CEO Opinions

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...

Negative emotions are an inevitable part of the human experience, emerging in both our personal lives and professional environments. Whether sparked by a challenging project at work, a new role, a disagreement with a colleague, a promotion, or personal setbacks, these emotions can significantly impact our mental health and productivity....

Many employees are unaware that they can leverage the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to request work-from-home (WFH) accommodations based on mental health conditions. This knowledge gap has the potential to reshape the "Return to Office" (RTO) landscape, creating both opportunities and challenges for employees and employers alike. RTO Mandates...

I’m driven by change - whether that’s transforming a business or my role within that organization. There is no reason for anyone to leave a company in a hurry. But if you want change in your own career, want to move cultures and businesses to greater heights, then take my...

During his recent visit to the Cannes Lions conference, Elon Musk highlighted the rapid spread of artificial intelligence software. In an interview with Mark Read, CEO of the large advertising agency WPP Plc, Musk covered a range of topics, including AI's swift adoption and his personal use of funds. Musk...