Lena Wilson, Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise

Scotland's devolved government intends to ask voters in 2014 whether they want to break away from the rest of the UK. It's a referendum which raises many economic questions: who would control Britain's oil reserves in the North Sea, and what currency would an independent Scotland use? Those are some of the questions Markus Karlsson puts to Lena Wilson, Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise.

THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

By Markus KARLSSON

Markus Karlsson

Presenter

03/03/2012 - THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

Philippe Manière, Founder and CEO of Footprint Consultants

As the countdown continues to the French presidential election, official figures paint a gloomy picture of the French economy. So is it "the economy, stupid", as Bill Clinton said when he ran for US president in the 1990s? Can the same be said of the 2012 French presidential election? Philippe Manière, a French economist and CEO of a media consulting company helps us decipher the economic challenges behind the upcoming poll.

25/02/2012 - THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

Aron J. Ain, CEO of Kronos

If you want to know more about how to get the most out of your staff and boost productivity, our guest Aron J. Ain could have some valuable insights for you. He is the CEO of Kronos, a US-based multinational workforce management software and services company.

10/02/2012 - THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

Bernard Fornas, CEO of Cartier International

Valentine's Day is coming up, and if your loved one gives you a present from the brand that Markus Karlsson's guest is in charge of, then you should probably thank your lucky stars. Bernard Fornas is the Chief Executive of Cartier International, the luxury jeweller and watch-maker. It's a sector that has proven resilient in the past few years, especially thanks to rapid growth in Asia.

03/02/2012 - THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

Floriane de Saint Pierre, Founder and President of Floriane de Saint Pierre & Associés

Chanel, Elie Saab and Dior strutted their stuff during Paris Fashion Week last month. But they're part of a shrinking crowd: brands that make "Haute Couture" collections. Though considered the heart and soul of French fashion, there are predictions Haute Couture is going out of style. Markus Karlsson speaks to Floriane de Saint Pierre, who specialises in finding designers and executives for fashion brands and luxury goods firms.