Keywords: Leadership


Volvo Cars appoints Klaus Zellmer as CEO to succeed Håkan Samuelsson

Volvo Cars has announced the appointment of Klaus Zellmer as its new Chief Executive Officer. Currently the head of Škoda Auto, the executive will take the reins of the Swedish manufacturer by October 1, 2027, amidst a significant transformation in the automotive sector. A leadership change at Volvo......

Hegseth faces growing scrutiny from Congress over Pentagon leadership and Iran war

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing increasing scrutiny from members of Congress over his management of the Pentagon, the removal of senior military leaders and the administration’s handling of the war with Iran. The tensions have intensified in recent weeks as lawmakers from both parties......

Christine Lagarde believes in Europe's growth potential

Europe is not doomed to persistently low growth. This is the message conveyed by Christine Lagarde, who believes that the economies of the eurozone still have significant margins to enhance their development potential. For the President of the European Central Bank (ECB), improving productivity is one......

Houda Chafil: A Journey from Finance to the Core of CIH Bank's New Challenges

At CIH Bank, Houda Chafil's promotion is not just a title change. One year after joining the institution as Deputy General Manager, she has been appointed as Deputy General Director in charge of the Corporate & Real Estate Banking. This marks a new step in a career built over more than twenty-five years......

Kim Ju Ae fuels speculation over North Korea’s future succession

The question of who could eventually succeed North Korean leader Kim Jong-un remains shrouded in secrecy, but the growing public presence of his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, has intensified speculation about the future of the country’s ruling dynasty. South Korean intelligence assessments indicate that......

Singapore raises ministers’ salaries for the first time in 15 years

Singapore has announced an increase in salaries for ministers and other political officeholders, marking the first major adjustment to political salaries in 15 years despite the city-state already offering some of the highest-paid government positions in the world. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said......

Apple: John Ternus Faces a Crucial First Test Between Foldable iPhone and AI Delays

Barely settled into his role at Apple, John Ternus is preparing to speak at the traditional September keynote. The new head of the California-based company must defend a strategy faced with several challenges: the anticipated arrival of the foldable iPhone, the delays in artificial intelligence, and......

U.S. defense secretary removes six senior officers from promotion list

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed six senior officers from a list of candidates for promotion to major general, days after blocking the advancement of four other officers to brigadier general. The decisions have intensified scrutiny of the Pentagon’s promotion process and raised new......

From Jobs to Ternus: How Apple evolved through three eras of leadership

Apple is entering a new chapter in its history as John Ternus takes over as chief executive, marking another major leadership transition for one of the world's most influential technology companies. The change comes nearly 15 years after Steve Jobs died in October 2011, leaving behind a company......