Marie Guillemot – CEO of KPMG France and Global Business Leader
Born: 1968, FranceNationality: FrenchCurrent Position: Chairwoman & CEO, KPMG France (since May 2021)Known For: Leadership in audit, consulting, ESG strategy, and corporate transformation Early Life and Education Marie Guillemot was born in 1968 in France. She studied at EDHEC Business…
Estelle Brachlianoff – CEO of Veolia and Leader in Ecological Transformation
Early Life and Education Estelle Brachlianoff was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, to a Bulgarian father and a French mother. Her mother, an engineer at Aérospatiale (later Airbus Group), inspired her to follow her ambitions. As a child, she aspired to…
Laurent Saint-Martin – French Politician, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and French Nationals Abroad
Born: 22 June 1985, Toulouse, FrancePolitical Affiliation: Renaissance (RE)Current Position: Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and French Nationals Abroad (since December 2024)Notable Roles: Former Minister Delegate for the Budget and Public Accounts, Former CEO of Business France, Former Member of…
Macron Urges UN-Led Mission for Gaza, Warns Against Israel’s Expansion Plans
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an immediate permanent ceasefire in Gaza, warning that Israel’s plan to seize control of Gaza City risks plunging the region into “permanent war.” Speaking on Monday, Macron described the move as “a disaster…
Zoë Foster Blake – Author, Entrepreneur & Creative Powerhouse
Born: 28 July 1980, Bowral, New South Wales, AustraliaOccupations: Author · Columnist · Editor · EntrepreneurSpouse: Hamish Blake (m. 2012)Children: 2Website: zotheysay.com Early Life & EducationZoë Foster Blake grew up in Bundanoon, New South Wales, as the youngest of eight…
Nick Molnar: Redefining Retail Finance Through Afterpay
Early Entrepreneurial DriveNick Molnar’s journey as an entrepreneur began long before Afterpay. Born in February 1990 and raised in Sydney, he demonstrated a strong business instinct during his school years at Moriah College. As a teenager, he became Australia’s top…
Ruslan Kogan: Visionary Entrepreneur Behind Kogan.com
Early Life & Entrepreneurial SparkBorn in November 1982, Ruslan Kogan migrated from Belarus to Australia with his family in 1989, settling in a Melbourne housing commission flat. His entrepreneurial instincts emerged early—at age 10, he launched a golf ball resale…
Billabong: The Rise, Fall, and Reinvention of a Surfwear Icon
A Surfside Dream: Founding on the Gold CoastFounded in 1973 on the sun-kissed shores of Gold Coast, Queensland, Billabong International Limited was born from a love of surfing and a desire to create durable, functional apparel for the ocean-driven lifestyle….
Tadej Pogacar Crushes Competition in the Pyrenees to Tighten Grip on Tour de France Title
Tadej Pogacar delivered a masterclass on Stage 12 of the Tour de France, dismantling his rivals on the grueling climb to Hautacam and reinforcing his dominance in the 2025 edition of the race. The Slovenian soared to victory on the…
Alexandre Bompard – Visionary Business Leader and Transformation Strategist
Early Life and Education Born in the industrial city of Saint-Étienne in southeastern France, Alexandre Bompard is the son of Alain Bompard, a prominent businessman and former president of the AS Saint-Étienne football club (1997–2003). Bompard’s upbringing in a business-savvy…