JANUARY 2026BUSINESSMANAGEMENTREVIEW.COM6Art & GraphicsAmelia StewartDeclan ColeRobert Grey SmithManaging EditorSummer Gutierrez Editorial StaffLouis BeckerLeah JaneAlfred MardinRachael ClarkCopyright © 2026 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Editorial*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffSummer Gutierrez Managing Editoreditor@businessmanagementreview.comThis edition of Business Management Review examines how organizations respond to growing complexity and risk by strengthening discipline, alignment and preparedness to drive sustainable performance.The cover story features Juan Carrera, SVP Global Operations and Operational Excellence at Flowserve Corporation, who presents lean as an enterprise management system. He emphasizes culture, strategy deployment and daily management, supported by aligned systems and analytics, noting that AI and automation deliver value only when built on stable processes.This issue also recognizes NortheastCIOs as Top Fractional CIO Services 2026 for its role in helping mid-market organizations more effectively align technology initiatives with broader business objectives. Through its flexible fractional CIO model, the firm provides experienced, executive-level IT leadership to organizations that lack a dedicated senior technology voice. By addressing this leadership gap, NortheastCIOs brings clarity to technology priorities, strengthens budget oversight and establishes structured roadmaps that improve execution, enhance accountability and position technology as a sustained driver of long-term business value.In parallel, Davies Public Affairs is named Top Crisis Communication Service 2026 for its disciplined, research-led approach to crisis prevention, preparation and response. The firm emphasizes early planning, clearly defined decision-making roles and timely, honest communication tailored to multiple stakeholder audiences. This structured methodology enables organizations to navigate high-stakes situations with greater control, respond decisively under pressure and preserve credibility and trust when it matters most.Complementing these features, CXO insights from Bill Davis, Sr. Director of Physical Security at Ally [NYSE: ALLY], highlight how modern security programs support regulatory compliance through access control and AI-enabled monitoring. David McDermott, Director of Information Technology at O'Reilly Hospitality Management, examines the operational and cost benefits of transitioning from legacy POTS lines to LTE-based communication infrastructure.Together, these perspectives highlight that leadership grounded in clarity and discipline enables organizations to navigate complexity and build resilience. Readers are encouraged to engage with the full issue to explore how fundamentals continue to drive long-term value.Turning Discipline into Durable ValueEmail:sales@businessmanagementreview.comeditor@businessmanagementreview.commarketing@businessmanagementreview.com JANUARY 2026, Volume 06 - Issue 01 ISSN 2831-848X Published by ValleyMedia Inc.To subscribe to Business Management Review Visit www.businessmanagementreview.com
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