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Business LeadersFeaturedBusiness Leader of the Week: Gunjan Kedia takes helm at US BancorpIFM CorrespondentFebruary 14, 2025February 14, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentFebruary 14, 2025February 14, 2025 Gunjan Kedia has more than thirty years of extensive experience in the financial industry... Read more
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Business LeadersFeaturedByteDance founder Zhang Yiming takes first spot in China’s rich listIFM CorrespondentOctober 30, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 30, 2024 Zhang Yiming, who left as chief executive of ByteDance in 2021, has become the 18th person to hold the title of China’s richest since the Hurun China Rich List was established 26 years ago... Read more