Eslam Hassan-Most Inspiring Global Finance Leaders 2025
If there’s one thread that defines Marianna Filippopoulou’s journey at Ticketmaster Sport, it’s her instinctive ability to lead through change.
Carlos Ceppas Lynch-Most Inspiring Global Finance Leaders 2025
If you were to map Carlos Ceppas Lynch de Araujo’s career, it would be better described as a structured framework than a linear path. His work brings together three elements: value identification, capital discipline, and execution. Across different roles and contexts, a common principle emerges—finance is most effective when it
Hong Kong Businesses’ Confidence Rises Amid US-China Tension
Business confidence in Hong Kong has improved for 2026, despite global uncertainty. This is shown in a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), released on Monday in Hong Kong. The survey was conducted by a senior manager at AmCham member companies to assess their business plans. More than
Kurniawan Eka – Asia’s 40 Under 40 2025
Execution, not intention, sits at the centre of Kurniawan Eka’s leadership philosophy. As Founder & Director of PT Padma Global Nusatama, he has built his career around addressing one of the most overlooked challenges organisations face: the persistent gap between strategy, people capability, and supporting systems. Many institutions possess ambitious
Prajyoth Krishna Mirajkar – Asia’s 40 Under 40 2025
When a multibillion-euro aircraft decision is at stake, precision matters, but so does connection. Prajyoth has mastered both. Fluent in the exacting language of aeronautical engineering and the aspirational language of customers, he bridges complexity and clarity with rare ease. As a Customer Account Director at Airbus, he translates advanced
Jane Rustial Tiongco-Aguirre – Asia’s 40 Under 40 2025
Jane Rustial Tiongco-Aguirre’s leadership worldview is shaped less by theory and more by lived experience. Growing up in Philippine public schools, she saw early how uneven access to learning resources could quietly determine outcomes. Talent and curiosity were abundant, but opportunity was not. That gap became a defining insight, shaping
India as a Global Epicentre for Retail & Digital Innovation for GCCs
Malahar Pinnelli is a seasoned tech and business leader with more than 20 years experience, building and scaling global operations. He drives digital transformation and innovation as VP & Country Leader at 7-Eleven Global Solution Center India, and has led tech strategy at Ecolab, SMC Squared and other global firms.
Indonesia Market Chief Resigns After $101B Crash
On January 30, the head of the Indonesian stock exchange resigned following heavy losses in the country’s stock market. The fall followed MSCI’s warning that Indonesia could be downgraded to frontier-market status. This warning caused panic among investors and led to a market crash worth more than US$80 billion. Indonesia’s
ASML Q4 Order Surges as AI Chip Demand Rises
ASML, the world’s largest supplier of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings, driven by a sharp increase in demand from chipmakers investing heavily to support artificial intelligence applications. The Dutch company said Q4 bookings reached 13.2 billion euros, significantly exceeding analysts’ prior quarter estimates. The surge highlights renewed
Lailayan Almasri – Asia’s 40 Under 40 2025
At the intersection of data, community, and emotion stands Lailayan Almasri, Chief Marketing Officer at FundingPips, shaping one of fintech’s most engaged global trading ecosystems. Blending analytical rigour with creative intuition, she has redefined how fintech brands earn trust—through clarity, education, and authenticity. Under her leadership, FundingPips’ user base grew
