CEO Opinions

Omnicom and IPG have recently unveiled their acquisition agreement, a move that could shake up the advertising world shortly after Publicis achieved its status as the largest holding company globally. Arthur Sadoun, CEO of Publicis, addressed employees through a company-wide video message, offering a mix of humor and strategic insight....

Countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) stand to significantly enhance their economic prospects, according to Andrei Ostrovsky, chief researcher at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Ostrovsky explained that the BRI emphasizes joint development and mutual benefits for all member nations. To...

The "Fall 2024 Fortune/Deloitte CEO Survey" reveals a sharp uptick in CEO confidence regarding the global economy, marking a significant improvement from the summer survey. This optimism appears to be driven by factors such as expectations of a favorable tax environment, reduced regulation, and support for mergers and acquisitions (M&A)....

As it celebrates four decades since its founding in Lomé, Togo, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated stands at the crossroads of change, navigating a dramatically altered financial landscape. The bank, with the broadest footprint across West and Central Africa, is operating in a world reshaped by technological advancements and evolving customer demands,...

When I was younger, I used to think life at work would instantaneously, even magically, get better if only the boss understood a few key things they seemed completely oblivious about. Young and naturally endowed with all the answers, it was all too easy to think of ‘the boss’ as...

The recent presidential election in the United States coincided with multiple indicators of economic strength, including robust consumer spending, strong economic growth, and unprecedented stock market highs. Data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis highlighted a steady rise in gross domestic product (GDP) this year, with annualized growth rates of...

A recent survey of 240 industrial manufacturing (IM) and automotive CEOs revealed cautious optimism about global economic prospects, with 74% expressing confidence in growth potential. Despite challenges such as economic uncertainties, supply chain disruptions, and workforce transitions, 80% of respondents anticipated positive outcomes for their respective industries. The KPMG 2024...

A recent PwC CEO survey highlighted that 84% of Qatar’s top business leaders are optimistic about the emirate's growth in 2024, with 71% planning to increase hiring—figures nearly twice the global average. Additionally, 68% of respondents expressed confidence in their firms’ revenue potential over the next three years, reinforcing the...

A recent KPMG survey of over 1,300 corporate leaders worldwide reveals a surprising optimism among CEOs, even as global economic confidence wanes. Despite the economic pressures, an overwhelming 92% of CEOs plan to expand their workforce over the next three years, a level of hiring enthusiasm not seen since 2020....

Toxic culture is the biggest risk to organisation results and reputation. It not only undermines results - unhappy people are significantly less productive, than happy ones - it also leads to increased workforce mental health issues and even the suicide of employees. Nine News is the latest in a long...