Business entities worldwide are swiftly adopting a multichannel approach toward overall growth. The role of CXOs is becoming more crucial for future-proofing business growth. Sodexo, a French food services and facilities management company headquartered in Paris, is a great example of this. The company recently announced the appointment of David Woodbury in the newly created role of chief commercial officer (CCO) for Sodexo US, reporting to North America CEO Sarosh Mistry.

Sodexo is not doing badly in the market at all. In fact, the company has manifested its best-ever sales performance in recent years. But the company believes in building on this momentum and taking a bold next step in future-proofing its growth journey. While David moved into this newly created role, Chelsea Neubauer was promoted to chief sales officer for Sodexo’s US Healthcare and Seniors divisions.

Organizations globally can leverage a multichannel approach to maintain a competitive edge, and Singapore is no exception. The country's economic outlook for 2024 forecasts a growth rate of 2.4 percent, a slight increase from the 2.3 percent predicted in December. Concurrently, headline inflation is projected to decrease to 3.1 percent, down from the previously estimated 3.4 percent. Notably, according to Bloomberg, Singapore's first quarter GDP is expected to benefit significantly from the influx of tourism and related activities surrounding Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. It is crucial for organizations in Singapore to recognize these shifts and capitalize on the emerging opportunities. In this yearly special issue, we have brought you stories from some of the best Indian-origin business leaders in Singapore.