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The debut of a new director of a listed company is not for the faint of heart. Even for experienced executives who have made dozens of risky decisions, the experience can be stressful. “Much of my career was spent as his CFO working at a large company,” says Mark Blaufus, director of publicly traded biotech company Bluebird. “When you become a board member, it's natural to feel like you should know a lot because you were hired to provide senior-level guidance. It's stressful enough.” Like any actor appearing on stage for the first time, the hardest part is saying the…

Over a 30-year long career, Kimberly Valentine-Poska has served several not-for profit boards. This year, the longtime financial advisory, investment banking and M&A specialist, a former partner at Deloitte and now managing director at investment bank Global Capital Markets, joined the new public company board member Class of 2023. “Having worked with many boards in my career made me decide to step into the role myself,” she explains. “I have a deeply entrenched sense of curiosity and a continuing desire to learn and grow. And I wanted to share what I’d learned across the many years of my career.” Valentine-Poska…

Americans from Maine to Texas can look forward to the rare treat of a total solar eclipse across the United States on April 8, 2024. In ancient times, people who observed solar eclipses thought they were watching the sun being eaten by a wolf, dragon, or demon. Of course, we know that the sun isn't actually eaten during an eclipse. Instead, do what you always do. In other words, it rains ultraviolet light onto everything in its path. That's why you should never view a solar eclipse without safety glasses. However, not just any pair of glasses is suitable. To…

The modern CFO is not just a “business enabler” but a more comprehensive “business partner.” That's the message from Hai Tran, CFO of Denver-based billing and payment solutions company CSG. Mr. Tran spoke with his StrategicCFO360 about the keys to today's financial leadership, unlocking creativity, and how it all started. Today's businesses must modernize their operations to remain competitive. How do you implement strategic organizational changes to meet customer needs while responding to market changes? To effectively transform your organization and meet your customers' current needs, you need to start with data. Digital transformation will impact every part of your…

Is your business still “like”-ing the idea of using Instagram, rather than confidently sliding into the DMs of the platform’s full potential? It’s high time to stop scrolling and start strategizing. If you’re wondering how to use Instagram for business in 2024, we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’ll share the top strategies to help your brand thrive on the ever-evolving platform. Bonus: Claim your free pack of 15 creative Instagram post templates made by Hootsuite’s professional graphic designers. Easily customize them in Canva, and start getting more engagement today. How to set up Instagram for business in 4…

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its 2024/25 business plan, setting out its priorities for the next 12 months. With 13 commitments focused on reducing and preventing financial crime, putting consumer needs first and strengthening the UK's position in global wholesale markets, the FCA has committed, among other commitments, to: doing. Leverage and expand information and data collection systems to target high-risk companies and activities, reduce fraud growth, and combat financial crime. We put consumer needs first and test how value is disclosed and delivered, such as unit-linked pensions and long-term savings products. It is clear that ongoing…

Avid readers know that there’s nothing like curling up with a good book. The heft of its pages, the crack of the book spine the first time you open it, and the anticipation of being transported into another world. Have you ever imagined a life where you could be surrounded by books every day, delivering your love of reading to the masses? Clever founders who discovered a gap in the market and a unique value proposition have found success in the book industry—even in the shadow of massive retailers. That’s because niche online bookstores offer something their large competitors can’t: personalized customer…

If you're a gaming or fantasy lover, you may already be familiar with Fortress, an entertainment powerhouse that expertly blends gaming, dining, and events. Co-founder and CEO John Satterley said it was thanks to strategic planning that his basic business idea led to the flourishing of flagship stores in both Melbourne and Sydney. . Here's the story of Fortress' rise and how Telstra's business-grade fiber makes it a force to be reckoned with. Understand your business vision Inspiration struck Satterlee in 2004 when she encountered a large crowd of fans at a stadium in South Korea. Working at a record…

Home KT participated in the “2024 Drone Show Korea'' held at Busan BEXCO together with drone solution company Kaitus and introduced anti-drone solutions. Anti-drone refers to drones that neutralize illegal drones that cause terrorism, crime, privacy violations, etc. Visitors to the exhibition hall are observing drone countermeasure services. KT KT is reestablishing its business vision around artificial intelligence (AI) while striving to innovate in AI at the enterprise level. To achieve this goal, we are accelerating intensive internal innovation, hiring and open partnerships.According to KT, CEO Kim Young-seop said at Mobile World Congress 2024 held in Barcelona, ​​Spain on February…

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority ('FCA') has published its business plan for 2024/25, setting out its priorities for the next 12 months. Reducing and preventing financial crime, backed by 13 public commitments focused on: We put consumer needs first. To strengthen the UK's position in the global wholesale market, the FCA is committed to: Use and expand intelligence and data collection systems to target higher-risk companies and activities, slow the rise in fraud, and combat financial crime. We put consumer needs first and test how value is disclosed and delivered, such as unit-linked pensions and long-term savings products. It is…