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Davos: The end of ‘business as usual’ for global companies

Davos: The end of ‘business as usual’ for global companies

Rising insularity, technological disruption and declining faith in institutions are forcing global companies to rethink how leadership, legitimacy and trust are built at a local level.
Arun Sudhaman 20 Jan 2026
MENA Consultancy Performance Index: Leaders' Shortlist

MENA Consultancy Performance Index: Leaders' Shortlist

Earned First's Index Champions will be revealed at PRAXIS MENA in Abu Dhabi on 3 February.
Arun Sudhaman 14 Jan 2026
FGS Global names new Asia chair

FGS Global names new Asia chair

Former Brunswick Asia partner Susan Ho takes on leadership position at KKR-owned advisory consultancy, which has also released compelling new research into a "rewired world".
Arun Sudhaman 13 Jan 2026
Burson MENAT makes senior hires in Dubai

Burson MENAT makes senior hires in Dubai

Sana Ali Khan joins Burson as chief client officer and Claire Lawson becomes head of Burson Dubai.
Arun Sudhaman 05 Jan 2026
Senior departures at Ruder Finn Asia

Senior departures at Ruder Finn Asia

Digital/AI leader David Ko leaves after nine years with Ruder Finn in Hong Kong, while Singapore GM Pamela Phua has stepped down following an 18-month stint.
Arun Sudhaman 10 Dec 2025
Albert Shu takes on marcomms leadership role at SJ Group

Albert Shu takes on marcomms leadership role at SJ Group

Former Weber Shandwick president is now chief communications and marketing officer at Temasek portfolio company SJ Group.
Arun Sudhaman 04 Dec 2025
Omar Qirem to depart Edelman Middle East

Omar Qirem to depart Edelman Middle East

Edelman's Middle East CEO is leaving after more than seven years in charge.
Arun Sudhaman 21 Nov 2025

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