May 2019 - The Executive Magazine

HSBC to add 50 retail wealth management jobs in Singapore to capture wealthy clients

Business, Finance, Funding & Investments / Jack Bell

Kevin Martin, Asia Pacific Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management for HSBC discusses the ‘significant opportunity in Singapore’ for building Asia wealth. HSBC’s retail wealth management segment in Singapore is expanding its team by 50 staff as part of a shift in its focus towards Asia’s affluent market, where a total of 300 jobs […]

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Meet Aston Martin’s brand new Bond-themed DBS Superleggera

Lifestyle, Motoring / Daniel James

George Lazenby’s On Her Majesty’s Secret Service is celebrating its 50th anniversary, so what better way to mark the occasion than with a limited edition Aston Martin DBS Superleggera? We all know James Bond = Aston Martin. And vice versa. And the latest masterpiece of automotive engineering from the British sports car manufacturer reinforces…

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The Executive Profiles: Exclusive interview with former supermodel Caprice

Business / Alice Weil

The Executive Magazine speaks with model turned businesswoman Caprice Bourret on her successful new collaborations and future plans in an exclusive interview. You started on the catwalk and shot to fame after featuring on your first cover for Vogue in the 1990’s, do you think that your success in modelling has helped you as a

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New Four Seasons private jet takes passengers on a luxury round the world adventure for $147,000

Lifestyle / Jack Bell

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced a brand-new custom private jet that elevates the 5-star experience to new heights with exclusive round-the-world trips. The Executive takes a look inside. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has unveiled plans for an all-new private jet that will take flight in early 2021, evoking the bygone glamour of…

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Forbes has released its latest World’s Billionaires rich list

Business / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

The rankings of the wealthiest people on the planet have been announced for 2019, but this year the personal wealth of some of the most successful CEOs have taken a hit with some disastrous losses. The Executive takes a look. Jeff Bezos Net worth: US$131 billion Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon sits at the top

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French luxury goods group LVMH acquires wine producer Le Château du Galoupet

Business, Finance, Funding & Investments / Jack Bell

World-renowned luxury goods group Moët Hennessy, the beer, wine, and spirits branch of LVMH, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Le Château du Galoupet, a French winery specialising in Provence rosé. In an announcement this week, the company announced the addition of the winery to its portfolio, with the transaction expected to be

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Ecommerce luxury goods platform ‘The Luxury Closet’ closes £8.5m funding round with expansion to Hong Kong

Business, Finance, Funding & Investments / Jack Bell

Dubai-based luxury goods platform The Luxury Closet has announced it has raised £1.8m in funding in its latest funding round as it enters operations in Hong Kong following the purchase of Guitless.com. In a statement this week, the ecommerce company that sells used fashion items announced that the funding will boost its global expansion

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The Executive Explorer travels around Rome to discover the very best restaurants and hotels in the Eternal City

Travel / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

One of the most historical capital cities in the world, Rome is a wonderment of architecture and art. As well as being a tourist hotspot, the Eternal City has some of the finest hotels and restaurants in the world, perfectly suited to the discerning executive.

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Rome’s world famous Doney Cafe gets an elegant overhaul, with a fresh new menu

Food & Drink / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

Part of the 5 star Westin Excelsior hotel, The Doney is steeped in history, made famous by the La Dolce Vita series from the 60’s, and adored by celebrities and VIPs alike who made Via Veneto their exclusive hangout, once flooded with paparazzi. But those days are gone, and with a refurbished look and new menu, is the Doney able to stand out on it own merit? The Executive Explorer pays a visit.

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And they’re off – celebrities line up for Cheshire Socialites’ Ascot fundraiser

Business / Jack Bell

Reality star Christine McGuiness is leading the field to help raise money for a cause close to heart with the annual Cheshire Socialites’ Royal Ascot Fillies and Stallions event in Hale, Greater Manchester. The 31-year-old, who found fame on the Real Housewives of Cheshire and is married to TV star Paddy McGuiness, is the first

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