Leadership

Dariusz Miłek shows the power of strong leadership

When faced with challenges, companies destined for success will always find the willpower and resources to compete

29 Aug 2017

How we communicate can have an immense impact on the way colleagues and clients respond to us in a workplace setting

The language of power: communication tips from CEOs

Communication can have an enormous impact on our success in the workplace, even for CEOs. Pete Wise discovers how best to approach this area

11 Jul 2017

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin recently exchanged a handshake that was analysed by world experts. What tips can we learn from their encounter?

The top 10 tips for the ultimate power handshake

A handshake is the one move that showcases power and dominance, and with just seven seconds to impress, it’s the one thing you can master to ensure that you always come up (T)rumps!

10 Jul 2017

Founder and executive chairperson of Net-A-Porter, Natalie Massenet, has tendered her resignation. Many believe a merger between the fashion online retailer and Yoox SpA prompted her decision to quit

Net-A-Porter’s Massenet quits ahead of merger

Fashion icon Natalie Massenet leaves Net-A-Porter ahead of merger with Yoox

3 Sep 2015

Nick Robertson, founder and CEO of Asos, led the internet giant to great success over 15 years at the helm - but he has since stepped down from his role. Robertson will remain with the company in the role of non-executive director. Image courtesy of Asos

Asos founder and CEO, Robertson, steps down

Asos makes a number of changes to its leadership team, as the online retailer looks to a turn corner

3 Sep 2015

Ian Rogers, the new Chief Digital Officer of Apple, speaks at an event. His recruitment signals LVMH's desire to improve its digital prowess

LVMH hires ex-Apple executive Ian Rogers for digital officer role

Former Apple executive Ian Rogers has joined LVMH as Chief Digital Officer as the group looks to improve its digital ecosystem

2 Sep 2015

Håkan Buskhe has had a profound impact on the fortunes of Saab. The CEO moved straight from E.ON into his current role, and was given the job for his breadth of global experience and specific focus on the high-tech field

Håkan Buskhe | Saab

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

18 Mar 2015

Jacqueline Hinman has never seen her gender has an obstacle to success, saying "To be honest, I've never felt like 'oh my gosh, I am a woman, I can't do this'. It has just never crossed my mind"

Jacqueline Hinman | CH2M Hill

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

17 Mar 2015

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

17 Mar 2015

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

3 Mar 2015

15 inspirational CEO quotes

The world’s most successful business leaders are united by a relentless optimism, a strong vision and a willingness to bend the rulebook. European CEO looks at some of the most memorable quotes

30 Jan 2015

The Kellogg-WHU EMBA programme regularly updates its curriculum to cater for the latest trends in executive coaching

Kellogg-WHU EMBA programme develops the leaders of tomorrow

Executive MBA programmes are focusing more and more on teaching the science and art of successful leadership. Aptitude will always be a factor, but it’s impossible to deny the value of such training

27 Dec 2014

While co-CEOs can seem like a profitable prospect for companies, the practicalities can be complicated. Sanford Weill (l) and John Reed (r) found running Citigroup together difficult, and Reed quit after just two years

Are two CEOs better than one?

More and more firms have started to abandon traditional corporate governance structures in favour of experimental, dual-CEO systems. The strategy can help a company rake in huge financial benefits, but also has the power to bring down even the strongest institution

25 Aug 2014

Karen Brady, Vice-Chair of West Ham United, is just one example of women in sport promoted to a leadership position

Sports industry slowly allows women into leadership roles

Women have long been under-represented in sport, but things are starting to change. Rita Lobo looks at how women are getting involved in sport on an executive level

23 Jul 2014

Nancy McKinstry: ‘Any discussion is a positive discussion when you’re trying to promote women’ | Video

European CEO talks to Wolters Kluwer CEO Nancy McKinstry on how to encourage more women into leadership positions

21 Mar 2014

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.