In a significant development that once again casts a shadow on the concept of the European Union, Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal ruled that the European Court of Human Rights has no power to question its appointment of judges. The ruling by… Read More ›
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Microsoft to buyback shares up to $60 billion, appoints Brad Smith as President and Vice Chairman
In a statement Microsoft Corp said, it has decided to buyback its shares worth up to $60 billion and raise its quarterly dividend by 11%. It has also appointed Brad Smith as its President and as its vice chairman. It also… Read More ›
WTO’s ruling on U.S.-China trade war, underpins U.S. arguments for reforming trade body
In a significant development, the World Trade Organization found that U.S. trade tariffs on China were in breach of global trading rules. In a statement, the Trump administration said, its more than $200 billion trade tariffs on China was justified… Read More ›
Kaleem Rizvi appointed as Citigroup’s Asia Pacific head of corporate banking
According to an internal memo, Citigroup Inc named veteran banker Kaleem Rizvi as its Asia Pacific head of the corporate banking business. Rizvi, who joined Citi in Pakistan in 1996, will replace Gerald Keefe, who in February was promoted to… Read More ›
Samsung Electronics names Bahk Jae-wan as its chairman
On Friday, Samsung Electronics named Bahk Jae-wan, its former finance minister as the new chairman of its board after his predecessor was jailed for union-busting activities. Since March 2016, Bahk, 65, served as an independent director on Samsung’s board. He… Read More ›
China’s BYD Co Ltd appoints former GM China President, Kevin Wale, as senior adviser
On Monday, Warren Buffett-backed BYD Co Ltd stated, it has appointed former General Motors China President, Kevin Wale, as a senior adviser to its chairman. In a statement China’s BYD stated, Wale will provide consulting services to BYD’s automotive business,… Read More ›
Renault hires PSA’s former R&D chief Le Borgne
On Monday, French car marker Renault stated, it has hired Le Borgne, the former chief of research and development at PSA. Le Borgne will be a member of Renault’s executive committee and will report to interim CEO Clotilde Delbos. The… Read More ›
WPP appoints John Rogers as its Director of Finance
The appointment comes midst a string of profit warnings. WPP, the world’s biggest advertising agency, has appointed John Rogers, the CEO of retailer Sainsbury’s Argos as its new director of finance. Rogers will be taking over from outgoing Paul Richardson… Read More ›
Andy Hornby appointed CEO of Restaurant Group Plc
Andy Hornby replaces Andy McCue who stepped down in February due to personal circumstances. Restaurant Group Plc, the owner of Frankie & Benny’s, stated it has appointed Andy Hornby as its as its new chief executive. Hornby was the co-chief… Read More ›
Tesla appoints Robyn Denholm as Musk’s replacement as the board’s chairman
The move is essentially a compliance against the deal Tesla entered with the SEC in September 2018 to settle fraud related charges against Tesla and Elon Musk. As demanded by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Tesla Inc’s board… Read More ›