CEO Perspectives

Françoise Bettencourt, heiress to the L'Oréal empire, holds the title of the richest woman globally, boasting a fortune of $101 billion, securing her position as the 14th wealthiest individual worldwide, as per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. However, in France, the crown for the wealthiest individual belongs to Bernard Arnault, the...

On July 26th, the Summer Olympics will hold its opening ceremony in Paris. If you’re wondering what stadium was selected to host this event, you’re asking the wrong question because it’s not being held in a stadium at all. The City of Lights will serve as the venue. The vision...

“Things must change around here, and THEY better get started!” How often have you heard that? Or said that?  I recently listened to an executive make this pronouncement in a fit of anger. Actually, that is not all he said, while stomping his foot and banging on the table with...

Hajime Satomi, Chairman and Group CEO of Sega Sammy Holdings, has been named one of the two pachinko industry veterans on the 2024 list of Japan's Richest 50. Satomi's fortune has gradually decreased over the years, peaking at $1.5 billion in 2007. In the meanwhile, 16 tycoons on this year's...

Over the past five decades, Philip Anschutz has amassed significant wealth through ventures in oil, railroads, telecommunications, real estate, and entertainment, which currently reaches an estimated $15,2 billion. He is the majority owner of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings and holds a stake in the MLS’s Los Angeles Galaxy. Additionally,...

Ashok Leyland has announced the appointment of K.M. Balaji as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1, 2024. Balaji, currently serving as Deputy CFO, will succeed Gopal Mahadevan, who will transition to the role of Director of Strategic Finance and M&A while continuing his association with the company. Balaji’s...

VF Corporation, one of the world's largest active-lifestyle companies, founded in 1899, has announced the appointment of Paul Vogel as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective July 8, 2024. Vogel, an experienced finance executive with extensive operational, financial planning, and capital markets expertise, will bring a wealth of knowledge to...

Embracer Group has announced significant leadership changes, with Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer Johan Ekström stepping down. Ekström, who joined the company in 2019, will remain until March 31, 2025, to ensure a smooth transition before leaving for personal reasons. Starting June 1, Phil Rogers will assume the role of Deputy...

Arrowhead Game Studios has announced Shams Jorjani as its new CEO, with Johan Pilestedt, the company founder, stepping down from the role. Pilestedt will remain as Chief Creative Officer and Chairman. This leadership change follows the massive success of Helldivers 2, which has sold 12 million copies since its February...

I’ve yet to speak to a business leader who didn’t think their business was a high-performance environment, but what is often underappreciated is the understanding that high-performance isn’t continually performing at the highest level all the time. Whilst many of us can operate at these very high levels in the...