http://www.europeanceo.com As the European marketplace enters a new era, one voice embraces the concerns and visions of leading business chiefs; European CEO. en-gb http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/china/article39.html For years, European makers of screws and steel fasteners watched as their sector struggled and factories closed, hit by fierce competition from China Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/westerneurope/article119.html iGaming companies relocating their business to Malta require a huge number of professional, management and support services, say eManagement l CSB Directors Herman Behr and Michael J. Zammit Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/middle-east-africa/article120.html Healthy economic growth and a progressive legal framework invite overseas investment, says Yunus Hoosen, Department of Trade and Industry, South Africa Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/investment/article130.html A wealth of opportunities Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/leadership/article131.html Brand power has never been stronger, and companies are willing to pay a premium to tap into established names Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/leadership/article132.html European CEO asked Gerrit Jessen, President of Meeting Professionals International’s European Council, for his views on the future of his organisation and the challenges of the industry today Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/intellectual-property/article133.html O2's CEO on competition between mobile operators, customer loyalty and the next steps for mobile technology Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/corporate-social-responsibility/article134.html From niche to mainstream: the Islamic finance industry is estimated to be worth $750bn and growing at 15-20 percent a year. In light of this expansion, European CEO discussed challenges and predictions with Nabeel Shoaib, Global Head, HSBC Amanah Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/leadership/article135.html The CEO of the Global Bank of Commerce shares his thoughts on business, Antigua and future prospects Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/transport/article136.html Social Networking, a global phenomenon that looks unlikely to abate, but how do you get involved in this blossoming market? Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/investment/article137.html As part of European CEO’s report on inward investment, Martyn Cornell spoke to Andrin Waldburger, Leader, Tax and Legal Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers Switzerland Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/information-technology/article138.html Dr Donald Zahn, Associate Dean, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, explodes some of the myths about online MBA courses to Adrian Holliday Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/business-locations/article140.html Berlin has redefined its role as a business location and taken up its former tradition as an important service and industrial centre Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/article141.html According to the latest report by Mercer Consulting on the cost of living in cities around the world, Moscow has come out as the most expensive for the second year running, while European cities dominate the top of the list Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/business-locations/article142.html Edinburgh's beauty leaves a lasting impression on so many. But Edinburgh and its surrounding areas are much more than just a pretty face. This is an ambitious business-orientated city region that has come of age Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/business-locations/article143.html An organisation’s headquarters can say a lot about how it sees itself – and how it wants to be seen. Roger St Pierre examines some of Europe’s most striking corporate buildings Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/information-technology/article144.html Technology that did not even exist a few years ago is revolutionising the way conferences, meetings and events happen today, says Phil Platt, Customer Account Director, Parrimark Technology Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/business-locations/article145.html In the post-Berlin Wall era, Wrocław – a once sleepy second-tier town – has emerged as a dynamic metropolis on the cutting edge of change in the enlarged Europe Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/transport/article146.html Aviation's role in climate change could be reduced easily by eliminating needless emissions and enabling consumers to make informed choices about how to travel, according to a new report Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/transport/article147.html Combating climate change is currently at the forefront of global efforts. As cars emit 12 percent of the total CO2 – the main greenhouse gas – emitted in the EU, decreasing emissions from cars is an important part of the agenda on tackling climate change Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/transport/article148.html Fleet agreements must find a balance between European consistency and local delivery, says Nick Brownrigg, CEO of Masterlease Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/transport/article149.html The brakes have been off this past year since fleet management firm Alphabet celebrated its tenth anniversary and the company continues to grow. Head of Alphabet Karl-Heinz Kral spoke to European CEO Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/transport/article150.html For years, remarketing end-of-contract cars has been a hot topic in the leasing world – now CarsOnTheWeb.com — a Belgian initiative gradually acquiring a strong international presence — is giving market players a helping hand Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/payments/article152.html Geoffroy de Schrevel, Head of Banking Initiatives, EMEA, SWIFT, talks to European CEO about the challenges and advantages of introducing SEPA Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/payments/article153.html The market for vertical industry processes like payment processing is growing fast. Duncan Tait, Unisys Vice explains why your company will benefit Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/article154.html Paul Anning a partner and payments specialist at European law firm, Osborne Clarke, provides an update to his previous special reports published in the May-June and October-November 2007 editions of European CEO Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/corporate-social-responsibility/article155.html Through their endeavours, companies are discovering that there is no 'one-size-fits-all' approach to Corporate Social Responsibility, says Shona Grant of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/corporate-social-responsibility/article156.html In March 2007, the European Union announced its ambitious energy policy cementing its position as the political leader on the environment, writes Klaus Hieronymi Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/executive-education/article157.html Jeanette Purcell, Chief Executive of the Association of MBAs, on how the choice of a business course is too important to leave to chance Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/executive-education/article159.html More than ever, today's global organisations are focusing their time and attention on maximising the value of their work forces, says Magda Newman Corporate Education Relationship Manager at ESCP-EAP Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/article280.html With the prevalence of stress as a cause of work-related sickness, business strategists are suggesting that collaboration is the key to reducing stress Wed, 8 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/leadership/article161.html Strategic planning is an oxymoron, says Stuart Cross, founder of Morgan Cross Consulting Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/information-technology/article162.html Videoconferencing is enabling new communication possibilities and is helping colleagues and clients to interact like never before Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/information-technology/article163.html Naomi Climer, Vice-President of Sony Europe, talks to European CEO about how the intelligent application of technology can impact on every aspect of business Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/information-technology/article164.html Over the years, companies have spent millions upon millions on travel and accommodation for meetings, conferences and general assemblies Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/business-locations/article166.html Nicolette Spiteri Bailey of Aequitas Strategy Consulting explains the distinct advantages of Malta as a world-class destination for establishing gaming and betting operations Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/business-locations/article167.html According to Areti Charidemou, an experienced Cypriot business lawyer, there has never been a time like the present to invest in Cyprus; especially now that it has adopted the euro Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/conference-management/article168.html Berlin is upping the pace as Europe's fastest developing city Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/conference-management/article169.html The European Federation of the Associations of Professional Congress Organisers (EFAPCO) is enjoying a high-profile promotional presence at a series of major European trade shows Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/conference-management/article170.html Buoyed by regeneration and shaking off its image as a less than salubrious city, Glasgow's business and conferencing facilities lend themselves to global endeavour Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/intellectual-property/article171.html You've spent your career establishing and growing your business and brand, only to find that you've got to do it all over again – this time on the internet, says Rhonda A. Steele Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/intellectual-property/article172.html Intellectual property protection is an exciting and increasingly important area for many businesses. Martyn Cornell spoke with David Wilkinson of Stevens and Bolton Llp exclusively for European CEO Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/investment/article173.html Stocks and shares? Bricks and mortar? Or how about a Picasso? Roger St. Pierre examines an alternative investment avenue Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/human-resources/article174.html Most organisational leaders agree that achieving success requires the active and willing participation of people throughout the organisation, says Susan Meisinger Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/payments/article175.html This year, Payzone has seen increased growth in its gift card and other financial services products offered in the UK, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/forex/article176.html Foreign exchange trading is the most active and liquid market on the planet, and the international flow of currencies forms the bedrock of international finance and trade, says Godfried de Vidts Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/corporate-social-responsibility/article178.html Jon Williams is Head of Group Sustainable Development at HSBC. His group reports directly to HSBC Group Chairman Stephen Green and works with all of HSBC's customer groups and global businesses Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/corporate-social-responsibility/article179.html ESADE and Stanford pool their efforts, their expertise and their years of knowledge and experience to train executives in corporate social responsibility Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/energy/article806.html Oil prices are rising. So is demand. One Australian company is now leading the way to recover energy from deep, stranded coal for the production of cleaner electricity, liquid fuels and greater energy security http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/energy/article181.html Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, is confident that Daimler is well prepared to meet environmental challenges with its "Road to the Future" Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/energy/article182.html Clean Power Technologies Inc., based in Newhaven in the UK, is developing a revolutionary, greener car engine that uses steam generated from waste heat to increase energy efficiency by 40 percent. Martyn Cornell spoke to the company's president and CEO Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/unified-communications/article184.html As unified communications (UC) mature, the focus shifts from evaluation to deployment, says Bern Elliot, research vice-president, Gartner Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/unified-communications/article185.html Tony Rybczynski, Director of Strategic Enterprise Technologies, Nortel Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/article160.html Do companies need to be intelligently informed of their consumers, competitors, industry conditions as well as social influence variables to stay on top of their game? Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/business-locations/article187.html Emerging as a great destination has taken time for Poland, but it's now firmly establishing itself as the country to see in Europe Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/transport/article188.html Qatar Airways has unveiled its new winter 2007/08 schedules with additional European capacity being the highlight of the airline's expansion plans Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/article189.html According to Calum Macleod, European Director of Cyber-Ark Software, the greatest IT security risk posed to your company comes from within Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/forex/article192.html FX clients choose Natixis for its product innovation, speed and modest costs. They also choose Natixis because they trust it implicitly says FX global head, Philippe Jeanne. Natixis' innovation and reliability are increasingly valued in a volatile market where profit protection and competitive advantage are key Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/payments/article193.html PayPoint has built up a network of 17,500 terminals in the UK, and is fast becoming known as a leading name in the industry Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/leadership/article194.html Radical listening is missing from all levels of organisations, with the problem being most serious at senior level, says Lainie Heneghan, Managing Director, JMW Worldwide UK Ltd Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/forex/article196.html A Standard solution for non-standard markets Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/forex/article197.html MIG Investments broadens its worldwide client base providing the markets most competitive trading conditions; a dedicated, professional Client Support Team; and a new in-house Research Department Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/tax/article199.html Tax is an issue most people tend to bury their head in the sand over. Ian Wright, UK Tax Advisor, stresses the importance of getting some sound advice Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/human-resources/article200.html By Susan Meisinger, President and CEO, Society for Human Resource Management Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/tax/article201.html László Kóvacs, EU Commissioner for Taxation and Customs Union discusses European policy and legislation and its implications for international companies Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/tax/article202.html Talk to CEOs throughout Europe, and one issue crops up repeatedly; recruitment. Senior management are concerned, and rightly so Helen Rosethorn, CEO, Bernard Hodes Group Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/conference-management/article203.html A flatter world means more opportunities, says Bruce MacMillan, CA, President and CEO of Meeting Professionals International Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/corporate-social-responsibility/article204.html Ethical practice and social responsibility are increasingly important to corporations, but there are inherent risks involved in a global reach Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/information-technology/article205.html European CEO discussed with Bert van der Zwan, Vice President, WebEx EMEA, ways to accelerate your business with online collaboration Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/article207.html Jean-Matthieu Tilquin, Director of Product Management at Arkadin - Global Conferencing, looks at the ways in which organisations are able to implement conferencing communications solutions Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/executive-education/article208.html Over 110 practitioners and leading academics from the disciplines of leadership, management and innovation, attended the successful launch of the South East Leadership Academy in Guildford Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/unified-communications/article209.html Reduce costs and increase productivity, speed-up decision-making and shorten time-to-market, improve one-to-one relations with customers and partners Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/unified-communications/article210.html Bert van der Zwan, VP EMEA, WebEx examines the cultural challenges of web collaboration Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/information-technology/article211.html Video in business can streamline communication and open up new areas, have you adopted it yet? Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/tax/article212.html By László Kóvacs, EU Commissioner for Taxation and Customs Union Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/article213.html Paul Mulvihill, Transfer Pricing Partner at Ernst & Young - Canada and formerly an advisor in tax dispute resolutions at the OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration discusses arbitration within the OECD model tax convention Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/information-technology/article214.html European CEO talks to LeasePlan Infrastructure Services Managing Director David Ryan Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/culture/lifestyle/article215.html The BMW 5 Series has proved to be a class-leading saloon and things have been taken to higher level with the introduction of a very special variant, the BMW 5 Series Security, with ballistic protection level VR4 Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/transport/article216.html Business aviation offers convenience and overall cost savings. No wonder it's a boom industry, as Brian Humphries, CEO of the European Business Aviation Association tells European CEO's Roger St Pierre Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/transport/article217.html ExecuJet Aviation Group has come along way since its establishment in 1991, with a handful of employees; now, the company has divisions in South Africa, Australia and the Middle East as well as Europe, and manages nearly 100 aircraft globally Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/intellectual-property/article218.html Should owners of websites be anonymous? This question underlies a debate unfolding in the United States and at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), says Bruce A. McDonald Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/middle-east-africa/article219.html Libya welcomes the idea of creating an OPEC-like group of gas-exporting countries in the African continent, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi told Russian President Vladmir Putin Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/westerneurope/article221.html German specialty chemicals group Altana AG, which has denied plotting a EUR 4bn purchase of a US rival, is combing the market for a big buy, its chief executive said Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/theamericas/article811.html Since the dawn of the millennium and especially in the last several years, growth has been explosive at the Turks and Caicos Islands http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/asia-pacific/article223.html Australia's Origin Energy has rejected an improved $13 billion bid from UK gas producer BG Group, saying its coal seam gas reserves alone are worth over $15 billion after doubling its resource estimate Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/asia-pacific/article224.html Unemployment in Japan hit a seven-month high while household spending, industrial output and housing starts fell last month in further signs of a troubled economy where inflation is seen heading for another decade high Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/westerneurope/article225.html Eurozone inflation surged back to a record 3.6 percent recently as new data pointed to a slowdown in the currency area, cementing expectations the European Central Bank will keep interest rates on hold this year Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/westerneurope/article226.html After a few years of brisk growth and job creation, Europeans were supposed to feel more secure and start to spend more, reviving consumer demand in the region and reducing its economic dependence on exports Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/theamericas/article222.html Somewhere between the implosion of Wall Street firm Bear Stearns in March and today's $130-plus oil, inflation supplanted the credit crunch as the biggest US economic worry Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/asia-pacific/article228.html The European Union has said it is close to clinching a preliminary energy pact with Iraq as part of the bloc's efforts to reduce its heavy dependence on Russian oil and gas Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/easterneurope/article229.html Serbian power monopoly EPS and Russia's electricity trader Inter RAO have signed a wide-ranging strategic partnership deal that could see them build together power plants and also join forces abroad Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/middle-east-africa/article230.html Middle East envoy Tony Blair has urged investors to plough money into the Palestinian economy, which he said offered opportunities despite Israeli occupation and restrictions on movement Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/article220.html Food shortages look set to impact massively on the global economy in the coming years. Russell Blinch and Brian Love write Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/easterneurope/article233.html The European Commission has warned Latvia that its fast-growing economy might face a hard landing and urged the country to tighten fiscal policies and keep wages under control Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/china/article234.html Mattel Inc's chief executive has said that he does not expect a repeat of last year's recalls of millions of Chinese-made toys and is "optimistic about 2008" despite an economic slowdown Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/theamericas/article232.html The United States threw its full diplomatic weight behind the European Union's troubled Nabucco pipeline project to bring gas from the Caspian Basin to central Europe Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/home/article250.html Sigurjón Th. Árnason, CEO of Landsbanki, on doing businesss from Iceland Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/article231.html The world faces a doubling of energy demand by 2050 but renewable sources are still too expensive and will take decades to make a big impact, Royal Dutch Shell CEO Jeroen van der Veer said on Thursday Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/article123.html The changing geography of innovation is leading to a shift in the balance of patenting power, with the highest patenting growth rates in North East Asia. Dr Kamil Idris, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organisation, discusses the causes - and effects - of this phenomenon Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/article273.html A new screen technology promising sharper and more vivid images, longer battery life and slimmer designs promises to become the standard display for laptops, pumping fresh life into the PC industry Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/culture/lifestyle/article274.html Major banks and corporations have always been serious art collectors, but in recent times it seem their tastes have changed. Turners and Rembrandts are rapidly being replaced by more contemporary pieces Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/article186.html MPI aims to co-create the premier pan-European conference in 2008, with elevated experience and richer opportunities for the industry on offer at the London event Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/article125.html Scientific consensus is that an influenza pandemic is overdue and too few businesses are heeding the warning to prepare in advance. James C. O'Brien, Principal of The Albright Group LLC, looks at how realistic the chances of a global virus are - and asks what can be done to cope. Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/westerneurope/article326.html With job cuts taking place across the globe, Germany is planning for the same, but remain resilient in the face of the economic downturn Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/corporate-social-responsibility/article327.html Fighting deflation globally ain't easy, and it's only going to get harder says James Saft Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/investment/article329.html European left gropes in financial crisis says Paul Taylor Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/asia-pacific/article358.html Sovereign Wealth Funds, the much maligned investment arms of nation states, are seeing a change of fortune. Long unpopular in the West, the wealth contained in Asian SWFs is now being targeted as a way to boost investment in flagging economies Tue, 3 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/transport/article369.html Paolo Bossi, Hyundai's general manager for European fleet and remarketing, says their new i30 model is now successfully stealing sales from Ford and VW – and he's got the figures to prove it Mon, 9 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/leadership/article370.html European CEO learns that despite the odds stacked against him, Panagis Vourloumis of Hellenic Telecommunications became a universal success story Mon, 9 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/executive-education/article378.html Jeanette Purcell, Chief Executive of the Association of MBAs, gives us the low-down on the qualification, the up-turn in admissions, and whether it's a good investment for the future Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/culture/lifestyle/article415.html Selwyn Parker finds out that Jet Republic is beating the financial gloom Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/leadership/article416.html Apple's legendary CEO, Steve Jobs, was top of Fortune's list of most powerful people in business in 2007. What goes into making a business leader so creatively effective and universally admired? Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/executive-education/article453.html The ESCP Europe presents a full range of highly acclaimed executive training programmes designed to develop and enhance your skillset to meet the challenges we face in the business world today Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/unified-communications/article477.html Less than a year after launching their Telepresence service, Tata Communications has won European CEO's Best Managed Telepresence Service Provider of the Year award Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/unified-communications/article478.html Difficult times require a new way of working Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/article484.html Despite the emergency support, funded in part by the World Bank, Central and Easter European banks are suffering from a case of contamination. We investigate what's in store through 2009/2010 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/theamericas/article235.html Standardised EU measures have been implemented on the import and export of beef from Brazil. Meat movement is now subject to stricter criteria Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/executive-education/article501.html Why the MBA will stand the test of time Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/transport/article502.html Hyundai reveals its future models in Geneva Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/leadership/article503.html Fiat's CEO is hopeful of getting enough financing for the future Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/information-technology/article504.html The world of logistics has, over the last few years, taken a severe turn due to the advent of the internet. In order to gain some clarity, we found out more from Logistics Business Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/investment/article505.html Europe's wealthiest families respond to downturn with flight to cash says Mark Nixon Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/westerneurope/article506.html Jonathan Corrieri of Aequitas Strategy Consulting explains Malta's unique refundable tax credit system Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/article514.html Long regarded as a ripe area for foreign companies to get a foothold in, India has resisted giving multinationals free rein to buy up local companies through which they can then market their own products and services Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/executive-education/article519.html CEO Wisdom – boardroom coaches share insights from global leaders in ambiguous times by Georgina Woudstra, Co-founder of Wisdom8 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/article538.html At the beginning of April the world's 20 most powerful countries agreed to take action – including sanctions – against “un-cooperative” tax havens. But there are serious doubts about whether such good intentions will actually come to fruition, or if the threat of punitive actions can actually work Wed, 8 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/article549.html Old-style imperial leadership is unlikely to deliver the best financial results or get the best out of the people who work for you, argues Williams Johnston, commercial director of the Great Place to Work Institute in the UK Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/unified-communications/article550.html How can software and unified communications help you run your business? Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/unified-communications/article552.html Out of office doesn't have to mean out of touch Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/article554.html Brian Sullivan, chief executive of global search firm, CTPartners explains his first 100 days in the top spot Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/westerneurope/article562.html The world's biggest exporter is perilously vulnerable to recession with an economy on the floor, rising unemployment and its investment banks in chaos. German CEOs are under fire and it's not pretty Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/westerneurope/article563.html A great deal, actually. The right brand name creates a promise and an expectation – and a CEO changes it at his peril. But try telling that to António Horta-Osório of Spanish banking group Santander. He's just killed off a bunch of well-known brand names which littered the British high street for decades Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/culture/lifestyle/article564.html McClaren boss Ron Dennis is turning his back on Formula One to concentrate on building the world's best supercars Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/culture/lifestyle/article565.html Roger St. Pierre examines Charles Saatchi's extraordinary influence on the world of art Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/information-technology/article567.html Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/unified-communications/article568.html Video communication can lead to greater creativity and faster decision making – you just need to know how to work with it, says Nick Earle, senior vice president of services, Cisco Europe Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/culture/lifestyle/article570.html There is something about pristine, white gadgets that combine exemplary design with extreme levels of quality which can bring the grasping materialist out in all of us. Here are some of the best Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/article571.html Neela Bettridge, executive coach and co-founder of Article 13 investigates the issue of sustainabilty Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/culture/lifestyle/article573.html If you make the investment, a good piece of tailoring will pay style dividends for years. Fiona Fraser looks at the suits that will stretch your gold card Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/article576.html There is something about pristine, white gadgets that combine exemplary design with extreme levels of quality which can bring the grasping materialist out in all of us. Here are some of the best Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/article578.html United States Department of State Report again puts Bermuda in the lowest risk category for money laundering Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/article769.html As China, India and the Middle East begin to declare victory from the global devastation and Europe and the US begins to see some light in a dark tunnel, leaders are shifting their attention to post-recovery Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/article583.html Apple's legendary CEO, Steve Jobs, was top of Fortune's list of most powerful people in business in 2007. What goes into making a business leader so creatively effective and universally admired? Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/article590.html Sovereign Wealth Funds, the much maligned investment arms of nation states, are seeing a change of fortune. Long unpopular in the West, the wealth contained in Asian SWFs is now being targeted as a way to boost investment in flagging economies Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/article592.html Out of office doesn't have to mean out of touch Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/article594.html A flatter world means more opportunities, says Bruce MacMillan, CA, President and CEO of Meeting Professionals International Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/article580.html MIG Investments broadens its worldwide client base providing the markets most competitive trading conditions; a dedicated, professional Client Support Team; and a new in-house Research Department Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/easterneurope/article596.html A former Soviet state hopes to join the European Union within ten years. Is now a good time for foreign investors to buy in? 'Yes,' says one of Moldova's leading lawyers. Stephen Neale reports Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/corporate-social-responsibility/article653.html Despite a series of recent highly publicised, wide-scale disasters and disruptions that include 9/11, the H1N1 pandemic, the Madrid and London train bombings, Tsunamis, the Northeastern US blackout, European floodings, and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, most large firms are not prepared for a disaster Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/investment/article654.html Slovenia's geographical advantage, multiple languages, cultural diversity, excellent infrastructure and cost-effective support functions give it a cutting edge for big and small international companies seeking entry into the markets of East and Southeast Europe Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/westerneurope/article657.html David J. Cord speaks to European CEO about Otaniemi, near Helsinki in Finland Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/forex/article658.html The financial meltdown proved to be one of the most testing periods for financial divisions, but for the FX unit SEB banking Group, the turmoil turned out to be an object lesson in the key elements of good banking. Namely, that it's good relationships and financial strength that matter most Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/information-technology/article659.html The means of communication in the business world have changed dramatically in the last decades Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/executive-education/article660.html The Management Development Centre (MDC) at Durham Business School has helped many companies to get the best out of their business. By developing close relationships with our clients and focusing on organisational requirements, the MDC is able to develop a programme that matches your needs Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/transport/article661.html Hyundai's brand and product success attract European fleets Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/transport/article662.html As companies negotiate their way through delicate economic times, they are looking to trim costs wherever possible. One area where firms are keeping a closer check on expenses is corporate travel Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/transport/article663.html Didavia Aviation Academy outline their business for the readers of European CEO Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/payments/article664.html Shedding travel programme excess without compromising strategic objectives Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/forex/article665.html Some people believe that the end of the recession is nigh further to some recent gains on the foreign exchange currency markets and it is true to say that the market has generally become less risk-averse over the last few months Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/westerneurope/article667.html Paul Taylor asks “Is Germany the new Japan?” Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/forex/article668.html BMO Financial Group gets its timing right Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/executive-education/article669.html A global opportunity to advance your business: the Modular Executive MBA Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/human-resources/article670.html Employee benefits aren't merely add-on fairy dust. Margrit Schmid Head of Swiss Life Network and CEO of Corporate Solutions at Swiss Life argues a good benefits package is a huge incentive to attract the brightest and the best – especially in an uncertain market Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/article671.html Daniel Ek, CEO and founder of a downloadable P2P-based music-streaming-on-demand application, has a userbase of over one million. For someone who started their first company at 14, it's no surprise how quickly Spotify has revamped our consumption of music Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/investment/article673.html A case for using a tax boutique to arrive at more durable corporate income tax savings. By Joseph Peters Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/information-technology/article674.html Deploying a visual communications solution could be the most significant business decision you make this decade By Russell Bolan, CEO, Dimension Data Europe Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/leadership/article682.html James Ramsbotham is one of the UK's enterprise tsars. As CEO of the North East Chamber of Commerce he is charged with reducing the Ł30bn prosperity gap between the North East and the South of England. Self belief is everything. “Unless we truly believe this is possible we will forever underachieve”. Report by Nick Laurance Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/information-technology/article687.html Offering rich functionality solutions built-in for specific industries and business processes, Infor's domain experts understand their customers' specific requirements Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/information-technology/article689.html When your company needs to get its message out to an expectant audience as quickly as possible, your website plays a key part. It's the first place people go to, and they now expect the information they find there to be made available in a variety of ways Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article739.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/human-resources/article740.html Over 80 percent of large companies in Europe, North America and Asia have outsourcing arrangements, but almost half say that these arrangements fall short of expectations. So what's going wrong? Cathy Johnson, VP at Celerant Consulting UK, believes there are four threats to making a successful road trip Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/westerneurope/article741.html Wales is offering technology based companies a clear passage to UK markets Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/culture/lifestyle/article742.html Probably every man fantasised about becoming a jet pilot or an astronaut when he was a kid. What's more fascinating than controlling a fast-paced jet aircraft at the speed of sound? Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/article743.html Credential holders are on the rise as clients expect more from their coach. By Karen Tweedie, International Coach Federation President and Professional Certified Coach Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/human-resources/article744.html If your organisation needs to reposition itself in order to induce business, there is only one way of going about it, you must acquire the knowledge Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/information-technology/article746.html “Dongle” may sound a bit goofy, but the innocent-seeming technology is emerging as one of the biggest challenges to the mobile telecoms industry. By Leila Abboud Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/forex/article755.html Foreign exchange markets are experiencing a shake-up that may have lasting global repercussions for trading paradigms in the eurozone and the US Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/article595.html Europe's wealthiest families respond to downturn with flight to cash says Mark Nixon Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/article757.html It has been a year of rationalising operations and dealing with tremendous uncertainty. But as we look to 2010, businesses can see signs of recovery and want to capitalise on the upturn. Fernando Gil de Bernabé, Cisco reports Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/forex/article760.html Roger St Pierre examines the ongoing rise, fall and vagaries of the volatile forex market, a sector to be explored with caution Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article763.html Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/human-resources/article766.html IEDC-Bled School of Management from Slovenia played a pioneering role in management development in CEE. “When we established the school, 23 years ago, we followed the slogan 'In IEDC we teach today, what the participants can apply tomorrow' ”, says Prof. Danica Purg, IEDC founding and current president Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/transport/article768.html Travel and expenses are most companies' second-largest controllable outlay – and vast opportunities for savings now exist, as Diners Club Tom Edgerton explains. But you do need to pick with care Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/investment/article756.html The deepening crisis in company pension schemes is prompting companies not just to close their defined contribution schemes to new members, but to scrap the schemes altogether. The future looks bleak Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/culture/lifestyle/article771.html Food and wine are forever intertwined. Critic Jane Anson reviews the best foodie wines Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article772.html Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article773.html Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article774.html Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article775.html Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article776.html Thu, 3 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article777.html Fri, 4 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article778.html Mon, 7 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article779.html Tue, 8 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article780.html Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article781.html Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article782.html Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article783.html Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article784.html Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article785.html Mon, 4 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article786.html Tue, 5 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article787.html Wed, 6 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/forex/article788.html Economic debate at the global level must focus on the gulf between levels of the euro and the dollar, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said as he vowed to protect domestic industry in a speech to businesses. Wed, 6 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article789.html Thu, 7 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article791.html Fri, 8 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article792.html Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article794.html http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/easterneurope/article795.html Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article796.html http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article802.html http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article803.html http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/westerneurope/article804.html Growing debt is a major problem for European governments, according to ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet, warning that Greece in particular faced a lot of work to put its house in order Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article805.html Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/energy/article183.html COGEN Europe asks whether EU plans for reductions in primary fuel use could be the long-awaited trigger for expansion in the combined heat and power sector Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/leadership/article807.html A recent study by the International Coach Federation has highlighted the extraordinary impact professional coaching can have on a company's revenue Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/expense-management/article808.html Demica, the working capital solutions specialist, is the consulting and technology partner of choice for a range of multi-national corporations Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/expense-management/article809.html Has your organisation received large phone bills from your mobile operator? If your answer is ”yes”, you should read this article Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/unified-communications/article810.html “Video conferencing has come of age.” How often have you read or heard that statement in recent months? Does it ring true or are most organisations still struggling with video deployment, reliability and acceptance? http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/theamericas/article500.html United States Department of State Report again puts Bermuda in the lowest risk category for money laundering Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/article812.html Making technology work for you is fast becoming the holy grail of an organised and happy life. Offering fully integrated technology systems for your home, office or yacht, Riviera One is well on its way to finding it http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/transport/article815.html It could be described as the worst time to run an airline of any sort, let alone a fleet of private jets. VistaJet however, are proving that high standards prove resilient to pressure http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/expense-management/article817.html Organisations need now, more than ever before, to have greater visibility to identify where they can improve performance and eliminate waste Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/theamericas/article818.html Like all growing international financial centres, 2009 was a tough year for Anguilla economically but the offshore industry continued to weather the storms http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/executive-education/article819.html In the grip of the most severe global economic crisis since the Great Depression, with more job losses to come, the best thing that can be done is to invest in yourself http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/human-resources/article820.html President of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) Peter M. Felix discusses the future of Senior Executive Recruitment Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/payments/article821.html The corporate treasury function has often been regarded in the boardroom as something akin to a piggy bank – a static, low risk place to park surplus money for use in times of need http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article823.html http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/expense-management/article827.html If we are to learn anything from the past year, it is that if you want to achieve business transformation, look first at the basic financial building blocks and make sure you build on a solid foundation. Hilary Robertson, Group BPO Strategy Director, Steria reports http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/executive-education/article829.html European CEO talks to Josette de Goede, Executive Director at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, the leading Dutch business school, about preparing leaders for the future http://www.europeanceo.com/news/businesslife/conference-management/article830.html A dedicated server cloud makes the world a smaller meeting place, video conferencing pioneers WiredRed explore the potential behind the apparatus http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/expense-management/article832.html As business environments become more cost constrained, complex and volatile, financial forecasting is becoming more than just an important part of project management http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/article835.html Restoring customer confidence in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry is possible through improved traceability Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/article836.html A recent visit to Ireland's capital city of Dublin convinces me that it is a city open for business http://www.europeanceo.com/news/strategy/leadership/article839.html How to bring innovation to your leadership role and your organisation. By David Magellan Horth and Allan J. Calarco, Centre for Creative Leadership http://www.europeanceo.com/news/culture/travel/article840.html Budapest delights and enchants. It's also a conundrum city: old baroque Europe fused with twenty-first century energy and dynamism. Cheap, exotic and home to the winding River Danube, it's a city break capital with style and substance http://www.europeanceo.com/news/culture/reviews/article841.html The wine industry is as competitive as they come and special attention is devoted by those in the Bordeaux region, Jane Anson reviews the best of the bunch Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/easterneurope/article842.html Marta Kowalska-Marrodŕn, head of Egon Zehnder Warsaw, talks to Stephen Neale about why Poland's top managers are today among Europe's most successful Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/culture/article845.html The years 2001-09 probably won't go down as the decade of the 'suit', at least in business terms anyway. From December 2007, bankers, MPs and anyone who looked like they may have some form of responsibility were keen to shirk their haute-couture attire for a more camouflaged blue-collar affair. At European CEO we want to reclaim the value of the classic suit, a symbol of four-hundred years of success and prosperity. Showcasing a new but timeless array of perfectly-made ensembles, we take a look at what the top designers have to offer for the year ahead Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/culture/lifestyle/article846.html You could be forgiven for assuming that TW Steel was merely an off-shoot brand of a more established watch manufacturer. Not the case, it's a success story thanks to the unique approach of its leading man – Jordy Cobelens Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/culture/reviews/article848.html Whether business related or purely for enjoyment, our book selection will have something that every European CEO can get their teeth into http://www.europeanceo.com/news/culture/travel/article849.html Aviation is one of mankind's greatest technological achievements, and every milestone has required a skilled and courageous aviator. Adam Hay-Nicholls talks to private jet pilot Riccardo Mortara who is attempting to break the mightiest record of all http://www.europeanceo.com/news/finance/payments/article850.html Currency chaos is back, highlighting demands for a revised international monetary order, writes Harold James http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article851.html Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article852.html Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article853.html http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article854.html Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article856.html Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article857.html http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article859.html Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article861.html http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article862.html Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article863.html http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article864.html Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/easterneurope/article865.html The EU has warned Bulgaria it could lose billions in aid and suffer fines if the new government fails to stop fraud Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article866.html http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article870.html Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article871.html http://www.europeanceo.com/news/technology/article873.html SAP AG shouldered aside its CEO of just seven months, surprising a market he failed to win over during his tenure and leaving investors wondering where the world's top business software firm heads next Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article875.html http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article876.html Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article877.html http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article878.html Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article879.html http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article880.html http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/breaking-news/article881.html Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/article882.html Joaquin Almunia, the EU's newly-appointed competition chief, has said the economic crisis was no excuse for loosening strict antitrust rules and reducing fines for violations that critics say are too high Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/easterneurope/article883.html Russia invited Ukrainian president-elect Viktor Yanukovich recently to visit Moscow, aiming to consolidate improved relations with Kiev after years of acrimony under the outgoing president Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/middle-east-africa/article884.html Kenya's prime minister has suspended two ministers over corruption allegations after the president took the same action against eight officials in moves that will please donors but underline coalition divisions http://www.europeanceo.com/news/worldnews/asia-pacific/article885.html Singapore's first casino, a key part of a drive to boost tourism revenue and please wealthy visitors, opened its doors on Lunar New Year - 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