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de Novo appoints Lynette Slater as Chief Executive
Software-as-a-Service

de Novo appoints Lynette Slater as Chief Executive

The Welsh digital transformation firm is reshaping its senior team as it expands across public sector and private clients.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Wasabi launches AI unit & names Mukherjee to lead it
Robotics

Wasabi launches AI unit & names Mukherjee to lead it

Storage is becoming a bigger line item in AI budgets as Wasabi sets up a dedicated business to target labs, start-ups and neoclouds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Livingston James appoints Steven Davis as director
Digital Transformation

Livingston James appoints Steven Davis as director

Leadership change at the Scottish recruiter comes as it warns Scotland must do more to attract and retain senior talent.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month

Global Stories

Leadership stories

OpenSky names Eimear Dunne Head of People & Transformation
Digital Transformation

OpenSky names Eimear Dunne Head of People & Transformation

The move puts workforce planning at the centre of OpenSky's expansion as it seeks faster delivery and tighter AI skills alignment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Corsearch names Nicholas Langeveld as Chief Revenue Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Corsearch names Nicholas Langeveld as Chief Revenue Officer

Pressure on brands from counterfeits and online fraud is driving Corsearch's commercial reset as Nicholas Langeveld takes over revenue leadership.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
AGI is coming. The future of work isn't ready
Digital Transformation

AGI is coming. The future of work isn't ready

Businesses risk falling behind as AI advances faster than workforce skills, forcing them to redesign roles, workflows and judgement.

By Glen Maguire • 9 min read • 3 days ago
5 takeaways for tech leaders at the CIO Innovation Summit 2026
Digital Transformation

5 takeaways for tech leaders at the CIO Innovation Summit 2026

Tech chiefs were urged to prioritise trust, governance and people over spending as AI, cyber threats and talent shortages reshape business.

By Ziena Jalil • 3 min read • Last week
Gemma Manning named AusMumpreneur finalist in two categories
IT Industry

Gemma Manning named AusMumpreneur finalist in two categories

Her consultancy's international growth and a maternity-leave setback have put Gemma Manning in the running for two national AusMumpreneur Awards.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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The C-Suite Playbook: 11 Lessons for emerging tech leaders
Software-as-a-Service

The C-Suite Playbook: 11 Lessons for emerging tech leaders

Emerging tech leaders were urged to focus on storytelling, risk and resilience as four C-suite mentors shared practical career advice in Auckland.

By Tom Chan • 3 min read • Today
Green Cross Health tops New Zealand employer rankings
Human Capital Management

Green Cross Health tops New Zealand employer rankings

Worker trust is overtaking brand recognition as New Zealanders reward employers that offer strong leadership, fair treatment and career growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Securecom appoints Head of Cyber Security & promotes Kolver
Network Security

Securecom appoints Head of Cyber Security & promotes Kolver

Sharp New Zealand's backing is accelerating Securecom's growth as it adds senior cyber expertise and broadens product and commercial leadership.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Indian tech leaders say engineers must guide AI's future
Drones

Indian tech leaders say engineers must guide AI's future

As AI takes over routine tasks, Indian tech bosses say engineers must focus on judgement, ethics and deciding which problems matter most.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Staff shortages block AI adoption across US government
Digital Transformation

Staff shortages block AI adoption across US government

Nearly 60% of officials say workforce gaps are slowing deployments, as security worries and fragmented systems also hold back progress.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Australian executives embrace AI but eye job moves
Digital Transformation

Australian executives embrace AI but eye job moves

Most Australian leaders are using AI daily, but two-thirds are now planning to change jobs as flexibility and wellbeing outweigh pay.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
EY names New Zealand Entrepreneur Of The Year winners
Artificial Intelligence

EY names New Zealand Entrepreneur Of The Year winners

Businesses spanning education, engineering and retail have been shortlisted for EY's New Zealand final, with the overall winner heading to Monaco in 2027.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Canadian firms struggle to turn AI spending into returns
Manufacturing

Canadian firms struggle to turn AI spending into returns

Only 18% of Canadian organisations have embedded AI into daily operations, leaving many still chasing productivity gains amid rising costs and uncertainty.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Clinibase named among Fast Company innovation winners
Software-as-a-Service

Clinibase named among Fast Company innovation winners

The honour highlights Clinibase's rapid scaling, as its clinical trial software and recruitment teams now use live data to cut delays.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month