CEOs

THE BROAD VIEW

Why CEOs are losing trust when it matters most

Growing tension between technology and authenticity means human connection is now the most critical leadership asset

Prior to this position, Tay served as chief client officer in the company.

Ogilvy Singapore appoints Shirley Tay as new CEO

She replaces Kunal Jeswani, who has been in the role for over two years

The average time in the top role across the Asia-Pacific region was 5.9 years, down from 6.1 years in the corresponding period in 2024.

CEOs in Singapore have greater staying power than global peers: report

Outgoing chief executives of STI companies average about 8.8 years in the role versus 7.2 years globally

Hiew Yoon Khong deserves much credit for Mapletree’s transformation and has left a huge imprint on the group.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

A fitting swansong for long-serving chief Hiew: Help list Mapletree or merge it with CapitaLand

Lay the foundations for Mapletree’s next chapter and let retail investors own equity in it 

CEO roundtables can be a source of comfort if others can validate their beliefs or give some reassurance that their choices are the right ones.

The one-upmanship driving CEOs

The audience that bosses are often most anxious to impress is their peers

Lewis will be tasked with turning around the Johnnie Walker whisky and Guinness beer maker.

Guinness-owner Diageo taps former Tesco chief Dave Lewis for CEO role

Lewis helmed the UK supermarket group Tesco from 2014 to 2020

Both high-end and mass-market retailers in China have suffered from sales slumps in categories spanning skincare to handbags and beer.

After China’s long retail downturn, CEOs see consumer spending coming back

Several North American and European companies have posted positive results in the Asian nation in recent weeks

Apac leaders indicate a greater concern for talent acquisition and development and the health and safety of the workforce.

Apac CEOs prioritise regional partnerships as global outlook dims: survey

72% of leaders indicate that they see global prosperity prospects declining or stagnating

The longest-serving CEO among the group, Jamie Dimon, has suggested in May that he may still have years of energy left in the tank.

Six Wall Street bank chiefs hold most power since global crisis

The six bank chiefs have a collective tenure of more than half a century as CEO