Management & Strategy
Commodities trader Gunvor rebrands as Centalion and moves registration to Singapore
Commodities trader Gunvor Group has announced it will change its name to Centalion Group and move its legal registration from Cyprus to Singapore.
Published on October 5, 2026
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Warren Buffett hands over Berkshire chairmanship to his son
Howard Buffett, son of Warren Buffett, has been appointed chairman of the board of directors for Berkshire Hathaway, as announced by the investment company.
Published on September 21, 2026
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Volkswagen’s board of directors approves 50,000 job cuts
The Volkswagen Board of Directors has sanctioned a restructuring initiative that involves eliminating as many as 50,000 positions and halting vehicle manufacturing at four facilities in Germany, according to the…
Published on September 4, 2026
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Ackman to donate 10 million Pershing Square shares to Brain Institute
Billionaire Bill Ackman and his spouse, Neri Oxman, plan to give 10 million shares of the hedge fund Pershing Square to support the brain research center he established in New…
Published on August 21, 2026
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
The Porsche family demands swift restructuring of Volkswagen
Porsche Automobil Holding (Porsche SE), the holding company overseen by the Porsche family and owning 53% of the voting shares in the Volkswagen Group (VW), has insisted that the automaker…
Published on August 10, 2026
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Intel plans job cuts in data center division
Intel Corp., a top manufacturer of computer components globally, is reportedly planning another wave of layoffs, according to CNBC, referencing a company representative.
Published on July 22, 2026
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
British authorities will oblige banks to train employees in AI
The UK Treasury is developing a "skills compact" that will mandate the top banks in the country to reskill their workforce to handle the "artificial intelligence revolution."
Published on July 14, 2026
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Heineken appoints outside director for the first time in its history
Heineken has named Rafael Oliveira, the CEO of coffee firm JDE Peet's, as its first-ever CEO, according to the Financial Times.
Published on June 24, 2026
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
BBC to cut 550 jobs
The BBC has announced that it will eliminate 550 positions.
Published on June 18, 2026
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
WSJ: Disney plans to cut about 1,000 jobs
Disney is planning major job cuts, which will be among the first important actions taken by the new CEO, Josh D'Amaro, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal…
Published on April 9, 2026
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Bentley to cut jobs as electric vehicle development plan revised
British luxury carmaker Bentley, which is part of the Volkswagen Group, is reducing its workforce to cope with "turbulent times" resulting from updated predictions about the demand for electric vehicles.
Published on March 18, 2026
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Toyota Motor announces upcoming CEO change
Toyota Motor, the world's largest automobile manufacturer, will replace its Chief Executive Officer starting on April 1. According to the company press release, Kenta Kon, who is currently leading the…
Published on February 9, 2026
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Pinterest to cut 15% of staff
American Pinterest Inc., which operates the widely used online visual bookmarking platform, has announced its intention to reduce office space and cut staff by less than 15%, according to a…
Published on January 28, 2026
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Staff reductions at leading US banks in 2025 reach the highest in nine years
In 2025, leading U.S. banks plan to reduce their workforce by a total of 10,600, which is the highest number of job cuts in nine years.
Published on January 16, 2026
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Meta to lay off over 1,000 employees in virtual reality division
Meta Platforms plans to cut jobs for more than 1,000 workers in its Reality Labs team, which makes virtual reality products, reports Bloomberg referring to the company’s internal memo.
Published on January 14, 2026
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Tesla board members earn over $3 billion from stock options
Members of Tesla's board of directors have received over $3 billion in earnings from stock options, according to a report by Reuters, which references an analysis by Equilar.
Published on December 16, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Eni distributes 3 million shares to its employees in 2025 as part of its employee support plan
In 2025, the Italian oil and gas company Eni distributed more than 3 million shares to over 26,000 employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The initiative was also…
Published on December 3, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
JPMorgan plans to build new headquarters in London
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has announced its plans to construct a new headquarters in London for as many as 12,000 employees.
Published on December 1, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Cybertruck Head to leave Tesla after eight years
Siddhant Awasthi, who was in charge of developing and producing the Cybertruck electric pickup at Tesla, is leaving the company, as mentioned in a LinkedIn post.
Published on November 11, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Musk to leave Tesla if he doesn’t receive $1 trillion compensation package
Tesla's chief executive, Elon Musk, might step down from his position if shareholders do not approve a new compensation plan. According to Robyn Denholm, the company's chairperson, the proposed plan…
Published on October 29, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Bernard Arnault buys €1.4 billion worth of LVMH shares in eight months
French billionaire Bernard Arnault bought shares worth about €1.4 billion in the luxury goods company LVMH over eight months ending mid-September, as reported by the Euronext Paris website.
Published on October 28, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Former McLaren Automotive CEO Michael Leiters may become new CEO of Porsche
Porsche announced that former McLaren Automotive CEO Michael Leiters could become the new CEO of the German luxury car brand.
Published on October 20, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
The Bank of England relaxes its rules for bonus payments to top executives at UK banks
The Bank of England has sanctioned new regulations regarding bonus payouts for senior executives at UK banks, enhancing flexibility, the regulator declared.
Published on October 16, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Verizon names Dan Schulman from PayPal its CEO
The Verizon Communications Board of Directors has named Dan Schulman, the former CEO of PayPal Holdings Inc., as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Published on October 7, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Shein to open first offline stores in France in November
Asian online fashion retailer Shein is set to launch its initial physical stores in France in November through a partnership with department store operator Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM), according…
Published on October 3, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Lufthansa to cut 4,000 jobs by 2030
Deutsche Lufthansa intends to reduce around 4,000 positions by 2030 as part of a strategy focused on enhancing operational efficiency, which includes the use of artificial intelligence technologies.
Published on September 30, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Nintendo to replace U.S. segment President and create CEO position
Nintendo Co., the Japanese console and video game manufacturer, has named Devon Pritchard, its executive vice president of revenue, marketing, and customer experience, as the president of its U.S. division,…
Published on September 29, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris to invest up to $50 billion in US infrastructure
Nassef Sawiris, Egypt's wealthiest individual, intends to allocate as much as $50 billion toward infrastructure initiatives in the United States, as reported by the Financial Times.
Published on September 23, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
PwC’s UK business headcount falls by 2,300 in a year
According to the audit and consulting firm, PwC's UK workforce decreased to around 33,700 from 36,000 during July 2024 to June 2025.
Published on September 18, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
UK companies are cutting jobs at the fastest pace since 2021
According to the Bank of England, UK businesses are reducing positions at the quickest rate since 2021 and providing the bleakest employment outlooks since the pandemic began.
Published on September 5, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Rio Tinto splits business into three segments, announces management changes
Australian miner Rio Tinto is restructuring its operations and dividing them into three segments, the company announced in a statement.
Published on August 28, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
BP plans to cut at least 15% of office staff
BP plc is set to undertake a new assessment of its operations and expenses, aiming to reduce its office workforce by at least 15%, according to the Financial Times.
Published on August 6, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
The Information: ChatGPT developer doubles its annual income
According to a source cited by The Information, the American firm OpenAI, known for developing the ChatGPT chatbot, saw its revenue increase to $12 billion year-on-year in the first seven…
Published on August 1, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Jaguar Land Rover to lay off up to 500 employees
Automobile manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) intends to reduce up to 500 management roles in the UK due to the adverse effects of import taxes implemented by the US, as…
Published on July 18, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Smirnoff and Guinness maker confirms CEO resignation
British Diageo Plc, the largest alcoholic drink company globally, revealed the resignation of its CEO Debra Crew. The company’s press release states that the search for a new CEO has…
Published on July 17, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Suez: Why Water Is a Vital Issue for Meridiam
In the face of mounting environmental challenges, access to clean, reliable water is no longer just a humanitarian goal, but a fundamental issue of geopolitical stability, health, and economic resilience.…
Published on July 2, 2025
By Editorial Team
Management & Strategy
Shareholders criticize Nissan managers for poor results
During the yearly meeting of the Japanese car manufacturer Nissan Motor, shareholders strongly criticized the management for unsatisfactory results.
Published on June 25, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Chief Financial Officer Chris Turner to head Yum! Brands in October
Chris Turner, who is presently the chief financial officer of the company, will take on the role of the new CEO for Yum! Brands Inc. on October 1.
Published on June 18, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
CrowdStrike CEO donates over $1bn worth of company shares
George Kurtz, the CEO of US cybersecurity company CrowdStrike, has donated over $1bn in shares of his firm, as indicated by filings available on the US Securities and Exchange Commission…
Published on May 13, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Buffett to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year
Berkshire Hathaway Inc, the investment firm of American billionaire Warren Buffett, reduced its operating profit in the first quarter of 2025 by 14 percent, while its net income decreased by…
Published on May 6, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Intel plans to cut 20% of its workforce
U.S. semiconductor manufacturer Intel Corp. intends to reduce its workforce by over 20%, a source told Bloomberg. He mentioned that the company may reveal the layoffs as soon as this…
Published on April 24, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
British Steel suspends layoffs of up to 2.7k employees
British Steel, the UK steel producer, has halted plans to dismiss as many as 2,700 workers due to a shift in management, according to the Financial Times.
Published on April 23, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Forbes: Donald Trump doubles his fortune in a year
According to Forbes, the net worth of US President Donald Trump doubled in 2024, increasing from $2.3 billion to $5.1 billion. As stated in the report, his successful investment in…
Published on April 2, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
British Steel to lay off more than 2,000 employees
British Steel company may close two plants in the town of Scunthorpe in June this year, which could lead to the dismissal of more than 2 thousand employees, writes the…
Published on March 28, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Brand Finance: Chinese banks remain leaders in bank brands rating
According to the annual 2025 report “Brand Finance Banking 500”, four Chinese representatives continue to lead in brand value among global banks.
Published on March 26, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Lip-Bu Tan to become new head of Intel
Intel Corp. disclosed selection of Lip-Bu Tan as the new chief executive officer of the company.
Published on March 14, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
KPMG promotes merger of dozens of national member firms in its global network
KPMG management is advocating for the consolidation of numerous national member firms within its global network, believing it will foster business growth and reduce the likelihood of audit scandals, reports…
Published on March 11, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Mercedes-Benz reaches agreement with labor union on pay cuts and employee layoffs
The German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has come to an agreement with the employee works council.
Published on March 5, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Blue Origin is laying off 10% of its employees
Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, has informed its staff about significant job cuts. As reported by Bloomberg, referencing its internal sources, the workforce will decrease by 10%. Consequently, roughly…
Published on February 14, 2025
By Iris Barker
Management & Strategy
Dropbox will cut about 20 per cent of its staff
The US-based company Dropbox Inc, known for the cloud storage service of the same name, intends to reduce its workforce by roughly 20%.
Published on October 31, 2024
By Iris Barker