Welcome to the November 2024 Edition of Business Enquirer – Issue 131!

This month’s cover highlights Bosch Software and Digital Solutions (SDS), a leader in digital transformation. Bosch, known globally for innovation across sectors like mobility, industrial technology, and energy, is now setting a benchmark in digitalisation with its SDS division. Under the guidance of CEO Debasis Bisoi, Bosch SDS is redefining how companies can harness software, sensors, and digital solutions to excel in a highly competitive landscape. In an exclusive interview, Bisoi shares insights into Bosch SDS’s ambitious projects, revealing how the division empowers enterprises to integrate sustainability, data intelligence, and advanced technologies into their core operations.

We’re also excited to feature Uphold, recently named the Best Crypto Exchange in the UK by Forbes Advisor. As a multi-asset digital finance platform, Uphold celebrates a decade of transformative service with its unique Anything-to-Anything trading model, allowing seamless trading across asset classes. Uphold’s CIO, Chris Adjei-Ampofo, discusses the evolving cybersecurity landscape and how Uphold fosters a proactive culture around data privacy and security to stay at the forefront of fintech.

In this issue, we shift focus to the Top 10 CPOs (Chief Procurement Officers), the strategic leaders driving transformation in procurement. These CPOs are redefining procurement with data-driven strategies and agile supplier management, enabling companies to navigate today’s complex supply chains. Their expertise is not only securing vital resources but also creating long-term value, sustainability, and resilience within their organisations.

Finally, we spotlight Bonaire International Airport, also known as Flamingo Airport, located on the picturesque Caribbean island of Bonaire. Known for its rich biodiversity, Bonaire is a haven for eco-tourism, attracting divers and nature lovers from around the world. CEO Maarten van der Scheer and COO Giordano Molina share how the airport supports Bonaire’s unique eco-tourism approach, prioritising quality tourism to protect the island’s natural beauty and charm for future generations.

This November edition is filled with stories of innovation, resilience, and forward-thinking leadership. We hope you find these insights as inspiring as we do!