CEO Perspectives

The earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic forced a massive experiment in remote and hybrid work. While many employees love the flexibility and autonomy these arrangements provide, working parents faced a major challenge - how to balance work and childcare remotely without  access to childcare. As founder and CEO of...

Having steered through the challenges of the pandemic and subsequent recovery, the Lufthansa Group is set to embark on a new phase of corporate development with a reshaping of its Executive Board. This restructuring coincides with the planned departure of four current Board members. Karl-Ludwig Kley, Chairman of the Supervisory...

In 2023, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares received total compensation amounting to $39.5 million, a significant increase from the previous year's figure, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing also discloses compensation details for other key global leaders within Stellantis, including Chairman John Elkann and...

High-level executives and boards face an increasingly complex landscape in an era where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are paramount.  The silent undercurrents of unconscious gender and image bias in the workplace present a nuanced challenge, often unspoken for fear of backlash, thereby allowing such biases to persist unnoticed and...

Rocco Commisso is one of the world's wealthiest individuals. His vast fortune surpasses $8 billion, securing him the distinguished rank of the 114th richest individual in the United States. Commisso epitomizes the American Dream as one of the nation's most triumphant Italian immigrant executives. As the visionary founder, chairman, and...

Among the elite billionaires stands Phil Knight, the iconic founder of Nike, who boasts a staggering net worth exceeding $39.5 billion. Born in Portland, Oregon, on February 24, 1938, Knight's journey to entrepreneurial success is a testament to perseverance and innovation. After graduating from the University of Oregon with a...

Transitioning from her well-known roles in entertainment to a pioneering venture in the space industry, Bridgit Mendler, known for her roles in Disney Channel productions like "Good Luck Charlie" and "Wizards of Waverly Place," is now steering the helm as CEO of startup Northwood Space. Mendler's journey into the space...

In the latest disclosure to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), it has been revealed that Citigroup's Chief Executive Officer, Jane Fraser, saw a remarkable 6% increase in her compensation package for the fiscal year 2023. The reported figure stands at a substantial $26 million, primarily composed of performance-based stocks...

In a striking revelation by Toyo Keizai, a renowned publisher specializing in economics and business, Nintendo emerges as the crowned champion of Japan's corporate realm, boasting a staggering reserve of over $11 billion in cash. This monumental wealth surge owes much to the enduring success of the Switch console and...

The Mars family, including siblings Jacqueline and John Mars, along with the four daughters of their late brother Forrest Jr., are the owners of Mars Inc., a global powerhouse in the candy and pet food industries. With an impressive revenue of $47 billion in 2022, Mars Inc. boasts a portfolio...