How Past CEO’s Leadership Trends Shape Tomorrow’s Business
Over the last three decades, the CEO role has transformed from operational overseer to strategic leader. Each era’s leadership style has reflected its cultural, technological, and economic forces – and the next 30 years promise yet another dramatic shift. 1990s: Operational CEOs With globalization, deregulation, and efficiency at the forefront, leaders like Lou Gerstner at…
Vipin
Lessons from Ajay Banga: President, World Bank & Former CEO, Mastercard
Because of economic uncertainties, huge gaps in wealth between countries and extremely fast digital change, Ajay Banga now stands out as a modern leader. As President of the World Bank and CEO of Mastercard, Banga merged being a business leader with helping communities, showing that businesses can care and act worldwide. From his simple beginnings…
ABHYUDAYA MITTAL
What Ancient Wisdom Can Teach Modern CEOs
Many CEOs seek direction from time-honoured principles as business leaders during times of sudden change, big risks, and exhaustion. According to Stoicism, Zen Buddhism, and Vedanta, the practice of leadership is slowly but surely finding its way back into boardrooms. These beliefs offer comfort and practical advice for coping, focusing, and doing the right thing…
Yash Sharma
AI, Intuition, and the Future of CEO Succession
In the high-stakes world of corporate leadership, the departure of a CEO can send a shockwave through an organisation. Yet, despite the critical importance of seamless leadership transitions, many companies remain ill-prepared. According to a Harvard Business Review study, poorly managed CEO succession can result in the erosion of nearly $1 trillion in market value…
Sumit
HR’s Strategic Seat at the Table is No Longer Optional
We are living in 2025 and the role of human resources (HR) has transcended traditional boundaries. No longer confined to administrative functions, HR leaders are now pivotal in shaping mergers and acquisitions (M&A), spearheading market expansion, and crafting brand identity. This transformation underscores the necessity of having HR at the CEO table, where strategic decisions…
Sashidhar Jagdishan: MD and CEO of HDFC – Why was He Charged with Fraud?
An FIR has been filed against HDFC Bank’s MD and CEO for alleged financial fraud involvement, which the bank denies. Mehta family’s default on a bank loan in 1995 was said to be the source of the complaints against Sashidhar Jagdishan. He got a letter through Lilavati Kirtilal Medical Trust from the Mehta family. HDFC…
Himanshu
Inside the Mind of Top Visionary CEOs in India
The startup revolution in India has delivered a new class of entrepreneurs, visionary CEO who are creating a path for newcomers. Some are creating future businesses and respective ecosystems, transforming the future of India’s digital economy. These entrepreneurial leaders combine technical brilliance, strategic thinking and an unwavering willingness to tackle real-world problems. But what distinguishes…
CEO Ashley Buchanan’s Time at Kohl’s Ends Early
Leading omnichannel retailer KOHL’S has terminated its newly appointed CEO, Ashley Buchanan, following an internal investigation that uncovered a significant conflict of interest. The company announced on Thursday that CEO Ashley had been dismissed after five months of his joining. According to the investigation by outside counsel, he allegedly violated company policies by directing the…
Llama 4 by Meta: A Game-Changer in AI Technology
Meta has officially introduced Llama 4, its most advanced AI model to date, marketing the significant leap in its ongoing commitment to advancing artificial intelligence. In a video on Instagram, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared the company’s bold AI ambitions. “Our goal is to build the world’s leading AI, open source it, and make it…
Starbucks Announced To Terminate Its Corporate Employees
An American company that operates the largest coffeehouse chain and one of the most recognisable brands in the world announced the cut of 1,100 jobs as part of its ongoing effort to streamline operations and increase overall efficiency. The coffee giant decision comes as it looks to restructure its corporate workforce to better align with…
