2015 – Page 10 – European CEO

The prosecco industry has been experiencing top notch sales in the UK, which can be attributed to a number of factors

Bubbling over: the Prosecco industry sparkles with European wine lovers

Prosecco has grown increasingly popular with wine lovers throughout Europe. Its success is good not only for Italian producers, but for makers of sparkling wine all over the world

One of the villages helped by Egyptian Steel’s charitable work. The company was co-founded in 2010 by Ahmed Abou Hashima, who has worked in the steel industry since 1996

Egyptian Steel gives back to the community

Following the Arab Spring, the MENA business world has been unpredictable. Those who have flourished recognise that companies must do more to help the communities around them

Nao, a robot shop assistant adapted by Cylande. The company has recently worked on a paper, in conjunction with IDC France, about the importance of the omnichannel approach in retail

Cylande: retailers must consider omnichannel and digital solutions

Modern consumers have expectations that retailers can find tough to fulfil. Omnichannel and digital solutions must be embraced in order to not be left behind, writes Mireille Reichert, Marketing and Communications Manager, Cylande

Hutman Diagnostics is determined to reduce the timeframe for detecting infectious diseases - which should significantly reduce costs within healthcare

Hutman Diagnostics on a new diagnostic horizon

The current standard approach to infectious disease diagnosis is dated and costly. A faster system will save lives and reduce hospital costs

InstaForex started up in 2007 and has focussed on the fast-developing market of south-east Asia - as well as focusing on the markets of eastern Europe and international ones

InstaForex makes waves in the forex market

Forex brokers are increasingly focused on standing out from the competition. Broad client appeal is the secret to this

CEOs must educate themselves on cyber security, says SSH CEO

CEOs must be the “best student in the class” when it comes to protecting a company’s cyber security, says SSH Communications Security CEO

Swiss start-up Relish Guitars is determined to reinvigorate the electric guitar market

How one Swiss company is revolutionising the guitar

Electric guitars have been made in the same basic way for decades. European CEO spoke to Pirmin Giger and Silvan Küng about how they’re changing the game

Biovotion connects healthcare silos with VSM1 digital health wearable

Biovotion’s VSM1 brings “ultimate ease of use” to digital health, says CEO Dr Andreas Caduff

KMF is leading the way for microfinance in Kazakhstan, which is relatively new there - having originated in the Indian subcontinent

The major challenge of microfinance

In contrast to traditional banks, microfinance institutions have a direct interest in the success of their clients’ businesses. This unique relationship benefits both sides

World first: Bio-absorbable heart valve from medtech start-up Xeltis

University spin-off Xeltis is developing the first ever bio-absorbable heart valves and blood vessels, explains CEO Laurent Grandidier

A Biovotion sensor, worn on the upper arm. This location has been found to be more comfortable than the wrist

Biovotion on the future of wearable monitoring

Wearable monitoring has the potential to improve health and activity levels in patients. However, it requires existing markets to adapt and provide care by presenting the right information in a convenient way

Latham & Watkins have seen shareholder activism rise in the Europe, following its emergence in the US

Latham & Watkins: shareholder activism is on the rise

Shareholder activism is an ever-present challenge to corporations in the US. Now, the trend has spread to Europe and, even though the process can be markedly different, forward-thinking companies would do well to start planning

Amaka Ezike, a current student on the Kellogg-WHU EMBA programme. She believes an EMBA "is a good stamp to show that [a woman is] just as capable as any man"

Not enough women join EMBA programmes – why?

Most Executive MBA (EMBA) programmes have seen female enrollment rates remain in the range of 25-27 percent for the past decade, despite an emphasis on attracting women

jewels of the modern UAE. The region has positioned itself as a top foreign investment destination

Foreign direct investment becomes a priority for the UAE

In spite of the region’s attractive markets, foreign investment in the UAE has been slowed by certain local regulations. This is starting to change, however, as FDI becomes a priority for the country

Swarovski creates the perfect corporate gifts

Corporate gifts are an excellent way for companies to recognise clients and reward employees

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