Executive Opinions

Luxury conglomerate Kering, the parent company of Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta, has reaffirmed its commitment to keeping production in Europe despite trade tensions. Addressing concerns over potential tariffs imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, the company stated that it had no intention of shifting manufacturing to...

The PwC 2025 Global CEO Survey has revealed a surge in optimism among business leaders in Sub-Saharan Africa, with 63% of CEOs expressing confidence in the future of the global economy. This marks a notable increase from the previous year, when only 51% shared this outlook. In comparison, 58% of...

William Li, founder, chairman, and CEO of Nio (NYSE: NIO), stated that the company’s battery swap business is showing positive momentum, with its battery swap stations in Shanghai approaching profitability. Li shared this update in a Weibo post, where he included a replay clip from a live video broadcast he...

PwC’s 2025 Global CEO Survey indicated that nearly 70% of corporate leaders across The Bahamas and the Caribbean remained optimistic about global economic growth over the next 12 months. This positive outlook was attributed to CEOs focusing on strategic investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and climate initiatives while also identifying...

Why strategic execution is the ultimate game-changer. James Clear, renowned thought leader and author of Atomic Habits, once said, “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” It’s a powerful reminder that ambition alone isn’t enough. Success depends on the...

I’ve heard many friends say they find the approach European businesses take in summer a little strange. We’re talking about August specifically. Given that’s peak season for travellers it seems a little odd that many locals decide to shut up shop and take a break for 2 – 4 weeks...

S4 Capital CEO Martin Sorrell has been relentless in his critique of the Omnicom-IPG merger, treating it as an easy target for scrutiny. Since the deal was announced, he has consistently questioned Omnicom’s reasoning, repeatedly casting doubt on whether the acquisition makes financial sense. His latest remarks came at the...

A recent survey of major Japanese companies has revealed that more than 80% of respondents anticipate raising the prices of their products and services in 2025, largely due to rising costs of raw materials, energy, and labor. The survey, conducted by NHK between mid-December and mid-January, targeted 100 firms, with...

A significant majority of Caribbean CEOs maintain a positive outlook on global economic growth in 2025, according to PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey. The regional findings, unveiled during the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting, indicate that nearly 70% of Caribbean CEOs anticipate an increase in global economic growth over...

Malaysian CEOs remain confident in both global and domestic economic growth but are increasingly uncertain about the long-term sustainability of their companies. According to PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey, 55% of Malaysian business leaders believe their companies will not remain viable over the next decade if they continue on...