Scott Munafo Named China CEO of Allianz Trade, Asia Pacific
Allianz Trade has announced that Scott Munafo will become its new China CEO from 1 September 2026. He will be based in Shanghai. Scott joined Allianz Trade in 2015 and has more than 11 years of experience with the company. He started as Regional Account Manager for Multinationals in the
Why Capital Efficiency Is Becoming Asia’s Leadership Test
Growth-at-Any-Cost Is Over in Asia For the last thirty years, Asia has been one of the biggest economic success stories in the world, home to some of the fastest-growing economies anywhere. But the playbook that got it there — grow fast, grow big, and don’t worry too much about where
Chaotic Tech Structure
Why Today’s C-Suite Has Too Many Tech Titles but Not Enough Real Leadership Boardrooms around the world are changing fast. Technology isn’t just a support function anymore — it’s become the backbone of business strategy itself. As companies grow their tech teams, they’ve added a whole bunch of new titles:
Leadership Lessons: Whitney Wolfe Herd – Founder & CEO, Bumble
Whitney Wolfe Herd is a trailblazer who created more than an app; she sparked a movement in the tech startup world where innovation often overlooked inclusivity and ethics. As CEO of Bumble, she transformed how technology empowers and elevates female voices in male-dominated fields. In 2021, she became the youngest
The Rise of South Asia’s Economic Corridor
Driven by India’s scale and Bangladesh’s fintech growth, South Asia’s new economic corridor is betting on digital innovation and cybersecurity. In the past two decades, conversations about Asia’s economic future centred on China, Japan, South Korea, and the manufacturing ecosystems of East Asia. Today, a different story is pulling investor
How Rani Lakshmibai Became an Enduring Symbol of Leadership
Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi was killed fighting the British during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 on June 18, 1858 near Kotah-ki-Serai outside Gwalior. She was still young, in her twenties. There are conflicting accounts of what happened to her in her final moments; most people claim that she fought on
Women Leaders Redefining Impact Investing Across Asia
Philanthropy and commerce went hand-in-hand. Money was minted in one place and dispensed in another. In Asia, more women leaders are breaking that divide by using capital to address local issues and create sustainable economic value. It’s a trend that’s taken such a firm grip that family offices, development institutions
Trading Indicators for Beginners: A First-Timer’s Guide
With a good perspective on history, we can have a better understanding of the past and present, and thus a clear vision of the future.– Carlos Slim Helú India now has 22.9 crore demat accounts and 13.1 crore unique stock market investors as of May 2026, up from 4 crore
What Is Y Combinator and How Does It Work?
Have you ever sat and thought of starting a business? If yes, then you are not alone. Everyone, literally everyone, has thought of a startup at least once in their life. And you know what? There are actually some companies that invest in startups and businesses that are in their
Asian Paints Names Shubhlakshmi Dani as Additional Director
Asian Paints has a new director. Shubhlakshmi Dani joins as an Additional and Non-Executive Director starting July 29, 2026. The Board signed off on it unanimously during a meeting in Mumbai, following a recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The appointment kicks in right away. But there’s a catch:
