CEO Spotlight

Artificial intelligence has a transformative effect on countless sectors worldwide, with applications ranging from modernizing research and development to influencing how we conduct business and create art. But along with these opportunities come difficult challenges to overcome. Specifically, there’s a lack of established practices for AI development, and as a...

CEOWORLD magazine: Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Akash Kalra, whose work and research have been making waves in the field of international economics and sustainable development. Akash, thank you for joining us.  Akash Kalra: Thank you for having me. It's a pleasure to be here. CEOWORLD magazine:...

Tim Sweeney, the CEO of Epic Games, recently reflected on the company's strategies, acknowledging that while the free game giveaways have been a successful business tactic, many of the store's exclusivity deals did not yield the desired returns. During a press call, Sweeney candidly discussed the Epic Games Store's methods...

Starting next month, Starbucks' incoming CEO, Brian Niccol, will face an extraordinary commute, traveling 1,600 kilometers daily from his home in California to the company’s headquarters in Seattle. According to his offer letter, Niccol will rely on a corporate jet for his daily journey. Despite the travel, Starbucks' hybrid work...

Throughout recent decades, small businesses have played a crucial role in the US economy. Despite the temporary decline during the pandemic, entrepreneurial activity is currently on the rise. According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses currently provide two-thirds of new jobs in the USA. The trend is further supported...

From 80% Security Risks to Zero Incidents: A DevOps Success Story  According to IBM's latest Cost of a Data Breach Report, the average cost of a security breach hit a record high of $4.88 million in 2024. The study reveals that excessive access permissions remain the primary vulnerability, with over...

In an unprecedented move, Starbucks has secured Brian Niccol, the former CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, as its new chief executive, with a compensation package that could reach an astonishing $113 million. This figure is significantly larger than that of his predecessor, Laxman Narasimhan, who was replaced after just 17...

The global IT consulting services market will reach $1.179 trillion by 2031, market researcher Proficient Market Insights predicts.  One of the drivers of this growth in the industry is Sreekanth Muktevi, a renowned IT consultant and vice president at YASH Technologies, an IT services and consulting firm, with its headquarters...

In today's fast-changing market, businesses face a lot of challenges, from technological changes to shifting consumer preferences to rising global competition. For these reasons and many more, nearly 20% of small businesses will fail in the first year, with more businesses doomed to fail in subsequent years, data from the...

In recent years, technological advancements and changing consumer preferences have led to the emergence of new business models that challenge traditional industries. Anthony Wood of Roku, Max-Josef Meier with FINN, and Katrina Lake of Stitch Fix have each introduced innovative approaches that are redefining their respective markets. This article examines...