2015 – Page 27 – European CEO

Google’s EU HQ in Dublin’s Silicon Docks area. The city is an ideal place for businesses to set up, with lower costs than locations such as London and a positive tax regime

Dublin: a gateway to the world

Ireland is increasingly being seen as an ideal business destination. Dublin attracts European and American investors for reasons beyond location

Blood, boots and business: Growth prospects for Chechnya?

In this exploratory conversation, one of President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest critics discusses prospects for economic and political independence

UK to join Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

In a bid to boost business in Asia, the British government has announced its plans to become the first major western member of the AIIB

Mills: ‘Manufacturing is what makes money’

Economist John Mills offers an evocative argument as to why politicians and the public are misled into believing the financial community trumps others in driving the economy

Stop demonising diesel, say European carmakers

A campaign has been launched to combat the demonisation of diesel as leading carmakers fear a backlash will ignore technical advances

Singer Lowell modelling Sweaty Betty gear. The sportswear market has changed considerably over the last few decades, with activewear coming into prominence

Sweat in style: sporty types turn to activewear

As fitness becomes a mainstream aspect of culture, fashion brands are capitalising on the demand for activewear that works both in and out of the gym

California

Leading the way in everything from social media to agriculture, California has become the dream destination for the world’s most ambitious businesses and it’s little surprise, given what’s on offer

Love him or hate him, it's difficult not to be impressed with Charles Saatchi's art monopoly. The collector has succeeded by supporting some of the world's most controversial artists

The story of Charles Saatchi

This year, one of Britain’s most controversial cultural institutions, the Saatchi Gallery, celebrates its 30th anniversary. Laura French looks at how the mastermind behind it has shaped advertising and art through originality and sensationalism

Prudential CEO takes over Credit Suisse

Prudential’s Tidjane Thiam is to replace Brady Dougan as CEO of Credit Suisse later this year, in the hope that he can replicate his performance at the UK insurer

Globally, the representation of women on boards remains embarrassingly low, with Asia being the worst offender

Women still underrepresented on boards across the world

In spite of a palpable change in the way society views gender equality, women remain underrepresented at the highest levels of business. There are promising signs, but a greater effort is needed

Employ women, solve more problems

Getting ahead in an established industry has traditionally been difficult for any woman. Kay Ellen Consolver worked her way up to become a leading figure in the global oil and gas industry

ECB kickstarts its quantitative easing programme

The European Central Bank has launched its quantitative easing programme despite qualms over the plan’s viability

From global phenomenon to cult favourite: localising a brand

An innovation expert sheds light on how global companies are increasingly being called upon to structure their enterprises in an agile manner

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What would happen if we let the Patrick Batemans of the world run amok?

Nine things successful people do every day

There are various ways of reaching the highest rung on the career ladder, yet, many successful people have certain daily rituals in common that have helped them to achieve their long-term aspirations

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