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Swiss senior executives are beginning 2025 with a positive outlook, with more than half (56%) expecting global economic growth over the next year, according to PwC’s Annual Global CEO Survey. Concerns about economic decline have significantly diminished, with only 20% of executives fearing a downturn—down from 52% in the previous...

The latest Gallup data presents a stark reality for business leaders: employee engagement has plummeted to its lowest level in a decade, with only 31% of workers actively engaged in their roles. Among those under 35, the decline is even more pronounced. The question is not merely why this is...

NatWest is seeking to raise its chief executive’s maximum pay by over 40% as the bank prepares to return to full private ownership, nearly 17 years after being rescued by taxpayers during the 2008 financial crisis. Formerly known as the Royal Bank of Scotland, the high street lender paid its...

Zeekr (NYSE: ZK) has finalized a strategic integration with Lynk & Co, marking a significant step toward forming a high-volume automotive powerhouse. With this merger, Zeekr’s CEO outlined ambitious product plans aimed at leveraging the combined strength of both brands to achieve an annual sales milestone of one million vehicles....

Lost in the sea of financial advice? Don’t worry, we have all your needs and queries covered! Most budgeting apps help you track where your money is going—but they stop there. With so many options out there, users are asking themselves what if their budgeting app was more than just...

In a strategic move to bolster its leadership, IQ-EQ has announced a major internal promotion and a high-profile external hire. John Legrand, previously the Regional CEO for the UK, Ireland, and Crown Dependencies, has stepped into the role of Deputy Group CEO, while Richard Surrency has been brought on board...

A Carbon Brief analysis revealed that approximately 95% of countries failed to meet the United Nations (UN) deadline for submitting new climate pledges for 2035. Only 10 out of the 195 parties to the Paris Agreement had published their updated emissions-cutting plans, known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs), by the...

The Big Question for CEOs  In a world defined by VUCA, how can CEOs strategically leverage systems integration and emerging technologies to transform urban landscapes into smarter cities that are not only efficient and sustainable but also resilient to future challenges? System Integration – Opportunities in Smart Cities  In the...

It takes more than strategy to get to the top. For proof, look no farther than the Super Bowl-bound football teams. The Kansas City Chiefs: 30 coaches. The Philadelphia Eagles: 25 coaches. Why so many coaches? Because without effective execution, strategy is nothing more than words on a page. For...

Procrastination. Fear of change. Avoiding responsibility. These were the patterns that controlled my client—a sharp, accomplished businessman who had every reason to succeed, yet found himself stuck. He hesitated before making decisions, feared taking risks, and retreated just as success was within reach. At first, we worked on the obvious:...