CEO Agenda

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche remains on solid footing with no immediate plans for job reductions, according to recent statements by CEO Thomas Schinecker in a Swiss newspaper interview. While the company's share value has significantly dropped from its peak in April 2022, concerns about potential layoffs amid recent challenges in...

Siemens AG is currently reassessing its majority stake in Siemens Healthineers, the medical technology subsidiary, according to Chief Financial Officer Ralf Thomas in a recent interview. Thomas explained that the synergies between Siemens AG and Siemens Healthineers, which specializes in MRI machines and laboratory systems, are insufficient to justify the...

At a recent strategy meeting held at Google's headquarters, CEO Sundar Pichai outlined the company's vision for 2025, describing it as a crucial year for navigating escalating competition and advancements in artificial intelligence. Addressing employees on December 18, Pichai reportedly underscored the high stakes involved, calling the current period a...

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...