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Equinix names Olivier Leonetti as new Chief Financial Officer

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Equinix taps seasoned data centre finance leader Olivier Leonetti as CFO from March, ahead of veteran Keith Taylor's planned 2026 retirement.
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Altimetrik names Dhirendra Nath as Chief HR Officer

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Altimetrik appoints Dhirendra Nath as Chief HR Officer to steer people strategy and culture integration after its merger with SLK.
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Why legal literacy is the ultimate empowerment for women in tech

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Women in tech gain real power not just by innovating, but by mastering legal literacy to protect their work, legacy and leadership.
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Breaking the algorithmic glass ceiling: How AI can shape a more inclusive future for women leaders

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AI is reshaping who rises at work; without deliberate governance it could entrench bias or unlock a fairer future for women leaders.
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SentinelOne names Sonalee Parekh as new finance chief

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SentinelOne has appointed former Asana executive Sonalee Parekh as its new chief financial officer to steer its next phase of growth.
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Women in tech are over mentored and under sponsored: Here's what needs to change

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Women in tech are drowning in mentorship but starved of sponsorship, leaving careers stalled and leadership pipelines chronically underused.
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How the power of mentorship can progress your career

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BeyondTrust chief Janine Seebeck shows how mentorship can fast-track careers, build confidence and inspire the next generation of women in tech.
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IWD 2026 - Balancing the scales by design, intention and execution

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Clicks Group embeds gender equity into everyday systems, using data, flexibility and fair hiring to balance the scales beyond IWD slogans.
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Mentoring won't fix tech's gender gap but sponsorship will

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Asia's tech sector is failing women: only bold sponsorship, not well-meaning mentoring schemes, will finally close the leadership gap.
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How nurturing your female employees creates a stronger pool of future leaders

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Backing high-potential women with mentoring and stretch roles builds stronger leaders, boosts retention and strengthens business outcomes.
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The importance of succession planning and mentoring future female leaders from day one in a new role

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Succession planning from day one and intentional mentoring are vital to grow future female leaders and safeguard continuity in business.
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Adtech's next competitive advantage isn't AI - It's people

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Adtech's next edge won't come from smarter AI, but from cultures that empower diverse people, especially women, to lead and innovate.
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Leadership will define the future of technology

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Women tech leaders are reshaping AI and the workplace, proving diverse leadership is now a core driver of innovation, resilience and growth.
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FL3XX appoints new chief executive in leadership reshuffle

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Aviation software firm FL3XX promotes co-founder Stefan Oberender to chief executive as Paolo Sommariva becomes chairman in a leadership shake-up.
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Johnson Controls names Susan Hughes Asia Pacific chief

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Johnson Controls has appointed Susan Hughes to lead its Asia Pacific business, joining the executive committee as it targets growth in the region.
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Dave Clark founder dies after long design career

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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New Zealand design leader Dave Clark dies; agency bearing his name says leadership and ownership stay unchanged under co-founders.
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Executive-level CISO titles surge amid rising scope strain

Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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Executive-level CISO roles now dominate security leadership, but a new report warns widening scope and legacy structures are driving strain.
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Rapid Loans reshapes leadership with new CEO & CFO

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Rapid Loans names Kane Jones CEO and Lois Zhang CFO as founder Russell Birse becomes executive chair amid tighter lending regulation.
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Macquarie Telecom names new chief in leadership reshuffle

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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Macquarie Technology names Marija Harris to lead Macquarie Telecom from 2026 as veteran Luke Clifton shifts to a governance-focused director role.
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Lánluas names Craig McLaughlin as CEO as Richard McManus retires

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Lánluas appoints Craig McLaughlin as CEO from January 2026, as current chief Richard McManus retires after steering company growth and expansion.