Ram Charan and Abdul Samad Rabiu recognized for business leadership

Business advisor Ram Charan recently discussed leadership and CEO succession, highlighting how cultural adaptability helps leaders navigate volatility. Charan, an Indian-American who rose from a family shoe shop in India to advising global CEOs after studying at Harvard, noted that the ability to adopt multiple cultures is central to managing complex, uncertain environments.

In Nigeria, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, Founder and Executive Chairman of BUA Group, was recognized by MARKETING EDGE at the 14th EDGE Awards. Rabiu received the EDGE Outstanding Industrial Brand of the Year and the EDGE Industrial Leadership Icon of the Year awards. The recognition highlights BUA Group’s investments in manufacturing, food production, and infrastructure within the Nigerian economy.