Stephen Elop has been in charge of Nokia for two years, but despite his ‘Burning Platforms’ memo, he has still struggled to turn the company around
After 20 years leading some of the world’s top luxury brands, Claus-Dietrich Lahrs may be the best-dressed CEO in Europe. His latest tenure at Hugo Boss proves he may also be one of the smartest
Alex Ljung never stops thinking about sound. The young CEO has taken Soundcloud from plucky internet start-up to the web’s largest audio-distribution platform and is looking to expand even further
For decades Igor Sechin has helped sculpt the landscape of Russian business and politics from the shadows. Aggressive expansion strategies have now thrust the Rosneft CEO into the international spotlight
A corporate leader of tenacity and unrelenting stamina, Harmut Mehdorn’s ruthless manner ensures his impeccable, and at times controversial record
Francisco Reynés Massanet made the bold decision to expand Abertis Infraestructuras in 2010. Now, in a bid to relieve the company from debt, he must rethink its standing in the industry
With a background in engineering and experience in international relations, Éric Trappier’s appointment as CEO of Dassault Aviation looks to broaden the activities of the domestically minded aircraft manufacturer
Unwaveringly confident of long-term gains and unflinching in his risk taking, Jean-François van Boxmeer has advanced Heineken International beyond all expectation
Angry Birds first appeared on the iTunes App Store in 2009 as a fun and humble puzzle game. Four years later, Mikael Hed, CEO of the games’ developer Rovio, has transformed the brand into a global phenomenon
From humble beginnings to leading one of the largest multinational empires, Howard Schultz has always been eager to show off his entrepreneurial spirit, even if that has meant courting controversy along the way
After almost 30 years heading up some of Italy’s most prominent companies, Gabriele Galateri di Genola assumed the reins at Assicurazioni Generali in 2011 following the tumultuous departure of his predecessor
Following a failed merger with BAE, Tom Enders hasn’t given up on limiting state interference at EADS
TAG Heuer president and CEO Jean-Christophe Babin has an eye for precision and innovation
Switching politics for technology might be a drastic decision, but France Telecom CEO Stéphane Richard has been using his political knowledge to his advantage
While research shows female CEOs are more likely to be appointed to failing companies, Europe could take lessons from Meg Whitman, the head of HP
The European CEO awards 2024 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors.
