FDE 2008 Issue 1
Cover Story
Bound by a crippling €17bn debt, many doubted Veolia Environnement would make it as an independent company in 2000.
Bright Spark
In the tightly controlled European power industry, Vattenfall has proved that a strict strategy is the key to success.
In the tightly controlled European power industry, Vattenfall has proved that a strict strategy is the key to success.
Casting The Lifeline
Five years ago, MyTravel was sinking under its arrears, but a successful debt to equity conversion recovered its...
Five years ago, MyTravel was sinking under its arrears, but a successful debt to equity conversion recovered its...
Terrorist Finance-Staying Out Of Trouble
Are you sure that money is not being channelled through your organisation to fund international terrorism?
Are you sure that money is not being channelled through your organisation to fund international terrorism?
Collect Call
Tony Chanmugam, CFO at BT Retail, has overseen a turnaround in profits during his three years in the role.
Tony Chanmugam, CFO at BT Retail, has overseen a turnaround in profits during his three years in the role.
Here's To The Finance Director
When FDE launched 15 years ago, finance professionals were slowly becoming the lynchpins of the corporate environment.
When FDE launched 15 years ago, finance professionals were slowly becoming the lynchpins of the corporate environment.
From FSC to SCF
Banks, corporates and technology developers need to clarify the concepts of financial supply chain and supply chain...
Banks, corporates and technology developers need to clarify the concepts of financial supply chain and supply chain...
Navigate By Numbers
After rolling out a new KPI management system, Strauss Israel has seen growth in almost every sector it operates in.
After rolling out a new KPI management system, Strauss Israel has seen growth in almost every sector it operates in.
The Hot Seat
Bound by a crippling €17bn debt, many doubted Veolia Environnement would make it as an independent company in 2000.
Bound by a crippling €17bn debt, many doubted Veolia Environnement would make it as an independent company in 2000.
Back On Course
Just five years ago, Atkins faced financial ruin; yet, today, it is eagerly charting a course for sustained growth.
Just five years ago, Atkins faced financial ruin; yet, today, it is eagerly charting a course for sustained growth.
World-Class Finance
Finance directors are facing their greatest challenge yet – balancing cost and quality in an increasingly competitive...
Finance directors are facing their greatest challenge yet – balancing cost and quality in an increasingly competitive...
Break Could Make Your Career
A career break to volunteer in remote parts of the world can give you renewed energy and even a step up in your career.
A career break to volunteer in remote parts of the world can give you renewed energy and even a step up in your career.
Bespoke Finance
Weekly reporting might sound like a good idea, but if you are not reporting the right KPIs, you may be wasting your...
Weekly reporting might sound like a good idea, but if you are not reporting the right KPIs, you may be wasting your...
Investing In The Future
Pensions are an executive nightmare, but worrying about them can be more problematic, says Fujitsu's Richard Christou.
Pensions are an executive nightmare, but worrying about them can be more problematic, says Fujitsu's Richard Christou.
The Route Most Travelled
Despite a predicted slowdown in the growth of offshoring, Soeren Dressler says the trend was not all hype.
Despite a predicted slowdown in the growth of offshoring, Soeren Dressler says the trend was not all hype.
