That was the clear message from Zurich this week, where Europe Delivers, the senior leadership coalition convened by Xynteo, announced a major leadership change alongside a push for real, measurable impact.
Huibert Vigeveno, Group CEO of MET Group, has been appointed Chairman of the coalition, succeeding Peter Voser, who now steps into a Chairman Emeritus role at ABB.
The timing matters. The appointment coincides with MET Group joining the coalition — and with Europe Delivers wrapping its 2026 Summit not with another statement of intent, but with four concrete, cross-industry projects.
From ambition to execution
The coalition has launched initiatives across four areas that will define Europe’s economic future:
Defence
Critical minerals
Energy
Data & AI
These aren’t abstract talking points. They’re designed to drive competitiveness, strengthen supply chains, and accelerate growth in sectors where collaboration — not competition — is the key to progress.
Vigeveno made the tone shift explicit: He told THat's Business: “Europe needs stronger coordination between business leaders… The opportunity now is to move beyond alignment and deliver tangible outcomes.”
That’s a notable change in emphasis. For years, European business forums have been criticised for producing glossy reports but limited real-world impact. Europe Delivers is positioning itself as something different: a delivery engine, not a discussion club.
Why this matters for business
The coalition’s model is simple but powerful, bring together senior leaders across industries and focus them on problems no single company can solve alone.
That includes:
Securing critical resources
Scaling energy transition infrastructure
Navigating defence and geopolitical pressures
Harnessing AI responsibly and competitively
Outgoing Chair Peter Voser underscored the shift, pointing to Vigeveno’s track record in turning strategy into execution.
A coalition built for pressure points
Europe Delivers is betting on collaboration as a competitive advantage. In a fragmented global economy, the ability to align industries and act quickly could be what separates Europe from faster-moving rivals.
The real test now? Delivery.
Because in today’s business climate, ambition is cheap. But execution is everything.
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