CEO tenures are getting shorter and turnover is at record levels. Carefully considered succession planning will be essential as businesses adjust to the loss of their leaders
The bosses of 181 of the US’ biggest companies have issued a new Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation, pushing societal benefits above shareholder profits
Many notable entrepreneurs swear by the importance of getting up before the sun has risen. However, the scientific evidence that morning larks are more successful than night owls is flimsy at best
Many CEOs fail within the first 18 months of holding the role. Elizabeth Matsangou explores the mistakes that many chief executives make, and how these can be avoided
In the coming years, the tax policy landscape will undergo a major transformation. While much remains uncertain, CEOs must take proactive steps to prepare their businesses wherever possible
Despite the advantages that globalisation brings, companies who have operations across multiple jurisdictions can find that their operations become disjointed without concrete and transparent guidelines in place
While most individuals don’t reach the top rung of the corporate ladder until later life, a small number of entrepreneurs find success at an extremely young age
Kingfisher CEO Véronique Laury will leave her post at the DIY conglomerate imminently, reducing the number of female CEOs in the FTSE 100 to just five
Corporate scandals can tarnish the public’s perception of a company, affecting its bottom line in the process. Whether responsible for the alleged misconduct or not, the CEO is often at the heart of the issue
Appointing a CEO can be a lengthy process, but it needn’t be arduous. A structured succession plan provides companies with the best chance of finding the right replacement
Elizabeth Matsangou delves into management’s age-old nature versus nurture debate
Polman will be replaced by Alan Jope, who currently serves as Unilever’s President of Beauty and Personal Care
Some say age is just a number. It seems that many of the world’s most successful CEOs agree, choosing to work into old age rather than retire
US prosecutors have unsealed an indictment charging former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn with conspiracy and fraud in relation to the company’s 2015 emissions scandal
Iconic toymaker Mattel has appointed former Maker Studios chief Ynon Kreiz as its new CEO in a bid to drag the company out of its value slump
The European CEO awards 2023 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors.
