By Louisa Rochford 2018 has been off to a tumultuous start with the fall of Carillion as it went into liquidation, and Maplin and Toys R Us going into administration following their struggles with debt and inability to find a buyer. The loss of these businesses led to the closure of over 200 stores in […]
Social media as a platform is growing every day and is used more often than ever by companies in order to better approach an audience. However, what happens when controversy hits and the sharable platform bites back? We hear from three experts on the topic, with advice and guidance on how it works and […]
Graham Parker is the CEO and Co-Founder of Gravity Supply Chain Solutions (HK) - a privately owned B2B cloud-based ‘real time’ supply chain visibility and execution platform for shippers and sellers, manufacturers and logistics providers. Gravity’s solutions are focused on connecting the people and data involved in the entire end-to-end supply chain - from product concept to commerce. The result is […]
There exists no algorithm on how to run a successful business. But there is one common trait for all: people are a business’ greatest asset. Now, take a look at this quote from Simon Sinek: “In weak companies, the dreamers are expected to serve the planners. In great companies, the planners feel inspired to serve […]
Xu Shengfeng, is a Senior Partner at Zhong Lun Law firm and the person in charge of the firm’s bankruptcy and reorganization practice. Over the years, he has taken the lead in handling a number of high-profile and complicated bankruptcy and reorganization cases involving domestic heavyweight securities companies, listed companies and other businesses, for […]
Eversheds Sutherland has 66 offices in 32 jurisdictions and has been recognised as a top 15 and a top 20 global law firm by Law360 and Acritas respectively. The firm’s offices, together with the support that it has from relationship firms make the company an attractive option for clients with cross-border M&A needs. Eversheds Sutherland is […]
By Louisa Rochford Marketing plays a monumental part in any business and is key to its survival. Without advertising and publicising, a business could disappear into irrelevance and be completely forgotten—worse, however, is the damage that can be caused by poor marketing choices. At best, these choices can be a simple mistake—cause for a […]
Michael McNulty is the former Global Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Venture Capital-funded Rotation Medical, headquartered in Plymouth, MN. The company was acquired for $210 million in December 2017 by Smith & Nephew, after only 3.5 years of commercialization in the United States. Mike’s new role is serving as the Smith & Nephew’s […]
By Louisa Rochford A person in a position of leadership will have a plethora of factors, problems and objectives buzzing around their head at all times. Among the vital things to keep track of on a day-to-day basis is productivity, the depth and quality of their management, business and industry knowledge, investors, profits… and the […]
Polina has a comprehensive background in business, economics, strategic opportunity investments and venture capital transactions. Prior to co-founding Cambridge Companies SPG, Polina was an Executive Vice President and Partner at a real estate investment firm with $350 million dollars of transactions under her belt. She has over a decade of real estate, angel investor and […]
This month, CEO Today had the pleasure to connect with Roel Bulthuis - the Managing Director of M Ventures (previously MS Ventures). The company is the strategic venture capital fund of Merck, which Roel established in 2009. M Ventures’ objective is to invest in innovative technologies and products with the potential to significantly impact Merck‘s […]
Craig Lack, Senior Vice President at J&K Consultants, describes himself as a catalyst, a futurist, an avid learner and a C-Suite motivator. He has paid off over one million dollars of military Veterans’ medical debts as a way to provide meaningful value to those who serve the US. His BHAG is to save employees a […]
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