CEO Opinions

People are tired of hearing about a recession and to be or not to be.  Like any headline the media grabs hold of, and then beats into submission, it loses its excitement and numbs the audience.  Inflation.  Debt ceilings.  Interest rates.  Bank turmoil.  Recession.   Recession.  Recession.  So, as I...

The CEO of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), James Gorman, has announced his intention to resign from his position within a year. Morgan Stanley has a strong group of potential internal candidates, three of which are the most probable options. James Gorman was recently ranked No. 1 in a list of the world’s...

If there's one thing businesses and romantic relationships have in common, it's this: both need to prioritise the needs of the other person in the equation to make it work. While showering a significant other with gifts and compliments can be a great start, it takes more than that to...

Being a host or a hostess is a challenging task. Organizing the perfect event for everyone hides many challenges one needs to consider before inviting people to their houses. It may be your birthday, a big promotion, the couple's anniversary, or a simple dinner at home. In any case, the...

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. named co-chief executive officers (Ken Kuick and Rob Rosen) to replace founder Andy Wiederhorn, who announced her departure in March. Andy Wiederhorn maintains his role as board chairman but leaves the day-to-day operations to Ken Kuick, the brand's CFO, and Rob Rosen, who has...

On June 1, Peter Bosch, previously responsible for manufacturing at Bentley Motors, will take over as the chief executive of Volkswagen Group's software unit CARIAD, replacing Dirk Hilgenberg. Bosch will also be responsible for finance, purchasing, and IT. Peter Bosch previously worked as a consultant for Oliver Wyman and then...

The quick rhythms of Western civilization make it harder and harder for us to combine a successful career with a fulfilling personal life that keeps smiles on our faces. Still, there are simple rules we can apply to our lives that are practical and useful and can prove beneficial, if...

Stephen Roy has been appointed as a new member of Volvo Group´s executive board and president of Mack Trucks, reporting directly to Volvo Group President and CEO Martin Lundstedt. Volvo is the parent company of Mack Trucks. Martin Lundstedt was recently ranked No. 180 in a list of the world's...

Jolanda Poots-Bijl has been appointed as the newest CFO and member of the Management Board at Ahold Delhaize. In mid-August, she will become the EVP of Finance and a member of the Executive Committee at the Dutch retailer. On 1 October, she will begin her role as the Chief Financial...

The traditional B2B sales cycle is drawn out, making it difficult to close deals quickly. This can cause growth to stagnate or even stop completely. To move away from traditional B2B sales cycles, it’s important to help sales and marketing work cohesively to nurture leads throughout the customer journey and...