Christian Louboutin: Becoming and staying a global luxury fashion brand
Alexis Mourot, CEO of la Maison Christian Louboutin since 2007, tells Stéphane JG Girod and Vanessa Signorini how the Parisian shoe specialist became an iconic global brand....
September 4, 2025 • by Martin Reeves, Bob Goodson in Innovation • 8 min read
We click on the ‘like’ button seven billion times a day, but the tech pioneers who came up with the idea never saw its true potential. The best innovations are messy, serendipitous,...
Continue readingOctober 8, 2024 • by Vanessa Signorini, Stéphane J. G. Girod in Innovation • 7 min read
Alexis Mourot, CEO of la Maison Christian Louboutin since 2007, tells Stéphane JG Girod and Vanessa Signorini how the Parisian shoe specialist became an iconic global brand....
October 8, 2024 in Innovation • 5 min read
Many entrepreneurs think that having a brilliant idea is the hardest part of starting a company. Raphael Grieco explains why they’re wrong – and reveals the eight key factors that truly drive...
October 3, 2024 • by Jim Pulcrano in Innovation • 3 min read
In episode six of Tech for Good, Edouard Treccani, principal at Founderful, a Swiss pre-seed Venture Capital fund founded in 2019, discusses its mission to invest in emerging startups and support students...
September 30, 2024 • by Julia Binder in Innovation • 2 min read
In today’s rapidly evolving market environment, businesses face growing pressure to move beyond the outdated ‘take-make-waste’ model. The future belongs to those who embrace circular, resource-efficient, and regenerative practices. But how can...
September 5, 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins, Juan Carlos Holgado in Innovation • 7 min read
With its focus on targeted practice, mindful focus, mental toughness, adaptability, and continuous improvement, archery can provide valuable lessons for those looking to develop their team. ...
August 27, 2024 • by Mark J. Greeven in Innovation • 4 min read
Global leaders should know where China stands with generative AI and what strategic actions make sense with an eye to the future....
August 22, 2024 • by Amit M. Joshi, Michael R. Wade in Innovation • 2 min read • Podcast available
Mike & Amit discuss what will war look like in the world of tomorrow...
August 20, 2024 in Innovation • 6 min read
CEO of International SOS Arnaud Vaissié explains to IMD President Jean-François Manzoni how the business has survived 40 years by overcoming obstacles like COVID-19 and navigating financial crises....
August 13, 2024 • by Julia Binder in Innovation • 5 min read
The legacy of these Olympics extends far beyond the final medal count, providing a model for how global events can contribute positively to both the environment and society....
August 6, 2024 • by Michael R. Wade in Innovation • 7 min read
Michael Wade interviews Hamilton Mann, a top executive at European defense group Thales....
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