Why the Next Generation of CEOs is Coming From Mid-Tier Cities
In Surat, a city long known for textiles and diamonds, a startup named Raja Rani Coaching has quietly disrupted the fashion education sector. Founded in 2021, this edtech firm, led by CEO, Mohit Gadhiya, shot to prominence after featuring on Shark Tank India and earning a spot on Forbes 30
Blending Local Roots with Global Grit
Satya Nadella, born in Hyderabad, India, educated at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and now CEO of Microsoft, encapsulates the “Third Culture CEO.” Since assuming leadership in 2014, he steered Microsoft from a Windows-centric, competitive culture to a cloud-first, collaborative powerhouse. The company’s market value surged from around $300 billion to over
Why CTOs Rarely Become CEOs
In today’s innovation economy, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is rapidly becoming one of the most important roles in the C-suite. Despite that increasing strategic importance, you may be surprised by how few CTOs make it to the corner office. So, the question is – why don’t more CTOs become
Han Jong-hee, Samsung’s Co-CEO, Dies of Cardiac Arrest
South Korean tech giant Samsung is grappling with the sudden loss of its CEO, Han Jong-hee, who passed away at the age of 60 due to cardiac arrest. Han, who had been a pivotal figure in the company’s leadership team, died unexpectedly, leaving a void in Samsung that will be
Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank Adopts AI, Reducing Workforce
The Development Bank of Singapore, DBS, has announced the replacement of 4,000 human roles with artificial intelligence (AI) as part of its digital transformation strategy. The shift represents a major step in integrating AI technology into the banking sector, promising great efficiency and cost-effectiveness. According to the reports, the affected
