Maria Gourtsilidou

Maria Gourtsilidou is Senior Editor of Research and Data Analytics at the CEOWORLD magazine. She is responsible for driving thought leadership, using data analytics to showcase the company’s products and services, and fostering knowledge sharing between CEOWORLD magazine and client organizations. She studied Public Administration (Economics Of The Public Sector) in Greece and holds a Bachelor’s in Public Administration from the Panteion University of Political & Social Studies. Follow Maria Gourtsilidou on Twitter. Write at maria-gourtsilidou@ceoworld.biz.

Stats Gate

Top 10 countries globally with best work-life balance in 2021

Stats GateMaria Gourtsilidou

In Sweden, citizens work strictly 8 hours per day. At 5:00 pm most Swedes stop work to go home and take care of their family. If someone works overtime then this is usually not perceived positively but instead is a sign of poor planning. Sweden is the number one country...

CEO Insider

The optimism of the CEOs is at the highest level compared to the last 10 years (new survey)

CEO InsiderMaria Gourtsilidou

Although the Covid-19 pandemic has created a negative impact on society and the world economy, CEOs are more optimistic than ever compared to the last 10 years. This is the conclusion reached by the 25th annual PwC CEO's annual report. The survey was conducted with the participation of 4,446 CEOs...

Doug Parker Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of American Airlines

CEO Spotlight

CEO Spotlight: Doug Parker – The life of American Airlines CEO

CEO SpotlightMaria Gourtsilidou

As a child, Doug Parker lived in many cities in the United States because of his father's job, who started as a butcher in a supermarket chain but eventually took various positions. Although many boys at a young age get excited about aeroplanes or want to become pilots, he had...

Money and Wealth

The World’s Top 10 CEOs Over 70 Years Old

Money and WealthMaria Gourtsilidou

Age does not seem to matter when you love what you do. The following CEOs remain in their positions even though they are over 70 years old. Warren Buffett, August 30, 1930 (age 91 years): He is considered the oldest head of a U.S.-listed firm. He is currently the chairman and...

Stats Gate

The world’s top 10 countries in terms of reaching net zero by 2050

Stats GateMaria Gourtsilidou

Some countries are lagging behind in adopting the Zero Carbon Balance target. But some others have been properly prepared and are ready to achieve the goal of Zero Carbon Balance. Norway ranks at the top of the list regarding the Net Zero Readiness Index. Climate change will undoubtedly impact Norway....

CEO Briefing

Top 10 major hotel companies in the world for 2022

CEO BriefingMaria Gourtsilidou

In this article, you will read which hotel companies are leading forces in the global hotel market for 2022. Marriott International Of course, Marriott International, the American multinational company in the hotel industry leads the list with the Top 10 major hotel companies in the world for 2021. Marriott is...

CEO Briefing

Top 10 filming locations for the James Bond series worth visiting

CEO BriefingMaria Gourtsilidou

Many places around the world have become famous because of the shots of famous movies. Visitors rush to visit them to see the places where famous actors lived moments of action and love. James Bond series with shots in Venice, Bahamas, Cairo, Tokyo and other places have highlighted many points...

Success and Leadership

Top influencer marketing trends that emerged, 2022

Success and LeadershipMaria Gourtsilidou

Influencer marketing is a useful tool, which was widely used in 2021. In fact, according to a survey for 2021, 90% of respondents confirmed the effectiveness of Influencer Marketing. At the same time, 63% of marketers had plans to increase their Influencer Marketing budgets in 2021. Influencer marketing has a...

Stats Gate

Top 10 countries with the most social citizens (new survey), 2022

Stats GateMaria Gourtsilidou

How social are the citizens in each country around the world? One way to find out is to consider how often they visit a cafe or a bar. A survey was conducted to find out the most social people on the planet according to their presence at restaurants, bars or...

Tech and Innovation

Business of Stars: Sting- The famous rock star is a successful businessman in the wine industry

Tech and InnovationMaria Gourtsilidou

Sting (Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner CBE) and his wife Trudie Styler produce fine wines on their Tuscan organic farm. The famous rock star and his wife Trudie bought “Il Palagio” in 1996, an estate with a beautiful villa in the heart of Tuscany surrounded by vineyards, olive trees, lakes and...

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