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20 years of FDE (and counting) What were you doing 20 years ago? We remember it like it was yesterday. 1992 was a fascinating year in which to launch a financial magazine, with the Maastrict Treaty signed, the UK withdrawing...
Paths converge for US and UK pharmacy leaders In 2012, Walgreens and Alliance Boots announced they were to merge to form the world’s largest pharmacy business. Rod James talks to Walgreens CFO Wade Miquelon about the reasons behind the...
Powering the knowledge-based economy: global goals, local logic According to IMF predictions, by 2030, 56 % of global GDP growth is expected to come from the emerging markets. Kellie Goldstein, CFO, global emerging markets, Thomson Reuters markets...
Merger Controls and BSkyB Legal experts Susan Sweet and Conor Quigley examine the pending News International takeover of...
Sustainability and the CFO Sustainability is a vital aspect of any 21st Century business. Here Neela Bettridge of Article 13 explains how sustainability has shifted from 'will do' to 'must do', and discusses the...
Long-Term Focus In today's business culture, short-term gains are given huge importance. Here, Carol Velthuis of Infinite Ideas explains why the long view can often be a better deal for shareholders, suppliers...
Flying Solo After more than four decades as part of a major airport group, London’s Gatwick Airport is now independent and needs a major strategic rethink. Recently appointed CFO Nick Dunn tells Ian Duncan...
The Power of Partnership At FDE’s summer business breakfast, Paul Kenyon, AstraZeneca’s SVP group finance, examined the role of business partnering in the company’s finance transformation programme. Ian Duncan...
In High Spirits Gilles Bogaert of Pernod Ricard explains how the company has managed to become a major drinks player following a series of high-profile company...
Global and Responsible Henkel's CFO considers environmental and social issues as part of a holistic approach to international business. Lothar Steinebach explains to Jim Banks how the growing emphasis on sustainable...
