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London Stock Exchange CEO announces departure

Xavier Rolet, who joined the London Stock Exchange from Lehman Brothers eight years ago, has announced that he will step down as CEO before the end of 2018

19 Oct 2017

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How to make money from being a social media influencer

Barbara Soltysinska's unique platform allows social media influencers to profit from their large follower numbers

18 Oct 2017

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Ericsson names new chairman as shareholder pressure mounts

Swedish telecoms company Ericsson has nominated Ronnie Leten to become its new chairman, following his successful period as CEO of Atlas Copco

9 Oct 2017

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Hugh Hefner, founder and former CEO of Playboy Enterprises, has died aged 91

The American publisher, who was a trailblazer in the media industry and changed ideas about sexuality in the US, has passed away in Los Angeles

28 Sep 2017

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EU-US Privacy Shield faces “moment of truth” as review gets underway

The first annual review of the EU-US Privacy Shield will establish whether EU citizens' privacy is being adequately protected amid Donald Trump's 'America First' rhetoric

19 Sep 2017

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"When I started out in property I knew nothing", says Nicole Bremner - who's become one of the most successful individuals in the market

How to make millions in property; Nicole Bremner gives her top tips

Nicole Bremner's vertiginous rise in the property world has meant the London-based Australian now finds herself in hot demand

18 Sep 2017 | Concerning: property

European court to re-examine €1.06bn Intel fine following appeal

European court to re-examine €1.06bn Intel fine following appeal

An antitrust fine issued to Intel by the EU General Court has been temporarily annulled, providing encouragement to US tech firms found to have...

7 Sep 2017 | Concerning: Competition law | EU regulations | European Court of Justice | Intel

Nissan turns over new Leaf with entry into self-driving market

Nissan turns over new Leaf with entry into self-driving market

Japanese carmaker Nissan will release its first European car with driverless capabilities in January 2018, after proclaiming it to be "the most advanced electric...

6 Sep 2017 | Concerning: automobile industry | Nissan | self-driving vehicles | Tesla

Fixing the friction that costs your business 6,500 hours a year

17 Oct 2017

Eurizon CEO on MIFID II and the future of asset management in Europe

4 Sep 2017

ESG for asset managers: help businesses improve, says Eurizon CEO

4 Sep 2017

Female Innovators

Business partners Saasha Celestial-One (left) and Tess Cook. Together they founded food sharing app, Olio, which aims to cut food waste

Saasha Celestial-One

Olio

Ida Tin, whose child was conceived using her now-famous personalised health app, Clue

Ida Tin

Clue

Anne-Marie wants to normalise maths, so that it becomes more routine for girls to do it

Anne-Marie Imafidon

Stemettes

Karen Dolva has created a robot to help children with feelings of isolation

Karen Dolva

No Isolation

Sandra Rey was watching a documentary about deep-sea fish producing light when she had the idea for her business; one which could bring hope to economically deprived areas

Sandra Rey

Glowee

With a positive attitude, strong professional support and an understanding of your legal rights, going back to work as a parent will not be as intimidating as it initially might seem

How to manage the transition from parent to city life

Ruth Gamble on the top tips to help parents return to professional life

5 Sep 2017 | Concerning: family | work

EU wage growth hits two-year high

The European Central Bank could be set to phase out its emergency stimulus programme as wages in the eurozone grow at their quickest rate for two years

18 Sep 2017 | Concerning: economic policy | European Central Bank | eurozone | wage growth

EU wage growth hits two-year high

Juncker eyes “window of opportunity” for EU reform

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is optimistic about Europe's economic outlook, earmarking the next 12-18 months as the time to push through fiscal reforms

13 Sep 2017 | Concerning: Brexit | European Commission | eurozone | Jean-Claude Juncker

Juncker eyes “window of opportunity” for EU reform

OCCRP: Azerbaijan ran $3bn slush fund to pay off European politicians

Azerbaijan ran $3bn slush fund to pay off European politicians, says OCCRP

A new report has alleged ex-Soviet state Azerbaijan transferred huge sums of money in order to influence the...

5 Sep 2017 | Concerning: Azerbaijan | Azerbaijani Laundromat | Ilham Aliyev | slush fund

Awards Supplement 2016

The European CEO awards 2016 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors. View the winners here or browse the supplement in your browser or on your iPad or Android device.

Profiles

Bjørn Kjos

Norwegian Air Shuttle

Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen

Novo Nordisk

Through Spotify, Daniel Ek has changed the music industry forever

Daniel Ek

Spotify

Francesca Bellettini has achieved the impossible with Saint Laurent

Francesca Bellettini

Saint Laurent

Giovanni Ferrero

Ferrero Group

Merkel hardens stance on auto industry ahead of election

Merkel hardens stance on auto industry ahead of election

German Chancellor Angela Merkel revealed she was "outraged" with the car industry during a televised debate with political...

4 Sep 2017 | Concerning: Angela Merkel | car industry | elections | Volkswagen

We’re standing on the brink of a cashless society

Payment technology is changing so quickly that businesses are struggling to keep pace. Identifying when to move, however,...

31 Aug 2017 | Concerning: Iceland | Korta Pay | payment technology | Payments

European leaders seek greater taxes for digital giants

A number of European countries – led by France – are pushing to introduce a new reform that will tax companies like Google and Amazon on revenue rather...

11 Sep 2017 | Concerning: Apple | Corporate tax | EU

European leaders seek greater taxes for digital giants

Amazon announces search for second North American HQ

The company evaluates options in the US and Canada to disburse $5bn and open 50,000 job positions

8 Sep 2017 | Concerning: Amazon | Headquarters | Seattle | US

A five-point plan for project success

European businesses are improving their project management approach. For those still lagging, Project Management Institute research has revealed...

30 Aug 2017 | Concerning: executive sponsor | programme success | Project management

Sometimes CEO magic is all you need to improve your competitive chances

How to use ‘CEO magic’ when trying to advance your company

What is CEO magic, and when can it be effective for your business?

29 Aug 2017 | Concerning: