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‘It’s only when you see 49-ton trucks in China running on batteries that you realize how serious electrification is’: Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson on Europe’s incumbency problem

‘It’s only when you see 49-ton trucks in China running on batteries that you realize how serious electrification is’: Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson on Europe’s incumbency problem

In 2015, Greg Jackson founded Octopus Energy, now one of the biggest energy suppliers in Europe. He talks to Fortune about the continent’s electrification challenge—and reveals the one decision he took at the beginning of his career that changed the way he does business.

By Kamal AhmedOctober 30, 2026

Barcelona Supercomputing Center Presents The Marenostrum Ona Quantum Computer In Barcelona

Does your company need a chief quantum officer?

By Sam BirchallOctober 29, 2026

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‘Why do we value a Mars bar more than lifesaving medicine?’ Sandoz CEO calls for level playing field with cheap Chinese antibiotics

By Sam ForsdickOctober 27, 2026

France’s latest debt warning describes a country where governance is breaking down — and even doing too little, too late is barely possible

France’s latest debt warning describes a country where governance is breaking down — and even doing too little, too late is barely possible

By Jason MaOctober 24, 2026

A person wearing all black throws a chair at a glass window in the midst of a riot.

Looters hit 3,000 French businesses. Within hours, the haul was trending on Vinted under the riot’s date

By Sasha RogelbergOctober 23, 2026

Colleague collaborating working together, using digital tablet for discussing sharing ideas work on projects together

Companies risk a CFO talent crisis by automating junior finance roles

By Sam BirchallOctober 23, 2026

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Charlie Smith attends Nothing Technology’s New York City launch event at Hero on September 28, 2026 in New York City.

Nothing’s brand chief is fed up of ‘boring and generic’ smartphone ads—he shares his marketing strategy for taking on Samsung and Apple

By Sam BirchallOctober 20, 2026

The French are rioting as inflation hits 3.4% while wage growth and GDP remain stagnant. It’s higher in Trump’s America

The French are rioting as inflation hits 3.4% while wage growth and GDP remain stagnant. It’s higher in Trump’s America

By Jason MaOctober 19, 2026

The inventor of BRICS has a message for ‘lazy, colonial’ Europe—India and China are still not taken seriously enough on the world stage

The inventor of BRICS has a message for ‘lazy, colonial’ Europe—India and China are still not taken seriously enough on the world stage

By Kamal AhmedOctober 19, 2026

Europe sent its gold to the U.S. for safekeeping during World War II. Central banks are now reshuffling their reserves for a new era of uncertainty

Europe sent its gold to the U.S. for safekeeping during World War II. Central banks are now reshuffling their reserves for a new era of uncertainty

By Jason MaOctober 18, 2026

‘Europtimism’ clashes with 1 in 3 founders wanting out. We need the EU to finally become a true single market

By Sophie DembinskiOctober 16, 2026

Rajendra Sitompoel – CTO, HP Nordics and Benelux

What is it like running a Fortune 500 business? HP’s regional CTO on adopting AI safely and motivating tech teams

By Francesca CassidyOctober 15, 2026

David Shelley, chief exeucitve at Hachette, 2026

Hachette CEO writes every email himself. He says AI shortcuts are creating a ‘worse C-suite’

By Sam BirchallOctober 13, 2026

‘If nothing is done, it’s almost inevitable’: Ukraine’s Yuriy Ryzhenkov on why steelmaking is on the brink of collapse as Russian bombing intensifies

‘If nothing is done, it’s almost inevitable’: Ukraine’s Yuriy Ryzhenkov on why steelmaking is on the brink of collapse as Russian bombing intensifies

By Kamal AhmedOctober 12, 2026

Bending Spoons IPO At The Nasdaq Market Site, July 1, 2026.

Getting a job at Bending Spoons comes with no bonus, no fancy title, and a warning—800,000 people applied anyway

By Sam BirchallOctober 9, 2026

Bottles in a filling line at Heineken's factory in Mons-en-Barul, northern France on September 1, 2026.

Europeans are drinking less beer. Heineken’s Europe boss has a plan to avoid a brewing hangover

By Sam BirchallOctober 8, 2026

Darren Ellis, Chief Financial Officer - Europe, Americas, Africa & Middle East at Standard Chartered Bank

‘Where you come from shouldn’t dictate where you finish’: How Standard Chartered is taking on the banking industry’s class problem

By Sam BirchallOctober 8, 2026

Nvidia employees walk past an Nvidia sign outside its offices

Nvidia’s secret to retaining staff? No org charts, a flat structure, and two extra days off every quarter

By Tamlin MageeOctober 8, 2026

How Siemens Healthineers is helping its international staff feel at home

How Siemens Healthineers is helping its international staff feel at home

By Sam BirchallOctober 8, 2026

How Marriott’s leadership pipeline is helping it navigate Europe’s hospitality talent shortfall

How Marriott’s leadership pipeline is helping it navigate Europe’s hospitality talent shortfall

By Ted Kitterman and Great Place To WorkOctober 8, 2026

A chef at one of Hilton's hotels works with a junior member of staff

Hilton is betting on people in an industry that can’t afford to lose them

By Sam ForsdickOctober 8, 2026

He manages one of the most successful soccer clubs in the world and is the elite leader every CEO wants to talk to. So why has Mikel Arteta decided to go public on having his own DNA mapped?

He manages one of the most successful soccer clubs in the world and is the elite leader every CEO wants to talk to. So why has Mikel Arteta decided to go public on having his own DNA mapped?

By Kamal AhmedOctober 6, 2026

Asmita Dubey is the chief digital and marketing officer, at L'Oréal

As AI reshapes the consumer journey, L’Oréal is rethinking its marketing engine

By Kirsty McGregor and Francesca CassidyOctober 6, 2026

Inside Europe’s biggest companies—and the forces reshaping them

Inside Europe’s biggest companies—and the forces reshaping them

By Sam ForsdickOctober 6, 2026

Can Europe’s industrial legacy give it an AI advantage?

Can Europe’s industrial legacy give it an AI advantage?

By Sam ForsdickOctober 5, 2026

‘Europe needs to shed its naivety’: Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen on Chinese competition and the energy issue that keeps him up at night

‘Europe needs to shed its naivety’: Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen on Chinese competition and the energy issue that keeps him up at night

By Sam BirchallOctober 2, 2026

Christian Ulbrich says working from the office is ‘core’. Just make sure it is a beautiful place to be as well

Christian Ulbrich says working from the office is ‘core’. Just make sure it is a beautiful place to be as well

By Kamal AhmedOctober 1, 2026

Max Planck Institute opens new research building in Halle/Saale

Europe cashes in as U.S. science and tech exodus gathers pace

By Sam BirchallSeptember 28, 2026

Kaniskha Narayan, minister for artificial intelligence, speaks at the Good Growth Reception on the first day of the UK Labour Party annual conference in Liverpool

U.K. government’s AI lead has a message on frontier risks—it’s time to ‘harden and build defenses’

By Kamal AhmedSeptember 28, 2026

‘China has arrived’: From $1,000 Gucci sneakers to German cars, China is coming for the industries that made Europe rich

‘China has arrived’: From $1,000 Gucci sneakers to German cars, China is coming for the industries that made Europe rich

By Mia OsmonbekovSeptember 27, 2026

Picture of Pip White, head of EMEA North at Anthropic, during a Bloomberg Television interview in London, UK

‘Our industry sees the risks and is concerned’: European tech leaders join calls for AI slowdown

By Sam Birchall and Sam ForsdickSeptember 25, 2026

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine changed the European energy equation—now efficiency is just as important as sustainability

By Kirsty McGregorSeptember 25, 2026

Antony Jenkins ran one of the world’s biggest banks. He knows how to solve those legacy tech nightmares (and launched a start-up to prove it)

Antony Jenkins ran one of the world’s biggest banks. He knows how to solve those legacy tech nightmares (and launched a start-up to prove it)

By Kamal AhmedSeptember 24, 2026

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Nike bets on a millennial Arnault heir after bleeding $200 billion and being ousted from the S&P 100

By Mia OsmonbekovSeptember 17, 2026

How can Europe achieve its growth potential?

How can Europe achieve its growth potential?

By Sam ForsdickSeptember 17, 2026

Europe’s CEOs are ready to turn its energy challenge into a competitive edge

Europe’s CEOs are ready to turn its energy challenge into a competitive edge

By Kirsty McGregorSeptember 17, 2026

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