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Francesca Cassidy

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Forget speed: L’Oréal’s innovation chief says AI rewards companies with history

AI is allowing incumbents to innovate faster by leveraging their deep expertise, vast datasets, and the systems to turn knowledge into growth, says...

22.06.2026 6

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Francesca Cassidy

Europe must take opportunity to ‘dream bigger’ if its to seize its innovation moment

As AI, economic nationalism, and geopolitical rivalry reshape the global economy, Europe is making its case as a serious innovation power.

22.06.2026 9

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Francesca Cassidy

AI won’t transform your business—until you redesign work itself

Simply implementing AI solutions will not be enough to bring about organizational change. The real shift occurs when work itself is redesigned—and...

16.06.2026 6

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Francesca Cassidy

Spotify’s secret to winning the hiring war? Keep your talent moving and growing

External hiring is no longer a reliable way to build capability. Spotify’s answer: create an internal talent marketplace that keeps top performers...

08.06.2026 9

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Francesca Cassidy

Tech leaders are moving beyond AI hype: Here’s what’s actually working

Senior technology leaders from Mars, Orange, Reckitt, and Saint-Gobain discuss how to turn AI ambition into enterprise transformation.

08.06.2026 20

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Francesca Cassidy

BT’s CEO is bringing football logic to Britain’s digital future

Allison Kirkby explains why telecoms needs cultural relevance, stronger infrastructure investment, and leadership that delivers real impact.

04.06.2026 10

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Francesca Cassidy

A year in the life at HP: What matters to its sustainability lead in May 2026?

As part of our new series, we are following one of the largest companies in the world through a year of business, as experienced by different members...

22.05.2026 10

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Francesca Cassidy

A year in the life at HP: what matters to its Northern European chief in April 2026?

As part of our new series, we are following one of the largest companies in the world through a year of business, as experienced by different members...

08.04.2026 20

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Francesca Cassidy

Who owns ideas in the AI age?

David Shelley, CEO of Hachette’s U.K. and U.S. operations, on taking on Big Tech, defending copyright, and why the future of human creativity is at...

08.04.2026 10

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Francesca Cassidy

So… what are we doing with AI? Innovating in an age of caution

Boards want AI results, but capital is tighter and risks feel higher. So how can leaders experiment fast enough to innovate without destabilizing the...

07.04.2026 20

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Francesca Cassidy

HR leaders are drowning in decisions: here’s how the best ones are getting ahead

Fortune convened a panel of experts from WPP, Cisco and Syndio to glean their insights on the challenges facing CHROs in 2026 and the practical...

01.04.2026 20

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Francesca Cassidy

America and Europe have taken different routes on trying to “control AI”. The results are stark

Something must change—but in a market of 44‑plus countries and century‑old incumbents, moving fast is anything but easy.

31.03.2026 20

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Francesca Cassidy

Is Europe too regulated to win the AI race—or ready for a second act?

Something must change—but in a market of 44‑plus countries and century‑old incumbents, moving fast is anything but easy.

31.03.2026 10

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Francesca Cassidy

Fortune 500 Europe 2026: revealing the leading firms defining Europe’s global future

This autumn, Fortune will publish the Fortune 500 Europe, the annual ranking of the region’s largest companies.

27.01.2026 20

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Francesca Cassidy