CEO Agenda

Li Xiang, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Li Auto, envisions a future where cars are no longer mere vehicles but simple robotic platforms paving the way for more advanced technologies like humanoid robots. Speaking at an AI Talk event, he shared that while Li Auto plans to eventually venture...

If you are in Schaffhausen, you must stop at H. Moser & Cie., the independent watchmaker whose history is grandiose and whose innovative spirit is even bolder. I visited their office right before Christmas, and our conversation resembled the famous A Christmas Carol by Dickens: past and present are a...

A global survey by KPMG, encompassing over 1,300 corporate leaders, reveals a strong confidence among top CEOs in their ability to steer their businesses toward prosperity, even as concerns about the global economy persist. The study highlights that 92% of CEOs plan to increase employee headcount over the next three...

Let’s reimagine how we perceive the world—beyond labels, biases, and snap judgments. Noticing vs. Judging is not just a mindfulness exercise; it’s a transformative leadership skill that rewires your brain for sharper focus, enhanced self-awareness, and better decision-making. Think about it: When was the last time you truly noticed the...

Klarna, the "buy now, pay later" fintech leader, has paused human hiring and shifted operations to artificial intelligence (AI), replacing roles previously filled by hundreds of employees. The company ceased hiring over a year ago, opting to expand AI deployment across its operations, according to CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski. Over the...

Marcellin Simba Ngabi, CEO of Gabon Oil Company (GOC), has been confirmed as a featured speaker at the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF), scheduled for March 25-26, 2025, in Brazzaville. As the head of Gabon’s national oil enterprise, Ngabi is expected to outline the country’s initiatives to attract investment...

Remote and hybrid work models have reshaped the business landscape, offering flexibility and new ways to collaborate. Yet, as Simon De Baene, CEO of Workleap, emphasizes in his interview with me, the effectiveness of these models depends significantly on intentional in-person interactions. Based on his leadership of a globally distributed...

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and other enterprise software providers are expected to benefit in 2025 as IT budgets are projected to grow. According to a survey conducted by KeyBanc, chief information officers (CIOs) anticipate a 3.9% year-over-year increase in IT spending for 2025. The survey revealed that 71%...

AT&T CEO John Stankey has projected that the company will reach over 50 million fiber locations by the close of 2029, signaling his confidence in fiber becoming nearly ubiquitous by the decade’s end. Stankey, alongside other executives, shared details of the operator’s fiber strategy during an investor event held on...

Unilever is preparing to divest several food brands with combined annual sales of approximately $1.05 billion, according to CEO Hein Schumacher. While Schumacher did not disclose specific brands targeted for sale, the move aligns with the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline its food portfolio. Earlier this month, reports surfaced that...