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The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced the four finalists for the 2025 Influential Woman in Trucking award: Cindy Ellers (Fleetworthy), Dee Dee Cox (Old Dominion Freight Line), Katerina Jones (Fleet Advantage), and Leah Shaver (NTI). These leaders are recognized for their innovation, leadership, and commitment to advancing opportunities for women in the trucking industry. The finalists will participate in a panel at the WIT conference in November, where the winner will be announced. The award highlights the increasing importance of diversity and inclusion in the industry.

The International Insurance Society (IIS) announced the finalists for the 2025 RGA Leaders of Tomorrow Award. These emerging leaders were selected for their research addressing key challenges in insurance and risk management. Finalists include Robin Huettemann (McKinsey), focusing on public-private partnerships for natural catastrophe resilience; Sulim Lee (AIA), exploring the role of human advisors in the age of AI; and Anne-Katherin Schirlitz (Gallagher Re), examining growth imperatives in reinsurance. They will present their research at the IIS Global Insurance Forum in Switzerland, where the 2025 RGA Leader of Tomorrow will be named.

Former Honor CEO Zhao Ming will make his first public appearance since leaving the company at Fudan University’s “Leader’s Transformation Forum” on September 14th. He will engage in a dialogue with Dean Lu Xiongwen, focusing on strategic pivots, preserving core values, and individual resilience during career transitions. The discussion will explore how a commitment to technology can fuel future endeavors and offer academic-industry insights into leadership in the tech sector. Zhao’s departure from Honor earlier this year concluded a decade-long tenure that saw the company’s significant growth.

Allison Worldwide and Stagwell are bolstering their Asia Pacific presence by appointing Margaret Key as CEO of Allison Asia and Executive Director for Stagwell in APAC, effective October 1st. Key, formerly CEO of Publicis’ MSL Group in APAC, brings over 20 years of experience and a proven track record in driving growth and transformation. She will focus on expanding Allison’s APAC strategy and enhancing Stagwell’s regional market development. The move signifies a strategic effort to strengthen communications capabilities and better serve clients in the dynamic APAC market.

Gree Electric Chairwoman Dong Mingzhu was nominated for the 2025 National Science and Technology Progress Award for her contributions to high-efficiency heat pump air conditioners. This recognition aligns with her recent statements about empowering younger leadership and her philosophy that talent is defined by capability and mindset, not age. Dong, 71, will continue to lead Gree for the next three years.

Baidu founder Robin Li announced a leadership shake-up, appointing He Haijian as the new CFO and Jackson He to head HR and Administration. Cui Shanshan will focus on her role as Secretary-General of the Culture Committee. He Haijian brings extensive financial experience from Kingsoft Cloud and major financial institutions.

Caldwell, the executive search firm, expands its expertise in board governance and financial services with the addition of Simon Hall and Michelle De Biolley. Hall, specializing in Board & CEO and Financial Services, brings three decades of global experience. De Biolley, with over twenty years in investment banking, private banking, and private equity, also joins the firm. The move aims to strengthen Caldwell’s talent and support clients’ needs.

FranklinCovey is hosting a webinar on June 16, 2025, featuring Amy Edmondson, Stephen M. R. Covey, and Liz Wiseman. The discussion will delve into how leaders can thrive amidst constant disruption, addressing the leadership crisis, engagement recession, and adaptability dilemma. The event will explore strategies for navigating uncertainty and fostering successful, resilient organizations.

Duluth Trading Company reported Q1 2025 results, with net sales of $102.7 million and a net loss of $15.3 million. New leadership is focused on streamlining operations and optimizing costs. Initiatives include brand focus and product portfolio review. The company reaffirms its 2025 financial guidance.

Aon plc is restructuring its leadership, with Andy Marcell becoming CEO of Global Solutions, overseeing integrated client services in risk and human capital. This move supports Aon’s “3×3 Plan” and leverages Marcell’s success integrating Risk Capital. Lambros Lambrou becomes Global Chief Strategy Officer. These changes align with the insights from Aon’s Client Trends 2025 report and aim to address evolving client needs.