CEOs


Real innovation takes place on the edge of transformation


Real innovation takes place on the edge of transformation

February 2013

Conversation with John Sculley, former CEO of Apple and PepsiCo, on – innovation in technology – his experience as CEO – opportunities in leverage buyouts


Community is the hardest thing to build in financial services today


Community is the hardest thing to build in financial services today

November 2012

Conversation with Gottfried Leibbrandt, CEO of SWIFT, on – SWIFT’s architecture and upcoming strategies – facilitating global interconnectivity – dealing with increased regulatory pressure


The banking system has been a terrible disappointment because it failed


The banking system has been a terrible disappointment because it failed

November 2012

Conversation with Professor Muhammad Yunus, Nobel laureate and founder of Grameen Bank, on – going back to the core principles of microfinance – the failure of investment banking approach to microfinance in India - the need to be tied to the real economy – microfinance in the US


“If you’re big in diversification it reduces the risk”


“If you’re big in diversification it reduces the risk”

April 2012

(Part 1 of 4) Conversation with Dick Kovacevich, chairman emeritus of Wells Fargo, on – sub-prime mortgages – the discipline required in risk management – the impact of regulatory costs on financial services


“If you’re big in diversification it reduces the risk”


“If you’re big in diversification it reduces the risk”

April 2012

(Part 2 of 4) Conversation with Dick Kovacevich, chairman emeritus of Wells Fargo, on – the diversification of risk – the secrets of cross-selling – successful business-model strategies.


“If you’re big in diversification it reduces the risk”


“If you’re big in diversification it reduces the risk”

April 2012

(Part 3 of 4) Conversation with Dick Kovacevich, chairman emeritus of Wells Fargo, on – the misconception of “large is bad, large is risky” – the disadvantage of concentration – Wells Fargo’s operational complexity.


“If you’re big in diversification it reduces the risk”


“If you’re big in diversification it reduces the risk”

April 2012

(Part 4 of 4) Conversation with Dick Kovacevich, chairman emeritus of Wells Fargo, on – increased regulation in the banking sector – the state of the United States – his fears for the future.


“OTC derivatives regulation is working in our favour”


“OTC derivatives regulation is working in our favour”

October 2011

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Tim Howell, CEO of Euroclear, on - the role of clearing houses during the European debt crisis - growing liquidity and risk mitigation - adding value even as competition is increasing.