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Zawya
17-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
South Africa: Deputy Minister Mhlauli to participate in Mandela Month Mentorship Session
As part of Mandela Month, the Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Ms Nonceba Mhlauli, will participate in the #67MinutesOfMentorship programme hosted by The Mentorship Boardroom, a platform committed to nurturing talent and expanding leadership networks across sectors. The Deputy Minister will mentor Ms Ntandokazi on Friday, 18 July 2025, as part of the Mandela Day commemorations. Ntandokazi is a dynamic young economist who holds a Master's degree in Economics from Fordham University and currently serves as an Analyst at the National Treasury. She is passionate about development economics, impact investing, and public finance. This mentorship session forms part of government's broader commitment to youth empowerment, leadership development, and inclusive economic growth. It also highlights the importance of knowledge transfer between experienced leaders and emerging professionals in driving national development. The engagement will focus on: - Navigating career pathways in development finance and policy; - Strengthening leadership and strategic competencies for young professionals; - Fostering networks that support public-interest finance and investment; - Encouraging young women in economics and public service to lead with purpose. Through this initiative, the Deputy Minister reaffirms her commitment to building a generation of capable, ethical, and driven young professionals who can contribute meaningfully to South Africa's development agenda. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Executive Search Firm: CEO Turnover To Pick Up in Asia
Esther Colwill, APAC President at management consulting firm Korn Ferry, says her team has been having more leadership development and succession conversations with companies in Asia. She also discusses how geopolitics and trade uncertainties are impacting companies' talent searches. She speaks with David Ingles and Annabelle Droulers on "Bloomberg: The China Show." Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Bloomberg
04-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Executive Search Firm: CEO Turnover To Pick Up in Asia
Esther Colwill, APAC President at management consulting firm Korn Ferry, says her team has been having more leadership development and succession conversations with companies in Asia. She also discusses how geopolitics and trade uncertainties are impacting companies' talent searches. She speaks with David Ingles and Annabelle Droulers on "Bloomberg: The China Show." (Source: Bloomberg)
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Banner Bank Releases 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report
WALLA WALLA, Wash., June 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Banner Bank released its 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report. The report identifies ongoing practices and recent accomplishments creating long-term value and driving progress while staying deeply connected to the needs of all the company's stakeholders. It includes examples in the areas of environmental risk and impact management, social responsibility and governance, including: Increasing our focus on continuous improvement, which assists us in identifying new opportunities that benefit our corporate responsibility strategy as well as our overall organization. As we move to the next stage of this strategy, we are building on a clearer understanding of our climate impact, the tools at our disposal, and how we can maintain a sustainable business strategy in the years ahead. Identifying new ways to engage our employees through the launch of a leadership development program and more focused support of internal mobility and career advancement. Tangible impacts on our business include a highly engaged workforce and low voluntary turnover rates. Financing additional projects that reduce housing insecurity as well as provide vital capital to businesses in the form of loans. This helps drive the economic engine of our local and regional economies, which is especially important during periods of change and market turbulence. Making strides integrating climate risk into our broader risk management framework. This is not just a recognition that the risk profile of our business is shifting— it's fundamental to our ability to make responsible, long-term decisions and remain a trusted part of our communities. Continuing to evolve our strong governance structure, including refining our Generative AI policy to better facilitate innovation in day-to-day work while maintaining our security and risk management standards. Additionally, the 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report includes disclosures prepared using the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards for the financial sector that we determined to be most relevant to our business, as well as a link to our full SASB report. Our Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) disclosures are also included in this year's report. "For 135 years, we've demonstrated our company can and does evolve to meet the changing needs of our clients and communities while staying true to our core values," said Mark Grescovich, President and CEO of Banner Corporation and Banner Bank. "We believe our achievements outlined in this report demonstrate that doing the right thing remains good business and creates long-term value for all our stakeholders." To view the full report, please visit About the Company Banner Corporation (NASDAQ: BANR) is a $16.2 billion bank holding company operating one commercial bank—Banner Bank—in four Western states through a network of branches offering a full range of deposit services and business, commercial real estate, construction, residential, agricultural and consumer loans. Visit Banner Bank at View source version on Contacts Kelly McPhee, Banner Bank Senior Vice President, PR & Communications, 509-232-1968 or
National Post
25-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
Andersen Consulting Enhances Business Transformation Capabilities With Addition of The Clearing
Article content SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Consulting adds depth to its platform with the addition of collaborating firm The Clearing, a management consultancy specializing in organizational transformation and leadership development. Article content Founded in 2009, The Clearing advises clients on complex challenges by aligning leadership, strategy, culture, and operations. The firm works with federal agencies, corporations, and non-profits to drive measurable change across diverse stakeholders in service of a leader's vision and strategy. With deep experience across sectors including national security, healthcare, and financial services, The Clearing's unique blend of talent with expertise in organizational development, data analysis, and visual consulting leads business transformations at scale, working alongside clients and functional experts to ensure advice translates into adoption. Article content 'We deliver transformational results that align not only with strategic goals but also with the human systems that power them,' said Tara Carcillo, CEO of The Clearing. 'Andersen Consulting's global reach and operational depth perfectly complement our leadership alignment, culture, and strategic clarity strengths. We amplify our ability to serve leaders navigating unprecedented complexity through collaboration.' Article content Mark L. Vorsatz, global chairman and CEO of Andersen, added, 'What makes this collaboration compelling is the synergy between our organizations. The Clearing can decode transformation's human and cultural dimensions, while Andersen Consulting delivers best-in-class solutions on a global platform. Together, we can offer clients a holistic and effective path to sustainable business transformation.' Article content Andersen Consulting Article content Andersen Global Article content , delivering world-class consulting, tax, legal, valuation, global mobility, and advisory expertise on a global platform with more than 20,000 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 500 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms. Andersen Consulting Holdings LP is a limited partnership that provides consulting solutions through its member and collaborating firms worldwide. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
