2015 – Page 30 – European CEO

Tesco has announced a series of steps it intends to take to boost its performance, such as closing 43 stores across the UK and making cutbacks of £250m a year

Tesco announces turnaround plan

Tesco CEO Dave Lewis has announced a turnaround strategy for the ailing British retailer following disappointing sales, as the “Big Four” supermarkets continue to struggle

The psycho by the water cooler

Evidence suggests psychopathic traits might confer an advantage in the world of work. Could we all learn some lessons from Hannibal Lector?

The Christmas period proved tough for retail organisation Boohoo, whose sales have plummeted by over 40 percent

Boohoo shares plunge following profit warning

Shares in Boohoo have fallen over 40 percent, after the online retailer issued a profit warning on the back of lower-than-expected Christmas sales

German unemployment a record low

Signalling a strong 2015 for Europe’s biggest economy, the adjusted jobless rate dropped to 6.5 percent

Kiev faces tough questions about its future. European Union membership could have transformational effects for the country

EU membership could tame Ukraine

The grim reality in Ukraine compares poorly with its neighbour Poland, writes Erik Berglöf, Chief Economist at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Joseph Hage Aaronson on trends in international dispute resolution | Video

European CEO speaks to Greg Joseph and Tom Beazley from Joseph Hage Aaronson about developments in international dispute resolution

MTGox lost $575m in total after the digital currency exchange was attacked by hackers in 2014. Many are concerned losses for bitcoin exchange Bitstamp could be just as bad

Security breach halts operations at bitcoin exchange Bitstamp

Europe’s leading bitcoin exchange has lost around $5m after “operational wallets” were compromised

In the current economic climate, talent retention will be vital to companies' success. Aetna International believes healthcare benefits are a fast-route to achieving this

Aetna International: healthcare benefits vital to talent retention

With an increasingly on-the-go workforce operating around the globe, CEOs should view healthcare benefits as levers to attract and retain the best talent, explains David Healy, Aetna International General Manager for Europe

Mike Janke, CEO, Silent Circle. The company has collaborated with Spanish smartphone company Geeksphone to create Blackphone - the first smartphone created solely with security and privacy in mind

Blackphone: the smartphone putting privacy first

It may seem like something we can all agree on, but in the modern world, privacy is raising increasing concern. This has led some to look for alternatives to vulnerable smartphones

Companies such as ayondo are helping traders adapt to the internet age. Its social trading platform allows investors access to cutting-edge financial products and information

ayondo’s social trading platform opens doors for investors

Navigating financial markets can be a nightmare for beginners. However, retail investors who feel bogged down by confusing jargon and technical terminology can now find solace in the burgeoning world of social trading

An oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas. The city has an abudance of oil and gas, and is welcoming a host of businesses in the petrochemical sector

Port Arthur attracts top business from the petrochemical industry

The Texas petrochemical industry is booming. Houston is doing excellent business, but the same is true of nearby Port Arthur, a growing city with a reputation for supporting and welcoming investors

Mahallati Jewellery dominates the Middle East

In the jewellery capital of the world, international brands are commonplace. However, one family-run, local business has been outshining the competition

Independent thinking: how new filmmakers get financial backing

The film industry is awash with projects that have lost vast sums of money. For those that fund independent films, investment tends to be more for passion than profit

Awards Supplement 2024

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