CEO Opinions

Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, revealed the findings of its first Business Decision Maker Survey, showing that 72% of business leaders feel their companies are not moving quickly enough to address risks associated with global megatrends in Trade, Technology, Weather, and Workforce. This survey, conducted...

Leading executives from JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and PNC Financial Services express varied views on the economy, highlighting both potential risks and areas of growth. Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, urges caution due to hidden economic risks, with the bank's CFO noting that loan demand...

Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest man, recently surprised many Nigerians by revealing that he does not own any property outside of Nigeria. Despite his immense wealth, Dangote stated that he has only two houses, one in his hometown of Kano and another in Lagos, and he rents an apartment whenever he...

In the second quarter of 2024, Malaysian businesses showcased a generally positive outlook, as indicated by the RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey. Recent data from RAM Holdings Bhd and CTOS Digital Bhd revealed a BCI of 54, a slight increase from 53.4 in the same quarter last year, marking...

Many years ago, working in an office of about twenty people, I experienced my very first confrontation with a borderline violent person whose anger was out of control. Our office managed hundreds of properties for private landlords. This fellow was extremely agitated at something he felt was not being fixed...

Christophe Fouquet, the CEO of Dutch semiconductor giant ASML, along with his predecessor Peter Wennink, have expressed strong objections to U.S. limitations on ASML's chip-making equipment exports to China. In a recent interview, Fouquet emphasized that the automotive industry relies heavily on critical chips predominantly manufactured in China. He argued...

The Factum Global Business Survey, published last month by consultancy Factum Global, indicates an 8 percent decrease in its overall "sentiment score"—a measure of leaders' attitudes across various business factors—compared to last year. Despite this decline, a significant 77 percent of respondents plan to continue or increase their international activities...

The modern work environment has undergone a seismic shift, largely accelerated by the global pandemic, as organizations worldwide transitioned to remote and hybrid work models. This transition has not been a mere temporary adjustment but a profound transformation in “when,” “where” and “how” we work. The emergence of these new...

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are transformative business activities that can drive growth and enhance competitive positioning. However, these deals are complex and require careful planning and execution.   If you're a CEO or decision-maker, you must understand the legal intricacies of managing an M&A deal to ensure its success. This article...

The Big Question: Is the Entertainment Industry shifting towards individual, small-screen experiences, with freelancers turned entrepreneurs, navigating lockdowns and changing aesthetics in a turbulent industry? Are CEOs and entrepreneurs in the entertainment industry undergoing VUCA conditions prepared to take this onslaught post-digital revolution is certainly a discussion. Overview  During the COVID-19...