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Having shown an impressive array of abilities since he joined the Phillips in 1986, François van Houten was a natural choice for CEO when Gerard Kleisterlee stepped down in 2010

François van Houten | Philips

Philips has had it tough, but CEO François van Houten believes “the phoenix is coming out of the ashes”. The coming year will test that prediction, and could make or break the company’s future

If there’s one thing Gucci’s good at, it’s fighting back

Gucci has undergone a shakeup this year, after its CEO and Creative Director departed amid falling sales and weak reviews. But flux defines the world of fashion and change is exactly what was needed

The importance of transparency for banks

With banks under more scrutiny than ever before, can reforms in accountability and transparency become more than corporate rhetoric?

From left to right, Christoph Behrendt, Jürgen Thom and Madhukar Manpuria. The graduates from Kellogg-WHU EMBA have gone on to launch start-up MyNewCar.in

Kellogg-WHU EMBA gives rise to a new breed of entrepreneurs

As governments across Europe seek to encourage small business growth, MBA courses and students alike are adopting a more entrepreneurial focus

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

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

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

ECB kickstarts its quantitative easing programme

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

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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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