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The Boyden Report: Russia

The Boyden Report: Russia

In this report we look at Russia – a complex market undergoing rapid transformation in its corporate landscape and among its executive population. The country’s economic, political and social history is reach, interwoven with various cultural influences. For those who invest time in understand the nuances of its commercial environment, doing business in Russia is a unique and compelling experience.

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A Discussion with Castrol’s Naveen Kshatriya

Leadership Series

A Discussion with Castrol’s Naveen Kshatriya

A former senior executive with BP, Naveen Kshatriya has led an impressive career in global business. Boyden spoke with him about the challenges of balancing cultural and business diversity across continents, management recruiting, and the necessity of bringing the right people into the mix.

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Executive Insights: Interview with José Carlos Eiras

Articles & Papers

Executive Insights: Interview with José Carlos Eiras

As IT has evolved into the “indispensable engine of a global economy,” the role of the CIO has changed dramatically, requiring stronger leadership than ever. José Carlos Eiras, global IT executive and author of The Practical CIO, shares his insights on the need for the modern CIO to hire great talent, run IT like a business, and act as a partner in the C-suite.

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Thought Leadership & Articles

  • The new CEO’s vision for keeping Intel relevant
    Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Brian Krzanich plans to broaden Intel’s scope beyond chips for PCs by creating technologies that will be used in a far greater range of devices. Given Intel’s technological mandate, some in the investment community would have preferred the company hire an executive from outside; however Krzanich appears poised to grab a greater share of the mobile market for Intel, and get its chips into more advanced technologies.
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  • The bottom line on executive coaching
    New research highlights the common conclusion reached by the majority of studies on executive coaching: that coaching for individuals in executive jobs delivers an ROI between 500% and 600%. A landmark 2001 study, cited in the research, surveyed 100 executives from Fortune 1000 companies for a variety of metrics that determine ROI. The executives reported higher bottom line results as well as improvements in their companies’ customer service and development of potential successors.
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  • Executive hiring news: Prudential plc. appoints new chief executive
    Multinational insurance and financial services company Prudential plc. has appointed Jackie Hunt as Chief Executive, Prudential UK and Europe. She will also serve on the Board. The high-profile position is one of the most prominent within the UK insurance industry, and there has been speculation that if Hunt can lead the company to strong results, she could be next in line for the top spot of Group Chief Executive, currently held by Tidjane Thiam.
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  • Optimism rises among those in executive jobs
    Expectations for growth among chief executives in privately held companies in the US are on the rise, according to the latest Private Company Trendsetter Barometer report from PwC US. Among these senior executives, including CEOs and CFOs from product and service sectors, 50% are optimistic about the country’s 12-month economic outlook - eight points higher than in the previous quarter. Optimism towards the global economy rose by 12 points to 37%.
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