Nordea Bank CEO Christian Clausen is leading the institution onwards with an astute eye for reputational management and the role banks play in society
Karl-Ludwig Kley’s subtle, yet steadfast approach to major corporate restructuring is leading the world’s oldest pharmaceutical company, Merck KGaA, into a revenue-strong future
One of the most influential CEOs in the US, and the first female boss of Lockheed Martin, Marillyn Hewson will now seek to improve the company’s dealings internationally in the face of upcoming budget cuts
Volvo veteran Olof Persson is well equipped to spearhead a comprehensive overhaul of the company’s trucking business
Narrative’s clip camera is one of the most memorable products to come out of Sweden’s successful start-up-sphere
One of the world’s most colourful CEOs, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has played a major role in the development of Europe’s travel and tourism sector
Joe Kaeser is unquestionably the CEO to rebuild Siemens. After 33 years at the company, he has finally reached the summit and is ready to make it his dominion
Medtech CEO Bertin Nahum is commonly considered one of the most influential figures in the surgical robotics industry and a revolutionary high-tech entrepreneur
Margareth Henriquez’s astute understanding of luxury branding and her ability to head companies through turbulent circumstances stands Krug in good stead for the future
Annika Falkengren’s career has been spent at just one company – Swedish bank SEB Group. Her loyalty has seen her become one of the world’s most influential businesswomen
Brian Sullivan’s high standing in the executive search industry is best characterised by his client-centric approach and his belief in advanced technology in the sector
A Francophile since childhood, Maureen Chiquet has climbed the ladder of the fashion industry to lead the world’s most glamorous brand
It’s been 50 years since Lamborghini first challenged the auto world, but it wasn’t until the appointment of Stephan Winkelmann that the company’s fortunes were really transformed
After just 12 months with RBS, Ross McEwan has been tasked with returning the bank to the private sector and manoeuvring political tensions that brought the previous regime into dispute, a task not many would relish
Siemens recently sacked CEO lost his job despite steering the company away from the scandals of the past
The European CEO awards 2024 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors.
