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David Ogilvy, the Original Mad Man: The Man Who Sold Selling
He revolutionised advertising with intelligent, witty campaigns and a deep respect for the consumer. David Ogilvy, often called the “Father of Advertising”, redefined the industry with a sharp eye for creativity, a respect for the audience, and a talent for
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Cornelius Vanderbilt: The ‘Commodore’ Who Steamed Straight Ahead to Glory
In the annals of American corporate history, Cornelius Vanderbilt was a true legend: a self-made billionaire who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the wealthiest and most influential figures of the 19th Century. Known as “the Commodore” for
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ESG Leadership Trends, from ‘Woke Capitalism’ to ‘Quiet Sustainability’
This is no time to get distracted, argues Fabrizio Ferraro — sustainable impact will bring the lasting change we need… As world leaders and business titans gathered at Davos this year for the annual World Economic Forum, ESG was at
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The Women’s Brain Project Takes the World Economic Forum 2024 Stage
The Women’s Brain Project (WBP) announces the creation of its new Foundation to support the world’s first Research Institute for Sex and Gender Precision Medicine. It takes a global stage to discuss a major global research endeavour, and at the
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Swiss Can’t Miss with an Attitude like This — CEO’s Dedication Shines Through
Commercial property sector’s many facets polished to a lasting shine by PSP Swiss Property’s chief executive. PSP Swiss Property is a major player in Switzerland’s commercial property market, with offices and buildings from Zurich to Geneva — and a portfolio
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Denise Coates Earns More Than Elon Musk, Would You Believe?
British business leader Denise Coates is the highest-earning woman in Britain — testament to the fact that the odds can sometimes be beaten. Easily able to pass unnoticed in public, Denise Coates’s net worth was recently estimated to be $5.3bn,
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Elaine Yan Ling Ng: Designer Egged-on by Nature’s Potential for Unique Beauty
The design world often looks to nature for inspiration, and Elaine Yan Ling Ng, a traditional weaver and innovative designer, finds magic in that marriage. “I am always inspired by nature and its cleverness such as its innate engineered structure,”
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni: Captain Cool Meets his Younger Self to Pass on Business Tips
Mahendra Singh “MS” Dhoni, one of India’s most celebrated cricket players, has earned the nickname “Captain Cool” for his calm resolve on the pitch. His reticence with the media has lent Dhoni an air of mystique, too. On the rare
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Dissident’s Daughter, Crusader for Health and Women’s Rights: Sheikha Moza bint Nasser al-Missned
When Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser, mother of current Emir of Qatar, inaugurated WISH 2020 (World Summit For Health) in Doha in November, she did so in her official capacity as president of the Qatar Foundation. Her unofficial role was once
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Cristina Junqueira, Nubank Co-Founder: Brazil’s Wonder Woman of Fintech
When the first Nubank card transaction was made in Brazil on April 1, 2014, you wouldn’t have been a fool for failing to anticipate the swift growth of the neobank (one that operates exclusively online). Nor would you have been
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