The CEO Magazine

28/07/2025

As CEO of Office des congrès et du tourisme du grand Montréal (Tourisme Montréal), Yves Lalumière is leading one of North America’s most ambitious destination strategies. Through his leadership, Montréal has doubled its direct international flight routes, welcomed over 11 million visitors in 2024 alone and maintained strong local support for tourism. With a unique position as a bilingual, culturally rich city at the crossroads of Europe and the Americas, Montréal is thriving as both a leisure and business travel hub, and Lalumière has even more exciting plans for the future.

28/07/2025

When Claudius Moor joined Arbonia in 2015, the company was a classic conglomerate, spread across multiple divisions but leading in none. Fast forward to 2025, and under his strategic leadership, Arbonia has undergone a complete transformation. With a laser focus on doors, the company has divested non-core units, consolidated its brand portfolio and embraced digital innovation, including a bold move into keyless access technology. The result? Arbonia is now the number two door manufacturer in Europe, with sights firmly set on the top spot. Moor’s long-term vision, known as the Arbonia One Strategy, is more than just about growth – it’s about building the most desirable door brand on the continent.

28/07/2025

“When we leave change to chance – that’s often when the chaos ensues.”

Planning won’t save you – presence will. In this episode, Prosci CEO Scott McAllister dives into why the best leaders today lead through action, not prediction.

The COVID-19 pandemic proved one thing: No matter your industry, you’re in the people business.

Tune in now on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast and YouTube.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/29ylwMCSMfWSISKttDF7DP
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com.au/podcasts/51b412cb-653d-49d7-b659-6bc89321b42e/episodes/983c8c27-de43-495f-ba67-8538ffbb02c4/ceo-behind-the-scenes-what-great-leaders-get-wrong-about-change
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-great-leaders-get-wrong-about-change/id1704808260?i=1000718772962
YouTube: https://youtu.be/gdlxttLWhLg?si=z6A3e9NXsruXMw7V

28/07/2025

“The soul of B.Grimm has always been to consider ourselves as part of society and to help with its needs,” says Harald Link, Chairman of Thailand’s oldest conglomerate. He explains how B.GRIMM, since 1878, has embraced change by focusing on doing good and reinvesting for the benefit of the local community and the planet.

28/07/2025

Are you driving innovation in your field?

We’re calling on C-suite leaders and founders who are creating real-world impact across these industries:

- Technology, Data and AI
- Manufacturing
- Professional Services and Consulting
- Retail and Ecommerce
- Climate Tech and Circular Economy
- Agriculture and Farming
- Automotive and Aviation
- Construction and Mining
- Health and Wellness
- Education
- Finance and Banking
- Healthcare and Pharmaceutical
- Transportation and Logistics
- Food and Beverage

If you’re shaping the future, apply now to be one of our Top Tech Innovators 2025: https://www.theceomagazine.com/top-tech-innovators-2025/

28/07/2025

“We very rarely say no to an opportunity without understanding it.” Scott Power, CEO of BMD Group, is leading with purpose – scaling across sectors and continents while keeping people and values at the heart of everything. Our latest cover star, he shares how BMD is creating long-term opportunity, embracing sustainability and helping shape the Brisbane Olympic Games in 2032.

28/07/2025

The final week is here.

Applications for the Executive of the Year Awards – Australia close on 1 August 2025.

This is your last opportunity to put your achievements forward for national recognition. Don't wait any longer.

28/07/2025

Discover in-depth business articles, be inspired by deep dives into the world’s leading executives and keep abreast of corporate news from around the globe in .

Don’t miss out on these latest exciting highlights: discover what Simon Sinek says is the ultimate biohack for leadership success, learn four ways to lead without losing yourself and read about the hidden climate cost of AI.

We also showcase industry leaders, including BMD Group's Scott Power, Harald Link of B.Grimm Power, Claudius Moor from Arbonia, Office des congrès et du tourisme du grand Montréal (Tourisme Montréal)'s Yves Lalumière and Evan Shriver of Atlantic Constructors, Inc.

25/07/2025

“Leaders are the X factor that makes change stick or the barrier to why it doesn’t. Start by looking in the mirror.”

In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Scott McAllister, CEO of Prosci, gets real about why transformation fails and what great leaders must do differently.

Catch the full episode and rethink how you lead through change.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/29ylwMCSMfWSISKttDF7DP
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com.au/podcasts/51b412cb-653d-49d7-b659-6bc89321b42e/episodes/983c8c27-de43-495f-ba67-8538ffbb02c4/ceo-behind-the-scenes-what-great-leaders-get-wrong-about-change
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-great-leaders-get-wrong-about-change/id1704808260?i=1000718772962
YouTube: https://youtu.be/gdlxttLWhLg?si=z6A3e9NXsruXMw7V

25/07/2025

A career path that’s traversed the globe has offered Benjamin Rachow, Country Managing Director of L'Oréal Group Vietnam, opportunities to grow both the brand and his own unique approach to multicultural interactions. Find out how this philosophy is helping him lead the way in a rapidly expanding beauty market.

Benjamin Rachow’s 19-year journey with beauty giant L’Oréal has taken him to far-reaching corners of the globe – Germany to Kazakhstan, France to Kenya – working in different roles with different teams each time.

25/07/2025

Startups are built for bold moves. Expanding globally early isn’t just possible – it can be your smartest strategy. Here's how to mitigate risk, build strong local ties and scale with purpose.

24/07/2025

What if the biggest reason change fails is you?

In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Scott McAllister, CEO of Prosci, reveals the most common mistake great leaders make during transformation: believing that strategy alone is enough.

If you’re leading change, this conversation will change how you do it.

New episode out now. Catch on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast and YouTube.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/29ylwMCSMfWSISKttDF7DP
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com.au/podcasts/51b412cb-653d-49d7-b659-6bc89321b42e/episodes/983c8c27-de43-495f-ba67-8538ffbb02c4/ceo-behind-the-scenes-what-great-leaders-get-wrong-about-change
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-great-leaders-get-wrong-about-change/id1704808260?i=1000718772962
YouTube: https://youtu.be/gdlxttLWhLg?si=z6A3e9NXsruXMw7V