CEO Opinions

Despite global uncertainties, top executives in the Philippines are expressing renewed confidence in the country’s economic resilience and growth prospects, according to a 2024 survey conducted by PwC Philippines in partnership with the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP). The annual survey, which included responses from 168 CEOs across various...

During a lively cocktail reception hosted by Columbia Group at SMM Hamburg, CEO Mark O’Neil delivered a compelling speech celebrating the revival of German shipping and emphasizing the vital role of human expertise in a rapidly advancing technological landscape. O’Neil remarked on the renewed energy in German shipping, noting its...

There is a direct correlation between the level of success a company can achieve and the quality of the relationship between the CEO and the second-in-command (2iC) (aka COO, President, VP, Director). Why? Because, the big idea, creative, inventive people who start and lead companies usually don’t have the system...

Sustainability and environmental issues are taking a back seat for many chief executives, even as consumer concerns about climate change continue to grow, according to a recent report by Bain & Co. Released on Monday, the report highlighted that CEOs are now prioritizing artificial intelligence, business growth, inflation, and geopolitical...

Generative AI (Gen AI) is quickly becoming a major focus for businesses in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with 83% of C-suite executives ranking it among their top three priorities. However, while enthusiasm is high, only 54% of these leaders report having a clearly defined Gen AI strategy in place, and...

Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman and co-CEO Han Jong-hee acknowledged that the company’s advancements in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven home appliances still fall short of the rising demands from tech-savvy consumers. During a press event at the IFA trade show in Berlin on Saturday, Han expressed that while Samsung has made strides,...

Healthcare providers need to automate insurance verification processes. There are two major ways to get one of these systems: either design it internally or work with a specialist provider, and each approach has unique benefits and drawbacks. The healthcare sector is heavily impacted by mistakes and inefficiencies in insurance verification,...

In his new book, Human Ethics, retired physician and ethicist Carl G. Schowengerdt looks at the many problems facing our world, and particularly the United States. Lamenting the downfall of human decency may seem like an easy stance, but as someone who has lived through the better part of a...

The demand for AI chips is expected to drive growth in the semiconductor sector in the coming years, according to the CEO of a major supplier to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The CEO dismissed concerns that investors may have overestimated the speed and scale of spending on artificial intelligence...

A recent EY CEO Outlook Pulse survey, which included 1,200 executives worldwide and introduced a new Global CEO Confidence Index, reveals that CEOs around the globe maintain a positive outlook on economic growth over the next 12 months. Nearly 69% of surveyed CEOs expressed optimism about the global economic landscape...