CEO Agenda

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné has urged Europe to secure a free-trade guarantee on U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG), emphasizing the need for stability in an increasingly unpredictable global trade environment. His remarks come as the United States implements sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting China to impose a 15% levy...

You open your email and your stress level spikes: it’s another email titled “Can I work from home tomorrow?” It’s one of several you received in the last month: a relentless march of requests for remote work that ask for one-off exceptions to your policy. So, what's the deal? This...

A clear indication that leadership is undergoing a paradigm shift is when the metaphors we’ve relied on for generations begin to feel outdated or inadequate for addressing the complexities of our time. In examining one of the most enduring metaphors for leadership, “the captain of the ship,” it’s clear that...

"We can at least try to understand our own motives, passions, and prejudices, so as to be conscious of what we are doing when we appeal to those of others. This is very difficult, because our own prejudice and emotional bias always seems to us so rational." — T. S....

Mozambique's President, Daniel Chapo, recently met with Patrick Pouyanne, CEO of TotalEnergies, to deliberate on key energy initiatives in the country. Among the topics discussed was the long-delayed $20 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, which has been stalled since 2021 due to security concerns. The project, initially planned to...

Industries across the board are evolving rapidly. From the rise of artificial intelligence to advancements in digital transformation and sustainability initiatives, companies face both immense opportunities and significant challenges. For many businesses, seizing these opportunities requires substantial capital investments, but accessing liquidity can be a hurdle, especially in a cautious...

Whether you are a political leader, business leader or a Pan-African organisational leader, there are five key recommendations on the basis of which opportunities can be maximised and threats minimised. Whether you are presidents facing elections such as Samia Suluhu Hassan in Tanzania or the next president of the African...

The workplace of the future is evolving rapidly, and Social Factor is at the forefront of this transformation. Marie Carroll, Vice President of People, Culture & Operations at Social Factor, shared key insights on fostering belonging and collaboration in a fully distributed workforce during our recent interview. Her reflections highlight...

What do Netflix, Apple, and Coca-Cola all have in common?  Their success around the globe isn’t just about their products. It’s about how they connect with people, no matter where they are. These companies have mastered the ability to communicate across languages and cultures. The secret behind this? Language consultancy. Language...

Rodrigo Liang, CEO and co-founder of U.S.-based AI chip startup SambaNova, has indicated that the company is preparing to unveil an upcoming collaboration in Turkey. During his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Liang shared insights with business news outlet Bloomberg HT, highlighting SambaNova’s commitment to enhancing...