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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Dunedin-born Glenn Renwick, Fortune 500 CEO who rose from Kiwi roots to a $115M empire, killed in US car crash
Glenn Renwick , 69, one of the rare New Zealanders to lead a Fortune 500 company, has died in a tragic multi-vehicle car accident in the United States. Renwick is survived by his wife, siblings, nieces, nephews, and godchildren. Rise of Glenn Renwick He was born in Dunedin in 1955. Renwick grew up in a country that nurtured his passions for learning, travel, rugby, sailing, sports, and even sheep farming. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Never Put Mustard in Your Fridge, Here's Why Life Hacks 101 Undo After graduating from the University of Canterbury in 1977, he set off overseas to further his studies, earning a Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Florida. While growing up in New Zealand , he developed life-long passions for learning, travel, rugby, sailing, sport,s and sheep farming, the death notice read. Live Events Renwick's journey took him from the green fields of New Zealand to the bustling insurance industry of America. He joined Progressive Corporation , a major US auto insurer, in 1986. Over 32 years at Progressive, Renwick steadily rose through the ranks from Auto Product Manager to CEO and Chairman. Under his leadership, Progressive's annual revenue skyrocketed from about US$750 million when he started to nearly US$27 billion when he retired in 2016. His influence was not just measured in dollars but in his reputation as a leader of integrity and vision. Progressive's current CEO, Tricia Griffith, praised him as 'an incredible leader who wanted to leave Progressive better than he found it.' His commitment shaped the company's competitive edge and the careers of countless employees. Back home, Renwick's success was a source of pride. His net worth In 2022, he owned two properties in Wānaka and had a net worth of at least $115 million. Yet, despite his global success, he never lost touch with his Kiwi roots .
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Ex-jihadists with Al-Qaida and Lashkar-e-Taiba links join Trump's Religious Freedom Advisory board
Two former jihadist operatives from the United States, one with alleged ties to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group in Pakistan, have been appointed to the White House Advisory Board of Lay Leaders under former President Donald Trump's administration, as reported by TOI. Ismail Royer and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf , co-founder of the US's first accredited Muslim liberal arts college, Zaytuna College , were named despite concerns over their past affiliations with extremist groups, according to Lara Loomer , a prominent Trump ally. Lashkar-e-Taiba training and terrorist activities in Kashmir Ismail Royer, previously known as Rendell Royer before converting to Islam in 2000, is reported to have trained at a Lashkar-e-Taiba camp in Pakistan in 2000. He was involved in terrorist activities, including firing at Indian military positions in Kashmir. Royer was convicted in a US court in 2004 for his role in the 'Virginia Jihadi Network' and sentenced to 20 years in prison. He served 13 years before his release. Royer pleaded guilty to aiding co-defendants in entering the Lashkar-e-Taiba training camp, where they were taught to use firearms and explosives. He also helped Ibrahim Ahmed Al-Hamdi gain entry to the same camp, where Al-Hamdi trained with a rocket-propelled grenade as part of a plot targeting India. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Put Tin Foil On Your Door Knob When Alone, Here's Why Life Hacks 101 Undo Loomer described Royer's appointment as 'insane' and shared on social media: 'He was investigated by the FBI and in 2003, indicted on terrorism-related charges, including conspiracy to wage war against the US and providing material support to al-Qaida and LeT.' What is the controversy surrounding Shaykh Hamza Yusuf The second appointee, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, co-founder of Zaytuna College and adviser to the Center for Islamic Studies at Berkeley's Graduate Theological Union, also drew criticism. Loomer accused Yusuf of having jihadi links and misrepresenting the concept of jihad. She posted on X (formerly Twitter): 'I like to inform you that Shaykh Hamza Yusuf is also a jihadi who has lied about the true definition of jihad and is affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas.' Live Events Zaytuna College, she added, 'teaches Sharia Law.' Yusuf's role on the advisory board alongside Royer raised concerns given the alleged extremist backgrounds. What is Lashkar-e-Taiba? Lashkar-e-Taiba is a Pakistan-based militant group listed as a terrorist organisation by several countries, including the US and India. The group has been involved in multiple attacks in India, particularly in the Kashmir region, and has links with other extremist groups. Its training camps have been a hub for militants preparing for cross-border attacks. Ismail Royer's connection to LeT and his involvement in facilitating terror training for US-based operatives reveal a deep security concern. The fact that such figures are now part of a White House advisory panel raises questions about vetting processes and the nature of their current roles. According to a White House statement, Royer serves as the director of the Islam and Religious Freedom Action Team for the Religious Freedom Institute . His appointment, along with Yusuf's, was presumably intended to provide insight on religious freedom and Muslim communities. However, Loomer's outspoken criticism highlights the controversy. Loomer played a key role in influencing the sacking of Mike Waltz, Trump's National Security Adviser. Her opposition to Royer's appointment underscores wider concerns about infiltration of extremist ideologies in official advisory roles.
