2015 – Page 25 – European CEO

Johannes Teyssen | E.ON

Dr Johannes Teyssen is a strong believer in renewable energy. Since 2010, and through the Fukushima disaster, he has led E.ON away from nuclear energy and towards sustainable power sources

Ikuo Nakagawa demonstrates Konica Minolta's business solutions. The company's unique portfolio of services helps clients to enhance their operations, save costs and reduce their environmental impact

Konica Minolta leads MPS revolution

Managed Print Services is increasingly becoming a full-service data industry. Key player Konica Minolta is committed to leading the way in this period of transition

Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission. Juncker has come under fire as it was alleged the Luxembourg government had gifted favourable tax conditions to big corporate names while he was Prime Minister

Luxleaks scandal puts tax avoidance under the microscope

The Luxleaks scandal was met with universal outrage, with many calling for heads to roll. As the furore has settled a little, some have begun to view the issue as an opportunity to bring tax avoidance to the top of the European agenda

Chemical storage and logistics at the Port of Antwerp. The port is currently the second busiest in Europe, with over 220 regular maritime breakbulk services

Innovation keeps the Port of Antwerp connected to the world

The universal approach to logistics is coming to an end. Companies must be flexible in shaping their supply chains. The Port of Antwerp can help with this

In today's complex global economy, it has never been more important for organisations to seek specialist advice when organising their tax affairs

To face an unpredictable economy, clients must use a reliable consultancy

Intercorp is built on the idea that consultancies should remain loyal and responsible to their clients. In an unpredictable financial world, such a service is becoming more and more vital

A paper by Wainhouse Research indicates that workers are spending a significantly long time in meetings, often conducted through technological devices. The Logitech ConferenceCam Connect is perfectly designed to facilitate these

Logitech’s ConferenceCam Connect empowers workers

Meetings continue to be indispensible. However, their format is changing, requiring new thinking in terms of spaces and technology

Frequently people use the term 'failure' as if it cannot be predicted, striking at random. In fact, board members should be relied on to spot when the company they represent is headed for trouble

Failure does not come out of the blue

The collapse of a company can be due to market factors. However, in many cases, the failure is the board’s. This is predictable, if certain warning signs are flagged

Europe soars in fintech investment boom

Europe is the fastest growing region in the world for global fintech investment as banks are advised to embrace innovation

Toshiba uses products such as its multifunction laser printing system - a world first - to reduce paper usage in the workplace

Toshiba works to combine economy, efficiency and ecology

Environmental concerns are now centre-stage for companies worldwide, and paper-free offices are inevitable. Businesses are looking to print service providers to shore up efficiency and compliance

With its tropical climate, favourable investment opportunities and accessible transport links, Bermuda is fast becoming one of the world's most coveted destinations

Bermuda becomes prime location for investors

After successfully marketing itself in North America as a prime asset location with investor-friendly regulation, Bermuda is keen to achieve similar success in Europe

Laura Schwartz: The female factor

From the Whitehouse to author and self-starting entrepreneur, Laura Schwartz has built an empire to be proud of

An artist’s impression of a smart house, one of many environmental construction projects that can be funded by green bonds

Green bonds boost Europe’s sustainability efforts

Setting ambitious sustainability targets in the midst of economic strife may have put the EU in a difficult position. However, the rising popularity of green bonds looks set to cover the shortfall

Colin Crosby, ACSEF Chairman. The body has worked hard to ensure Aberdeen City and Shire remains a global energy hub

Aberdeen City and Shire becomes major oil and gas player

As Europe’s energy hub, Aberdeen City and Shire is set to grow in importance. The area is focusing on attracting new investment

Mario Draghi, President of the ECB. Draghi has finally succeeded in pushing through a quantitative easing programme for the eurozone, but many question whether it is too little too late

Will quantitative easing rescue the eurozone?

Mario Draghi got his wish in January for a wave of quantitative easing (QE) in the eurozone. But is it enough to prevent another debt crisis, and should the ECB have used QE back when everyone else did?

A surplus of oil has sent prices plummeting, with countries such as Bahrain and Oman feeling the strain. Other countries such as Tunisia have not been as negatively affected by the slump

How are tumbling oil prices affecting global markets?

Global markets have been sent into turmoil as oil prices plummet. But there are new winners rising, writes Korosh Farazad, Chairman and CEO of Farazad Investments, European CEO’s Best Structured Finance Company 2015

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