Profiles

A good night’s sleep is the key to improving workplace productivity

Poor sleep is damaging productivity levels and costing employees their health and happiness. Amsterdam-based start-up Shleep wants to fix businesses’ sleep problems with its digital coaching platform

12 Jun 2020

Trustpilot CEO Peter Mühlmann is on a mission to provide unbiased consumer reviews

As one of the world’s leading online review websites, Trustpilot represents a vital point of connection between businesses and consumers. But upholding the integrity of an open platform is a constant battle

24 Apr 2020

Creating an oil and gas sector that puts the environment first

The oil and gas sector may not seem like it has the planet’s best interests at heart. However, Repsol CEO Josu Jon Imaz is proving that businesses can adopt environmental principles without damaging their bottom line

16 Apr 2020

Raising a glass to the success of mixers company Double Dutch

Fuelled by a ‘ginaissance’, the market for mixers is bubbling with activity. Raissa de Haas, alongside her business partner and twin sister, Joyce, is poised to disrupt the traditional players with her premium product

30 Mar 2020

Norsk Hydro Hilde Merete Aasheim shows her mettle

Like all commodities, the price of aluminium is subject to conditions that are beyond a single company’s control. That’s why Norsk Hydro CEO Hilde Merete Aasheim is keen to implement a long-term financial strategy

16 Mar 2020

Phil Popham is helping Lotus get into top gear

Lotus has been through hard times in the not-too-distant past, but with new CEO Phil Popham on board, the small British carmaker is moving into the fast lane of the high-performance vehicle market

20 Jan 2020

How AC Immune CEO Andrea Pfeifer plans to conquer dementia

Already affecting millions of people around the world, Alzheimer’s disease is only set to become more prevalent as the global population ages. AC Immune CEO Andrea Pfeifer believes her company can tackle this unmet medical need

13 Jan 2020

Ilmatar CEO Erkka Saario puts wind in Finland’s sails with Google PPA

Wind energy production has tripled in Finland over the past four years, but it still represents just nine percent of the country’s total mix. Ilmatar Energy CEO Erkka Saario is determined to increase this figure

6 Jan 2020

Florian Reuter leads air taxi firm Volocopter to new heights

As the urban air mobility market becomes more crowded, German start-up Volocopter has a shot at launching the world’s first commercial air taxi service

30 Dec 2019

Ingelia CEO Marisa Hernández Latorre is saying good riddance to bad rubbish

With the majority of the globe’s waste being dumped in methane-emitting landfill, a sustainable solution is essential. Marisa Hernández Latorre is proving that one person’s trash is another’s treasure

20 Sep 2019

Taco Carlier is greasing the wheels of the e-bike industry

Cycling to work offers health and environmental benefits, but concerns about road safety and bike theft put some commuters off. Taco Carlier has made it his mission to tackle these issues and get the world on two wheels

5 Sep 2019

Keeping watch: Piaget CEO Chabi Nouri eyes e-commerce growth

With almost 150 years of history behind it, Piaget is a Swiss watchmaking institution. CEO Chabi Nouri’s focus on e-commerce and emerging market trends is helping to ensure the brand will be around for many years to come

29 Aug 2019

Thinking outside the box – Jesper Brodin takes IKEA digital

In recent years, digitalisation has vastly reshaped the retail sector. As the industry continues to change, Ingka Group CEO Jesper Brodin is aiming to put IKEA firmly in the lead

22 Aug 2019

François-Henri Pinault’s refined approach brings Kering success

Kering CEO François-Henri Pinault has transformed the company behind pre-eminent fashion labels Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Balenciaga from a sprawling conglomerate to a dedicated luxury goods powerhouse

20 Jun 2019

Anne-Marie Imafidon: STEM is key to bridging the gender pay gap

As a child, Anne-Marie Imafidon was labelled a prodigy for her outstanding academic achievements. Through her company Stemettes, she is paving the way for more girls to follow in her footsteps

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