2015 – Page 8 – European CEO

John Bruggeman

The CEO of Frankfurt- and Silicon Valley-based B2B Dynamic Payments company Traxpay, John Bruggeman joined the company in 2012. Over the course of his career working across various parts of the IT sector, he has witnessed some of the biggest technological shifts of the last 20 years. During the mid 1990s, he joined internet pioneer […]

Marcelino Oreja

Born in Madrid in 1969, Marcelino Oreja has become one of Spain’s most important magnates. The CEO currently heads up the country’s largest energy carrier, Enagás, which has a presence in eight countries and specialises in the midstream natural gas sector. Oreja has spoken openly about his intentions to expand the company internationally, in order […]

Alexander Goulandris

essDOCS specialises in paperless trade solutions, enabling organisations to automate and accelerate their trade operations and finance processes. Alexander Goulandris co-founded essDOCS in 2005 and is responsible for the company’s strategic direction, overseeing its growth and seeing it flourish ahead of the curve. Under his stewardship, essDOCS has built a reputation for delivering innovative solutions […]

RSM operates in many emerging and developing economies, helping clients mitigate risk and streamline their business processes

RSM: accounting for the world

Globalisation is now a reality, not a trend. Working with a single, internationally-focused advisory partner is more important than ever in a truly connected world

With ten years of global experience, Templar Executives is well positioned to support and protect governments and businesses from cyber attacks

Templar Executives enhances cyber security across the world

At a time when cyber attacks have risen to the top of the agenda for both the private and public spheres, understanding how to mitigate risk is more important than ever

As the world becomes more connected, organisations must rethink their security solutions to stay protected

F-Secure: security is essential in an age of mass connectivity

The world is becoming a connected place. The threats this brings have not yet filtered down to normal consumers, but it is only a matter of time until they do. Forward-thinking security is the only way to tackle this

HotForex offers clients one of the most secure and technologically advanced trading platforms in the world

HotForex revolutionises the forex market

The forex market is incredibly competitive, with little actual variation in what is offered. In such a climate, customer service can make all the difference

Xeltis has become one of the most attractive start-up companies, and has created some of the most innovative cardiovascular products. It is currently developing the first ever bio-absorbable cardiac valves and vessels

Xeltis’ cardiovascular solutions whet investors’ appetites

As funding for new medical technology becomes harder to secure, it takes true innovation and a solid business proposal to get the attention of investors

Intercorp plays close attention to different client requirements and tailors its service accordingly

Intercorp on cross-border asset protection

Hypermobility and global turbulence have led to more assets being held abroad than ever before. Expert partners, like Intercorp Group, are essential in facilitating this for clients and helping them to make the right choices

The EU Commission is trying to improve aviation in the continent with a new strategy

EU Commission implements new aviation strategy

The EU Commission has plans to expand the continent’s aviation sector, in order to provide cheaper flights for all

Does Iceland’s demise prove more women are needed in finance?

Financial journalist Michael Lewis attributed Iceland’s 2008 financial collapse to “one of the single greatest acts of madness in financial history.” But was this accurate?

Hutman Diagnostics promises to slash diagnostic time for infectious disease

Hutman Diagnostics’ new procedure could reduce doctors’ wait time from four days to four hours, says Hutman CEO Paul R Hofer

Quantitative easing has become one of the most overused instruments in economic policy, but several critics have argued it's not as successful as it is marketed

Quantitative easing’s impact is questionable at best

The ECB is buying up $1trn of assets in the hope of reflating the eurozone. After years of such policy, its ability to reverse the continent’s fortunes is still unproven

Given the huge profits IKEA turns in each year, many are surprised by how little tax it pays compared to its competitors

IKEA comes under scrutiny for its tax affairs

Furniture giant IKEA is company of two faces. On the one hand, it is committed to charity and sustainability. On the other, the global juggernaut inexplicably operates as a non-profit entity

As economies increasingly lower their resistance on coal, companies such as Poland's Kompania Węglowa will need to do the same

Poland’s economy will weaken the longer it depends on coal

The future of Europe’s leading coal company mirrors that of its host nation. Sticking with hard coal could spell disaster for both

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