Author name: Alice Weil

Features Editor at The Executive Magazine

Building Trillion-Dollar Workflows with AI

Organisations worldwide are investing heavily in AI, yet fewer than 40% see measurable results. McKinsey Global Institute’s latest report shows the real value lies in redesigning workflows for human–machine collaboration. Businesses that do so could unlock £2.3 trillion annually in the US alone, while transforming management, culture, and long-term strategy

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Coty Appoints Markus Strobel as CEO

Markus Strobel, former President of Global Skin & Personal Care at Procter & Gamble, takes the helm at Coty Inc. as Executive Chairman and Interim CEO from January 2026. He succeeds Sue Nabi, who oversaw successful fragrance launches, including Burberry Goddess, and Peter Harf, retiring after three decades shaping Coty’s global presence. Strobel brings experience with SK-II, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, and Hugo Boss to drive growth across prestige and mass beauty

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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

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

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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Executive Style Guide: Autumnal Layering Pieces

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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How Entrepreneurs Are Rewriting Global Growth

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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Oracle Appoints Dual Chief Executive Officers

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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