CEO Perspectives

Is that jingle bells, or a series of nonstop email notifications? The holidays have been a bustling time of the year for decades, but the 21st century really kicked things into overdrive. In fact, 2024 is the first year that average consumer spending in the United States on holiday gifts...

Tax loss harvesting is a financial planning strategy that some advisors swear by, whereas others refuse to do it. Why is there such a love-hate relationship with this popular approach to investing? In this article, I’ll explain how it works, when it works and when it doesn’t, and its utility...

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has struck a transformative $12 billion deal to acquire HPS Investment Partners, solidifying its foothold in the rapidly expanding private credit sector. This acquisition reflects a strategic push to capture a larger share of a market traditionally dominated by banks but now increasingly shaped...

In the coming two decades, an estimated $84 trillion will transfer between generations in what is projected to be the largest-ever intergenerational wealth shift. However, not all billionaires plan to leave their fortunes to their heirs. Some, like Laurene Powell Jobs, have chosen to distribute their wealth in other ways....

Cricket Australia (CA) has announced Todd Greenberg as its next chief executive, succeeding Nick Hockley, who will step down at the conclusion of the summer. Greenberg, currently the CEO of the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) and a former CEO of the National Rugby League (NRL), had been widely regarded as...

Davos, Switzerland, the highest town in Europe, has become synonymous with the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Annual Meeting, a gathering that brings together leaders from government, business, and civil society. Since its inception over 50 years ago, the meeting has aimed to foster global cooperation and address critical issues facing...

You know how the foundations of a property play a significant part in the stability and value in a home. Well, it’s the same with culture and the potential value in business. Businesses with poor foundations, like with real estate, risk the same fate as a floating house. The good thing...

The first time I saw Steve Jobs in action was in his role as an advisor to then-Apple CEO Gil Amelio. I was Vice President, Apple Asia Pacific, and had been invited to observe a meeting with Gil and the Apple executive team reviewing several new initiatives with Steve Jobs...

On November 25, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted Borje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, in Hanoi during Ekholm's working visit to Vietnam. The meeting underscored the strengthening ties between Vietnam and Sweden, particularly in politics, diplomacy, development assistance, and trade. Chinh highlighted the potential of Ericsson in capital,...

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has achieved a new personal wealth milestone, reaching a net worth of $348 billion. This record cements his status as the richest person in history. His wealth has seen a significant boost following a rapid rise in Tesla's stock price, which gained momentum after the...