Sophie Ireland, PhD - Profile and Biography - CEOWORLD magazine https://ceoworld.biz/author/sophie/ The premier global business magazine providing expert insights, analysis, and news for CEOs, executives, industry leaders, and affluent individuals. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:22:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://ceoworld.biz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cropped-icon-32x32.png Sophie Ireland, PhD - Profile and Biography - CEOWORLD magazine https://ceoworld.biz/author/sophie/ 32 32 The World’s Most Expensive Golden Visas: Are They Really Worth It in 2026? https://ceoworld.biz/2026/01/17/the-worlds-most-expensive-golden-visas-are-they-really-worth-it-in-2026/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:22:51 +0000 https://ceoworld.biz/?p=259269

Why “Worth It” Means Something Different at $1 Million vs. $7 Million For wealthy investors, the question is no longer whether golden visas exist, but which of the increasingly expensive options actually move the needle on mobility, tax, and risk. A $500,000 allocation is immaterial to a billionaire and material to someone with $5 million […]

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From $75K to $10M: Southeast Asia’s Investor Visa Ladder https://ceoworld.biz/2026/01/17/from-75k-to-10m-southeast-asias-investor-visa-ladder/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 23:45:02 +0000 https://ceoworld.biz/?p=259263

Why Southeast Asia Is Now a Strategic Residency Market Southeast Asia combines structural growth, demographic momentum, and supply-chain realignment, making residency rights in the region more than a lifestyle perk. Investor visas here can support regional headquarters, asset booking centers, and family relocation plans in markets that are still compounding faster than most developed economies. […]

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Baran Ozkan on Building Trust Infrastructure & Playbook for Modern AML https://ceoworld.biz/2026/01/14/baran-ozkan-on-building-trust-infrastructure-playbook-for-modern-aml/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:31:15 +0000 https://ceoworld.biz/?p=259135 Baran Ozkan

Baran Ozkan is the CEO and co-founder of Flagright, a platform focused on modernizing financial crime prevention and transaction monitoring for banks and fintechs. He works at the intersection of product, risk, and AI governance, building systems that help teams move faster without losing auditability and control. Baran, what problem were you determined to solve when you started Flagright?  […]

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David Rocker: Leading With Systems, Strategy, and Staying Power https://ceoworld.biz/2026/01/14/david-rocker-leading-with-systems-strategy-and-staying-power/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:46:11 +0000 https://ceoworld.biz/?p=259125 David Rocker, managing partner at The Rocker Group, LLC

How David Rocker Built a Career on Structure David Rocker didn’t start in finance. He started in engineering. That background shaped everything that came after. “I was trained to break down problems, find patterns, and build systems that don’t break under pressure,” he says. “That mindset still drives how I work today.” Rocker studied Industrial […]

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Mike Durkin and the Work of Building Trust in Home Care https://ceoworld.biz/2026/01/12/mike-durkin-and-the-work-of-building-trust-in-home-care/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:57:55 +0000 https://ceoworld.biz/?p=259060

Mike Durkin did not plan a career in home care. Like many small business owners, his path started with a personal problem that had no easy answer. Fifteen years ago, Durkin and his family were trying to find reliable help for elderly relatives. The process was confusing. Calls went unanswered. Promises felt vague. Good care […]

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Anthony Galluccio: Elected Office, Law, Youth Sports, and a Life Committed to Care https://ceoworld.biz/2026/01/11/anthony-galluccio-elected-office-law-youth-sports-and-a-life-committed-to-care/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:23:36 +0000 https://ceoworld.biz/?p=258977 Anthony Galluccio

Anthony Galluccio has built a career around four demanding worlds. Public Service, Land use law, youth sports,and philanthropy. Each one requires consistency, patience, trust, and long-term commitment. Together, they tell the story of an enduring leader who measures impact by outcomes, not attention. Today, Galluccio is a law partner at Galluccio & Watson LLP in […]

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Gary Mazin: Education, Entrepreneurship, and the Courtroom https://ceoworld.biz/2026/01/10/gary-mazin-education-entrepreneurship-and-the-courtroom/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:37:22 +0000 https://ceoworld.biz/?p=258939

A Career Built Step by Step Gary Mazin’s professional path is rooted in perseverance, education, and hands-on courtroom experience. From arriving in Canada as a child to leading Mazin & Associates, PC, his career reflects steady growth rather than shortcuts. Born in the Soviet Union, Mazin left with his family at the age of four. […]

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Richard Bernstein: Redefining Justice and Accessibility in Michigan https://ceoworld.biz/2026/01/10/richard-bernstein-redefining-justice-and-accessibility-in-michigan/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:53:19 +0000 https://ceoworld.biz/?p=258933

Richard Bernstein has built a legal career around one core idea. Equal access is not optional. It is a requirement of justice. As a justice on the Michigan Supreme Court, he is known for clear thinking, steady discipline, and long-term impact. His work shows how lived experience can shape better systems without changing the rules […]

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Greece Golden Visa 2026: Start-Up, Property, and Tax Incentives Global Investors Can’t Ignore https://ceoworld.biz/2026/01/09/greece-golden-visa-2026-start-up-property-and-tax-incentives-global-investors-cant-ignore/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 03:43:35 +0000 https://ceoworld.biz/?p=258914 Parthenon in Athens, Greece

Greece’s new start-up Golden Visa is not an incremental tweak; it is a deliberate shift from passive capital into productive, innovation-led investment. The program aligns residency rights with early-stage financing of tech, tourism, fintech, defence, and other strategic sectors via the national Elevate Greece registry.​ Key strategic drivers for policymakers: Redirect foreign capital from overheated […]

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Global Business, Local Risks: Why International Firms Need U.S. Liability Counsel https://ceoworld.biz/2025/12/31/global-business-local-risks-why-international-firms-need-u-s-liability-counsel/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 04:12:49 +0000 https://ceoworld.biz/?p=258869

For multinational corporations, the United States represents a land of immense opportunity and equally immense legal peril. The American civil justice system, with its expansive discovery rules, plaintiff-friendly juries, punitive damages, and class action mechanisms, is uniquely challenging. An incident that might be a manageable insurance claim in another country can escalate into a multi-million dollar lawsuit with […]

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