Author: Business Enquirer
At Thales’ Glasgow site, more than a century of engineering heritage meets the future of armoured warfare. In this interview, Iain Carrie, Deputy Director, Land Optronics at Thales, shares how the company’s long-standing philosophy of enabling crews to see first and act first continues to shape the design of modern combat systems. From the precision optronics developed for the British Army’s Boxer and Challenger 3 programmes to the integration of AI through DigitalCrew, the discussion explores how technology is being used to shorten decision cycles, enhance situational awareness and improve survivability on the battlefield. Drawing on deep expertise rooted in…
Welcome to the December/January Edition of Business Enquirer Magazine, Issue 144 As we close one year and enter the next, industries across the world continue to move forward with purpose, innovation and resilience. The pace of change shows no sign of slowing, and the organisations shaping tomorrow are those investing in people, technology and long-term strength today. This edition highlights the companies and leaders pushing that progress forward, each contributing to a smarter, more connected and more ambitious global future. We open with Capital Limited, a remarkable success story in mining services. From beginning with two rigs at Tanzania’s Kabanga…
Rheinmetall UK is investing at an unprecedented scale to strengthen Britain’s sovereign defence capability, industrial resilience, and technological edge. From the £200 million Gun Hall facility in Telford to advanced AI-driven autonomy, next-generation uncrewed systems, and delivery of platforms like Challenger 3, Boxer, and logistic vehicles, the company is directly aligned with the UK Ministry of Defence’s Strategic Defence Review 2025 priorities. Through a deliberate strategy of bringing intellectual property, manufacturing, and high-value jobs into the UK, Rheinmetall UK is enabling a force structure built around the 20-40-40 vision and an “always-on” production capacity for critical equipment and munitions. Partnerships…
When organisations the size of PepsiCo make the decision to overhaul the systems that sit at the heart of their operations, the implications are far reaching. For a business defined by its global reach, complex supply chains and some of the most recognisable consumer brands in the world, digital transformation cannot be reduced to a technology upgrade. It is a statement of intent about how the organisation wants to operate, compete and grow in the decades ahead. That philosophy defines PepsiCo’s global S/4HANA transformation programme and framed Business Enquirer Magazine’s interview with Krita Kataria, Transformation Director at PepsiCo. Calm, candid…
In an industry defined by volatility, complexity and high operational stakes, procurement has become one of the most critical engines of resilience. At Grand Isle Shipyard, the procurement and supply chain function has evolved into a strategic pillar that underpins the company’s performance across construction, engineering, and fabrication operations . Today, the team is not only solving logistical problems but shaping how GIS competes, innovates and delivers value across the Gulf of America region and beyond. The work they undertake is vital but often invisible. Materials appear on time, schedules stay on track, and safety remains uncompromised. These outcomes do…
When CEO Jean Paul Aschkar speaks about Everpack, there is a warmth and clarity in his words that immediately signals pride, pride not only in the company’s achievements, but in the community and country that have shaped its journey. Sitting in his office in Accra, he reflects on the company’s history with an ease that comes only from years of persistence, resilience, and belief in a vision that has steadily transformed Ghana’s packaging landscape. Everpack was founded in 1998 by Jean Paul and his brother Karim, who serves as the company’s CEO. The story begins decades earlier with their grandfather’s…
From the shores of Northern Ireland to the shipyards of the world, MJM Group stands as a symbol of what dedication, craftsmanship, and visionary leadership can achieve. Based in Newry, County Down, this family-founded company has grown from a small joinery business into one of the world’s most respected marine and interior outfitting specialists. Under the guidance of CEO Gary Annett, MJM has expanded its reach across continents while remaining deeply rooted in the values that shaped its beginnings. Established over four decades ago, MJM’s evolution has been marked by an unyielding commitment to quality. What began as a local…
Independent watchmaking has always thrived at the edge of invention, where craft, vision, and technical daring meet. Few contemporary maisons capture that spirit quite as vividly as Vanguart, a brand that in less than a decade has carved a path into Haute Horlogerie with a rare combination of pedigree, precision, and imagination. Founded in 2017 by an exceptional quartet: Chairman Mehmet Koruturk (private equity and F1), CEO Axel Leuenberger (formerly APRP R&D), Chief Technical Officer Jérémy Freléchox (an APRP veteran of 15 years), and Creative Director Thierry Fischer (renowned watch designer), Vanguart is the sum of extraordinary parts. Together, the…
Some scientific missions arrive quietly and then never let go. They take root in the daily rhythm of a laboratory, in the conversations between researchers, in the decisions made behind closed doors. Over time they become part of the identity of a place. At the Baruch S. Blumberg Institute, the ambition to cure Hepatitis B is one of those missions. It is patient, determined and deeply human, carried by people who believe that even the most difficult diseases can be overcome when the right science, leadership and community come together. Robert Christmas, Chief Operating Officer of the Hepatitis B Foundation,…
In the heart of Africa’s Copperbelt, where the red earth of Lualaba meets the horizon and the air hums with industry, Kamoto Copper Company stands as one of the most significant mining operations on the continent. Based in Kolwezi, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the company plays a central role in producing two metals that have become essential to the world’s clean energy transition: copper and cobalt. These materials are more than industrial commodities. They are the foundation of the technologies driving electrification, renewable energy and digital connectivity, and their responsible production is a matter of global importance. The name Kamoto comes from the…