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A study by McKinsey Global Institute suggests that gender inequality is costing the global economy billions of dollars

Gender inequality costs billions

A new study finds that gender equality could add as much as $28trn to the global GDP by 2025

In its latest study with Telesperience, Amdocs has identified a range of qualities CEOs are expected to satisfy over the next few years

What leadership styles, qualities, skills and approaches do CEOs need?

CEOs are in the spotlight, constantly scrutinised as they steer firms through significant transformations. If this is what they face today, who knows what they can expect in 2020

Matthias Müller - the man who has been appointed as VW's new CEO in order to deal with its PR crisis

VW appoints new CEO to deal with scandal

VW appoints veteran Matthias Müller to lead the company through a crisis that could redefine the automaker

Narendra Modi's meetings with the likes of Satya Nadella and Elon Musk will have done much to enhance his Digital India initiative

Indian prime minister courts Silicon Valley

After meeting with US tech CEOs, Modi has secured a number of important agreements for India

Does Donald Trump’s assistant make him a better leader?

Former executive assistant and author Jan Jones sheds insight on how executives, including Donald Trump, utilise assistants to improve a company’s operations

Pierre Moscovici, European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs

The EC has neglected country-by-country tax reporting

Amid the noise of cracking down on tax avoidance, the issue of country-by-country reporting has somehow escaped the attention of policymakers

Zurich Insurance's headquarters. The group has pulled out of a billion-pound bid for RSA Insurance Group

Zurich pulls out of £5.6bn bid for RSA

Biggest insurance takeover of the decade is off due to Tianjin blasts

A man wears a Primark suit. The retail giant has announced intentions to expand its operations in the US - many question whether it can conquer the fashion market there

Primark goes west

In announcing plans to expand to the US, Irish fast fashion retailer Primark is following a route well worn by competitors in Europe, with mixed results for many

Astex Pharmaceuticals believes that open innovation in the pharmaceutical industry can invigorate internal research groups and inspire more strategic partnerships

Astex demonstrates the power of open innovation in pharma

Improved interactions between pharmaceutical companies and third parties have inspired some of the latest industry advances. Nowhere is this better illustrated than in the case of Astex

Many companies get bad press when they announce they are to restructure - but such reorganisation can be a very positive step

Restructure – before it’s too late

The earlier a company admits a crisis, the greater the chances of a turnaround. Still, many only act when it’s too late

Thanks to more affordable and accessible video-conferencing devices, such as those provided by Logitech, many companies are able to conduct long-distance meetings with ease

Logitech’s video technology takes the distance out of meetings

Video conferencing is the future, reducing travel costs and environmental impact while increasing efficiency and output. Smart businesses are already getting their employees used to remote communication

transport infrastructure. The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership will dramatically enhance the country's fortunes

Portugal’s investment potential gets a mighty boost thanks to TTIP

As the closest European country to the US, Portugal is set to capitalise on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, as well as resurgent economies on both sides of the Atlantic

Thomas Piketty - whose book Capital in the 21st Century - condemned the rise of income inequality, went on to top best seller lists

Income inequality may not be that bad

According to a research by Morgan Stanley, demographic shifts are set to reduce the recent growth of inequality

EU Parliament, Altiero Spinelli building. Many worry that the impact corporate lobbyists have on EU policy is not transparent enough

Are corporate lobbyists having too much of an influence on politics?

Corporate lobbyists serve an important function in informing EU policy. However, regulatory oversight often serves to undermine their intended benefits

Many are idealistic about the notion of a pan-European minimum wage, overlooking the risks involved for the continent

A pan-European minimum wage could cause maximum chaos

Minimum wage levels exist in various forms across Europe. It has been argued that a pan-European wage floor would benefit the continent’s economy

Awards Supplement 2024

The European CEO awards 2024 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors.