CEO Insights

Xpeng Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng has laid out the company’s priorities for the coming year in an internal letter, urging employees to brace for escalating competition in the auto industry. He has predicted that a fierce price war in the market would begin as early as January 2025, marking...

Speculation about a potential merger between Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda has stirred debate within the automotive industry. On Tuesday, Japanese media reported that the two companies were engaged in merger negotiations, a move seen as a strategy to pool resources and bolster their competitiveness in the rapidly evolving electric...

Hock Tan, CEO of Broadcom Inc., the $1 trillion chipmaking giant, has ruled out any interest in acquiring the struggling Intel Corp., citing his focus on transforming Broadcom into a leader in artificial intelligence. Tan stated that the company’s efforts are firmly directed at expanding its presence in the AI...

Andrea Orcel, CEO of UniCredit, has emphasized that his bank's recent strategic moves—investing in German rival Commerzbank and bidding for smaller Italian peer Banco BPM—serve as critical tests of Europe’s commitment to greater economic integration. He asserted that this integration is essential to avoid economic stagnation across the continent. Orcel...

Paul McDade, CEO of UK-based oil company Afentra, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF), scheduled for March 25-26, 2025, in Brazzaville. Drawing on Afentra's achievements in Angola, McDade will discuss the company's strategic approach to optimizing mid-life oilfields and promoting sustainable...

As we move into 2025, creating a healthy workplace culture has never been more critical. Studies show that toxic culture is 12 times more likely than compensation to predict employee turnover and that it costs U.S. businesses alone nearly $225bn annually in hiring costs as a result of toxic culture....

Buying a new car is an exciting experience. After months of research and test drives, you finally decide on the perfect set of wheels to call your own. But the journey of buying a car doesn’t end there. You must still find a trustworthy dealer for the best price and...

Self-Awareness as the Bridge: A conversation about self-leadership and intrinsic worth is not possible without first discussing the importance of self-awareness. In social psychology, self-awareness can be traced back to the work of Shelley Duval and Robert Wicklund. They proposed that, at any given time, people can focus their attention on...

Leaders in the workplace are often faced with the challenge of leading with intention and foresight whilst keeping up the pace of demand within their departments. While it’s understandable that business demands can take priority, there is a hidden danger being in a constant state of busyness, many leaders can...

In today’s digital-first economy, hyper-growth businesses face relentless challenges in scaling their operations and maintaining reliable digital infrastructure. As demand surges, these companies require hosting solutions that can match their agility and growth trajectory. Carrie Wheeler, President of Liquid Web, highlights how VPS (Virtual Private Server) hosting meets the needs...