Miguel Castro Freitas, a Portuguese designer based in Paris, has been appointed creative director of Mugler, succeeding Casey Cadwallader. Previously with Sportmax, Freitas is known for his strong focus on technique, aligning with the market's demand for high-value products. According to Jean Vigneron of Egon Zehnder, designers who operate behind the scenes are on the rise, reflecting a market where consumers seek value in their investments.

Innovation talent in the food and beverage industry has long been a key driver of top-line growth and margin expansion. However, amid macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties, a more cautious stance on innovation is emerging.

The private label industry is booming, but not all players are growing at the same pace. Fortunately, it is entirely possible to move from laggard to leader by having a dynamic approach to leadership.

With several groundbreaking innovations already hitting the market and more on the horizon, here are our top bets for trends set to shape consumer tech this year.

Marriott's People-First Culture: Insights from Ty Breland

Egon Zehnder was proud to participate in this month’s 2024 Consumer Goods Forum in Chicago. Sarah Van Dyck, co-leader of Egon Zehnder’s Global Consumer Practice, moderated an exciting and informative panel, Leading through Complexity.

Amit Banati, CFO of Kellanova, delves into how the CFO role is evolving and the key factors shaping its future.

Amit Banati, CFO of Kellanova, discusses his journey in Finance, emphasizing how diverse experiences across various units and countries equipped him for the CFO role and honed his leadership abilities.

Amit Banati, CFO of Kellanova, reflects on how serving as a board director has broadened his perspective and sharpened his leadership skills as a CFO.

Chief Financial Officers discuss what skills aspiring CFOs need to possess to ascend to the CFO role