What I expected to be a standard meeting ended up being a pivotal moment in my career. I’d never considered that how I look - I’m a six-foot-plus Scot - impacts how people see me; it turns out appearances can be intimidating. That one remark brought into sharp focus my perception of myself as an […]
Created in 2012, Ethique is the first lifestyle brand in the world to develop an entirely plastic-free solid product range. All of their solid bars are 100% plastic-free, certified palm oil-free, vegan and cruelty-free and packaged in certified compostable packaging. Ethique’s ingredients are all naturally derived, sustainably sourced and fairly traded (so their suppliers are paid a […]
In the face of immense adversity, the last few months have witnessed arguably the greatest use of, and reliance on, technology in powering the world economy.
The impact of the coronavirus crisis on most businesses and their leadership has been profound. Unsurprisingly, CEOs have been focused on solving the ‘now’ problems. It has been a huge sprint, but you can’t sprint forever.
The period we’re in right now is one of relentless change. For leaders across industries, it’s a high-pressure environment, with the need to constantly evaluate, shift and pivot to keep on top of new challenges and adapt to changing demands.
Heads of multinational corporations must be more than shrewd businesspeople. To raise their company's profile, they must let the public know their personality.
The combination of regulatory impetus, consumer sentiment and investor pressure has driven ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) to the top of the corporate agenda. While companies large and small are increasingly thinking about their ESG stance, the matter is especially pressing for large multinationals and global brands.
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 […]
Businesses have one main goal: to make sales. Organisations are pooling more time and money than ever into marketing, product development, and digitalisation in an attempt to find new and successful ways to increase their sales.
It is never bad to admit when you don’t know something. Holding your hands up to say “I am not best suited to advise on this,” or “I need more information before I can take a view,” is far better than trying to fashion something quickly, and then failing people in the process or worse, accidentally causing offence to many.
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