At CEO Today, we love a female entrepreneur success story. This month, we tell you all about SoCal surfer Paige Mycoskie and her road to becoming one of America’s richest self-made women through her uber-popular clothing brand Aviator Nation.
With travel and holidays abroad having been mostly off the cards for the past two years, many of us are eager to finally get away and unwind. And where’s a better place to relax than in, or besides, a spectacular swimming pool? CEO Today has selected 6 of the world’s top luxury summer pools for […]
What is leadership? Zoom on values In the 17th century, Descartes, the French philosopher and mathematician, said that “it is not enough to have a good mind. The main thing is to use it well”. In the context of leadership, what does “using it well” mean? Leadership involves building a sustainable vision to generate value. […]
Unicorn Hunting with Cornelius in the Valuation Swamp “Keep the money together” was proud Staten Island native Cornelius Vanderbilt’s very last words to his family. Following that heart-warming goodbye, he took his final breath of cold air at the beginning of 1877’s lethal winter, which later became known as the “Big Die-Up.” Although no unicorns died that […]
As Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine continues, heads are increasingly turning to the country’s president and his mysterious fortune. How rich is Russian President Vladimir Putin? Is Putin richer than Tesla CEO Elon Musk? And how did Putin amass his elusive net worth? President Putin’s Net Worth In 2018 the Kremlin disclosed that President Putin […]
1. Bill Gates And Melinda French Gates Bill Gates launched the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation alongside his then-wife Melinda French Gates in 2000. The Microsoft co-founder and his wife pledged to donate 95% of their wealth and, by 2010, had given $17 billion away to their foundation to support health projects and tackle poverty […]
If you're pondering on whether to expand your fine wine collection, now is the perfect time to take the plunge. The fine wine industry had a fantastic year in 2021, outperforming a number of popular luxury investment pieces, including cars, watches, and handbags, and it is expected to maintain this strong performance this year too […]
As 2022 is now upon us, so are New Year resolutions and the lists of goals for what we want to achieve in the next 12 months and beyond. Here is CEO Today’s compilation of the most inspirational books every CEO, entrepreneur and leader needs to read this year.
Whether you’re looking to work in the sunshine, spend time with your family, or enjoy a romantic break, the Caribbean’s marble-white beaches, breathtaking views, and year-round warmth make it an excellent choice of location. And if you’re looking for luxury, there’s no shortage of options for you on these mesmerising islands. In no particular order, […]
At first glance, it seems absurd to mention genius scientists like Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking in the same breath as Madonna or Kim Kardashian because their personalities could not be more different. What could possibly connect a giant of the intellectual stage such as the physicist Steven Hawking with the boxing legend Muhammad Ali, […]
Luxury is arguably the industry that has undergone the most disruptive changes over the years. To operate successfully in the luxury universe calls for a new and nuanced understanding of how luxury is changing and how companies create economic value and cultural value out of that change. Dr Federica Carlotto, lead faculty of a new […]
With a current net worth of $105.6 billion (according to Forbes), Warren Buffett is one of the most successful and influential investors and business magnates in the world. The son of a US congressman, Buffett first bought stock when he was 11 years old and first filed taxes at 13. In 1956, he founded Buffett Partnership, which was renamed Berkshire Hathaway after the company bought a textile manufacturing firm with the same name. Today, Berkshire Hathaway is a multinational conglomerate holding company which owns and operates over 60 companies, including Helzberg Diamonds, battery manufacturer Duracell, insurer Geico and the Dairy Queen restaurant chain.
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