500 Global Announces Promotion of Mei Chel Tan to Global Managing Partner January 16, 2026 Appointment reflects expanding demand for entrepreneurial ecosystem development and AI readiness across emerging markets.
Barrows Connected Store Appoints James Hay as Global CEO January 16, 2026 Barrows Connected Store, a global leader in connected retail experiences, today announced the appointment of James Hay as Global Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260114778548/en/ In his new role, Hay will lead the global Barrows Connected Store business, encompassing teams in the UK, [...]
WRITER Appoints Mina Alaghband as First Chief Customer Officer to Accelerate Enterprise Transformation with Agentic AI January 16, 2026 Alaghband will lead global customer operations as demand intensifies among Fortune 500 organizations for agentic platforms that accelerate business impact and deliver ROI at scale
Alpaca Raises $150 Million at a $1.15B Valuation to Build the Global Standard for Brokerage Infrastructure January 16, 2026 Alpaca appoints lead investor Drive Capital’s Co-Founder and Partner Chris Olsen to its board
Joint Cross-industry Statement: Cement Industry Co-Processing Should Be More Widely Adopted for Global Sustainable Waste Management January 16, 2026 Leading industry organisations today issued a joint statement highlighting the substantial and positive contribution the cement industry can make to addressing the urgent global challenge of non-recyclable and non-reusable waste. The Global Cement and Concrete Association – GCCA; European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA); International Solid Waste Association – Africa; Mission Possible Partnership; and The Global [...]
TwentyTwo Real Estate and Farallon Capital Complete €761 Million Investment in Isemia, a €1.2bn Healthcare Real Estate Company Created With emeis January 16, 2026 TwentyTwo Real Estate, an independent European real estate investment and management firm, announces the completion, alongside Farallon Capital, of a €761 million investment that led to the creation of Isemia (www.isemiabyemeis.com), a leading healthcare real estate company holding a €1.2 billion portfolio of assets operated by emeis. The transaction represents a significant milestone in TwentyTwo [...]
AI Takes Airport Travel as 1ST Airport Taxis and UK Hubs Turn to Predictive Technology January 16, 2026 Artificial intelligence is playing a growing role in how UK airports manage disruption as passenger numbers continue to rise. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data shows major hubs including Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton are operating close to pre-pandemic passenger levels, increasing pressure on flight coordination and ground transport. This press release features multimedia. View the full [...]
Blackline Safety Introduces G8—The Most Connected Safety Wearable Ever Made January 16, 2026 A new all-in-one gas detection device and advanced connected safety platform for the data-driven worksite
Lumivero Acquires SharpCloud, Empowering Enterprises to Make Smarter, Faster Business Decisions January 16, 2026 Lumivero, a leading provider of research and decision software, today announced the acquisition of SharpCloud, a UK-based software company specializing in visualization software that connects complex, disparate data into a single, interactive system for mission-critical decision-making. The acquisition expands Lumivero’s decision software portfolio, enabling enterprises to drive more efficient, profitable, and innovative outcomes across project [...]
Nexo Becomes First-Ever Title Partner of the U.S. ATP 500 Dallas Open in Multi-Year Deal January 16, 2026 The agreement builds on Nexo’s long-term approach to partnerships with established global sports institutions.