Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley, Author at The Executive Magazine

The Evolution of Modern Ransomware: Beyond Basic Encryption

IT & Cyber Security / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

Ransomware attacks have transformed dramatically since their inception, evolving from straightforward encryption schemes to sophisticated multi-layered extortion strategies. Today’s cybercriminals employ an arsenal of psychological and technical tactics to maximise their chances of payment, creating unprecedented challenges for organisations worldwide. This comprehensive analysis examines how ransomware has evolved and what business leaders must understand about contemporary cyber threats

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The Aluminium Alchemists: RIMOWA and La Marzocco Craft Coffee Perfection

Gadgets & Technology / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

Two masters of their craft, German luggage icon RIMOWA and Italian espresso pioneer La Marzocco, have joined forces to create what might be the most sophisticated coffee machine ever to grace a countertop. The result is a gleaming testament to precision engineering that makes ordinary kitchen appliances look positively pedestrian

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Women’s Health Innovation Receives £1.3M Boost Through SBRI Healthcare

Business, Women In Business / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

A new wave of women’s health technologies emerges as SBRI Healthcare, alongside the Health Innovation Network, provides substantial funding to tackle critical health challenges faced by women across the UK

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The Hormone Revolution: Level Zero Health Sets Pre-Seed Funding Record

Business, Women In Business / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

Level Zero Health has secured £5.5 million in pre-seed funding, establishing a European record for female founders. The UK healthtech start-up is developing the world’s first continuous hormone monitoring device using DNA-based sensors. This groundbreaking technology promises to transform healthcare approaches to fertility, menopause management and stress tracking with unprecedented precision and convenience

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Julie Hammond Takes Helm at the Celtic Collection and ICC Wales

Executive Leaders, Women In Business / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

Julie Hammond has been appointed as the new group chief executive of the Celtic Collection and ICC Wales, marking a significant leadership transition for Wales’ largest independent hotel group. With over 25 years of hospitality industry experience and an impressive portfolio of senior roles, Hammond brings substantial expertise to this prominent position as she prepares to guide the organisation through its next phase of growth

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Business Leaders Profile: Roy Moëd, Co-founder of LifeBook Memoirs

Executive Leaders / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

From transforming airline catering to revolutionising personal autobiography, Roy Moëd’s entrepreneurial journey demonstrates remarkable business acumen and visionary thinking. As co-founder of LifeBook Memoirs, he created an entirely new sector within publishing, helping thousands preserve their life stories through beautifully crafted books while discovering that success transcends mere profit

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Trailblazing Women Transforming the Luxury Travel Landscape

Women In Business / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

Female pioneers are redefining luxury hospitality with bold, purpose-driven leadership that transcends traditional boundaries. These remarkable women blend commercial acumen with social responsibility, creating enterprises where sustainability complements exceptional guest experiences. Their diverse approaches—from family-owned boutiques to conservation initiatives—establish new benchmarks for an industry in transformation while delivering both premium comfort and meaningful impact

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Axel Dewitz Joins the Bentley Board of Management

Executive Appointments / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

Bentley Motors announces the appointment of Axel Dewitz as Board Member for Finance and IT, bringing extensive Volkswagen Group experience to the luxury automotive manufacturer during a period of strategic transformation.

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Salesforce Names Robin Washington as President, COO & CFO

Executive Appointments, Women In Business / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

The strategic appointment of Robin Washington as Salesforce’s President and Chief Operating and Financial Officer marks a pivotal shift for the global AI CRM leader. Washington brings decades of operational and financial expertise from prestigious firms like Gilead Sciences and PeopleSoft

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Sid Baveja Joins Too Good To Go as VP of Operations

Executive Appointments / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

Food waste technology leader Too Good To Go strengthens its European operations with the strategic appointment of Sid Baveja as Vice President of Operations. The appointment marks a significant step forward for the surplus food marketplace as it expands its innovative solutions across Central Europe, the UK and Ireland, bringing fresh perspective to the critical challenge of food waste reduction

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