Leadership
RIMAN Highlights Product and Ingredient Innovation at RIMAN North America Convention 2026
SEOUL, South Korea , Aug. 14, 2026 -- RIMAN, a direct selling company specializing in K-beauty skincare and wellness, successfully concluded its North America Convention 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, from August 7 9, 2026. The three-day event brought together thousands of distributors and sales leaders from across North America to celebrate business achievements, discover product innovations, and strengthen leadership capabilities.
Business Leaders from Across Asia-Pacific Convene in Sri Lanka to Accelerate Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
Forward Faster Now APAC 2026 brings together business, United Nations and sustainability leaders to advance responsible business and regional collaboration COLOMBO, Sri Lanka , Aug. 12, 2026 -- More than 200 business leaders, sustainability practitioners, policymakers and representatives from the United Nations gathered in Colombo on 11 12 August for Forward Faster Now APAC 2026: Driving Business Leadership for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth , the flagship regional event of the United Nations Global Compact in Asia-Pacific.
Nexteer Reports Record First-Half 2026 Results
Customer Wins, Technology Milestones and Digital Transformation Advance Motion Control Leadership AUBURN HILLS, Mich. , Aug. 12, 2026 -- Nexteer Automotive (HK 1316) today announced its 2026 interim results, reporting record first-half performance driven by above-market growth, strategic customer wins and continued advancement of next-generation motion control technologies. Revenue for the period was US 2.3 billion, up 4% compared with the first half of 2025, while total customer bookings reached US 3.3 billion. New and conquest business represented 43% of total bookings, and China domestic OEMs (COEMs) accounted for approximately US 1.0 billion, or 30%, reinforcing Nexteer s position as a trusted motion control partner to OEMs across major global markets. As Nexteer marks its 120th anniversary, the company continues to build on its legacy of innovation while accelerating digital transformation to help OEMs improve speed, efficiency, quality and cost competitiveness in an increasingly complex mobility landscape.
Helfie AI Appoints Heavyweight Tech and Governance Leaders to its Board of Directors
Former Apple and Airbnb executive Patrick Gates and ex-Meta executive Sunita Parasuraman join as Non-Executive Directors, strengthening Helfie s technology and governance. MELBOURNE, Australia , Aug. 11, 2026 -- Helfie AI ( Helfie ), an AI-powered preventative network transforming global healthcare via mobile, today announced the appointment of Patrick Gates and Sunita Parasuraman as Non-Executive Directors. Patrick Gates brings more than three decades of engineering and technology leadership, including 14 years at Apple, where he helped build iCloud, FaceTime, iMessage, and the iTunes Store. He later served as CTO of AI hardware startup Humane before joining Airbnb as Vice President and Technical Fellow, leading AI-driven product updates.
Quantinuum Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Second-Quarter Revenue Grew 279% Year-Over-Year; Increased FY2026 Outlook Demonstrated Near Five-Nines Logical Fidelity on Helios, Extending Leadership in Fault Tolerance Announced Industry-First Partnership with Oracle to Deploy Helios as an Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Service Strengthened Supply Chain Through Strategic Collaboration with Major Global Electronics Manufacturer BROOMFIELD, Colo. , Aug. 11, 2026 -- Quantinuum Inc. (Nasdaq: QNT) (the Company ), a leading quantum computing company, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
LX Pantos Strengthens Global ESG Leadership Through Its 2026 Sustainability Report
Completes calculation and third-party verification of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions across Korea and key overseas operations Expands ESG disclosures to cover human rights, safety, working conditions, and training for global employees SEOUL, South Korea , Aug. 11, 2026 -- LX Pantos (President & CEO: Lee Yong-ho) has released its 2026 Sustainability Report, highlighting progress in advancing ESG management across its domestic and global operations.
Manulife Appoints Jeremy Young as Chief Distribution Officer, International Brokerage, Global High-Net-Worth to Advance Growth Strategy Across Key Markets
HONG KONG, Aug. 11, 2026 -- Manulife announced the appointment of Jeremy Young as Chief Distribution Officer, International Brokerage, Global High-Net-Worth, effective immediately. Mr Young has served as Interim Chief Distribution Officer since March, providing strong leadership while advancing Manulife s distribution strategy and deepening broker engagement across key markets. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading Manulife s International Brokerage business globally, driving growth across Hong Kong, Singapore, the Middle East and other markets, and further strengthening broker partnerships and distribution capabilities.
ERAM Holdings Appoints Alok Kumar as CEO to Lead Human Capital Management Business in India
NEW DELHI , Aug. 11, 2026 -- ERAM Holdings, a leading diversified conglomerate headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alok Kumar as Chief Executive Officer ERAM HCM India. With over 25 years of leadership experience across staffing, workforce management, executive search, skilling, and international talent mobility, Alok Kumar is widely recognised as one of the industry s leading professionals. Prior to joining ERAM Holdings, Alok served as the Chief Executive Officer of NSDC International. Working under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, he played a key role in advancing the Government s vision of positioning India as a trusted global talent partner by creating structured international mobility pathways and strengthening partnerships across Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Frost & Sullivan Marks 20th GIL Summit in China with Landmark Shanghai Gathering
Business leaders, policymakers and innovators explore AI, industrial transformation and global growth as Frost & Sullivan celebrates its 65th anniversary SHANGHAI , Aug. 10, 2026 -- Frost & Sullivan welcomed more than 2,000 business leaders, policymakers, investors, academics and innovators to the 20th Growth, Innovation and Leadership (GIL) Summit in China, held August 4 5 at the Jing An Shangri-La in Shanghai. Coinciding with Frost & Sullivan s 65th anniversary, the summit featured more than 300 speakers and 150 keynote presentations and panel discussions. Topics included artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, life sciences, consumer markets and investment - highlighting the forces reshaping global competitiveness and transformational growth.
Values-Based Leadership Takes Centre Stage at Viraj Profiles with Inspiring Address by BK Shivani Behn
MUMBAI, India , Aug. 10, 2026 -- Viraj Profiles Pvt. Ltd. recently hosted a leadership session by the renowned spiritual mentor BK Shivani Behn on the theme Values-Based Leadership for a Sustainable Future , bringing together employees, senior leadership and members of the Viraj Profiles family for an evening dedicated to purpose, integrity and responsible leadership. Held at Viraj International School, Boisar, the session encouraged the participants to understand the role of values in shaping not only successful organisations, but also resilient individuals and sustainable communities. Through practical insights and thought-provoking perspectives that were related to people s everyday routines, BK Shivani Behn emphasised that leadership extends beyond professional responsibilities and begins with the choices, attitudes and values that individuals practise every day. The session by the esteemed speaker gave the audience mindful guidance in a very simplistic manner which could help a person evolve from thinking like an individual to understanding like a leader for the team as well as the organisation.
Applications open for NMIMS MBA on 20th August 2026, across six campuses
Rise to Lead reflects NMIMS SBM s commitment to developing future-ready leaders through academic excellence, industry engagement and experiential learning MUMBAI, India , Aug. 10, 2026 -- For more than 45 years, SVKM s NMIMS School of Business Management (SBM) has focused on developing management professionals with strategic thinking, adaptability and the ability to create meaningful impact. As expectations from business professionals continue to evolve, SBM has strengthened its approach to management education through academic rigour, industry engagement and experiential learning. This commitment to fostering professionals growth and widening their responsibilities is reflected in Rise to Lead a journey that enables aspiring professionals to develop robust leadership capabilities.
DXC Appoints Lisa Beaudoin as Chief Product Officer to Accelerate Product-Led Growth
Lisa Beaudoin appointed Chief Product Officer, leading a newly unified product development organization across DXC Beaudoin most recently led the development and launch of DXC OASIS, the company s AI-powered orchestration platform for managed services, now in production with 57 customers Appointment follows the recent naming of Paul Taylor as President, Dan Gray as President, Global Infrastructure Services and Holly Grant as President, AI Innovation and Strategy & LabX, further strengthening DXC s leadership team and operating model
Utility Global Names Robert Lane Chief Financial Officer to Drive Commercialization at Scale
Capital markets veteran joins company to fuel next phase of rapid growth HOUSTON , Aug. 5, 2026 -- Utility Global ( Utility ), a global company enabling the economic industrial decarbonization of heavy industries, today announced the appointment of Robert Lane as Chief Financial Officer. Lane joins Utility at a defining time as the company pivots into its commercialization phase. Lane has a proven record of scaling organizations and guiding companies through rapid commercial growth. He brings more than three decades of financial leadership across energy, industrial and growth-stage companies, most recently as CFO of Quva Pharma, where he led finance, accounting, IT and treasury functions through a period of process modernization and liquidity improvement. Previously, as Executive Vice President and CFO of Sunnova Energy International, he helped lead the company s Initial Public Offering (IPO) and closed more than 10 billion in tax equity, debt and equity financing to fund its growth. At Spark Energy, Lane helped lead the company through several acquisitions and integrations, simplified the corporate structure, and led creative and innovative financing strategies. At Emerge Energy Services, he guided the company through its IPO and capital expansion while significantly lowering the cost of debt. Across his career, Lane has led dozens of capital markets transactions collectively worth tens of billions of dollars and has a proven track record of building the financial infrastructure to support fast-growing companies to help them scale.
Masimo Appoints Tim Benner as President
Experienced Healthcare Executive to Lead Masimo s Next Chapter of Innovation and Growth as a Danaher Company IRVINE, Calif. , Aug. 3, 2026 -- Masimo, a Danaher company and a specialty diagnostics solutions innovator of pulse oximetry and other patient monitoring solutions, today announced the appointment of Tim Benner as President, effective August 3, 2026. Since joining Masimo in June 2025, Benner has played a key role in shaping the company s strategy, strengthening customer relationships and guiding the business through its transition following Danaher s acquisition of Masimo. He has served as Masimo s Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer, and most recently as Chief Commercial Officer, leading the company s global commercial organization, marketing, strategic growth initiatives and customer engagement efforts. His appointment reflects the confidence of both Masimo and Danaher leadership in his ability to lead the company through its next chapter of growth and innovation.
HCLTech completes acquisition of HPE's Telco Solutions business
Advancing engineering-led telecom solutions for Communications Service Providers in an AI-driven world NEW YORK and NOIDA, India , Aug. 3, 2026 -- HCLTech (NSE: HCLTECH) (BSE: HCLTECH), a leading global technology company, announced the successful completion of the purchase of HPE s Telco Solutions business. Announced in December 2025 , the acquisition further strengthens HCLTech s industry leadership through AI- and engineering-led telecom solutions.
Jungbunzlauer appoints Marcus von Twistern as EVP Operations
BASEL, Switzerland , Aug. 3, 2026 -- Jungbunzlauer, a global leader in high-quality, sustainable ingredients from natural sources, today announced the appointment of Marcus von Twistern as Executive Vice President (EVP) Operations and member of the Executive Committee, effective 1 August 2026. Marcus von Twistern brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience in operations, production, and large-scale investment projects. He has held senior roles across multiple regions, including Germany, China, Italy, and the United States.
Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace Successfully Host Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026 for the Second Consecutive Year
Hosting Asia s leading bar industry event and underscoring Wynn s international leadership in gastronomy and hospitality MACAO , July 31, 2026 -- Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace successfully concluded Asia s 50 Best Bars 2026, serving as Official Host Partner for the second consecutive year, once again bringing the region s most influential bar industry event to Macao and placing the city at the center of Asia s cocktail conversation. The highly anticipated awards ceremony took place at Wynn Palace on July 28, bringing together leading bartenders, drinks industry professionals and international media from across the region to celebrate the people, places and ideas shaping contemporary bar culture across Asia.
Aarti Industries Announces Leadership Transition to Further Strengthen Governance and Long-Term Growth
Board approves appointment of Suyog Kotecha as Managing Director & CEO; Promoter Directors to continue providing strategic oversight through Board Leadership roles effective October 1, 2026 MUMBAI, India , July 30, 2026 -- Aarti Industries Limited (AIL), one of India s leading global speciality chemical companies, today announced an important leadership transition that reflects the Company s continued evolution as an institution with professionally led executive management while preserving the entrepreneurial vision and values that have guided its journey for over four decades.
Elevated Materials Strengthens Commercial Leadership with Appointment of Jay Wang as Chief Revenue Officer
Jay Wang brings global commercial leadership across semiconductors, LEDs, and advanced battery markets as Elevated Materials expands customer adoption of its ultra-thin lithium films. SANTA CLARA, Calif. , July 30, 2026 -- Elevated Materials, a leading manufacturer of ultra-thin lithium films for next-generation batteries, today announced the appointment of Jay Wang as Chief Revenue Officer. Jay brings more than two decades of global sales, business development, and general management experience across battery, semiconductors, LEDs, and advanced technology markets. He has led commercial organizations across Asia and the United States, building high-performing teams, expanding customer relationships, and driving revenue growth across automotive, consumer electronics, AI, networking, IoT, and industrial markets.
DXC Announces Leadership Appointments to Accelerate Its AI-Centric Future
Paul Taylor named President of DXC; Dan Gray to lead Global Infrastructure Services ASHBURN, Va. , July 30, 2026 -- DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced a series of leadership appointments effective immediately that position the next generation of AI-centric leadership at the forefront of the company and further streamline the organization for customers, partners, and employees. Paul Taylor has been named President of DXC Technology, assuming the role from Raul Fernandez, who continues as Chief Executive Officer. In addition, Dan Gray has been appointed President of Global Infrastructure Services (GIS). Ramnath Venkataraman, President of Consulting & Engineering Services (CES), and Ray August, President of Insurance Software & Business Process Services (ISB), will continue to lead their businesses, with all three offering presidents reporting to Taylor. Chris Drumgoole, currently President of GIS, will depart DXC to take on an elevated leadership role outside the company and will join as a founding member of DXC s newly formed CEO Advisory Council.
Plume Earns Highest Honor with Three Gold Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence in AI, Product and Leadership
Plume Platform recognized as Domain Specific AI Platform of the Year in Telecom and New Product of the Year; CEO Dan Herscovici named Executive of the Year PALO ALTO, Calif. , July 30, 2026 -- Plume Design, Inc. ( Plume ) , the global technology platform trusted by more than 450 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across 58 countries, today announced it has been named the winner of three Gold Stevie Awards , the highest possible recognition, in the third annual Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence . The company earned Gold honors in the following categories:
Milken Institute Unveils Details for 2026 Asia Summit, Calls for Smart Leadership in an AI-Driven World
Returning for its 13th edition, this year s Asia Summit puts the spotlight on artificial intelligence with public sessions and private roundtables tailored to the topic SINGAPORE , July 30, 2026 -- Amid escalating global geopolitical tensions and the rapid advancement of technology, the Milken Institute announces the return of its Milken Institute Asia Summit . The Milken Institute Asia Summit is an annual convening that gathers over 1,500 C-suite executives, business leaders, global investors, policymakers, philanthropists, and innovators to address critical issues affecting the Asia-Pacific region. The 2026 Asia Summit will take place October 7 9 at the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore.
TripGain Releases 'State of Business Travel in India 2026' Report, Revealing Persistent Gaps Between Digital Adoption and Operational Reality
Industry study of 200+ HR, Finance, IT, leadership, and business travel professionals uncover surprising disconnects between finance priorities, traveler expectations, and technology adoption. BANGALORE, India , July 30, 2026 -- Conventional wisdom suggests corporate travel technology is primarily about reducing costs and automating bookings. However, a new industry study from TripGain suggests something far more significant is happening.
NEW REPORT RECOGNIZES OMNICOM MEDIA AS THE LEADING MEDIA MANAGEMENT NETWORK BY BILLINGS AND INDUSTRY SHARE
OMD Tops the Agency Ranking with 35.1 Billion in Billings and 10% Share NEW YORK , July 29, 2026 -- A new report from the Research Company Evaluating the Media Industry (RECMA) reinforces Omnicom Media s leadership position following the integration of Omnicom and IPG s media operations in November 2025. According to the recently published RECMA 2025 Overall Activity Volume (OAV) report, the Omnicom Media - an Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) Connected Capability - is now the largest global media management network, with 107.3 billion in billings ( 20 billion + ahead of its nearest competitor), representing 30.1% of the global media agency market.
Kymera International Appoints Willson Ropp as Chief Executive Officer
Experienced specialty materials executive brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across global manufacturing, operational excellence, business integration, and long-term value creation RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. , July 29, 2026 -- Kymera International, a leading global developer and manufacturer of advanced specialty materials and high-performance surface coatings, has announced the appointment of Willson Ropp as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 15, 2026.
Real Madrid C.F. and ELITE Solar Announce Global Strategic Partnership
MADRID, Spain , July 29, 2026 -- Real Madrid and ELITE Solar today announced a new global strategic partnership, bringing together one of the world s most iconic sports institutions and a leading global photovoltaic manufacturer committed to advancing the clean energy transition. Through this partnership, ELITE Solar becomes an Official Partner and Official Solar Panel Provider of Real Madrid, joining forces with a club recognized worldwide for its pursuit of excellence, innovation, and leadership. The collaboration reflects the shared values of both organizations and their commitment to creating a lasting positive impact on future generations.
IIM Udaipur Celebrates 15 Years of Excellence, Honours Legacy and Looks Ahead to a Global Future
UDAIPUR, India , July 28, 2026 -- The Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIM Udaipur) marked its 15th Foundation Day with a grand celebration on campus, bringing together distinguished academicians, industry leaders, alumni, faculty, staff, and students to commemorate the Institute s remarkable journey of academic excellence, research leadership, and global recognition. The celebration was graced by Prof. Somak Raychaudhury, Vice-Chancellor of Ashoka University, as the Guest of Honour and keynote speaker. Also present were Mr. Pranay Chulet, Founder & CEO of Quikr and Member of the Board of Governors, IIM Udaipur; Prof. Ashok Banerjee, Director, IIM Udaipur; Prof. Vijayta Doshi, Dean Programs; and Prof. Anirban Adhikary, Dean Faculty and Research.
DXC Names Holly Grant President of LabX, Expanding the Unit's Role as a Major AI Growth Engine
Holly Grant named President, AI Innovation and Strategy & LabX, expanding her leadership across DXC s AI-native product incubation work and AI Platforms Engine Expanded LabX brings together DXC s expertise across leading AI platforms to design, build and deploy practical AI solutions at scale Open AI ecosystem gives customers flexibility to select the technologies that best fit their business, supported by DXC s industry expertise and global delivery capabilities LabX expansion reinforces DXC s Fast Track strategy, accelerating high-growth AI opportunities while DXC continues to strengthen and scale its core business
APIGA Celebrates 10 Years of Developing the Next Generation of Internet Leaders
Youth leadership program reaches milestone in mentoring next generation of the Internet community across Asia Pacific SINGAPORE , July 27, 2026 -- The Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) today celebrates a decade of preparing the next generation of youth leaders to help shape the future of the Internet across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Since its launch in 2016, more than 359 participants from 32 economies have successfully completed the academy, building a growing network of future policymakers, technical experts, academics, civil society leaders, and Internet governance leaders.
Plume Names Peter Wulfraat Chief Revenue Officer to Accelerate Global ISP Growth
Enterprise AI and revenue-scaling veteran brings more than 25 years of go-to-market leadership to drive Plume s next phase of growth across a global ISP footprint PALO ALTO, Calif. , July 23, 2026 -- Plume Design, Inc. ( Plume ), the global subscriber experience platform trusted by more than 450 Internet Service Providers across 58 countries, today named Peter Wulfraat as Chief Revenue Officer, reporting directly to CEO Dan Herscovici. The appointment is a strategic investment that reflects the company s current market momentum and the growing global demand for its platform. In this newly created role, Wulfraat will lead Plume s worldwide go-to-market strategy, sales operations and partner engagement as the company enters its next phase of commercial expansion.
CRIF India Launches Chennai Chapter of 'Credit Goes to HER' to Strengthen Women's Leadership in the Credit Ecosystem
CHENNAI, India , July 23, 2026 -- CRIF India, part of the global CRIF network, has launched the Chennai chapter of Credit Goes to HER , its flagship community initiative dedicated to empowering women professionals in the credit and financial services ecosystem. Following the successful launch of the Kolkata chapter, the Chennai chapter marks another important step in expanding the platform s regional footprint and fostering stronger networks among women leaders across the BFSI sector.
Quantinuum Appoints Chief Legal Officer and Chief People Officer
BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 22, 2026 -- Quantinuum, Inc. (NASDAQ:QNT), a leading quantum computing company, today announced the recent appointments of Robin Schulman as Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Company Secretary, effective July 13, 2026, and Rory O Byrne as Chief People Officer (CPO), effective May 26, 2026. Ms. Schulman and Mr. O Byrne both report to Quantinuum s President and CEO Rajeeb Hazra. As Quantinuum enters an exciting new chapter as a publicly listed company, we are pleased to welcome Robin and Rory to our leadership team, said Dr. Rajeeb Hazra, President and CEO of Quantinuum . Both Robin and Rory are highly accomplished leaders who bring deep experience guiding technology companies through periods of transformation. Their proven track records of building high-performing organizations and world-class functions will provide an invaluable benefit to Quantinuum as we continue to scale our business and the commercialization of quantum computing accelerates.
MEXC Appoints Robert MacDonald as Chief Compliance Officer to Lead Global Regulatory Strategy
MUTSAMUDU, Comoros , July 22, 2026 -- MEXC , the world leader in 0 fee digital asset trading, today announced the appointment of Robert MacDonald as Chief Compliance Officer. Robert brings over two decades of experience leading regulatory transformation at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets, and will oversee MEXC s global compliance strategy, governance framework, and regulatory engagement. Robert joins MEXC from Bybit, where he served as Chief Legal & Compliance Officer. In this dual capacity, he directed the exchange s global licensing strategy and corporate legal operations and oversaw the implementation of international AML and KYC frameworks. Robert s previous leadership roles include senior positions at Standard Chartered and Binance where he focused on regulatory strategy, compliance transformation, and governance.
Jason Canning joins as Vice President & Head - International Sales for CAMSO Construction & CEAT OHT
MUMBAI, India , July 22, 2026 -- CAMSO Construction & CEAT Specialty today announced the appointment of Jason Canning as Vice President & Head - International Sales for CAMSO Construction and CEAT OHT business. In this role, Canning will lead the company s global sales strategy, drive international business growth, and strengthen relationships with OEM partners, distributors, and customers across key markets. Jason Canning brings more than 25 years of international commercial leadership experience across the specialty tyre, industrial products, and engineered materials sectors. He has built a career-long reputation for delivering sustainable revenue growth, developing high-performing international sales organizations, and forging long-term strategic partnerships with leading OEMs, distributors, and a global customer base.
Lt. Gen. D. S. Hooda Shares Powerful Lessons on Leadership, Discipline and Resilience on Herbalife India's Live Your Best Life, Unscripted
BENGALURU, India , July 20, 2026 -- Herbalife India has released a compelling new episode of its flagship podcast, Live Your Best Life, Unscripted, hosted by Ajay Khanna, Managing Director, Herbalife India. This episode features Lt. Gen. D. S. Hooda, former General Officer Commanding in Chief of the Indian Army s Northern Command, in an inspiring conversation on leadership, discipline, courage and resilience. Titled Discipline Beyond the Uniform, the episode explores the timeless principles that shape exceptional leaders and demonstrates how the values developed through military service remain relevant in every aspect of life.
Global Commercial Service Robot Shipments Leader KEENON Puts Humanoids to Work at WAIC 2026
SHANGHAI , July 17, 2026 -- At WAIC 2026, KEENON Robotics is bringing humanoid and specialized service robots onto the same stage not as competing concepts, but as complementary forms of embodied intelligence working across complete commercial service workflows. According to IDC, KEENON ranked first worldwide in commercial service robot shipments in 2025, while maintaining its leadership in the global delivery robot market. IDC also sees the industry moving toward a more diversified, multi-form future, where different robot types are deployed according to the needs of specific tasks and environments. KEENON first propose such strategy and WAIC showcase brings that trend to life.
GAC Celebrates 30-Millionth Vehicle Roll-off, Sharing Milestone Moment with Global Users
GUANGZHOU, China , July 16, 2026 -- Trusted by 30 Million, Powered by Quality. On July 16, GAC Group hosted the 30 Million Customers Appreciation Event at the GAC manufacturing plant. The event was attended by leaders from Guangdong Province, Guangzhou Municipality, and Panyu District; Fu Bingfeng, Executive Vice President and Secretary-General of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers; Feng Xingya, Chairman of GAC Group; Xia Xianqing, President of GAC Group; along with other members of the leadership team, industry partners, suppliers, dealers, domestic and overseas customer representatives, employee representatives, and media representatives.
Metabolon Expands Microbiome Panel to Strengthen Industry Leadership in Functional Microbiome Research
Enhanced panel screens for more than 800 microbiome-associated metabolites, giving researchers a broader view of microbial activity linked to human health, nutrition, disease, and treatment response MORRISVILLE, N.C. , July 15, 2026 -- Metabolon, Inc., the global leader in metabolomics solutions advancing life science research, diagnostics, therapeutics, and precision medicine, today announced an expansion of its Microbiome Panel, further strengthening the company s position in one of the fastest-growing areas of multiomic research.
UST Wins Seven Awards at the ET HRWorld Future Skills Awards 2026
Recognized across organizational and individual categories reflecting the depth of leadership, innovation, and learning excellence at UST BENGALURU, India , July 15, 2026 -- UST , a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has been conferred with seven awards at the ET HRWorld Future Skills Awards 2026 across organizational and individual categories. The recognition across different leadership categories underscores UST s commitment to building future-ready talent and continuously strengthening capabilities that drive client value.
Gupshup Named Meta's 'Partner of the Year' for the Third Time
Recognition underscores Gupshup s continued leadership in bringing Meta s latest AI innovations to enterprises at scale MUMBAI, India , July 15, 2026 -- Gupshup, the world s leading conversational AI platform and one of Meta s largest Solution Partners, has been named Meta s Partner of the Year . This is the third time Gupshup has received the award, underscoring its continued leadership in helping businesses leverage the latest innovations across the WhatsApp Business Platform to deliver AI-powered customer experiences at scale. Gupshup was also featured prominently at recent Meta events in London and Mumbai to help educate business leaders on taking their Whatsapp based customer interactions to the next level.