Profiles

Jean-François van Boxmeer sets Heineken’s sights on Africa and India

Heineken CEO Jean-François van Boxmeer spent his formative years in Africa, learning emerging markets are the future for European brands. His unique insights have paid off

Abi Wright is forcing spas to boost inclusivity and end discrimination

As Managing Director of Spabreaks, Abi Wright has pioneered a morality-led approach to the spa industry, fighting to ensure illnesses and disabilities are not used as barriers to entry

Marco Bizzarri is dragging Gucci into the digital future

Marco Bizzarri is writing a new chapter at Gucci, where he has set about freeing the brand from its adherence to tradition

John Cryan faces a tough challenge as Deutsche Bank abandons co-CEOs

John Cryan will soon become the sole CEO of Deutsche Bank. If he is able to
turn the German banking giant around, it could be a career-defining achievement

Patricia Barbizet is shaking up the art world as Christie’s CEO

That the announcement of Patricia Barbizet as the new CEO of Christie’s was treated as a surprise shows how far the business world still has to go. Her abilities are undeniable and her record speaks for itself

Mario Greco was so good, Zurich had to have him back

Mario Greco returns to Zurich with a phenomenal reputation, having saved Generali in his time away from the firm. However, even he will find the current industry weather extremely difficult to thrive in

Annika Falkengren has proven herself a shrewd crisis operator

Annika Falkengren, CEO of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, saw her bank emerge successfully from the 2008 financial crisis. As European banks look likely to face further trouble, her approach is just what her firm needs

Jean-Claude Biver, who has had a profound impact over the Swiss watch industry

Jean-Claude Biver | TAG Heuer

Known as the man who saved the mechanical watch, Jean-Claude Biver’s philosophical imprint on the Swiss watch industry has been as profound as his business success through the years

Sergio Ermotti, CEO of UBS, controversially told bankers earlier this year that it's ok for them to make mistakes, provided they're made in good faith

Sergio Ermotti | UBS

The CEO of UBS is unafraid of making bold statements on behalf of his industry. Looking at his past achievements, surely few would question his authority and knowledge of all things banking

Nestlé’s Paul Bulcke, whose leadership focuses on putting the right people in the right places - and fosters a culture of trust

Paul Bulcke | Nestlé

Heading up the world’s largest food manufacturer carries a lot of responsibility. Thankfully, Nestlé CEO Paul Bulcke is very aware of the importance of health, though his stance on water still raises a few eyebrows

Frédéric Gagey has faced some heavy opposition as of late as Air France tries to cut back jobs, in order to save costs

Frédéric Gagey | Air France

Rocked by strikes and violent employee protests, Air France is not the giant it once was. Restoring calm and financial growth is proving a huge challenge for CEO Frédéric Gagey

Carsten Heinrich, Managing Director of Rubina Real Estate, who has seen investor interest soar in Berlin's property market

Carsten Heinrich | Rubina Real Estate

A newcomer to the international property investment arena is piquing interest worldwide

Kevin Plank | Under Armour

It is no mean feat to take a simple idea and make it into a billion-dollar business. Kevin Plank has not only achieved this, but his company is now threatening the throne of Nike, the world’s biggest sports brand

Fabrice Brégier, CEO of Airbus, has helped the airline company make substantial gains during his tenure. Image courtesy of Airbus

Fabrice Brégier | Airbus

Airbus is determined to usurp Boeing and become market leader in aircraft manufacturing. With Fabrice Brégier at the helm, there has never been a better time for the European giant to reach its goal

Michelle Mone came from a working class family where there were "no businesspeople" - but despite this, went on to become one of the UK's most successful entrepreneurs

Michelle Mone | UTan

Having built a £50m empire from the ground up, Michelle Mone is known as one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs. Like all true business greats, she has no plans to slow down either

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