CEO Perspectives

Morocco's Head of Government and billionaire Aziz Akhannouch has once again secured a spot on the 2024 list of Africa's wealthiest individuals, alongside Moroccan businessman Othman Benjelloun. Akhannouch is the 14th richest individual on the continent, boasting a net worth of $1.7 billion. Akhannouch, who assumed office as head of government...

Generali Group CEO Philippe Donnet underscores the significant impact of recent acquisitions on the firm's standing as a premier European insurer, alongside the global expansion of its Asset Management arm. The acquisition of Liberty Seguros, unveiled in June 2023, is anticipated to bolster Generali's competitiveness, projecting an annual contribution of...

CEOWORLD Magazine has released its yearly list of the world's most influential companies and best CEOs. In a recent survey conducted by Fortune, hundreds of business executives and industry analysts were asked to rank their most overrated and underrated peers. Of course, this survey is nothing if not subjective.  According...

The above image is called the two-loop model. It is used extensively by the Berkana Institute but is based on work that has been around a long time.  The model suggests that the old industrial era model of doing business is dying and has been for several decades. Simultaneously, the...

As we delve into the dynamics of the Jindal legacy, we witness a family-led conglomerate navigating the intricate intersections of steel, power, and more. The Jindal Group, a conglomerate with diverse interests spanning steel, power, cement, and infrastructure, bears the imprints of its founder, Om Prakash Jindal, and is currently...

This week witnessed German automotive giant Schaeffler extending its global partnership with Alibaba Cloud, focusing on digitalizing operations, especially in the Asian market. The collaboration between Alibaba Cloud and Schaeffler Greater China aims to strengthen the industrial powerhouse's digital foundation, spanning from smart products to digital value chains. Schaeffler, headquartered...

In a significant collaboration, Alibaba Pictures has announced a strategic partnership with Tokyo-based animation powerhouse Studio Ghibli. The partnership is set to encompass joint efforts in organizing exhibitions and creating animations tailored to the Chinese market. A standout element of this collaboration is Alibaba Pictures' intention to co-develop Studio Ghibli's...

Netball NSW has announced the addition of Manuel Vlandis to their team as the new Chief Financial Officer. Vlandis comes with a proven background spanning diverse industries, including recruitment, broadcast, and sports. Having served as the Chief Financial Officer of the NRL club, the Sydney Roosters, from 2010 to 2018,...

Takealot, the prominent e-commerce conglomerate based in South Africa, disclosed a substantial revenue of $808 million in the fiscal year 2023. In a recent announcement, Frederik Zietsman has been unveiled as the incoming CEO, set to assume office on February 1, 2024. Noteworthy is Takealot's ownership of the digital platforms...

French magnate Bernard Arnault, the mastermind behind luxury powerhouse LVMH, has outpaced Elon Musk as the world's wealthiest individual. Arnault's net worth surged to a staggering $207.8 billion on Friday, experiencing a remarkable uptick of $23.6 billion, surpassing Musk's standing at $204.5 billion. The plunge in Tesla's stock by 13%...