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The Boss I never wanted to be
I started writing this article with a bitter sentiment. I thought lashing out words of disapproval and philosophising on life choices would have brought closure. After about a thousand words, I got nothing back and wasn’t even driving a point about it. I decided instead to make this a self-reflection post, where I can look …
Ex-BA boss warns that outdated technology is drag on airlines
Former British Airways chief executive Alex Cruz, who suffered a serious data breach while running the carrier, has warned that airlines are being left behind by more nimble digital rivals because of their outdated technology. “If you look at the underlying systems that all big airlines . . . rely on, it is 20, 30, 40, 50-year-old technology, it …
New boss to drive forward oilfield technology specialist Well-Sense
Oilfield technology specialist Well-Sense, of Aberdeen, has unveiled a new chief executive. Annabel Green is joining the business from completions technology specialist Tendeka, where she held senior strategic and product line management roles for nine years, most recently as chief technology officer. She previously worked for Weatherford, where she spent more than 14 years in …
Testing wristbands, masks signs of a new boss at White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Testing wristbands are in. Mask-wearing is mandatory. Desks are socially distanced. The clearest sign that there’s a new boss at the White House is the deference being paid to coronavirus public health guidlines. It’s a striking contrast to Donald Trump’s White House, which was the epicenter of no less than three separate …
Brahim’s boss highlights importance of technology and product innovation to secure consumer brand loyalty
Brahim’s is one of the largest halal RTE food companies in the region with over 50 SKUs in its portfolio covering everything from rice to curries to sauces and many more, and has been in operation for over 30 years since 1986. The Brahim’s brand falls under the umbrella of Dewina Holdings. “In the ready-to-eat …
Insurance boss on using technology to improve the insurance industry
One area of change that Pereira has championed in his position as co-founder and director of Ingenium Insurance Solutions, which specialises in group people risk insurances, is technology and innovation. “As co-founder and director, we at Ingenium recognised the value group insurance can have on the lives of everyday Australians and their families. Be it …
Morrison urges China and US to ease tensions; Teen charged after Sydney school stabbing; Qantas boss says COVID vaccine will be compulsory on international flights
A man wearing a Trump shirt and an inflatable Trump innertube around his belly who was seen on video deliberately exhaling on two women outside of President Donald Trump’s golf course in Virginia has been charged with simple assault. Raymond Deskins, 61, of Sterling, Virginia, was charged with misdemeanour simple assault, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s …
CSIRO boss says industry must fund new technologies first
The who’s who of the local innovation ecosystem discussed how to revitalise Australia’s economy post-COVID-19 through innovation and technology. Dr Marshall said there were six key areas in which Australia could outperform globally, including food and agriculture, energy and health, but Mr Gonski said it would be a mistake for Australia to only play to …
British Airways boss Alex Cruz steps down
British Airways’ announcement fell short for some frequent fliers who expressed their disappointment online. Scott Barbour British Airways Chairman and CEO Alex Cruz will step down as the airline’s chief executive, parent firm IAG announced on Monday, with Aer Lingus Chairman and CEO Sean Doyle set to take the reins after a transition period. “We’re …
YouTube more representative of Britain than BBC, says UK boss | YouTube
YouTube’s UK boss has said his platform is more representative of modern Britain than the BBC, saying that television channels are falling behind because they do not provide material that speaks directly to all parts of the country. The Google-owned video service is on the cusp of overtaking the BBC as the dominant media source …