Lorenzo Bini Smaghi, Former member of the ECB Executive Board

There are still plenty of question marks as the eurozone debt crisis rumbles on. Our guest has inside knowledge about what's going on behind closed doors. Italian economist Lorenzo Bini Smaghi is a former member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank. Markus Karlsson gets his point his view.

THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

By Markus KARLSSON

Markus Karlsson

Presenter

14/06/2013 - THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

Ozwald Boateng, fashion designer and co-founder, Made in Africa

At the New York Forum Africa in Libreville, Gabon, Markus Karlsson talks to Ozwald Boateng, British fashion designer and co-founder of Made in Africa. He is campaigning for more infrastructure investments in Africa through his foundation Made in Africa. He believes that the resources of the continent are wasted and its foundation aims at financing infrastructure projects.

07/06/2013 - THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

Tony Wheeler, co-founder of the Lonely Planet guides and Frédérique Sarfati, Lonely Planet France

Markus Karsslon is marking the 40th anniversary of Lonely Planet. The books are almost synonymous with travel advice. The Lonely Planet guides were founded by Tony Wheeler and his wife Maureen after a trip that took them from London to Sydney on a shoestring. Forty years down the line, more than 100 million Lonely Planets have been sold worldwide.

31/05/2013 - THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

African growth : from 'hopeless' to 'hopeful'

Markus Karlsson takes the temperature of Africa's business climate during the annual meetings of the African Development Bank in Marrakesh. This event brings together businessmen and women from around the continent together with politicians.

(2) comments

24/05/2013 - THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

Nicolas Berggruen, Founder and President of Berggruen Holdings

Markus Karlsson talks to investor-turned-philantropist Nicolas Berggruen. He built a fortune on making clever investments and he's now set his sights on improving the way the world is run. He's also made a name for himself as the 'homeless billionaire' after he solds his homes and many of his worldly possessions back in 2000.

17/05/2013 - THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

Marianne Abib-Pech, author of 'The Financial Times Guide to Leadership'

Marianne Abib-Pech is French but she calls herself a product of corporate America. She used to work in finance for companies like General Electric and Shell. Now she focuses on entrepreneurship and human capital. She is the author of the "Financial Times Guide to Leadership". How do you become a good leader? Can just about anyone do it?

React to the article

(0) Reactions

TALK OF PARIS

ECB: No US-style bailout plan for Europe
THE DEBATE

Eurozone crisis: will the ECB intervene? (part 2)
BUSINESS MATTERS

ECB raises benchmark rate to 1.25%
THE DEBATE

Europe's new deal
THE DEBATE

Spain under siege: Financial meltdown breeds identity crisis
TALKING EUROPE

Eurozone debt crisis: what do we do now?
EUROZONE

ECB unveils bond-buying plan to boost the eurozone
THE DEBATE

Eurozone crisis: Not so Super Mario? (Part 2)
THE DEBATE

Eurozone crisis: Not so Super Mario?
THE DEBATE

Eurozone crisis: will the ECB intervene?
THE DEBATE

European powerhouse under threat (part 2)
THE DEBATE

European powerhouse under threat
THE INTERVIEW

Nouriel Roubini, Economist
THE DEBATE

SOS Spain: banking crisis is make-or-break for eurozone
EUROZONE

European markets slide after Spanish downgrade
TALKING EUROPE

Greek debt crisis: time for an EU headmaster?
THE INTERVIEW

Philippe Bodereau, Managing Director, PIMCO
TALKING EUROPE

Can 'Super Mario' save Italy?
THE DEBATE

Austerity or bust? Fresh fears of recession threaten euro
THE DEBATE

The Moody's blues: who has final say on how to fix Europe? (part 2)

- debt - ECB - Europe - eurozone - Greece - Spain - world economy