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Journey to operational excellence: Rochus Kobler
By Wendy KayLed by CEO Rochus Kobler, Swiss technology company Phoenix Mecano provides hundreds of markets with vital components, most of which we never notice.
Lighting the way: Bogdan Cocian
By Holly JohnsonForward-thinking ELBA CEO Bogdan Cocian is expanding the company’s extensive lighting portfolio across the industry and the world.
Best of both worlds: Murray Dietsch
By Daniel HerbornA model for Chinese–British joint ventures, premium vehicle manufacturer Chery Jaguar Land Rover is thriving under President Murray Dietsch.
Good senior leaders are all self-motivated: Bijoy Mohan
By Oliver FeatherstonLIXIL Group Asia–Pacific CEO Bijoy Mohan knows how to inspire the company’s leaders, employees and himself.
There is no end to learning: Subodh Agarwalla
By Daniel HerbornUnder the youthful leadership of Subodh Agarwalla, Maithan Alloys has become India’s premier purveyor of ferroalloys.
Reaching new heights: John Jakovcevic
By Maybelle LinFrom the spare room of his red-brick home, Managing Director John Jakovcevic shares how he helped cooling systems manufacturer STULZ to reach new heights in Australia and New Zealand.
From Australia to the world: Jim Clayton
By Daniel HerbornAs Breville CEO Jim Clayton tells it, the company has been driven to international success by Australia’s unique foodie culture.
The flavours of life: Chee Hong Tan
By Adrian FloresFrom poverty to PhD, to patriarch, to pioneer – the amazing life of Chee Hong Tan.
Electric transformation: Ed Wilson
By Sharon MasigeEd Wilson, Managing Director of Wilson Transformer Company, discusses the firm’s triumphs and trials over its 85-year history.
