CEO Opinions

The latest CBIZ-Hofstra University CEO Survey highlights the challenges middle-market CEOs face as they grapple with the economic uncertainties of proposed tariffs and evolving U.S. tax policies. The survey sheds light on how these factors are influencing strategic decision-making in an increasingly complex economic landscape. Tariffs: A Dominant Concern The...

The leaders of Canada’s largest banks are witnessing a reprieve from the challenges of mortgage renewals but are now turning their attention to concerns over tariffs and political instability. At a recent bank CEO conference hosted by RBC Capital Markets, RBC CEO Dave McKay highlighted the potential economic damage tariffs...

Career development in America is broken.   Traditionally, employees earned a degree, went to work for an employer and if they did good work, they were promoted after three or so years of service. If their current employer didn’t have promotional opportunities available, employees either waited for new opportunities, plateaued, or...

Master myth scholar Joseph Campbell outlined the hero’s journey – the voyage that hero’s take to find new lands and discover themselves in entirely new and richer ways.  Myths, according to Campbell, have a lot to teach those who want to create meaning and success in the world. As a...

Having been in the fractional CFO space for more than a decade now, I am often asked to help address succession planning and exit strategies with business owners. These topics are not just theoretical exercises—they are critical, practical conversations that impact the long-term future of the business and the owners...

Background – We have grown and equipped our basics from the traditional system of education. It started with the students staying at the GURUKUL, attaining academics and life lessons from the tutors. Urbanization saw the advent of schools and researchers continue to study the effectiveness of the system on the...

Shantanu Deshpande, founder and CEO of Bombay Shaving Company, has brought attention to India's significant wealth disparity, emphasizing that 2,000 families control 18% of the nation’s wealth while contributing a mere 1.8% in taxes. He described this disparity as “insane” in a recent LinkedIn post, where he reflected on the...

A recent survey by PwC revealed that most leaders of large companies in Malta believe the measures announced in the 2025 Budget will have little to no effect on their businesses. Conducted in October as part of PwC's quarterly CEO Confidence Tracker, the survey found that a similar proportion of...

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...

Sands China CEO and President Grant Chum recently emphasized that Macao is shifting its focus away from gaming to establish itself as a destination for sports and entertainment. His comments came during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the city, which concluded on Friday. Chum highlighted a partnership announced in...