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by Hans Jonkers 9 October 2025
Discover how pay trends evolve across 20+ countries. The Kienbaum Salary Forecast 2026 helps leaders shape strategic, future-proof reward policies.
Modern European defence manufacturing line scaling output at speed.
by Declan Murphy 17 September 2025
Europe’s defence sector is shifting from tolerance of delays to speed at scale. Executives highlight urgency, supply-chain strain, procurement reform and modular standardisation.
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by Hendrikus Müller 25 August 2025
How AI is reshaping building materials: faster R&D, smarter design and circular sustainability, why leaders must adapt and how interim executives accelerate impact.
by Elisabeth van Ebbenhorst Tengbergen 1 August 2025
The Key to Long-term Value Creation
by Hendrikus Müller 24 July 2025
Discover why hiring an interim CFO at Kienbaum is more than a temporary solution—it’s a strategic choice for continuity, objectivity, and speed in transformation.
by Declan Murphy 21 July 2025
The defence sector is undergoing rapid transformation. Discover what senior executives are saying about growth, bottlenecks, talent, and the new leadership capabilities required to navigate this era of accelerated demand.
by Declan Murphy 15 July 2025
In an age of hybrid and remote work, leadership is being redefined. Discover the five competencies virtual leaders need to build trust, empower teams, and deliver results at a distance.
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by Declan Murphy 20 June 2025
As new EU directives like NIS2 redefine cybersecurity as a board-level priority, business leaders must act. Discover what’s changing—and how to build resilience through leadership.
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by Declan Murphy 8 April 2025
As new EU directives like NIS2 redefine cybersecurity as a board-level priority, business leaders must act. Discover what’s changing—and how to build resilience through leadership.
A laptop computer is sitting on a table with a view of a forest.
by Hans Jonkers 14 February 2025
Trends and Strategies for the Future
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