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Leadership stories - Page 4

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WeAct initiative empowers over 13,000 Indian women micro-entrepreneurs
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WeAct initiative, a partnership by EDII and Accenture, has aided close to 13,500 women micro-entrepreneurs across India, empowering sectors such as food, agriculture and handicrafts to achieve sustainable growth.
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Optimizely named Leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for fifth year
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For the fifth year in a row, Optimizely is acknowledged as a Leader in the prestigious 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant, demonstrating its commitment to shaping digital experience and innovation.
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Sabio leadership: My journey of growth and inspiration
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The Sabio CEO recounts the company's rise from a small UK-based team to a global leader in contact centre solutions, predicated on innovation and a strong people-centred ethos.
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Snowflake announcing new CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy, ex-chief retires
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Data Cloud company Snowflake moves on from CEO Frank Slootman, appointing Sridhar Ramaswamy, ex-Googler and AI specialist, as his successor to steer its AI-driven innovation.
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Zühlke appoints Angela Bishop as new UK CEO
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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leadership
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thoughtworks
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public sector
Zühlke appoints Angela Bishop, former UK MD for Industry Sector Practices, as new UK CEO with a focus on promoting diversity in the tech industry.
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Greenhushing: A ‘how to’ for businesses to get their confidence back
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Greenhushing is a significant threat to climate progress, and it's time for businesses to proudly communicate their legitimate efforts.
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WatchGuard deemed Canalys Cybersecurity Channel Champion again
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
Global cybersecurity leader WatchGuard Technologies has been recognised as a Cybersecurity Channel Champion in the 2023 Canalys Global Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix.
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Breaking down the cybersecurity strategy 2023-2030: Phase three (2029-2030)
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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cybersecurity strategy
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australian government
Explore the final phase of Australia's Cyber Security Strategy for 2023-2030, focused on global leadership and leveraging prior phase capabilities.
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Tech leaders urge UK government to invest in AI skills training
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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digital economy
At a Parliamentary Skills Summit, tech industry leaders urged the UK government for significant investment in digital AI training, aiming to upskill future generations and close the digital skill gap.
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Kelvin Wong takes reins as Singapore country manager at Hitachi Vantara
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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big data
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storage
Kelvin Wong, a veteran in sales leadership, has been named the new Country Manager for Hitachi Vantara in Singapore, tasked with driving the company's sales strategy and managing partnerships, alliances, and resellers in the region.
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Ashok Muthu named as EDOTCO Group's Cambodia head
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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connectivity
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digital economy
EDOTCO Group, a leading digital infrastructure provider, has named Ashok Muthu as its new Country Managing Director for Cambodia, reflecting the firm's commitment to advancing Cambodia's telecoms sector.
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Exclusive: How NetApp's S3 Academy is fostering new talent
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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NetApp's S3 Academy in Australia and New Zealand is pioneering early-career development in tech with its innovative blend of experience, exposure, and education.
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The departure of Sparks cybersecurity leader Josh Bahlman
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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customer service
Josh Bahlman, esteemed leader of Spark New Zealand's Cyber Defence and Technology Architecture teams, has resigned after a significant ten-year tenure.
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Projectworks on Leadership: Leading through growth
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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partner programmes
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project management
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Projectworks discusses the challenges and rewards of leading during business growth, sharing lessons on self-awareness, investing in teams, and building a culture that enhances momentum.
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NetApp bolsters ASEAN expansion with key executive appointments
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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NetApp reinforces its leadership team in Southeast Asia with 2 key appointments: Sheraine Chua as Senior Director for ASEAN and Alwyn David as Country Manager for Malaysia, to propel growth.
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Kylie Watson becomes DXC Technology's Head of Security for ANZ
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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ibm
DXC Technology has chosen Kylie Watson, a seasoned cybersecurity specialist, as the Security Head for Australia and New Zealand, poised to empower their clients against intensifying cyber threats.
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Sophos named Leader in midsize business security by IDC
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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firewall
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data protection
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encryption
Sophos soars to Leader status in the IDC MarketScape report for modern endpoint security aimed at midsize businesses.
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Jane Robinson appointed as Avocado Consulting's new COO
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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saas
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mba
Avocado Consulting bolsters senior leadership with arrival of industry veteran, Jane Robinson, as new COO, aligning with the firm's 20th anniversary.
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Aparajitha set to acquire Allsec Technologies' labour law business
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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compliance
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leadership
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labour
Aparajitha Corporate Services is set to bolster its market leadership in compliance solutions with the acquisition of Allsec Technologies' 'labour law' compliance arm, valued at Rs 27 crore.
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Channel Factory appoints Tom Heddon as new Head of Sales for Victoria
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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Channel Factory boosts its expansion in Australia and New Zealand with the appointment of media industry veteran, Tom Heddon, as Head of Sales for Victoria.
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Beyond the hype: Navigating the future of generative AI
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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leadership
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cios
AI is transitioning from novelty to business essential with generative AI tools bringing value to marketing and beyond, driving fact-based decisions, and addressing ethics and privacy concerns.
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Amy Perifanos named as Human8's new global Chief Portfolio Officer
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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leadership
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consultancy
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growth
Amy Perifanos joins Human8 as global Chief Portfolio Officer, tasked with optimising the consultancy's global portfolio and fostering value-added solutions.
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Dynatrace appoints Laura Heisman as new Chief Marketing Officer
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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cloud services
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
Unified observability and security pioneer, Dynatrace, appoints Laura Heisman, seasoned marketing executive and advocate for women in tech, as their new Chief Marketing Officer.
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Business leaders feeling unprepared for AI transformation, report finds
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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disruption
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A study by management consultancy, Kearney, and leadership advisory firm, Ergon Zehnder, indicates that 73% of global business leaders feel ill-prepared for AI disruption.