CEO Perspectives

In 2016, I had a conversation with an employee—let’s call her Mariam—who had just attended a town hall where the CEO delivered an important message: “We need to change our ways of working because we are losing market share.” When I asked Mariam if she remembered what the CEO had...

At a recent event in India, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs and the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, emphasized the necessity of a diversified and balanced global energy mix. He stressed that a "realistic energy transition" must consider each country's economic growth strategies, energy needs,...

HSBC has reported an annual profit that exceeded market expectations, driven by strong revenue growth in its wealth and markets divisions. As part of an ongoing restructuring, the bank has also outlined stringent cost-cutting measures under its new CEO, Georges Elhedery, as he pushes to enhance returns and sharpen HSBC’s...

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has expressed confidence in the possibility of collaborating with Tesla and Elon Musk as Uber prepares to launch its own robotaxi service. In an interview with technology analyst Ben Thompson, Khosrowshahi acknowledged Tesla’s competitive strengths but emphasized that economic principles apply to all companies, including Musk’s...

Elon Musk expressed optimism about India's potential for innovation, emphasizing the country’s rich history and future prospects. According to Chaturvedi, Musk reiterated multiple times that India is an ancient and great civilization and suggested that in 2025, Indians should view their nation as one poised to reclaim its former global...

The Dangote Refinery, owned by Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, is expected to reach full capacity within the next 30 days, according to the refinery’s leadership. Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited and head of its oil and gas division, reportedly stated that the facility was currently operating...

Speculation is mounting that Liang Wenfeng, the visionary founder of Deepseek, could surpass NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang to become China’s wealthiest individual. A recent report suggested that Liang’s fortune might exceed Huang’s estimated net worth of $114 billion, positioning him among the top tech magnates in Asia. The report, published on...

Swedish financial powerhouse Klarna is exploring the possibility of incorporating cryptocurrency into its offerings, signaling a potential shift in its stance on digital assets. CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski recently expressed curiosity about the integration of crypto, seeking input on how the company could embrace this evolving financial landscape. The move comes...

Mexico is poised to become one of the world's top 10 investment destinations in 2025, according to a survey conducted by professional services firm PwC. For its 28th annual Global CEO Survey, PwC gathered insights from 4,701 business leaders across 109 countries and territories in late 2024. One of the...

Lei Jun, the founder of Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, has climbed to the position of China’s fifth wealthiest billionaire following a remarkable 250% rally in the company’s shares over the past year. Investors have become increasingly optimistic about Lei’s expansion into the electric vehicle (EV) sector, driving Xiaomi’s market performance....