Author: Business Enquirer
In an industry defined by volatility, complexity and high operational stakes, procurement has become one of the most critical engines of resilience. At Grand Isle Shipyard, the procurement and supply chain function has evolved into a strategic pillar that underpins the company’s performance across construction, engineering, and fabrication operations . Today, the team is not only solving logistical problems but shaping how GIS competes, innovates and delivers value across the Gulf of America region and beyond. The work they undertake is vital but often invisible. Materials appear on time, schedules stay on track, and safety remains uncompromised. These outcomes do…
When CEO Jean Paul Aschkar speaks about Everpack, there is a warmth and clarity in his words that immediately signals pride, pride not only in the company’s achievements, but in the community and country that have shaped its journey. Sitting in his office in Accra, he reflects on the company’s history with an ease that comes only from years of persistence, resilience, and belief in a vision that has steadily transformed Ghana’s packaging landscape. Everpack was founded in 1998 by Jean Paul and his brother Karim, who serves as the company’s CEO. The story begins decades earlier with their grandfather’s…
From the shores of Northern Ireland to the shipyards of the world, MJM Group stands as a symbol of what dedication, craftsmanship, and visionary leadership can achieve. Based in Newry, County Down, this family-founded company has grown from a small joinery business into one of the world’s most respected marine and interior outfitting specialists. Under the guidance of CEO Gary Annett, MJM has expanded its reach across continents while remaining deeply rooted in the values that shaped its beginnings. Established over four decades ago, MJM’s evolution has been marked by an unyielding commitment to quality. What began as a local…
Independent watchmaking has always thrived at the edge of invention, where craft, vision, and technical daring meet. Few contemporary maisons capture that spirit quite as vividly as Vanguart, a brand that in less than a decade has carved a path into Haute Horlogerie with a rare combination of pedigree, precision, and imagination. Founded in 2017 by an exceptional quartet: Chairman Mehmet Koruturk (private equity and F1), CEO Axel Leuenberger (formerly APRP R&D), Chief Technical Officer Jérémy Freléchox (an APRP veteran of 15 years), and Creative Director Thierry Fischer (renowned watch designer), Vanguart is the sum of extraordinary parts. Together, the…
Some scientific missions arrive quietly and then never let go. They take root in the daily rhythm of a laboratory, in the conversations between researchers, in the decisions made behind closed doors. Over time they become part of the identity of a place. At the Baruch S. Blumberg Institute, the ambition to cure Hepatitis B is one of those missions. It is patient, determined and deeply human, carried by people who believe that even the most difficult diseases can be overcome when the right science, leadership and community come together. Robert Christmas, Chief Operating Officer of the Hepatitis B Foundation,…
In the heart of Africa’s Copperbelt, where the red earth of Lualaba meets the horizon and the air hums with industry, Kamoto Copper Company stands as one of the most significant mining operations on the continent. Based in Kolwezi, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the company plays a central role in producing two metals that have become essential to the world’s clean energy transition: copper and cobalt. These materials are more than industrial commodities. They are the foundation of the technologies driving electrification, renewable energy and digital connectivity, and their responsible production is a matter of global importance. The name Kamoto comes from the…
Luca Mining stands today as an increasingly recognised name among North America’s emerging mid-tier mining companies, combining Canadian leadership, Mexican operational depth and a clear commitment to unlocking long term value across two highly strategic assets. With full ownership of its Tahuehueto gold project in Durango and the Campo Morado base metals operation in Guerrero, the company has positioned itself at the intersection of precious and critical minerals at a time when both categories play a decisive role in global economic resilience. The organisation has undergone a meaningful evolution during the past eighteen months, marked by operational stabilisation, new partnerships…
In the heart of East Africa, a legacy of timeless hospitality continues to evolve. Hemingways Collection, renowned for its refined style and authentic African experiences, stands today as one of the region’s most admired names in luxury travel. Its philosophy blends heritage with modern purpose, combining understated elegance with a deep respect for people, place and the environment. Under the guidance of Chief Operating Officer Mike Vroom, the group is entering a transformative phase that balances expansion with sustainability and authenticity. Vroom joined Hemingways Collection six months ago, bringing more than two decades of international experience from leading hotel portfolios…
There are moments in the evolution of an industry when ambition, resolve, and national momentum converge. Saudi Arabia’s mining sector is in precisely that phase, and few companies embody the seriousness and scale of this new era quite like AMAK. Under the leadership of CEO Geoff Day, the company has spent the last year expanding its operational footprint, accelerating exploration and hardwiring itself into the long-term goals of Vision 2030, while demonstrating the discipline and transparency expected from a fully listed public company on Tadawul. What emerges is the portrait of a miner that is not content with incremental progress.…
The construction industry is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. Long known for traditional methods and fragmented processes, the sector is now embracing digital technologies that are reshaping everything from project planning to on-site delivery. Driven by the demand for greater efficiency, transparency and sustainability, digital transformation is no longer optional — it is becoming fundamental to how modern construction operates. Data as the New Foundation Construction has always relied on information, but digital tools are turning raw data into a strategic asset. With vast amounts of project information now captured in real time, companies can…