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Editor’s Comment Welcome to the December Issue of AI Magazine. As 2015 draws to a close, we profile the best and the brightest business leaders across a wide variety of sectors and around the world who have helped drive their business and industry to success. These include Keolis CFO, who has helped the Paris based company in their US expansion. Additionally, we examine the work of OriginClear CEO Riggs Eckelberry, whose firm has created pioneering technology which could save thousands of lives by purifying drinking water. The third quarter of this year proved exciting and offered new challenges and opportunities. We outline how the third quarter has treated a number of firms, including legal professionals Yusuf Ali & Co., Ghalib Chambers.
CEO of the Year, Transforming Business We spoke to Emad Rizk , Accretive Health President and CEO, about how he is leading a transformation to position the company towards further growth and success. /22
As the European corporate landscape continues to evolve, France is put under the spotlight as we showcase a series of articles from leading advisory firms in the region who provide us with an insight into the changing business market across Europe.
News /4
11/ Copperstone Capital
The latest news stories from around the world.
37/ The Most Highly Regarded Expert Witnesses for 2016 42/ Ones to Watch in 2016
Sector Talk /9 Powered by Zephyr/ Bureau van Dijk.
52/ Leading Advisers 2015 62/ 2015 Third Quarter Update 74/ Leading Advisers in France 84/ The Importance of IP in M&A Transactions
Finally as image becomes an increasing factor across the corporate landscape we offer a series of articles from a range of image consultants on how to truly get the perfect look in business. We hope you enjoy this issue.
CEO of the Month /12
We hope you enjoy this issue. Mark Toon, Editor mark.toon@ai-globalmedia.com
86/ Considerations in Preparing for the Sale of a Privately Held Business
Meet some of the world’s most innovative and effective business leaders.
88/ The Power of Mediation
CEO of the Year /18
92/ Creating the Perfect Look in Business
Our showcase of many of the world’s the top CEOs.
94/ Last Emerging Market
90/ The Isle of Man’s Ever-Growing Economy 91/ Mauritius and Investing in Africa
97/ The Rise in Copyright Litigation 98/ Foreign Investment
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CFO of the Month /29
99/ Cyprus: An Island of Resilience
We find out how successful CFOs have used the recession to their advantage.
100/ Africa on the Rise
Prior to making any investment, AI recommends that any prospective investor should consult with its own investment, accounting, legal and tax advisers to evaluate independently the risks, consequences and suitability of that investment.
CFO of the Year /32
107/ Creating the Perfect Look in Business
A selection of the best and brightest CFO’s and the secrets behind their success.
108/ Paraguay: A Country on the Rise
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103/ The Isle of Man’s Ever-Growing Economy 105/ Jersey: Returning to Growth
109/ M&A Trends in the Medical Device Industry 110/ Sound Corporate Governance: The Key to Business Success 112/ 2015 Most Innovative Business Leaders
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114/ Outsourcing: Helping Businesses Achieve More for Less 116/ Our Company in 60 Seconds 118/ The Deal Diary
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