Global CEO Forum

I have never eaten at a Long John Silver’s restaurant, but I do know the 56-year-old brand has historically specialized in seafood. So, it was surprising when Long John Silver’s recently announced that it is engaging in what is called creative destruction, by switching their product focus from fish to...

In my years of leading organisations and studying workplace engagement, one truth has become increasingly clear; happiness and success are deeply intertwined. Happy leaders don’t just feel better, they lead better, think more clearly, inspire greater loyalty, and ultimately build stronger, more resilient and profitable businesses. Yet, too often, leadership...

The recent shock of the $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas has felt like a sudden jolt for many CEOs. While some are still bristling at the fee, large organizations are ultimately continuing business as usual. For those less able to manage the potential financial impact of such hefty fees,...

A Political Feud with Financial Consequences: Mexico’s newly inaugurated president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has taken a decisive step in her ongoing dispute with billionaire media mogul Ricardo Salinas Pliego. In recent weeks, Sheinbaum has accused Salinas of tax avoidance and outstanding liabilities that could total as much as 74 billion pesos (approximately...

There are very few actors that are as engaged in the mission of the blockchain revolution as Animoca Brands, which is an investor, an advisor, a thought leader and a true builder of all things Web3, from gaming to real world assets tokenization. In Zurich, during the CV Summit 2025,...

Do we keep businesses in check? Yes, and globally, even if there are, obviously, nuances across regions. We perform audits on corporations and governments, banks and universities. We have to. We owe it to ourselves, as a society. A third-party audit, according to verified protocols and checklists, is a natural...

You’re doing all the right things. You show up early, meet your deadlines, deliver high-quality work, and even go the extra mile. You speak up in meetings, contribute ideas, and consistently outperform your peers. But then it happens… again. A critical conversation takes place — and you’re not in the...

The US administration has taken a 10% stake in Intel. The Pentagon (or should I now say the Department of War) has taken a $400 million preferred equity stake in a rare earth mining company. The administration is twisting corporate arms in many ways in pursuit of its political agenda....

There is a silent revolution in boardrooms in Fortune 500 companies. As the conventional measure of business still prevails in quarterly reports, the most successful executives in the world are finding that it is not only analytical ability, but emotional intelligence that is key to sustainable competitive advantage. This transformative...

Why the World’s Wealthiest Are Moving to the UAE—and Why It Matters: If you could live anywhere, where would you go? For a record number of entrepreneurs, investors, and global builders, the answer is increasingly the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In 2025, an estimated 142,000 millionaires will relocate worldwide—a surge of...