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Taking the risk out of the business
13 March, 2013
FirstGroup’s John Chilman, keynote speaker at CEO’s breakfast briefing in January, explained why pensions directors should expect the unexpected and maintain a holistic perspective on risk....
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Follow my leader: perspectives on leadership 06 March, 2013 Research by the National Business Awards shows that 86% of the UK’s bosses think they are good leaders....

Employee benefits: why bother? 10 December, 2012 The challenges facing businesses today are well documented and legion. As an economy, we struggle to fight our way out of recession, let alone show positive and sustained growth. Doug...

White noise: cloud computing in the EU 11 November, 2012 There is much at stake for European economics and employment. Neelie Kroes, European Commission vice-president responsible for the digital agenda for Europe, explains to CEO why she is talking...

An appreciative influence 09 November, 2012 Michael Izza was appointed chief executive of ICAEW in 2006. Under his leadership, the organisation has embarked on an ambitious strategy to transform itself into an international...

Prepare now for the pensions revolution 09 November, 2012 Having seen a pensions crisis looming on the horizon, the UK Government has taken big steps to ensure today’s workers save for their retirement. Jim Banks speaks to Bill Galvin, chief executive...

Procter & Gamble's nurture culture 09 November, 2012 Attracting and retaining employees remains a difficult task for today’s corporates. Philip Kleinfeld speaks to Bob McDonald, CEO of Procter & Gamble, about promoting from within and the...

Cloud computing: an era of open data 09 November, 2012 Through an array of technological reforms with cloud computing at its heart, the US Government is making its data public. Federal chief information officer Steven VanRoekel guides CEO through...

HTC: ready to rebuild 09 November, 2012 HTC chief executive Peter Chou reveals why his company is targeting growth in Asia and Europe after losing ground to rivals Apple and Samsung. Barry Mansfield...

CFOs enter the spotlight 09 November, 2012 In organisations across the world, CFOs are stepping out of the shadows to take a seat at the table of discussions on business strategy. As Edward Parsons, CFO of APCO Worldwide, explains to...

James Suenson-Taylor goes beyond the comfort zone 09 November, 2012 While he may be getting on a bit, the well-heeled and adventurous James Suenson-Taylor reveals why age shouldn’t be a barrier to awarding yourself a gap...

Food security and globalisation: what's in store 09 November, 2012 With the food crisis of 2008 still resonating, Paul Conway, vice-chairman of agricultural multinational Cargill, speaks to CEO about the complexities of food security in an ever-changing world...

Talent boost: human capital management 02 November, 2012 Following its $41bn merger with Schering-Plough in 2009, Merck’s vice-president of global talent management Chris Benko had his hands full managing a smooth integration, including a...

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