s Indian arm, launched a new campaign for its Johnnie Walker Luxe Blended Water brand featuring cricket legend Virat Kohli. The film, set to a re‑recorded KISS track by YUNGBLUD, portrays Kohli in multiple roles to reinforce the “Keep...
Capital A Eyes U.S. and Hong Kong Listing, Names New Deputy CEO
Capital A announced plans for dual stock‑market listings, targeting a Hong Kong IPO in July‑August and a U.S. listing for its AirAsia Next entity by year‑end, contingent on clearing its PN17 distressed status. The company also appointed former CIMB executive...
Oaktree Credit Fund Meets Full 8.5% Redemption Requests
Oaktree Capital Management fulfilled 100% of redemption requests in its Oaktree Strategic Credit Fund (OSC) for Q1, covering 8.5% of shares. The fund repurchased roughly 6.8% of outstanding shares, while parent Brookfield Asset Management absorbed an additional 1.7%. This contrasts...
Social Media For Advisors: Market Scalably With Evergreen Content
Social media marketing promises low‑cost visibility for financial advisors, but Kitces research shows acquiring a client via these channels averages $16,700 when hard and soft costs are included. The approach is time‑intensive, with only about 10% of posts driving most...
Joy Personal Care Launches Hydra Refresh Gel TVC Featuring Sanya Malhotra
Joy Personal Care introduced a television commercial for its Hydra Refresh Gel, featuring Bollywood star Sanya Malhotra. The ad positions the gel as a lightweight, fast‑absorbing solution for skin hydration during India’s hot, humid summer. Executives from RSH Global highlighted the...
Kong Names Bruce Felt as Chief Financial Officer
Kong, a developer of API and AI connectivity technologies, announced Bruce Felt as its new chief financial officer. Felt brings extensive finance leadership, having guided FullTime Software, SuccessFactors and Domo through IPOs and global expansions. He also serves on the...
UK Cyber Group Joins PSG’s Innovation Accelerator
London‑based Nothreat, an AI‑driven cybersecurity startup founded in 2023, has been selected for PSG Labs, the accelerator run by French football giant Paris Saint‑Germain at Station F. The programme offers startups business mentorship, product testing in professional sports, and fundraising support. Nothreat...
A New Approach to Data Helped This HR Leader Boost Healthcare Benefits
Amy Kickham, newly appointed chief human resources officer at Southern Glazer’s, has turned the company’s 24,000‑strong workforce into a data‑driven talent engine. By converting survey feedback into actionable dashboards, she identified a shortfall in career development and launched Southern Glazers University, an...
3 Insights Into the Future of Business From Steven Bartlett
Steven Bartlett, the 33‑year‑old entrepreneur behind the hit "Diary of a CEO" podcast, outlined three forward‑looking business insights during a PwC‑hosted SXSW session. He emphasized hiring "agent maxxers"—specialists who can direct AI agents rather than hiring generic staff. Bartlett warned...
Superdry CEO Julian Dunkerton on What Makes His Stores Industry-Leading
Superdry’s new Oxford Street flagship, rebranded as a "reimagined space," combines the core label with partner concepts such as a Bench collaboration and vintage Ralph Lauren and Carhartt displays. Founder‑CEO Julian Dunkerton argues that today’s shoppers need immersive, differentiated experiences...
GHD Appoints Liz Griffiths as Chief Growth Officer as Part of Strategic Leadership Shake-Up
GHD, the Wella‑owned hair‑tools brand, announced a senior‑leadership overhaul to support its ambition of becoming a multi‑category hair‑tech giant. The company is converting its Chief Marketing and Digital Officer role into a broader Chief Growth Officer (CGO) position, appointing current...
Study Finds Over One Million UK Workers in Multiple Jobs Lack Basic Workplace Protections
A Durham University Business School study reveals that more than one million UK workers holding multiple, often low‑paid jobs lack basic workplace protections. The research, based on interviews with over 50 workers across Yorkshire and the North East, highlights fragmented...
The Pipeline: Global Summit Ends, Infra Healthier than PE, Brookfield’s Boralex Take-Private
The Global Infrastructure Summit concluded, underscoring strong investor appetite for core infrastructure assets. Analysts noted that the sector’s financing metrics and pipeline quality are outperforming private‑equity‑backed projects. Brookfield Asset Management announced a $6.5 billion take‑private of Canadian renewable power producer Boralex,...
New Mac Mic Land Chief Exec Unveils 35,000-Home Expansion Plan
Mac Mic Land, a family‑owned land‑promotion firm, announced a plan to provide land for more than 35,000 homes across the United Kingdom. The company will increase its portfolio from 62 to 85 sites within six months under new chief executive...
Energy Shock Masks Deeper Risks as Markets Misread Outlook: Desjardins
Desjardins warns that investors are fixated on energy‑driven inflation while underestimating deeper growth risks. Rising energy costs are benefitting exporters but straining import‑dependent economies, creating a split in global performance. Markets are pricing inflation aggressively but may be misreading the...
Parle-G Spotlights Bihu Festival with Culture-Led Campaign
Parle‑G unveiled a two‑part Bihu‑focused campaign that blends music, culture and shared experiences in Assam. The first film, starring Assamese actor Partha Hazarika with a soundtrack by Nilotpal Bora, amassed over 7 million YouTube views and 5 million Instagram views in its...
Jio’s Mathew Oommen Pips Vittal, Kishore to Win Prestigious ‘CEO of the Year’ Award
Mathew Oommen, group CEO of Jio Platforms, captured the ET Telecom Awards 2026 “CEO of the Year” title, edging out Bharti Airtel’s Gopal Vittal and Vodafone Idea’s Abhijit Kishore. Jio also secured “Telecom Network Operator of the Year,” underscoring its rapid 5G expansion...
10 Most Regrettable Phrases at Work — And How To Rebound From Them
A recent Preply study reveals that nearly 90% of employees have uttered regrettable remarks when stressed, with “I don’t care” topping the list at 36%. Such negative language erodes motivation for two‑thirds of workers and even spills into personal life,...
One Month On: Iran War Outcome for Investors Still Hard to Call
A month into the Iran‑US‑Israel conflict, analysts stress that the duration of the Strait of Hormuz closure will dictate oil price dynamics and broader economic outcomes. State Street outlines four scenarios ranging from a quick reopening to a prolonged energy...
CaoCao Mobility’s Growth Begins to Translate Into Profit
CaoCao Mobility posted a $2.9 billion revenue for 2025, a 38% year‑on‑year increase, and recorded its first quarterly adjusted net profit. Gross margin rose to 9.4% as scale, AI‑driven dispatch efficiency, and depreciation leverage improved unit economics. The firm now serves...