Heidrick & Struggles Appoints Kati Najipoor-Smith to Lead CEO & Board Practice in Europe and Africa

Heidrick & Struggles, one of the premier providers of executive search, global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, has appointed Kati Najipoor-Smith as Regional Co-Managing Partner, CEO & Board Practice, for Europe and Africa. Based at the Firm’s office in Frankfurt, Germany, Kati brings decades of global executive search and consulting experience to the Heidrick & Struggles […]
Geoswift Launches Visa Direct to Strengthen International Transfers in Over 30 Countries

Geoswift on 29th April announced the integration of Visa Direct with Geoswift’s cross-border payments platform. Visa Direct facilitates payouts to more than 140 countries and territories. The integration will enable payouts in 32 countries and territories, across 13 currencies, covering major markets in Asia Pacific, North America, Europe and the Middle East, with plans for […]
Swissport Partners With Ideagen to Accelerate Safety Vision

Swissport International, a leading provider of ground services and cargo handling for the aviation sector, has announced a strategic partnership with global safety and quality software company Ideagen to accelerate its 2030 Vision of Zero Harm. This collaboration will enable Swissport to share information with governing bodies more easily to drive safety compliance. Ideagen’s combined safety, quality […]
Thales Partners with Michelin to Boost Software Revenue Growth

Thales, the leading global technology and security provider, has recently announced it is working in partnership with tyre manufacturer Michelin to protect its Intellectual Property and deploy its software to customers around the world, with the Sentinel Software Monetization Platform. Michelin, one of the largest, oldest, and most respected tyre manufacturers in the world known […]
Kuwait Unveils Visionary Lighthouse at Expo 2025 Osaka to Boost Future Vision

The Kuwait Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, officially opened its doors recently, unveiling a spectacular architectural landmark that embodies the country’s bold vision for the future. Designed as a “Visionary Lighthouse”, the pavilion stands as a dynamic symbol of the ambitious national development plan, New Kuwait 2035, seamlessly integrating the nation’s rich heritage, […]
Empire State Realty Trust Expands Lease with Carolina Herrera, Ltd. At 501 Seventh Avenue

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. announced recently that it signed a 34K square foot expansion and renewal lease with Carolina Herrera, Ltd. – a high-end New York City fashion house and subsidiary of Puig Brands – at 501 Seventh Avenue. “Carolina Herrera remains deeply committed to the New York Fashion District and continues to play […]
Rigaku Partners with SPERA PHARMA to Boost Pharmaceutical Development

Rigaku Corporation, a Group company of Rigaku Holdings Corporation, and SPERA PHARMA, Inc. (headquarters: Osaka; President & Representative Director: Keitaro Iwaki; hereinafter “SPERA PHARMA”) have initiated a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating and transforming pharmaceutical development by leveraging the two companies’ cutting-edge technologies and extensive expertise. SPERA PHARMA will use XtaLAB Synergy-ED, an integrated platform […]
Abu Dhabi Unveils Life Science Cluster to Boost Global Health Care Innovation

Abu Dhabi has launched the groundbreaking life sciences cluster, reinforcing its position as a global hub for biotechnology, MedTech, and digital health. Developed by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, the Health, Endurance, Longevity, and Medicine (HELM) cluster is designed to […]
1031 Crowdfunding Supports Veterans through Dorset Place

1031 Crowdfunding, a leading real estate crowdfunding platform for 1031 exchanges and investment vehicles focused on tax deferral, to spotlight the meaningful impact of one of its investments through 1031CF Bridge Fund III. The Dorset Place Community in Oklahoma City, a housing complex acquired in partnership with Cima Investment Group, is transforming from an assisted living […]
KKR Appoints General David Petraeus as Chairman with Middle East Presence

KKR, a leading global investment firm, has announced that it is expanding its presence in the Middle East including the appointment of General David Petraeus (US Army, Ret.) as Chairman of KKR Middle East and the establishment of a dedicated investment team in the region led by Julian Barratt-Due, a Managing Director at KKR. These […]