Alexander Nikpour, the general manager of Publicis Première in Singapore, is the founder of Égalité, a LGBTQ+ resource group within Publicis Groupe aiming to advocate for visibility and equality in Southeast and North Asia. Alongside his role at Première, Nikpour successfully rebranded the agency, leading to increased client evaluation scores and attracting new brands like Johnnie Walker and Macallan. Through his leadership, Nikpour implemented a process overhaul and talent development strategy, resulting in a 0% voluntary attrition rate and a culture of Radical Open Collaboration within the team.
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The 95-Year-Old Japanese Man Who Is the World’s Oldest Speedskater
Iichi Marumo, a 95-year-old Japanese speedskater, began his competitive career at 88 and has since won numerous gold medals in races around the world, becoming a minor celebrity in Japan. Despite his age, he continues to push the boundaries of senior sports, competing in age categories created specifically for him in speedskating events. Marumo's resilience and determination were showcased in a recent race where he fell, crawled to the finish line, and announced his retirement...
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