CEO Explainers

Swedish financial powerhouse Klarna is exploring the possibility of incorporating cryptocurrency into its offerings, signaling a potential shift in its stance on digital assets. CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski recently expressed curiosity about the integration of crypto, seeking input on how the company could embrace this evolving financial landscape. The move comes...

Starting March 1, 2025, Clarice Au will step into the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Retail Hong Kong at AS Watson Group. In this capacity, she will be responsible for overseeing the company’s four major retail brands in Hong Kong: Watsons, PARKnSHOP, Fortress, and Watson’s Wine. With a...

Gavin Isaacs has stepped down as CEO of Entain with immediate effect, departing after just over five months in the role. While the company did not disclose specific reasons for the abrupt exit, it stated that the decision was reached by mutual agreement. In the interim, Stella David, currently serving...

Cemex has announced that its CEO, Fernando A. González, will retire after a distinguished career spanning more than 35 years with the company. The Board of Directors has appointed Jaime Muguiro as his successor, with the leadership transition set to take effect on April 1, 2025. Rogelio Zambrano, Chairman of...

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed Lee I’Ons as the new Regional CEO for the IMEA region and a member of the International Executive Board, effective April 1, 2025. He takes over from Madhav Kurup, who has successfully led the region since 2008 and was recently promoted to the Global Management...

Allianz Trade has announced upcoming leadership transitions within its regional teams. James Daly, CEO of Allianz Trade in Americas, will retire on June 30, 2025, concluding a 22-year tenure with the company. Since joining Allianz Trade in 2003 as Commercial Director for the UK & Ireland, Daly has held multiple...

Mexico is poised to become one of the world's top 10 investment destinations in 2025, according to a survey conducted by professional services firm PwC. For its 28th annual Global CEO Survey, PwC gathered insights from 4,701 business leaders across 109 countries and territories in late 2024. One of the...

In a strategic move to bolster its leadership, IQ-EQ has announced a major internal promotion and a high-profile external hire. John Legrand, previously the Regional CEO for the UK, Ireland, and Crown Dependencies, has stepped into the role of Deputy Group CEO, while Richard Surrency has been brought on board...

The economies of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are projected to expand by 3.6% this year, outpacing global growth. However, this recovery remains weaker than pre-pandemic levels, raising concerns about the region's ability to avoid the pitfalls of sluggish growth and mounting debt. Speaking at the World Governments...

DFI Retail Group has announced the appointment of Yoep Man as the new CEO of 7-Eleven for South China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore, following the departure of Danni Peirce. Effective immediately, Man will report to Scott Price, the group’s chief executive. In his new role, Man will oversee the...