CEO Briefing

Ibrahim Aykut Ozuner, CEO of Otokar, one of Turkey’s leading defense manufacturers, recently outlined the company’s strategic goals for 2025 in an interview with Anadolu Agency’s Technology Desk. He detailed plans to expand in Europe, focus on electric mobility, and advance military vehicle technology. According to Ozuner, Otokar's top priority...

Sometimes, the new world-changing business idea you’re searching for never materializes—and sometimes, that’s a good thing. Just ask French-Argentinian entrepreneur Guillermo Boyle. After years in corporate finance and a long stretch of soul-searching for the perfect business concept, Guillermo chose a more straight-forward path: he followed his heart, passions, and...

As a leader, it’s inevitable that you or someone you manage will face an awkward yet vital conversation about cancer. The fastest-growing population of cancer patients comprises people under 50—those in the prime of building their careers and families, often stretched thin. With one in two Americans diagnosed with cancer...

That was fast! 2024 seemed to buzz right past us. And if you blinked, you may have missed quite a few history-making events, not to mention a historic Presidential re-election of Donald J. Trump as the 47th US President. Only one other president in American history skipped a term. President...

In today's rapidly changing business environment, a subtle yet profound shift is taking place in office dynamics, particularly as we welcome back teams that have been dispersed by the necessity of remote work. Managers are finding themselves at the helm of this transformation, charged with the critical task of reintegrating...

In 2003, at an event in Abu Dhabi, I met Emily Carter - a powerhouse of creativity. We hit it off instantly because she is a strong woman with clear conviction and hard work ethic. Over the years, her journey has only solidified her reputation as a visionary in luxury...

Not every connection is forged in a crowded convention hall or at a glitzy gala. Companies are rethinking how they engage with their audience, trading large-scale spectacles for intimate, curated gatherings. These micro-events don’t just cut costs; they offer a precision-focused approach to engagement and ROI. By narrowing the spotlight,...

We sat down with one of the most authoritative and recognized experts in the field of watchmaking, Serge Maillard (SM), who runs Europa Star, a family business and the world’s oldest private media publication dedicated to watches, which has been running continuously. Europa Star is a reference, almost like the...

Uniqlo, the global casual wear brand, is under fire in China following remarks by Tadashi Yanai, CEO of its parent company Fast Retailing, stating that the company does not source cotton from Xinjiang. This region has been at the center of international scrutiny over allegations of forced labor in recent...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently indicated that the strong economy, low unemployment, robust consumer spending, and increased business investment provide the Fed the room to gradually reduce interest rates. In a speech delivered Dallas, Powell remarked, “The economy is not sending any signals that we need to be in...