Entries by CEC European Managers

A Twenty-Year Journey, by Jelena Bulatović

Twenty years of the Serbian Association of Managers – I cannot say those words without feeling proud. Twenty years is not merely the anniversary of an organisation. It is also the story of people and leaders who believed that Serbia could have a strong, responsible and connected community of managers. Over these twenty years, Serbia […]

Serbian Association of Managers Celebrates 20 Years of Leadership, Trust and Responsibility

The Serbian Association of Managers (SAM) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special edition reflecting on two decades of leadership, professional development and the changing role of managers in society. Founded in 2006, SAM has grown from a small group of around 40 managers into a community of more than 500 business leaders, representing […]

“Good Leadership Is Always a Choice”

This interview marks the final conversation with Andreas Miller before he stepped down as President of Ledarna following the organisation’s Congress in June 2026, bringing to a close eight years of leadership. During his presidency, Miller played a prominent role in strengthening the voice of managers in Sweden and across Europe, while actively contributing to […]

Montenegro’s Managerial Community Deepens Engagement in the EU Accession Process

Montenegro’s accession to the European Union has received another strong signal of support from the country’s organised business community. The Ministry of European Affairs of Montenegro and the Association of Managers of Montenegro (AMM) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation designed to give managers and companies a more structured role in the final stage of […]

“Il settore chimico europeo sta attraversando una profonda crisi: è la madre di tutte le industrie”

Read full interview in English here [+] Il gruppo di lavoro della CEC “Innovation for a More Competitive EU” sta conducendo una serie di interviste con i principali manager europei. L’obiettivo è comprendere il loro approccio all’innovazione e determinare come l’Europa possa supportarli con maggiore efficacia. Analizzando ciò che funziona e ciò che deve essere […]

“The Gender Equality Strategy Becomes Our Compass for Action”

CEC European Managers participated in the latest meeting of the European Commission’s Advisory Committee on Equal Opportunities between Women and Men, where the implementation of the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2026–2030 took centre stage. European leaders and managers were represented by Director Olga Molina, and Communication Officer Pere Vilanova. Together with representatives from Member States, […]

Thanking Matilda Wriske for Her Commitment to Managers Across Europe

After a long period of dedicated engagement, Matilda Wriske  is leaving the United Leaders Association (ULA) – the German Confederation of Management Executives to pursue new opportunities. During her time with ULA and within the CEC European Managers network, Matilda brought energy, professionalism and a strong commitment to inclusive leadership. As Political Communications Officer, she […]

CEC European Managers General Assembly in Oslo: “Commitment, Direction and Freedom”

On 4 June 2026, CEC European Managers gathered in Oslo for its 2026 General Assembly. “Every organisation depends on three forms of capital: people, ideas and resources. People create commitment, ideas create direction, and resources create freedom — freedom to act, to innovate, to represent and to remain independent.” — Maxime Legrand, President of CEC […]

CEC European Managers brings #BeyondBias to Europe’s space and defence sectors

“Bias affects decision-making most when we rely on habits, on our gut feeling, and especially if we do it very fast,” said today CEC European Managers’ Director Olga Molina at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels. The context was that of the debate on diversity in Europe’s space and defence sectors, which is increasingly moving beyond representation alone. […]