The CEO of UBS is unafraid of making bold statements on behalf of his industry. Looking at his past achievements, surely few would question his authority and knowledge of all things banking
Heading up the world’s largest food manufacturer carries a lot of responsibility. Thankfully, Nestlé CEO Paul Bulcke is very aware of the importance of health, though his stance on water still raises a few eyebrows
Rocked by strikes and violent employee protests, Air France is not the giant it once was. Restoring calm and financial growth is proving a huge challenge for CEO Frédéric Gagey
A newcomer to the international property investment arena is piquing interest worldwide
It is no mean feat to take a simple idea and make it into a billion-dollar business. Kevin Plank has not only achieved this, but his company is now threatening the throne of Nike, the world’s biggest sports brand
Airbus is determined to usurp Boeing and become market leader in aircraft manufacturing. With Fabrice Brégier at the helm, there has never been a better time for the European giant to reach its goal
Having built a £50m empire from the ground up, Michelle Mone is known as one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs. Like all true business greats, she has no plans to slow down either
Revered as a titan of the business world and feared as a corporate raider, Vincent Bolloré, one of the most colourful figures in French business, now heads up one of the world’s largest media giants
Nokia is an adaptable company. The Finnish multinational has survived for 150 years because it has always been willing to respond to shifts in markets and technologies
Carsten Spohr faced a significant challenge when he took the helm at Lufthansa last year. With the Germanwings catastrophe casting a shadow over everything else, even more turbulent times lie ahead
Biopharmaceutical company AbbVie is leading a new approach in the industry. As Vice President for Western Europe and Canada, Pascale Richetta believes that patient-centricity and a commitment to innovation can save Europe’s struggling healthcare systems
Tidjane Thiam has spent his entire career combating prejudice through hard work and excellent results. Now, as CEO of Credit Suisse, he has a chance to make his mark in the banking world
Dr Johannes Teyssen is a strong believer in renewable energy. Since 2010, and through the Fukushima disaster, he has led E.ON away from nuclear energy and towards sustainable power sources
When Håkan Buskhe took over as Saab CEO in September 2010, he had zero defence experience. Just a few years later, a string of strategic acquisitions and decisions made by Buskhe have helped the firm to widen its focus and overcome some major challenges
For a woman to reach the top is always tough, but in construction – dominated by men – it is particularly impressive. As CEO of CH2M Hill, Jacqueline Hinman makes a point of defying expectations
The European CEO awards 2023 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors.