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Como 1907's Cesc Fabregas and Mirwan Suwarso talked to The Athletic's James Horncastle at SXSW London 2025 on building a global brand from a football club on Lake Como to a luxury brand that can cross borders and is built on Cesc’s, Como’s and Italian values.
Economic diplomacy is reshaping global business. Leaders who align with national strategies and engage at the intersection of policy and profit are gaining a competitive edge. Here’s how strategic insight drives access, resilience, and long-term growth.
Trust is no longer a soft value, it’s a strategic driver of profit, growth, and resilience. As global trust declines, businesses must act to rebuild and protect it to build back profitability.
I explore how deepfakes and generative AI pose rising threats to financial institutions, with verified case studies and strategic recommendations. It follows the deepfake of a Goldman Sachs Chief U.S. Equity Strategist, David Kostin. A must-read for business and investment leaders focused on trust, risk, reputation, and AI governance.
Reputation is now a key driver of investment decisions across venture capital, corporate venture capital, and family offices. In this blog, we examine how trust influences deal speed, valuation, and risk, and offer practical guidance for founders and investors navigating today’s reputation-first funding landscape.
When Lavazza and Dualit advertised their coffee pods as “compostable,” the ASA ruled the claims misleading, highlighting the risks of unclear green messaging. I look at the ruling and highlight what went wrong and how brands can avoid similar pitfalls in ESG communications.
How is AI reshaping communications, trust, and public engagement? This article shares key takeaways from a conversation with Laura Oliver and Hans-Petter Dalen on what business, government, and newsroom leaders must understand to lead credibly in the age of generative AI.
Despite political headwinds, impact investing is evolving—not retreating. From China to the Gulf, capital is flowing to ESG ventures that align long-term financial returns with strategic reputation and trust.
In today’s multipolar world, diplomacy is no longer the sole domain of governments. Multinational corporations are stepping into roles once reserved for diplomats—navigating geopolitical risks, engaging regulators, and shaping public policy. Corporate diplomacy is now essential for business resilience, reputation, and global growth.
