2015 – Page 19 – European CEO

Sierra Leone fights back thanks to strong mining industry

The ebola outbreak halted Sierra Leone’s investment-fuelled growth. Slowly, the damage is being repaired

Design no. 2752, sailing near Martha’s Vineyard. For more than eight decades Sparkman & Stephens has created some of the world's most stunning racing sail yachts

Sparkman & Stephens yachts combine age-old features with new technology

Yacht design was once all about racing. Nowadays, however, luxury and ease-of-use are just as important. One US firm is combining industry heritage with modern technology

Gleneagles Hotel: a Highland hotspot

Since it opened in 1924, Gleneagles has perfectly married opulent luxury with traditional Scottish warmth and produce

As economic conditions threaten the reliability of state pensions, people are more likely to turn to private pensions. Using a good consultant is key to getting the most out of such schemes

Clear, analytical consulting: OVB helps clients navigate private pensions

With state pensions increasingly at risk due to continent-wide austerity, the need for private schemes is greater than ever. With this comes the need for sound, honest financial consultancy

Optimism about the euro's parity with the dollar has dropped in recent years, with Goldman Sachs repeatedly reviewing its forecast

Can the euro catch up with the dollar?

As the euro continues to weaken, analysts have been forced to revise their forecasts for when parity with the dollar is finally reached. Aaran Fronda investigates what is causing the two currencies to converge

Neo Yachting on the future of the yachting industry

Nice is world-famous for picturesque ports that are populated with luxury yachts and their chic owners. At the heart of the French Riviera, Neo Yachting sets itself apart by adding a personal touch

All pain but no gain: ‘Greece’s taxation concessions don’t add up’

Economist agrees Greece is waiting for a unicorn-sized solution and should consider leaving now

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank: a force to be reckoned with

The launch of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank will further secure China’s position as a global economic powerhouse

OECD warns of risk to pension and insurer solvency

Low interest rates are threatening the ability of pension and insurance providers to return sufficient yields, pushing them towards riskier assets

For years, Saudi Arabia's fortunes have been heavily dependent on oil. But healthcare and education company IHCC is helping to diversify the economy with its training programs for young people

IHCC’s training schemes help to diversify the Saudi Arabian economy

The Arab world has a strong history of entrepreneurial spirit – something it wishes to rekindle in order to help reduce its dependence on oil

When goodness sells: CSR becomes ‘the new black’ for firms

CSR holds the key to inspiring brand loyalty, though a failure to go beyond token value claims can bring the ire of consumers

Innovate or stagnate

The need for innovation in business is well-established. Governments, however, are often guilty of ignoring the salient lessons that the business world can teach them

Rod Flavell, CEO, FDM Group. From small beginnings the company has grown to represent over 130 clients in multiple industries, making a revenue of £123m

From humble beginnings: FDM on its rapid evolution

A generous helping hand is one way to achieve success. However, most of the world’s true success stories started small and worked hard to reach the top, learning along the way

The path to self-disruption

Failure to observe all-encompassing micro-trends can cause businesses to stagnate and be subsumed by more agile players. Conscious self-disruption can shake off the malaise

Thorntons sees shares rise by 42 percent after Ferrero offer

The board of UK-based chocolate maker Thorntons has agreed to sell itself to its Italian rival Ferrero Rocher for approximately £111.9m ($190m)

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