Profiles

Winds of change: Henrik Poulsen drives Ørsted’s green transformation

Henrik Poulsen was propelled to the forefront of Denmark’s business elite following his success at multiple corporate giants. Today, he is the driving force behind energy firm Ørsted’s move towards renewables

Ida Tin leads the femtech revolution with health app Clue

Through the wildly popular app Clue, Ida Tin is revolutionising the femtech space, heralding a healthier future for women everywhere

ABB Group profits from Ulrich Spiesshofer’s automation gamble

After almost being sold seven years ago, ABB’s automaton division is now an international success. With further expansion planned, CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer’s vision of collaborative robotics must take many of the plaudits

Angeliki Frangou steers Navios towards emerging economies

Starting with a single disused Brazilian tanker in 1990, Angeliki Frangou went on to spawn a global shipping empire. As the pioneering CEO of the Navios Group, she is now one of the industry’s most remarkable leaders

William Shu continues to deliver with a gig-economy business model

Since co-founding Deliveroo in 2013, CEO William Shu has led the online food delivery company to a staggering €1.7bn valuation, helping give rise to the gig economy. But as the company has grown, so have the protests and legal challenges

The new black: Axel Dumas leads luxury giant Hermès to record profit

Appointed in the midst of a dramatic family feud, Axel Dumas has guided Hermès International through a series of heated legal battles – achieving record profits along the way

Bjørn Kjos pioneers budget long-haul air travel

As CEO of the first company to make a real success of budget long-haul flights, Bjørn Kjos has set the bar high. As competition inevitably intensifies, his business acumen will be tested to the limit

Novo Nordisk’s new CEO leads it through its first tough period

Ramped-up competition in the pharmaceutical sector has seen Novo Nordisk’s position look increasingly shaky. New CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen is seeking to steady the ship with a mix of innovation and expansion

Through Spotify, Daniel Ek has changed the music industry forever

Developed to bridge the gap between illegal file sharing innovation and a behind-the-times record industry, Spotify is conducting a delicate balancing act. CEO Daniel Ek needs to keep all parties happy ahead of the company’s anticipated IPO

Francesca Bellettini has achieved the impossible with Saint Laurent

Renaming a world-famous brand is never advisable. However, under Francesca Bellettini’s guidance, the rebadged Saint Laurent has been remarkably successful

Giovanni Ferrero samples the sweet taste of success

Following the recent deaths of his brother and father, Giovanni Ferrero has been left to run the family company alone: so far, he’s found it as smooth as spreading Nutella on toast

Isabelle Kocher sparks Engie to life

Engie’s new CEO, Isabelle Kocher, has come into her role at a challenging time for the energy giant. But, with a clear vision for the future, she is reimaging the company to ensure its continued success

Kasper Rorsted is running Adidas to the top of the market

Replacing one of the longest serving CEOs on the DAX index is no easy task, but a resurgent Adidas may have found its perfect fit in Kasper Rorsted

Håkan Samuelsson drives Volvo back to its roots

Under Håkan Samuelsson, Volvo Cars is combining luxury and new technology with a formidable safety record. The company’s Chinese owners have made a safe choice

World’s third-largest tobacco producer quits cigarettes

As cigarettes face increasing regulation and a diminished customer base, under Lars Dahlgren’s leadership Swedish Match is looking ahead to a smoke-free tobacco industry

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