Browsing: Europe CEO
Bernard Arnault bumped back to the world’s fourth richest man—thanks to China’s multibillion-dollar stimulus
LVMH patriarch Bernard Arnault had a short-lived time as the world’s fifth-richest man. The French magnate shed about $54 billion…
Luxury footwear CEO took over his first store at just 19 and had to sack all the staff who were stealing. Now he runs $432 million-a-year Kurt Geiger
Neil Clifford, the boss of Kurt Geiger, one of Britain’s most prominent footwear brands, started his career a world away…
Nestle CEO Mark Schneider steps down after steering the ship for eight years—to be replaced by Latin American boss
Nestle chief executive Mark Schneider is leaving the Swiss food group after eight years in charge and will be replaced…
Former L’Oreal exec says he told bosses to acquire a buzzy hair tech startup but they passed. 10 years later he’s now GHD CEO—and it’s selling nearly 6 products every minute
Jeroen Temmerman was working as managing director for L’Oreal in Sweden when he first heard of GHD. “In 2008, a…
Ex-wife of British F1 billionaire Bernie Ecclestone sets up family office to manage her $881 million divorce settlement
The superrich have often faced an age-old dilemma in handling their eye-watering fortunes. Do they invest in the stock market?…
People will keep eating Oreos despite Ozempic surge, according to CEO of maker, Mondelez
Even with appetite-suppressing drugs, people will keep eating Oreo cookies, according to the company that makes them. Mondelez International Inc.,…
Daniel Ek has opted out of a salary since 2017—but the Spotify CEO already cashed in $178 million worth of shares this year
How does an executive reward themselves for a job well done? When you don’t take a salary, the only option…
‘This is the noise of my shredder shredding your business plan—never call me again’: But a trio of 20-something entrepreneurs refused to quit and now run $16.7 billion investment firm
Chris Hulatt was a trainee fund manager on Mercury Asset Management’s (now Merrill) grad program when he met Simon Rogerson…
90-year-old designer Giorgio Armani has kept his legacy alive—and independent. Now, he’s open to adapting: ‘I don’t feel I can rule anything out’
For decades, Giorgio Armani has been keen to keep a tight grip on his eponymous fashion company. But now, the…
Tough Mudder’s millionaire founder lured investors for his immersive new gaming venture with a live demo and scoreboard to heighten ‘fear of missing out’
Without investment, turning a million-dollar idea on paper into a reality is nothing more than a dream. Or at least,…












