The Critical Role of the Chief Procurement Officer
Conventionally, the role of the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) is focused on sourcing, procurement and supply management for a company, responsible for the management,
Volatility, The War In Ukraine And The Battle For Commodities Trading Talent
As 2022 began, the global economy appeared to be on a predictable course. With businesses reopening, labor tightening, and prices rising, many central banks
Women on Boards – Still an Underutilized Resource
According to Equilar, as of the end of 2021, women held 26.7% of the Russell 3000 company board seats. The average year-over-year increase is
The Evolving Role of Leadership in eCommerce
eCommerce has revolutionized business, operating at blazing speeds and incredible efficiency. Products can be seen online with unprecedented fidelity of colors and options, and
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: The Role Of The Historical Majority
In an article in the January-February 2022 issue of the Harvard Business Review, Associate Editor Dagny Dukach notes that DEI has gone from a
Hiring the Right DEI Executive
On January 18, LinkedIn came out with their listing of the 25 fastest-growing job titles over the past five years and the trends defining
The Benefits of an Integrated Sales and Marketing Strategy
Historically the conventional wisdom about commercial organizations is that they carry with them inherent conflicts – Sales and Marketing stand out as an example
Recruiting Exceptional Commodities Trading Technology Partners
Participants in the 2020 Financial Times' Commodities Global Summit noted that commodity trading houses are increasingly juggling new technologies and large amounts of data
What Makes a Great Private Equity CFO?
While different companies may look for different qualifications in recruiting and hiring a Chief Financial Officer, private equity (PE) firms look for CFOs who
Hiring and Recruiting – A Commitment to the Future
The people we hire, and the focus we put on their development as leaders, are critical to P&G ’s ability to innovate and compete.