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'The Old Model Doesn't Work Anymore' - VPL / Rex Features/ action press

Chinese Billionaire Zhang Xin 'The Old Model Doesn't Work Anymore'

In a SPIEGEL interview, billionaire real estate mogul Zhang Xin discusses the recent market crash, the end of China's building boom and why she views Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg as a role model for the wealthy. Von Bernhard Zand

Time for German Industry to Abandon Its Arrogance - Julian Stratenschulte/ dpa

VW Scandal Time for German Industry to Abandon Its Arrogance

Arrogance and complacency are widespread in Germany industry, with Volkswagen becoming just the most recent example. For the German economy to remain healthy, fundamental changes are necessary. Von Armin Mahler

Energy Exec Says Ukraine Crisis Not Bad for Business - MAXIM SHEMETOV/ REUTERS

'No Reason for Concern' Energy Exec Says Ukraine Crisis Not Bad for Business

The political crisis between Europe and Russia continues to worsen and sanctions are coming. But Johannes Teyssen, CEO of utility giant E.on is unconcerned. He says the Moscow-Berlin partnership has promoted peace on the continent and warns against gambling it away. Von Frank Dohmen und Stefan Schultz

'We Won't Be Pressured' - INA FASSBENDER/ REUTERS

ThyssenKrupp Under Fire 'We Won't Be Pressured'

Debt-plagued German industrial giant ThyssenKrupp has been struggling with shrinking equity capital and having difficulty selling off unprofitable mills. CEO Heinrich Hiesinger explains how he plans to prevent the breakup of the company.

H&M Boss 'We Are Helping People Live a Better Life'

Karl-Johan Persson, CEO of global clothing chain H&M, discusses the responsibility of the garment industry for working conditions in Bangladesh and the so-called contradiction between growth and sustainability.

Interview with Volkswagen CEO 'European Auto Crisis Is an Endurance Test'

The European automobile market is struggling and many manufacturers face falling profits. Volkswagen has suffered too, but CEO Martin Winterkorn notes in an interview with SPIEGEL that profits are still strong. He also defends his salary, which is among the highest in Europe.

'Greece Should Become a Special Economic Zone' - Fotis Plegas/ dpa

German Industry Leader 'Greece Should Become a Special Economic Zone'

The business community finally needs some clarity about Greece's future, German industry leader Hans-Peter Keitel warns politicians in a SPIEGEL ONLINE interview. As part of efforts to rescue the country, he proposes billions in aid for Athens and turning Greece into a special economic zone within the European Union.

'Climate Change Is a Huge Opportunity' - picture alliance / dpa

SPIEGEL Interview with Richard Branson 'Climate Change Is a Huge Opportunity'

In an interview, British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson argues that climate change will only be taken seriously when companies can find ways to profit from it. The battle to prevent global warming, he argues, requires brains and creativity.

SAP Co-Founder Hasso Plattner 'Germany Is a Nation of Grumblers'

Hasso Plattner is one of the co-founders of German business software giant SAP, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. In a SPIEGEL interview, he explains what German entrepreneurs could learn from Americans and shares his memories of Apple's Steve Jobs.

'We're Going To Build a Multibillion Dollar Grocery Business' - epa Meigneux/ picture-alliance/ dpa

Interview with Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz 'We're Going To Build a Multibillion Dollar Grocery Business'

In a SPIEGEL interview, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz discusses his anger towards American politicians, the role of speculators in the coffee business, his expansion plans for Germany and the Seattle-based company's plan to transform itself into a player in the grocery business.

'An Effort Comparable to Reunification' - Jochen Lübke/ dpa

ThyssenKrupp CEO on Germany's Energy Revolution 'An Effort Comparable to Reunification'

In a SPIEGEL interview, ThyssenKrup CEO Heinrich Hiesinger discusses his plans to radically restructure the steelmaking firm. He says the traditional German company is deeply concerned about the European debt and currency crisis as well as Chancellor Angela Merkel's expensive plans for an energy revolution.

'Germany Finds Itself in a Very Delicate Situation' - JOEL SAGET/ AFP

SPIEGEL Interview with Pimco CEO El-Erian 'Germany Finds Itself in a Very Delicate Situation'

The European Union is still struggling to find a long-term strategy to deal with the crisis that has befallen its common currency. SPIEGEL spoke to Pimco CEO Mohamed El-Erian about how Greece can get back on its feet, the fine line Germany is treading and why the US, despite high debt, is in better shape.

Interview with Citibank CEO Vikram Pandit 'There Is No Reason for Exuberance'

During the financial crisis, US taxpayers bailed out Citibank to the tune of 45 billion dollars. Now, the bank is once again profitable. SPIEGEL spoke to CEO Vikram Pandit about what he has learned from the crisis, the future of banking in the US and why Indians make good bankers.

Qatar Investment 'Not an Act of Desperation' - dapd

Interview with Hochtief CEO Lütkestratkötter Qatar Investment 'Not an Act of Desperation'

Since September, the German construction giant Hochtief has been fighting off a takeover bid by the Spanish company ACS. SPIEGEL spoke to Hochtief CEO Herbert Lütkestratkötter about the recent investment from Qatar, his wariness of the Spaniards and why he is uninterested in a high severance payment. Von Frank Dohmen und Janko Tietz

'The Next Step Is the Electric Car' - MORRIS MAC MATZEN/ REUTERS

SPIEGEL Interview with VW Chief Martin Winterkorn 'The Next Step Is the Electric Car'

Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn, 63, discusses his goal of replacing Toyota as the world's largest automaker, the risks associated with the Porsche takeover and the company's plans to turn around troubled units like Audi, SEAT and Skoda.

Random House CEO on the E-Book Age 'The Printed Book Will Still Dominate for a Long Time to Come'

In a SPIEGEL interview, Random House CEO Markus Dohle, 42, discusses the world's biggest publisher's plans for the e-book age, his company's tough negotiations with Apple and why the printed book will continue to dominate publishing.

'I Never Thought the Job Would Be Easy' - Roland Weihrauch/ picture alliance / dpa

SPIEGEL Interview with CEO of Deutsche Bahn 'I Never Thought the Job Would Be Easy'

CEO of Deutsche Bahn, Rüdiger Grube, spoke to SPIEGEL about the recent technical problems that have plagued Germany's national rail carrier. He also discussed plans for expansion, tragedies on the rails, and why he once tried to phone German supermodel Heidi Klum.

'We Should Not Let Nostalgia For Newspapers Cloud Our Thinking' - Manuel Balce Ceneta/ AP

SPIEGEL Interview with Washington Post Editor 'We Should Not Let Nostalgia For Newspapers Cloud Our Thinking'

In a SPIEGEL interview, Washington Post Executive Editor Marcus Brauchli discusses the global media crisis, the death of the "paper of record" and the iPad hype. He argues there is still a bright future for the kind of quality journalism his newspaper made famous through its 1970s breaking of the Watergate story.

'We Have Made It Our Mission to Be Sustainable'

Interview with BMW Head Norbert Reithofer 'We Have Made It Our Mission to Be Sustainable'

German car maker BMW has long had a reputation for producing sporty luxury cars. Now, CEO Norbert Reithofer wants to shift toward sustainability. He spoke with SPIEGEL about how he intends to combine greater fuel efficiency with high performance.

The New World Order 'Is Already Underway' - VALENTIN FLAURAUD/ REUTERS

SPIEGEL Interview with Banker Steven Green The New World Order 'Is Already Underway'

In a SPIEGEL interview, London banker and lay preacher Stephen Green, group chairman of HSBC, discusses the divide between his Christian faith and the pursuit of profit, the morality of being involved in the subprime mortgage business and whether he and his fellow bankers have learned anything from the financial crisis.

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