Alice Weil, Author at The Executive Magazine

BP Appoints Meg O’Neill as Chief Executive Officer

BP has appointed Meg O’Neill as its next CEO, taking over from Murray Auchincloss in April 2026, with Carol Howle as interim CEO during the transition. Meg joins from Woodside Energy, bringing experience from ExxonMobil. She also chairs Australian Energy Producers and sits on the boards of the Business Council of Australia and the American Petroleum Institute. Albert Manifold, Chair, BP, welcomed the appointment

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What Sets Top Talent Apart in a Tech-Driven World

HR & Training / Alice Weil

According to Deloitte’s Fall 2025 CEO survey, the most valuable skills in an AI-driven world are human, not technical. Growth mindset, emotional intelligence, and adaptability now outrank coding and analytics. Jason Girzadas, CEO of Deloitte US, notes that CEO’s are applying AI to boost efficiency and resilience, showing leaders succeed by evolving people alongside technology rather than relying on it alone

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BMW Group Appoints New Chairman

Executive Appointments / Alice Weil

BMW AG has appointed Dr. Milan Nedeljković as Chairman of the Board of Management, effective May 2026, succeeding Oliver Zipse. Dr Nicholas Peter praised Nedeljković’s strategic foresight and leadership, while Dr. Martin Kimmich highlighted his strong rapport with employees. The transition comes as BMW continues its Neue Klasse platform rollout and advances electrification and sustainable manufacturing across its global operations

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Build a Company That Can Learn Faster Than It Changes

Business / Alice Weil

Change is constant, and the edge goes to those who learn fastest. Research from McKinsey, Bain & Company, Strategy& (PwC), and Accenture underscores the CEO’s role in creating organisations where insight, agility, and action flow seamlessly, essentially turning learning into a competitive advantage

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Executive Style Guide: Autumnal Layering Pieces

Fashion & Style / Alice Weil

Autumn presents the perfect opportunity to embrace sophisticated layering. Richard Anderson, the distinguished Savile Row tailor, offers autumn essentials that effortlessly bridge boardroom and countryside – from Harris tweed overcoats woven by Holland & Sherry to bespoke accessories crafted by Somerset artisans. Each piece demonstrates how British heritage techniques create a wardrobe that is both timelessly elegant and entirely modern

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Coty Reshapes Its Beauty Empire

Business / Alice Weil

Coty, led by CEO Sue Nabi, is merging its prestige and mass fragrance operations into a unified division driving 69% of sales. Gordon von Bretten steps in as President of Consumer Beauty to oversee a strategic review of brands including CoverGirl, Rimmel, Sally Hansen, and Max Factor, as the company sharpens its focus on fragrance-led growth and global expansion

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How Entrepreneurs Are Rewriting Global Growth

Business / Alice Weil

Despite market volatility, entrepreneurs are embracing AI, international expansion, and strategic mobility to drive growth, according to HSBC Private Bank’s Global Entrepreneurial Wealth Report 2025. Surveying 2,939 business owners across 15 markets, with quotes from Willem Sels, Paul Fairfoull and Kirsty Moore, the research reveals strong optimism in technology adoption, cross-border strategies, and resilience, with Singapore, the UK, and the UAE emerging as key hubs

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The Hidden Influence Behind Digital Transformation

Marketing / Alice Weil

A study by TU Dortmund University and the University of Passau reveals that non-executive directors significantly shape how companies respond to technological change. Prof. Dr. Graf-Vlachy highlights that the right mix of networks and cognitive flexibility can accelerate digital transformation, while entrenched expertise can slow it, showing that boards are as pivotal to innovation as CEOs

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Austria’s First Baby Wellness Spa at Moar Gut

Health & Wellbeing / Alice Weil

Nestled in Salzburg’s Alpine landscape, Moar Gut Family Nature Resort has unveiled the region’s first dedicated baby spa, offering infants as young as two weeks medically supervised wellness treatments. By combining expert care with luxurious amenities, the facility transforms family holidays, allowing parents and children alike to enjoy therapeutic experiences, nurture early development, and create lasting memories together

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Oracle Appoints Dual Chief Executive Officers

Executive Appointments / Alice Weil

Oracle has promoted Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia to joint CEOs, with Safra Catz transitioning to Executive Vice Chair, signalling a strategic pivot toward AI. Magouyrk’s cloud infrastructure expertise and Sicilia’s experience in industry-specific AI applications position Oracle to deliver integrated solutions across sectors, while operational changes ensure continuity as the company navigates the evolving AI landscape

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