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Chief executive officers (CEOs) and managing directors have pivotal leadership roles within a company. The responsibilities of people in these positions can often overlap. Some smaller companies may have one or the other. However, many firms have both CEOs and managing directors, and each has a distinct and well-defined role within the company. CEOs oversee […]
Marketing managers play an important role in making potential customers aware of a company’s products. They use various outreach strategies to generate interest and demand for a particular product or an entire brand. In coordination with marketing teams and stakeholders, marketing managers lead strategy, execution, and optimization for every marketing campaign a company launches. Among […]
Business analysts act as a bridge between a company’s high-level goals and their day-to-day strategies. They help stakeholders identify a business’s most important needs, and then work closely with individual departments to satisfy those needs. A business analyst is often involved in aligning IT teams and business operations. This means not only identifying data-driven solutions […]
International trade specialists provide guidance and analysis for companies and organizations involved in cross-border commerce. This expertise is essential for many businesses. In 2023, U.S. companies imported $3.8 trillion worth of goods and services and exported another $3 trillion. Trade specialists not only offer advice on the logistics of these transactions, but they can also […]
The director of business development plays a key role in a company’s long-term success. In this role, you will spearhead the effort to find new products, services, or other activities to increase revenue. You can use analytics, research, and experience to try to spot new trends or find gaps in existing markets that your company […]
Between tax compliance, payroll, investment portfolios, and capital expenses, the world of corporate finance can be complicated. To handle these and other financial priorities, many companies depend on one, or several, budget analysts. These financial professionals play an important role in corporate finance, helping businesses of all sizes implement financial trends and balance spending and […]
More than ever, employers—whether international nonprofits, multinational corporations, or businesses of any size that want to succeed in an interconnected world—seek leaders and managers with a global perspective, cultural sensitivity, and knowledge of emerging markets. If you’ve been searching for a global MBA program to help advance your career, the Master of Global Business Administration […]
Financial analysts are the translators of modern business. They analyze investment opportunities, refine budgets, and build reports to help businesses make strategic decisions with their money. They also help companies navigate financial risks associated with shifting markets, operations, interest rates, and customer behaviors. Businesses also rely on financial analysts to forecast financial trends. They study […]
Things are heating up—and not in a good way. According to the United Nations, our planet is about 1.2°C (i.e., 2.7°F) warmer than in 1850 (before the Industrial Revolution). 2023 was the warmest year so far; every incremental uptick of the thermometer increases the threat of greater weather extremes. Experts believe an increase above 1.5°C […]
Success in international business requires much more than mastery of finance, strategy, and a foreign language. Complex, nuanced factors roil today’s global business environment: geopolitical tensions, monetary policies, trade protectionism, technological advances, and climate change are just some of the factors that can dramatically impact financial markets, supply chains, and other critical factors that drive […]