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“It’s time for a complete reset” – Maria Vassalou on the future of investing

August 7, 2025 • by David Bach in Future readiness • 2 min read • Podcast available

Global shifts in AI, trade, and aging demand bold strategy. Hear Maria Vassalou’s insights on how leaders must rethink the future to stay ahead....

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Climate change: The emergence of ‘uninsurable’ areas – businesses must act now, or pay later

August 7, 2025 • by Karl Schmedders, Knut Haanaes in Future readiness • 9 min read

Climate change is making areas “uninsurable.” Businesses must act now—integrate climate risk into strategy or face escalating financial losses....

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How can Chinese automakers continue to thrive?

July 23, 2025 • by Howard H. Yu in Future readiness • 5 min read

To continue to grow at the exceptional rates we have seen over the last two decades, Chinese automakers need to conquer markets outside of China. However, they face significant strategic and cultural...

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How Mars CEO Poul Weihrauch is future- proofing the legacy of one of the world’s largest family-owned companies

July 3, 2025 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Future readiness • 6 min read

Mars CEO Poul Weihrauch shares how family ownership enables long-term thinking, purpose-driven leadership, and sustainable growth across generations....

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Training the retailers of tomorrow

May 30, 2025 in Future readiness • 5 min read

Natalia Wallenberg of Ahold Delhaize describes how one of the largest retailers in Europe is tackling the upskilling dilemma....

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Future ready: why thoughtful restraint beats dash for growth

February 13, 2025 • by Howard H. Yu, Jialu Shan, Lawrence Tempel, Alexandre Sonderegger in Future readiness • 7 min read

Why is Hermès outpacing Nike, and what’s driving the success of Roche and NVIDIA? Their cautious and steady approach is making them the best-equipped to face an uncertain 2025....

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Traveling into the future to find an antidote to antibiotic resistance

January 20, 2025 • by Knut Haanaes, Carlos Cordon in Future readiness • 8 min read

With millions of lives at risk, resistance to antibiotics is one of the most pressing health challenges of our time. Our ‘Future Back' approach to problem-solving could help find a cure....

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Financial trends: tighten your (safety) belts for a roller-coaster ride

December 31, 2024 • by Karl Schmedders in Future readiness • 6 min read

As global markets brace for turbulence in 2025, CFOs will likely need to steer through inflation, trade tensions, and shifting regulations to ensure their organization’s long-term growth....

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‘Tis the season to preserve your well-being

December 19, 2024 • by Alyson Meister, Amin Kaboli, Katherine J Armstrong in Future readiness • 8 min read

Getting through the holiday season and into the new year intact means prioritizing your emotional and physical well-being. Our experts share insights and advice on how to do just that....

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How CEO’s drive saved car giant Ford from the scrapyard

October 2, 2024 • by Howard H. Yu, Jialu Shan, Alexandre Sonderegger , Lawrence Tempel in Future readiness • 8 min read

Companies desperately in need of a turnaround in fortunes should take inspiration from the successful 2008 rescue mission by the then-new Ford boss Alan Mulally....

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