"We don’t want to be number one in China. We want to be number one in the world," said Jack Ma shortly after he founded Alibaba. Building one of the world’s largest e-commerce companies doesn’t require specialised or technical knowledge, genius-level math—or even a business plan. But what does it take? Here’s the story of […]
Though demand for air travel has plummeted, the gap left by commercial flights has left an opening for private jets to meet the needs of travelling business leaders.
Earlier this year, in the midst of a global pandemic, Gadhia founded her own FinTech startup Snoop – a free app which connects all your bank accounts and credit cards, tracking your spending and spotting smart ways which can help you can save money. We hear all about it below. What inspired you to start […]
When did you know you wanted to launch your businesses? What inspired you? The first business, SHREDDY, was launched less intentionally than my second, TALA. I wanted to help simplify people’s fitness journeys and create products that helped make what can be a daunting, confusing process a lot easier. I was in my first year […]
It all started in 2012 when the Founder of sportswear brand Gymshark, Ben Francis, asked his mother to teach him how to use a sewing machine, so he could make vests and t-shirts him and his friends could wear to the gym. Fast forward eight years, and today, Ben’s company Gymshark has joined the list […]
It’s still too early to say what shape the recovery will be, but what is emerging from the fog of the pandemic/recession mash-up are ambitious brands moving beyond the virtue-signalling of “we’re all in this together” to begin positioning for a post-COVID world. In doing so, they’re placing bets on what our lives will look and feel like in the future.
Coronavirus has encroached not only on public health but also on the global economy, as well as on some of the most fundamental practices of modern society. For leaders, there hasn’t been a handbook on ‘how to lead in a time of pandemic’, however, it’s undeniable that some have responded better than others. A small […]
Tell us about the Almond app. Almond provides a digital platform for trusted, natural climate solutions, offering an immersive experience that brings to life their story, impact and progress. On the business side of our platform, we help companies, understand, reduce and balance the carbon footprints of their companies, employees and products. The consumer-facing Almond […]
As the world’s largest companies pledge to tackle prejudice in the workplace, the number of ethnic minority CEOs leading these companies continues to shrink.
To support the Black Lives Matter movement and to share the stories of leaders who have faced racism and discrimination at work, CEO Today reached out to Dyann Heward-Mills, the CEO of data protection consultancy HewardMills. Below, we learn more about her experiences as a black female who’s unfortunately faced a myriad of hurdles in […]
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