Ermotti Succesion-2

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The Ermotti succession: How UBS can transform a leadership transition into strategic advantage

January 15, 2026 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 9 min read

CEO successions rarely fail because of poor selection – they fail in execution. As Sergio Ermotti prepares to step down, UBS has the opportunity to turn leadership transition from a risk-management exercise...

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The crisis in democratic capitalism in Europe is real – CEOs are central to the solution

June 6, 2024 • by Simon J. Evenett, Johannes Fritz in Leadership • 8 min read

Democratic capitalism provides the strongest foundation for innovation, entrepreneurship, and growth, but European competitiveness is declining alarmingly. Business leaders have a key part to play in raising productivity and creating opportunities to...

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