Author: Sam Allcock

BOND Events, the pioneer of one-to-one meetings forums for the architecture and design sectors, has announced the appointment of Alice Russell as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Luciana Coates as Chief Operating Officer (COO). This represents the most significant leadership change in the company’s 20-year history and a landmark achievement within the wider business environment. At 38 and 36 years old respectively, Alice and Luciana join a very small group of female executives; fewer than 10% of senior leadership positions in the UK are occupied by women under 40. Within the corporate events industry, this figure drops to just 5%.…

Bupa, the UK’s foremost health insurer, has today revealed the appointment of Chris Carroll as Chief Executive Officer of Bupa Insurance, with his tenure beginning in January 2025, subject to regulatory approval. Reporting to Carlos Jaureguizar, CEO of Bupa Global, India & UK, Chris will spearhead the continued expansion of Bupa Insurance’s consumer and business sectors within the UK. Chris joins Bupa Insurance from Bupa’s Health Insurance division in Australia, where he has served as Managing Director since March 2022. Before this, he held the position of Director for the Domestic Retail Portfolio, having first joined Bupa in November 2020.…

Franck Denglos, a seasoned professional from Adidas, joins Under Armour, promising significant expansion in the EMEA region.Effective 1 September, Denglos assumes the strategic role tasked with overseeing diverse sales channels.Denglos brings over 25 years of expertise from prestigious roles within Adidas, enhancing Under Armour’s leadership.His appointment signifies Under Armour’s commitment to strengthening its commercial capabilities in a highly competitive market.Denglos is expected to enhance Under Armour’s EMEA operations through proven leadership and strategic insights.Franck Denglos, previously serving as CEO of Adidas Italy, has joined Under Armour as its new Vice President of Commercial for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa…

University students have plenty on their minds as they return to their studies. What’s the right degree course? Will they need to take out more student loans to cover the costs? What will the job market look like when they graduate? To explore university students’ perspectives on the upcoming academic year, Forbes Advisor conducted a survey of 1,000 students in July 2024. The results reveal the many concerns students are facing as they head back to campus. Seventy-eight percent of students prefer in-person or hybrid classes over fully online courses. When asked about their classes for the autumn term, a…

It’s official — the peak time for procrastination hits at 12:06 p.m. on a Monday, according to new research. From watching TV and films (50%) to simply lying in bed (39%) or taking a nap (29%), a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that procrastination is a widespread issue, with 71% of Americans admitting to putting things off. Despite this, 76% confessed that they feel guilty when they procrastinate. Another common distraction is mobile phones, with 42% of respondents scrolling through social media to avoid their to-do list. On average, Americans spend nearly two and a half hours on social…

New research reveals that Americans typically start taking their sun-related skincare seriously at the age of 26. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found that before their mid-20s, many Americans neglect proper skin care, which could explain why respondents are four times more likely to get sunburnt than to use sunscreen. The study found that 79% of participants had experienced sunburn, while only one in five admitted to using facial sunscreen (20%) or body sunscreen (21%) daily. Commissioned by the Melanoma Research Alliance, the largest private non-profit funder of melanoma research, and conducted by Talker Research, the survey also examined…

According to new research, eight in ten Americans are too tired to cook a meal after finishing work. A survey of 2,000 general population Americans found that 77% admit there are days when they feel too exhausted to cook once their working day ends. Shockingly, one in five respondents have been so fatigued while cooking that they’ve fallen asleep while preparing their food. The research, conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Kevin’s Natural Foods, explored when respondents are at their busiest, and how this impacts their eating habits. Half of the Americans surveyed (51%) believe they are at their…

Scott Dylan has been a key figure in transforming London startups, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to drive digital marketing strategies. As the Co-founder of Inc & Co, he uses AI to enhance decision-making and foster sustainable growth in the tech landscape. His insights provide a new perspective on how AI can revolutionise marketing efforts, offering startups a competitive edge. AI’s ability to process vast amounts of data quickly allows businesses to personalise marketing campaigns, targeting the right audience at the right time. Scott Dylan’s expertise in integrating these AI tools helps startups not just survive but thrive in London’s competitive…

It’s rare to be able to sum up a brand in a single word. Often, brand owners are uncomfortable with the idea that their brands can be so easily defined, as if it puts a limit on their creativity. In the case of Joonbyrd, it’s safe to say founder and CEO Dr Alexis Granite has bucked this trend. She has embraced the opportunity to sum up her disruptive new premium skincare brand with one simple, three-letter word: JOY. And, after a cursory glance at the Joonbyrd website and a few minutes in her company, it’s clear that this infectious sense of joy…

Work has begun on a new affordable housing development in Stroud that will provide homes for more than 50 families.The development of houses and apartments on land off Dudbridge Hill is being built by housing association Bromford and its development partner Vistry Group. Groundworks began at the site in the spring and work is now progressing on the construction of the first of the homes. The development is due to be completed in phases with the first homes ready for customers to move into due to be ready in March 2025.All 55 homes are being built with a high energy efficiency…