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Owner-managed firms warned on finance director gap at exit
Small Business

Owner-managed firms warned on finance director gap at exit

Smaller founder-led businesses may lose bargaining power in sales if they lack a finance chief to satisfy buyer scrutiny over reporting and succession.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

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IQ-EQ names Anil Ponnampalam to lead APAC platform
Mergers and Acquisitions

IQ-EQ names Anil Ponnampalam to lead APAC platform

The appointment deepens IQ-EQ's integration of its former Gordian Capital business, as Anil Ponnampalam takes charge across APAC and the Middle East.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
Cook Islands trust registrations hit record amid US demand
Fintech

Cook Islands trust registrations hit record amid US demand

Record registrations underscore the Cook Islands' growing reliance on US-backed trust business, even as local staffing gaps widen.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • This month
Cook Islands trust boom opens fintech & regtech market
Data Protection

Cook Islands trust boom opens fintech & regtech market

Rising trust registrations are forcing Cook Islands firms to invest in compliance, payments and cybersecurity systems to serve overseas clients.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Mitel appoints Jeroen de Witte to engineering role
Unified Communications

Mitel appoints Jeroen de Witte to engineering role

The move keeps engineering continuity at Mitel as veteran executive Al Hurren retires after more than two decades with the business.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
bolttech names new Chief Executive Officers for regions
Fintech

bolttech names new Chief Executive Officers for regions

Leadership continuity is aimed at steadying bolttech's expansion across 39 markets as Emma Butler and Philip Weiner take over key regions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
Teletrac Navman names Ricardo Buranello chief executive
Software-as-a-Service

Teletrac Navman names Ricardo Buranello chief executive

Continuity is set to reassure customers as Ricardo Buranello takes over from Alain Samaha at Teletrac Navman on 1 October 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
Whatfix appoints Vara Kumar as Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Whatfix appoints Vara Kumar as Chief Executive Officer

The appointment aims to steady customer relationships and reassure investors after the sudden death of co-founder Khadim Batti.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
SolarWinds names new Finance Chief as CEO plans exit
Software-as-a-Service

SolarWinds names new Finance Chief as CEO plans exit

Leadership changes at SolarWinds will shape its next AI push, with a new finance chief in place and a chief executive handover under way.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026
HackerOne appoints Naveen Bhateja as Chief People Officer
Cloud Security

HackerOne appoints Naveen Bhateja as Chief People Officer

The cyber security company is bolstering its leadership bench as it expands AI-related work and scales its workforce.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
AVEVA appoints Brock Ballard as Chief Revenue Officer
Digital Transformation

AVEVA appoints Brock Ballard as Chief Revenue Officer

The industrial software group is bringing in a senior Bentley Systems executive as it reshapes commercial leadership ahead of an October 2026 handover.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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Napier council head leaving to steer new Hawke's Bay water entity
Public Sector

Napier council head leaving to steer new Hawke's Bay water entity

Household water bills and service delivery will be shaped by Louise Miller's move to lead Hawke's Bay's new regional water entity.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • 2 days ago
BAI Communications names Mat Jones as Chief Executive
Telstra

BAI Communications names Mat Jones as Chief Executive

The handover comes as the communications infrastructure group expands across public safety, rail and broadcasting projects in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
IT leaders warn AI could erode vital technical skills
Digital Transformation

IT leaders warn AI could erode vital technical skills

Organisations risk weakening security and productivity if AI is used to replace IT expertise rather than support training and oversight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Stevens Capital Partners tops USD $800 million AUM
Mergers and Acquisitions

Stevens Capital Partners tops USD $800 million AUM

An acquired Dallas tax practice gives the Omaha-based adviser more than 300 extra clients as it expands its integrated wealth planning push.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026
Mowery & Schoenfeld promotes seven to partner roles
Human Capital Management

Mowery & Schoenfeld promotes seven to partner roles

Seven internal promotions broaden Mowery & Schoenfeld's tax and advisory leadership as the Illinois firm marks its 30th anniversary.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026
Trade Me appoints Kul Singh Kargil as Chief Executive
Customer Experience

Trade Me appoints Kul Singh Kargil as Chief Executive

The handover comes after seven years under Anders Skoe, as the New Zealand marketplace looks to expand under a former REA Group executive.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month