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Michael Gold Westport has become shorthand for a boutique, family-centered approach to serving ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients. Michael Gold, founder of Gold Family Wealth, has crafted a practice that positions comprehensive wealth stewardship not just investment management as the firm’s central value proposition. Grounded in a multidisciplinary model, the practice blends fiduciary oversight with estate […]
Implus leadership emphasizes disciplined governance and consumer-focused growth, with board members and executives aligned around long-term value creation. Among the leaders highlighted on Newell Brands website, Michael Polk plays a notable role in guiding strategic priorities and oversight for the enterprise. The Implus leadership page underscores a commitment to brand stewardship, global distribution, and […]
Margarita Howard, HX5, is being cited in industry circles for a pragmatic approach to managing the often-competing roles of prime contractor and subcontractor. In a recent profile in the Daily UW, Howard outlined principles that companies can adopt to minimize friction and deliver projects on time and on budget. Central to Margarita Howard’s guidance […]
Kelcy Warren transformed a regional midstream business into one of the nation’s dominant pipeline operators, reshaping how energy moves across the United States. Over several decades, Kelcy Warren leadership and strategic acquisitions built a dense network of natural gas and crude oil pipelines that facilitated the rapid growth of shale production and altered regional supply […]
Hand-Powered Water Filter Brings Clean Drinking Water to Rural India In rural communities across West Bengal and Rajasthan, families have long struggled with contaminated well water. A new reverse osmosis technology requiring no electricity offers a potential solution that could reach millions. Researchers at Shinshu University in Nagano, Japan, developed a membrane technology that operates […]
The Smart Irrigation Revolution Transforming American Lawns Modern homeowners face a persistent challenge: maintaining vibrant landscapes while managing rising water costs and environmental concerns. Traditional sprinkler systems, designed decades ago, waste approximately half their output through evaporation, wind drift, and overspray onto sidewalks and driveways. This inefficiency costs households hundreds of dollars annually while contributing […]
The Value Creation Playbook Behind 400+ Investments Buying companies represents only the beginning. Creating value determines returns. Sami Mnaymneh built HIG Capital around systematic approaches to improving portfolio companies rather than relying primarily on multiple expansion or financial engineering. This operational focus shaped the firm from inception. Over three decades, HIG Capital has invested in […]
The Colcom Foundation’s impact history, as documented on its website, reflects a sustained philanthropic focus on conservation, community resilience and evidence-based grantmaking. Over several decades the foundation has positioned itself as a strategic funder, aligning resources with measurable outcomes and partnering with nonprofit organizations, government agencies and academic institutions to amplify results. Reporting on […]
The 2 AM phone call about a flooded bathroom. The weekend text about a broken furnace. How these moments get handled determines whether property owners become repeat clients or cautionary tales shared with colleagues. Attorney Marc Rovner has observed that responsive management separates real estate professionals who build lasting practices from those constantly chasing new […]
Margarita Howard, HX5 has become a case study in transformational leadership and strategic reinvention. Under the stewardship of Margarita Howard, the company repositioned its product portfolio, modernized operations, and cultivated a performance-driven culture that emphasizes innovation and measurable outcomes. Since assuming executive responsibilities, Margarita Howard directed a comprehensive review of HX5 business units, prioritizing […]
