Author name: Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

Editor In Chief at The Executive Magazine

Meet the CEO who tried to kill his own business

Peter Reinhardt, co-founder and chief executive of customer data infrastructure firm Segment tried to shut down his business. Now it’s worth £35m. Reinhardt was determined to kill the idea behind Segment before it was even developed, but he now runs a very successful and rapidly expanding business. Segment is a popular business tool, which allows

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Bugatti and Champagne Carbon announces new partnership

Chief executives for Bugatti and Champagne Carbon Stephan Winkelmann and Alexandre Mea shook hands this week after signing a new contract to officialise the partnership between the two brands. The testimony of the collaboration between the two, in time for the celebration of Bugatti’s 110th anniversary next year, is the visible-carbon-fibre-coated Bugatti Chiron and a

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Luxury Costa Rican Four Seasons Resort sees glamorous relaunch

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo, a five-star resort located on the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica, has announced the debut of new and reimagined spaces and amenities to build on the resort’s $35m renovation from December last year. Enhancements include the opening of a new signature Latin steakhouse, a re-imagined spa

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Luxury undersea villa in the Maldives set to open this November

A stunning new underwater villa is set to make its debut in the Maldives this month, offering guests a breathtaking experience whilst immersed in the wonders of a diverse marine eco-system below the Indian Ocean. Owned by Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton, the innovative luxury resort is situated on the pristine Rangali Island, and offers

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Waldorf Astoria debuts in South East Asia as new luxury hotel opens in Bangkok

Iconic luxury hotel brand Waldorf Astoria has conquered South East Asia with the opening of its stunning new hotel in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. Located within the 60-storey Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard, the hotel is located near the active Ratchaprasong intersection, within walking distance of world-renowned shopping precincts. Award-winning architect André Fu and his design

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Aston Martin opens global design studio in Shanghai

Aston Martin has put a stamp on its global aspirations this week, opening its first overseas design studio and a separate brand centre in Shanghai, China. On Sunday 22 October the luxury British sports car manufacturer announced the grand opening of the first global brand centre: located in Shanghai’s Lujiazui financial district, the brand centre

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