The average CEO spends 72% of their time in meetings, according to the Harvard Business Review. It’s by far their dominant activity, so any productivity advice for them should focus squarely on how to get the most out of their meetings. CEOs are often paid the most per minute of anyone in a company, so […]
The end of the year provides the perfect time for reflection and planning. For many busy CEOs, it is also an opportunity to spend some invaluable downtime with loved ones, enjoy hobbies or just indulge in some rest and relaxation with a good book. Here we have put together our recommended list of excellent new […]
Thomas has been the company’s CEO since June this year. We hear all about how his first months are going below. What started as a juice and coffee bar in Copenhagen is currently an internationally recognised brand with 300 locations in 16 countries. Tell us a little bit about the story of Joe & The […]
It has been confirmed that Jack Dorsey will step down as Twitter’s chief executive officer with immediate effect. The company’s chief technology officer, Parag Agrawal, is set to take over the role. Dorsey had been serving as chief executive to both Twitter and digital payments company Square, which Dorsey founded in 2009 alongside Jim McKelvey. […]
Jack Dorsey currently serves as chief executive of both Twitter and digital payments company Square. Twitter stakeholder Elliott Management had sought to take on Dorsey's role in 2020 prior to the investment firm reaching a deal with Twitter's management. At the time, billionaire investor and Elliott Management founder Paul Singer had questioned whether or not […]
We introduce you to Wascosa – a Swiss company focussed on the hiring out and management of freight cars for rail traffic and a pioneer in the industry. Peter Balzer is the Chief Executive Officer of Wascosa and works closely with Philipp Müller, Chairman of the Board of Directors. Peter has been in charge of Wascosa's fortunes since 2014 and since then has helped the company to become the fourth largest wagon leasing company in Europe. He tells us all about it over the next few pages.
Following Nick Beighton stepping down as CEO of Asos, Doug Baird, founder and Chief Executive of New Street Consulting Group, looks at the challenge for CEO successors keen to take fresh eyes to a new role.
Despite having a ton of work to do, executives shouldn't overlook the need to improve how they present themselves throughout an entire workday. Keeping a professional appearance is important if you want to make a lasting impression and exercise authority and control no matter how hectic the day goes. Then again, it gets challenging to […]
Jones Simmer joined Bumble as its COO in 2017 where she laid the foundation for the company’s entire initial public offering whilst simultaneously battling Stage 3 breast cancer. She completed drafts of the S-1 from a chemo chair and sent it to the board the morning of her double mastectomy. Jones Simmer says her decision […]
As a CEO, we do not need to tell you how brutally tough the last eighteen months have been. If you have managed to keep your business afloat during this period and you are still going strong, then you have accomplished something that is truly worth celebrating. This is a testament to your resolve, your […]
A true veteran of the automotive industry, Torsten spent more than 13 years rising through a variety of positions at BMW Group. He took on roles in the Sales and Marketing Division, but became best-known for his impressive tenure as Director of the MINI brand between 2000 and 2003. He successfully relaunched MINI internationally as […]
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