CEO Insights

To secure a position at Rocket Lab, the aerospace company founded by billionaire Peter Beck, applicants must demonstrate an unwavering passion for the industry and an ability to thrive in high-pressure environments. Beck emphasizes that building rockets is an inherently demanding profession, often requiring late nights to address critical issues...

The climate crisis is unequivocally one of the most pressing issues of our time, where the aftermath from extreme weather patterns to rising sea levels, impact every aspect of our lives. The 2024 Global Water Monitor Report produced by an international team of researchers shows the world broke new temperature records while...

The New 2025 is here, a season of fresh starts and renewed commitments. For CEOs, however, the transition into 2025 comes with a dual burden: the pressure to close the year strong while preparing for the challenges of a post-election economy and new regulations. With the stakes higher than ever,...

At CES 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang presented a groundbreaking keynote that emphasized the company’s push into robotics and automotive technology as pivotal growth areas. Addressing an enthusiastic audience, Huang outlined Nvidia’s vision to extend its influence beyond gaming and artificial intelligence into sectors poised to transform industries worldwide. Huang...

Xpeng Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng has laid out the company’s priorities for the coming year in an internal letter, urging employees to brace for escalating competition in the auto industry. He has predicted that a fierce price war in the market would begin as early as January 2025, marking...

Speculation about a potential merger between Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda has stirred debate within the automotive industry. On Tuesday, Japanese media reported that the two companies were engaged in merger negotiations, a move seen as a strategy to pool resources and bolster their competitiveness in the rapidly evolving electric...

Hock Tan, CEO of Broadcom Inc., the $1 trillion chipmaking giant, has ruled out any interest in acquiring the struggling Intel Corp., citing his focus on transforming Broadcom into a leader in artificial intelligence. Tan stated that the company’s efforts are firmly directed at expanding its presence in the AI...

Andrea Orcel, CEO of UniCredit, has emphasized that his bank's recent strategic moves—investing in German rival Commerzbank and bidding for smaller Italian peer Banco BPM—serve as critical tests of Europe’s commitment to greater economic integration. He asserted that this integration is essential to avoid economic stagnation across the continent. Orcel...

Paul McDade, CEO of UK-based oil company Afentra, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF), scheduled for March 25-26, 2025, in Brazzaville. Drawing on Afentra's achievements in Angola, McDade will discuss the company's strategic approach to optimizing mid-life oilfields and promoting sustainable...

As we move into 2025, creating a healthy workplace culture has never been more critical. Studies show that toxic culture is 12 times more likely than compensation to predict employee turnover and that it costs U.S. businesses alone nearly $225bn annually in hiring costs as a result of toxic culture....