Global Thinkers

Global Thinkers is an exclusive interview series featuring distinguished figures from the worlds of science, business and economics – intellectual authorities, thought leaders and experts whose ideas and insights shape the way we understand the future. We speak with members of the global intellectual elite, including renowned experts from the Top 50 Global Thinkers, exploring the most pressing challenges facing the modern world – from economics and geopolitics to technology, innovation, climate and sustainable development. Global Thinkers is a unique space for bold ideas, in-depth analysis and forward-looking perspectives that offer a deeper understanding of the forces shaping the future of business and the global economy.

“Real Profit” and Hidden Champions – Hermann Simon debunks business myths

“Real Profit” and Hidden Champions – Hermann Simon debunks business myths

February 11, 2025

In your recent statements, you've been emphasizing the importance of companies focusing on 'true profit' rather than just growth. Could you elaborate on the key ... Czytaj więcej

Sustainability Insights: interview with Eamon Gilmore

Sustainability Insights: interview with Eamon Gilmore

May 16, 2024

Could you please share with us a defining moment from your life that sparked your interest in sustainability? Was there one or was it a ... Czytaj więcej

How to reach „Climate Resilient Development”? Professor Hans-Otto Pörtner on consequences of global warming

How to reach „Climate Resilient Development”? Professor Hans-Otto Pörtner on consequences of global warming

April 22, 2024

Professor Pörtner, first of all, we would like to thank you for accepting our invitation to the Sustainable Economy Summit and agreeing to this interview. ... Czytaj więcej

Shaping the Future: Peter McAteer’s Vision of Sustainable Business and Innovation

Shaping the Future: Peter McAteer’s Vision of Sustainable Business and Innovation

March 26, 2024

You will be joining this year’s Sustainable Economy Summit in Warsaw. Could you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you do? The ... Czytaj więcej

The logistics industry needs to digitize. An interview with Simon Kurbiel, co-founder and regional director of CEE Tennders

The logistics industry needs to digitize. An interview with Simon Kurbiel, co-founder and regional director of CEE Tennders

March 11, 2024

Tennders is a Spanish start-up providing subscription-based road transport network management software, which recently entered the Polish market and established its hub in Krakow, Poland. ... Czytaj więcej

We want to invest in development. We talk with Till Jeske, President of the Board of VH Invest and Founder of Vortex Energy

We want to invest in development. We talk with Till Jeske, President of the Board of VH Invest and Founder of Vortex Energy

July 9, 2021

Vortex Energy was founded in 2004, how do you recall the beginnings of your business? I founded the company together with my father. In 2004, ... Czytaj więcej

Magnus Penker, Special Guest of IX edition „Executive Innovation Forum”, 17 June, Sheraton Grand Warsaw, founder of the Innovation360: Turning innovation into a practice

Magnus Penker, Special Guest of IX edition „Executive Innovation Forum”, 17 June, Sheraton Grand Warsaw, founder of the Innovation360: Turning innovation into a practice

June 8, 2021

What led you to found Innovation360 Group and implement innovative solutions? What are the foundations on which your organization is built? I started the Innovation360 ... Czytaj więcej

Joseph Pistrui, Ph.D, Professor of IE Business School: The future of human work

Joseph Pistrui, Ph.D, Professor of IE Business School: The future of human work

April 6, 2021

You are a co-founder of the Kinetic Thinking organization. What is “kinetic thinking” and how does it stand out? At Kinetic Thinking we focus on ... Czytaj więcej

Patrick Barwise, Professor at London Business School – Brand strength

Patrick Barwise, Professor at London Business School – Brand strength

March 30, 2021

What is the key to building a strong brand? The key actions are easy to say but hard to do well. You first need a ... Czytaj więcej

EC Speakers: Eamon Gilmore | European Executive Forum 2017

EC Speakers: Eamon Gilmore | European Executive Forum 2017

March 25, 2021

On 26 and 27 April in 2017, took place the 5th edition of the "European Executive Forum", an international congress on leadership, management and innovation. ... Czytaj więcej

Eamon Gilmore, ex Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister: Will we be equal and free? Utopia or the future of the EU?

Eamon Gilmore, ex Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister: Will we be equal and free? Utopia or the future of the EU?

March 23, 2021

Why is the “Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2020-2024” needed and how does it differ from the previous one? This EU Action Plan ... Czytaj więcej

Xavier Guesnu, President of the Management Board of Lafarge Poland

Xavier Guesnu, President of the Management Board of Lafarge Poland

March 17, 2021

New technologies have taken over many sectors of the economy. It may seem that construction is slightly on the sidelines of this “technological revolution”. Is ... Czytaj więcej

Prof. Guy Standing of the University of London: The crisis would have come anyway

Prof. Guy Standing of the University of London: The crisis would have come anyway

January 26, 2021

Why do you believe that the Covid pandemic slump is so dangerous economically? For reasons that we may explore in this discussion, the global economy ... Czytaj więcej