2015 – Page 15 – European CEO

An old engraving by Fenner Sears & Co. shows pedestrians outside the First Bank of the United States - one of the first financial institutions on the other side of the pond

Banking’s golden age: six institutions that shaped Europe

Many of today’s leading banks can trace their roots back to a handful of long-forgotten financial powerhouses. Though lost in the records of the past, these historic institutions helped to shape today’s banking system

Concept Laser’s showroom, displaying products and equipment. The company has gone from strength to strength thanks to advances in additive manufacturing

Concept Laser helps companies get to grips with additive manufacturing

Better known as 3D printing, ‘additive manufacturing’ offers the rare combination of increased quality and bespoke design with lower prices and efficient production

US presidential hopeful, Bernie Sanders, is just one of many influential figures who has promised to tackle excessive remuneration. But a recent report by PwC suggests differences in pay between CEOs and their juniors is not as dramatic as many suspected

PwC report sheds light on CEO pay

FTSE 100 chief executives bonus payments have barely changed in recent years, raising questions about their actual link to performance

Tough economic conditions have made shoppers more likely to browse in low-cost stores like Lidl and Aldi

How Lidl and Aldi found the ingredients for success

In the aftermath of the financial crisis, German retailers Aldi and Lidl have seen sales grow year after year, while competitors have struggled. Their no-frills approach may be responsible, but external forces have also played a part

Nirav Sanghvi, CEO of Devi Jewels. The company has gone from strength to strength despite ripples in the luxury markets

Devi Jewels adapts to changes in the jewellery markets

Consumer trends have made the jewellery industry more competitive than ever before

Social media has become one of the most effective tools to capture and engage customers - firms must fully integrate it into their processes to exploit its potential

Altitude Software: engage customers through social media

Social media is a powerful customer experience tool, but it needs to be properly integrated in order to be fully exploited. Companies should follow consumers in expanding beyond traditional communication channels

The Swiss watch industry is set to evolve over the next few years thanks to technological developments

Technology enhances the Swiss watch industry

‘Swiss Made’ watches are the best in the world, famed as the ultimate luxury purchase. But will the tech revolution ring the final bell for traditionally made pieces?

Founder and executive chairperson of Net-A-Porter, Natalie Massenet, has tendered her resignation. Many believe a merger between the fashion online retailer and Yoox SpA prompted her decision to quit

Net-A-Porter’s Massenet quits ahead of merger

Fashion icon Natalie Massenet leaves Net-A-Porter ahead of merger with Yoox

Nick Robertson, founder and CEO of Asos, led the internet giant to great success over 15 years at the helm - but he has since stepped down from his role. Robertson will remain with the company in the role of non-executive director. Image courtesy of Asos

Asos founder and CEO, Robertson, steps down

Asos makes a number of changes to its leadership team, as the online retailer looks to a turn corner

In 2010, Metro Bank became the first bank in over 100 years to be granted a new UK licence

New challenger banks come in to shake up the industry

A wave of new banks has sprung up in recent years, challenging the established order and shaking up the industry. Established players will have to respond or risk serious disruption

PrintFleet considers managed print services a strategic component of a company's operations

PrintFleet’s MPS expertise empowers businesses

Managed print services (MPS) face an enforced evolution as a result of the decline of paper. Companies like PrintFleet have responded positively to the challenge, streamlining MPS processes for clients

Ian Rogers, the new Chief Digital Officer of Apple, speaks at an event. His recruitment signals LVMH's desire to improve its digital prowess

LVMH hires ex-Apple executive Ian Rogers for digital officer role

Former Apple executive Ian Rogers has joined LVMH as Chief Digital Officer as the group looks to improve its digital ecosystem

Open innovation: the answer to slow pharmaceutical productivity

Being more open and collaborative is helping the pharmaceutical industry address a slowdown in R&D, says Dr Harren Jhoti

Kevin Plank | Under Armour

It is no mean feat to take a simple idea and make it into a billion-dollar business. Kevin Plank has not only achieved this, but his company is now threatening the throne of Nike, the world’s biggest sports brand

Smart (or enhanced) beta has become a more popular type of investment strategy recently in the asset management industry

Investment strategies: how to look beyond alpha and beta

Traditional investment strategies too often involve a choice between low returns or high risk. Now, however, a third way is coming to the fore

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