Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast
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| The democratization and the future of the robotics industry: An interview with Ujjwal Kumar, group president of Teradyne Robotics | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:15:08 | |
Ujjwal Kumar, group president of Teradyne Robotics, sits down with Heidrick & Struggles’ Jerry Gorss to discuss the changing status quo of the industrial robotics sector and manufacturing generally. Kumar shares his outlook on how the next 12 months will impact the industry, particularly its leadership needs. He also shares what he believes are the key characteristics a successful robotics and automation leader of the future must have, how he thinks about the balance on his teams between specific areas of expertise versus general all-around performers, and how AI and software expertise affects his overall talent strategy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Adapting to rapid advancement in telecommunications technology: A conversation with José Perdomo Lorenzo, chief strategy officer of Deutsche Telekom Group | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:22:04 | |
José Perdomo Lorenzo, chief strategy officer of Deutsche Telekom Group, sits down with Heidrick & Struggles’ Lukasz Kiniewicz to discuss Lorenzo’s primary strategic goals for Deutsche Telekom Group over the next five years, particularly in the context of fiber optic network expansion. Lorenzo also shares how he thinks about balancing AI with data privacy concerns, the role ESG concerns are playing in Deutsche Telekom’s overall strategic plan, what he feels leaders in the field need to be aware of right now, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sustainability, technology, and innovation in the chemicals sector: A conversation with Bob Maughon, chief technology and sustainability officer at SABIC | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:17:50 | |
In this next episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Will Krents speaks to Dr. Bob Maughon, the executive vice president, sustainability, technology & innovation and chief technology and sustainability officer at SABIC, the global Saudi Arabia–based chemical manufacturing company, to talk about how Maughon has seen the greater chemicals industry evolve over the last five years, particularly in regard to sustainability and digital transformation. He shares what SABIC is currently prioritizing, some big achievements and goals, and also how he is thinking about continuing to build teams to deliver on those goals. Finally, Maughon discusses the benefits of the duality of his sustainability and technology role, and what skills and experiences he believes will be most important for the next generation of sustainability leaders in the chemical industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Working toward digital equity in technology and telecoms at Comcast | 04 Nov 2021 | 00:14:41 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Julian Ha speaks to Broderick Johnson, who is currently the executive vice president for public policy and executive vice president for digital equity at Comcast. Johnson has over three decades of experience as a lawyer, policy advisor, and strategist, and has served under two US presidents—as deputy assistant to the president for legislative affairs in the Clinton administration and as assistant to the president and Cabinet Secretary for the Obama administration. Johnson discusses what digital equity means to him and the initiatives and commitments Comcast has undertaken to close the digital gap between communities across the United States. He also shares his advice for navigating a transition from government to corporate work environments and cultures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Crisis-driven growth: Insights from Tiger Brands’ CHRO | 25 Oct 2021 | 00:28:16 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Marianne Hill speaks to S'ne Magagula, Chief Human Resources Officer at Tiger Brands, a leading fast-moving consumer foods company in South Africa. Magagula shares her experiences leading the company through various crises, the lessons she learned from doing so, and the importance of using the opportunities created by a crisis. She also shares her insights on the process of creating a new set of values for the company and how diversity and inclusion in the workplace both benefits the company culture as well as helps the company better understand its consumers’ needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| ESG in energy: TransAlta's former CEO on transformative leadership | 21 Oct 2021 | 00:26:14 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Sean McLean speaks to TransAlta’s former president and CEO, Dawn Farrell, who was instrumental in the development of TransAlta's wind and renewables business through the acquisition of Vision Quest Windelectric and Canadian Hydro Developers. Farrell shares the many lessons she learned in her experience driving technology transformations, which leadership strategies and skills she feels are most imperative to successful transformations, and what Canadian energy industry leaders must do in terms of ESG to win the hearts and minds of key stakeholders. She also discusses what leaders should do to accelerate DE&I in their organizations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| D&I in PE: A conversation with Stone Brewing’s CEO and VMG’s Talent Partner | 14 Oct 2021 | 00:32:48 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Amanda Worthington speaks to Maria Stipp, CEO of Stone Brewing, and Cassie Nielsen, a talent partner at VMG Partners, about diversity in private equity. Stipp and Nielsen share their insights on what may hold women back from pursuing careers in private equity, the differences between what they had heard about the industry versus its realities, and the importance of developing diverse talent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Linking ESG to strategy in the Asian financial market | 06 Oct 2021 | 00:23:13 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Martin Xiang and David Hui speak to Agnes Tai, director of Great Glory Investment Corporation, where she models and manages a climate and ESG-centric Greater China equities portfolio. Agnes shares insights on the landscape of sustainable investment in Asia’s financial center and how these compare to other regions, as well as the effect of regulatory and investor pressure on boards. According to Agnes, ESG is no longer a nice to have but an essential consideration for securing capital to ensure a long-term growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Insights from the CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG | 27 Sep 2021 | 00:20:53 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Roman Wecker speaks to Andreas Schell, CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG, a product and solution brand of Rolls-Royce that provides world-class solutions and complete lifecycle support for energy and propulsion. Schell discusses the fundamental shift that the industry has undergone, and the leadership skills required to manage a business in such a disruption. He also stresses the need for diverse perspectives within teams and how Rolls-Royce has made sustainability a core pillar of their business strategy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| iHeartMedia’s Jordan Fasbender reflects on being a first-time GC in 2020 | 23 Sep 2021 | 00:08:46 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Victoria Reese speaks to Jordan Fasbender, executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary at iHeartMedia, the number-one audio company in America by reach. Fasbender discusses the lessons she learned as a first-time general counsel in 2020 and emphasizes how important it is to be able to trust and empower your team, take the time to establish deep relationships across the business, and to instill the idea of partnership between legal and business is critical. She also shares how she works with senior management, the chief diversity officer, and the chief communications officer to help develop and implement strategies and programs that cultivate and foster diversity at every level of iHeartMedia to ensure that they reflect their broad and diverse audiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The changing role of the CFO: Insights from Kathrin Dahnke | 14 Sep 2021 | 00:10:12 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Peter Behncke speaks to Kathrin Dahnke, former CFO of Osram, a global German company offering innovative and sustainable lighting solutions. Dahnke shares her experiences on navigating the company through the pandemic and discusses the challenges she faced and what aspects of leadership helped her succeed. She also offers her observations on how the CFO role has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic and how these changes will have an impact in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Canadian leadership: Digital innovation and transformation in industrials | 08 Sep 2021 | 00:20:49 | |
Chuck Magro, former president and CEO of Nutrien, the world's largest crop nutrient company and the largest agricultural retailer in North America and Australia, discusses digital innovation in the industrial industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Building and maintaining culture while scaling an organization | 23 Aug 2021 | 00:27:43 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Rachel Farley speaks to Jeri Doris, chief people officer at Delivery Hero, the European multinational online food delivery service. Doris shares her insights on how to build a people-centric company culture while simultaneously focusing on scale. She also discusses the organization’s diversity and inclusion ambitions, their commitment to sustainability, and how leaders can manage their teams in a hybrid work environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The evolving role of the chief communications officer: An interview with Maggie FitzPatrick, founder of FitzPatrick & Co | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:17:33 | |
In this next episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Ina Sood speaks to Maggie FitzPatrick, the founder of FitzPatrick & Co and former global chief communications officer and head of public affairs at Johnson & Johnson. FitzPatrick discusses how she has seen the chief communications officer role evolve, particularly given the higher societal expectations for corporations to take a stand on public issues in recent years as well as the growing range of contentious social and geopolitical issues. She shares the leadership capabilities that have been most important to her success navigating these complexities, highlighting the importance of being able to influence others and create followership. She also discusses the blurring of the lines between leadership roles in the communications, marketing, and digital functions, the benefits of having someone on a company board with a communications background, and what skill sets communications leaders should focus on if they are looking to join a board in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Leadership skills for the long term: Dealing with radical uncertainty | 09 Aug 2021 | 00:17:26 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Dr. Nicolas von Rosty speaks to Sebastian Biedenkopf, a board member with responsibilities for legal, compliance, HR, and insurance at Fresenius, a global healthcare group. Biedenkopf discusses the leadership skills that have been essential throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as how to articulate feelings of anxiety and burnout in a way that creates camaraderie rather than discourages employees. He shares how his training as a lawyer is helping him navigate uncertain times and argues that leaders must be able to deal with radical uncertainty, and talks about some of the issues that keep him up at night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Putting digital at the heart of the organization | 26 Jul 2021 | 00:16:54 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Shaloo Kulkarni speaks to Raj De Datta, chief executive officer and cofounder of Bloomreach, a digital commerce platform headquartered in Silicon Valley. De Datta shares what he believes are the most critical issues for organizations that are focused on building on their digital transformation program and discusses the difference between a customer-centric approach to the digital experience and the more successful seeker-centric approach. He also offers some advice for those seeking to become entrepreneurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Leadership characteristics for CEO success | 19 Jul 2021 | 00:22:27 | |
Anton Katz, founder and CEO of Talos, a leading institutional technology provider, discusses the leadership characteristics that have helped him as CEO, the importance of diverse talent and inclusive teaming, and the common themes of the lessons he's learned throughout his career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| General counsel perspectives: Leadership skills needed to navigate a new role during the pandemic | 15 Jul 2021 | 00:13:53 | |
Rhonda Ferguson, executive vice president, chief legal officer, general counsel and secretary at Allstate, discusses the leadership skills needed to navigate onboarding into her role in a new organization during the pandemic and the important role that inclusive diversity plays as a core value and strategy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| CHRO insights: Digitalization and disruption | 29 Jun 2021 | 00:15:52 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Merja Eskola speaks to Hanne Peltola, chief human resources officer at Neles, a publicly listed Finnish technology company. Peltola shares her insights on how digitalization has created opportunities, not only for the customer environment, but also helping employees to better balance their working and private lives. She further taps into the importance of a diversified workforce, which should remain a common challenge for all companies around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HR insights: Performance management and digitalization | 01 Jun 2021 | 00:29:37 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Roger Muys speaks to Michael Hinssen, global head of HR at Munich Re, a global provider of reinsurance, primary insurance and risk, and insurance-related risk solutions. Hinssen shares insights on Munich Re’s digitalization process from an HR perspective, how the company navigated the pandemic, their new performance management strategy, and how he thinks about driving inclusion, as well as offers some advice for HR leaders: understand the business deeply, be a clear communicator, and simplify the strategy into simple actions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| CFO insights: Diversity, sustainability, and talent development | 10 May 2021 | 00:23:45 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Axel de Schietere speaks with Cécile Cabanis, board member and former executive vice president and chief financial officer of Danone, the multinational food products corporation. Cabanis talks about the path her career has taken, the coincidence and dedication that led her to where she is today. She offers leadership advice to women aspiring to a career in finance and stresses the importance of focusing on one’s strengths rather than weaknesses, as well as to always stay true to oneself. She also discusses the balance needed between short- and long-term goals and Danone’s commitments to ESG, specifically concentrating on localization, health, and overall governance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| From the health sector to financial services: Insights from Dr. Alex Dibelius, managing partner at CVC Capital Partners | 26 Apr 2021 | 00:17:16 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Roman Wecker speaks with Dr. Alex Dibelius, managing partner of global private equity firm CVC Capital Partners. Well-known for being the dealmaker behind the mega-deals Mannesmann-Vodafone and Daimler-Chrysler and a long-standing supervisory board member of several publicly and privately traded companies, Dibelius discusses the specifics of leadership at a private equity firm, what private equity–led firms can learn from other companies in other sectors, and what he learned moving from a career as a heart surgeon to consultant at McKinsey to partner at CVC, as well as what lessons from 2020 his firm is carrying forward into the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Navigating the pandemic: Alitalia's GC on the challenges facing the aviation industry | 12 Apr 2021 | 00:19:19 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Giulia Iuticone speaks with Paolo Quaini, group general counsel at Alitalia, the flag carrier and largest airline in Italy. Quaini, having worked in various sectors, shares his insights on how his diverse set of experiences across industries has helped him perform better. He also discusses the challenges the aviation industry has faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and how companies should prepare for atypical risks, and stresses the importance of having sustainability as a pillar of the airline’s business strategy moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Combining sustainability and innovation to drive resilient growth at Croda | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:16:21 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Louis Besland speaks with Steve Foots, CEO of Croda, an FTSE 100 company and a leader in the specialty chemicals sector. Foots shares his experiences in integrating a purpose-led sustainability approach into the company’s strategy by changing behavior and in using smart science to improve lives. He stresses the need to embrace sustainability while focusing on innovation in order to drive growth. According to Foots, sustainability is an investment, not a cost, and vital to future-proofing the organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| From scientist to founder: NMD Pharma’s CEO Thomas Holm Pedersen discusses leadership, innovation, and the future of biotech | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:17:38 | |
In this next episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Martin Holm speaks to Thomas Holm Pedersen, the CEO of NMD Pharma, a clinical-stage biotech company with novel treatments for neuromuscular disease. Pedersen shares how he founded the biotech company and became CEO, sharing the capabilities he needed to learn right away. He discusses the foundational strengths that technically experienced CEOs have that nontechnical CEOs may struggle with in leading a biotech, as well as how he keeps up with different aspects of the growth of the organization including fundraising, hiring key talent, and fostering that culture of growth. Finally, he shares his advice for other biotech founders coming from academia and how he sees the future of the biotechnology industry unfolding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Leadership development, culture, and trust: The CEO of WAPA on the critical levers of business performance | 25 Feb 2021 | 00:16:47 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Ed Manfre speaks with Mark A. Gabriel, CEO and administrator of WAPA, the Western Area Power Administration, about the importance of leadership and culture as critical levers of business performance. Gabriel discusses some of the activities and initiatives he has implemented with respect to leadership development, culture, and innovation; shares some personal definitions of leadership and trust; and offers three pieces of advice for leaders looking to improve their company culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cultivating curiosity: Novartis’ chief learning officer on why it matters more than ever | 02 Feb 2021 | 00:17:54 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Adam Howe speaks with Simon Brown, chief learning officer at Switzerland-based Novartis, a leading pharmaceutical company. Brown discusses the importance of developing a culture of curiosity and how it benefits employees’ well-being, team effectiveness, and overall organizational success. Brown explains how, especially given today’s challenges and the rapid pace of change, the process of curiosity enables resilience, helping us to adapt to new environments by constantly learning and acquiring new skill sets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Trust, transparency, and accountability: Strategy insights from Battelle’s president and CEO | 11 Jan 2021 | 00:22:59 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Chad Carr speaks with Lou Von Thaer, president and CEO of Battelle, a global research and development organization committed to science and technology for the greater good. Thaer shares his experiences driving a restructuring and a complete cultural transformation, focusing on trust, transparency, and accountability. He emphasizes the importance of showing vulnerability as a leader, to set a good example, and to build a common language that will bring your teams together, especially in unprecedented times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Reinventing a British icon: London Electric Vehicle Company’s transformational journey | 10 Dec 2020 | 00:14:21 | |
In this podcast, CEO of LEVC Joerg Hofmann discusses the transformation of a traditional automotive company into a competitor in the global e-mobility market segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Focusing on sustainability to gain a strategic competitive advantage | 07 Dec 2020 | 00:20:06 | |
In this podcast, Andreas Feiner, CEO of Arabesque S-Ray, and Philipp Rösler, Arabesque advisor and former Vice-Chancellor of Germany, discuss how a sustainable business model reflects positively on economic outcomes and demonstrates responsibility for the environment, society, and the next generation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Agile leadership in the pharmaceutical industry: Insights from AmerisourceBergen’s Executive Vice President Robert Mauch | 09 Oct 2020 | 00:21:35 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Rich Rosen speaks with Robert Mauch, executive vice president and business group president of AmerisourceBergen Corporation, an American drug wholesale company that provides drug distribution and related services. Mauch shares his experiences in leading AmerisourceBergen through the COVID-19 crisis by focusing on purpose-driven change management. He also shares his perspectives on corporate diversity and inclusion as well as the public perception of the pharmaceutical industry and innovations within the healthcare sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Navigating crises with integrity: Insights from Waste Management’s chief people officer | 01 Sep 2020 | 00:23:12 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Rose Gailey speaks with Tamla Oates-Forney, senior vice president and chief people officer for Waste Management, a comprehensive North American waste and environmental services company. Oates-Forney shares her experiences and insights gained from leading her workforce through the COVID-19 crisis: the importance of putting people first, maintaining a sense of calm, and openness and transparency while working on a sustainable tomorrow. She also stresses the necessity of diversity and inclusion as a systemic approach, rather than simply an initiative, for a winning company strategy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Transparency, accountability, humility: Guiding your company through a successful restructuring | 28 Jul 2020 | 00:14:20 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Liz Hayes speaks with Yvette Austin Smith, principal and director of The Brattle Group, a global economics and financial consulting firm that provides expertise in litigation and regulatory matters. Smith, who specializes in M&A and bankruptcy disputes, explains some of the finance market trends she’s seeing as well as how litigation and contested bankruptcies are different now compared to the Great Recession. She also explains the three key leadership skills she focuses on—transparency, accountability, and humility—and offers some advice for boards as they look to guide companies through a successful restructuring and turnaround. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Working together, winning together: Creating a culture of accountability at Fulton Financial | 14 Jul 2020 | 00:15:54 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Dennis Alimena speaks with Philip Wenger, chairman and CEO at Fulton Financial Corporation, a US financial holding company. Wenger discusses the cultural transformation journey Fulton embarked on five years ago to create a culture of greater accountability throughout the organization, one where everyone is responsible for driving results. He also shares how the company’s cultural values have helped it navigate the current challenging environment, with a continued focus on working together to help serve its employees, customers, and communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Evolution of the workplace: Virtual work and reskilling at Infosys | 16 Jun 2020 | 00:22:16 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Akhil Verma speaks with Ravi Kumar, president at Infosys, one of the world’s largest information technology and consulting organizations, about the evolution of the workplace. Kumar shares his perspective on how the COVID-19 pandemic will change the order of society and the enterprise as we are forced to transition into more agile, resilient, outcome-centric, and empathy-driven hybrid organizations. He further stresses the need for reskilling and shifting from degree-based to skills-based hiring, which can open opportunities to more people, thus creating more diverse and inclusive company cultures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Leadership styles in the legal profession: A conversation with Dr. Larry Richard, founder of LawyerBrain | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:22:08 | |
In this next episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Victoria Reese speaks to Dr. Larry Richard, the leading expert on the psychology of lawyer behavior and the founder of LawyerBrain, a management consulting firm that exclusively serves the legal profession. Richard, who over his career has analyzed over 25,000 lawyers, shares what he thinks makes lawyers different and how they can best create relationships and environments for collaboration. He also discusses the biggest difference between a successful law firm partner and a successful general counsel and, for those in legal who may want to move into different roles—for example, general counsel or chief legal officer roles—what specific leadership skill sets and capabilities they should focus on developing the most. Finally, he offers advice to organizational leaders for how to best engage and communicate to ensure they are getting the best outcome out of the lawyers they work with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Preparing for the unexpected: Insights from a 9/11 FDNY deputy fire chief | 19 May 2020 | 00:22:44 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Cheryl Stokes speaks with Mike Puzziferri, retired deputy chief in the FDNY, the Fire Department of the City of New York, and a key leader in the FDNY’s response to the 9/11 attacks. Puzziferri shares his experience, including how the department recovered and rebuilt itself, during one of the most challenging periods in the history of the FDNY. Puzziferri discusses the important changes that were made to the FDNY’s crisis management plan and operations after the attacks, making the FDNY stronger and more prepared for threats and the unexpected, lessons that any organization should heed to emerge resilient from a crisis.
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| A company ahead of its time: Insights from a 100% virtual business | 29 Apr 2020 | 00:22:19 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Jessica Gentile speaks with Marc Zionts, the executive chairman and a board member of Precision Nutrition, an online fitness and health platform with a unique business model: it is a native 100% virtual business. Zionts shares his experiences on the practices, processes, and benefits around running a fully remote company. Zionts has found that success lies in a combination of having people who are fit for remote work, a mission-based organization that people are connected to, and well-developed processes for remote working. He also stresses the importance of taking care of and staying connected to your people, which is vital in a remote work setting—advice that can help companies as they navigate remote working in the current crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The CHRO’s evolving role in the digital age | 07 Apr 2020 | 00:23:43 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Christina Cary speaks with Holly Kortright, Senior Vice President of People at Ellucian, a provider of software and services for the higher education sector. Kortright discusses how the CHRO role has evolved to one of both a business and talent strategist, enabling an organizational culture that embraces change and innovation to reach business goals. She stresses the importance of offering a unique employee value proposition to attract and retain the best talent and supporting and developing your people. She further draws attention to the need for diversity and inclusion to build powerful teams, where everyone’s unique perspectives can be heard to drive the best solutions for the business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| From complexity to simplicity at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company | 09 Mar 2020 | 00:15:52 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Adam Howe speaks with Matthieu Seguin, recently appointed general manager at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC) Nigeria. Seguin shares his insights on leading a transformation, from a complex organization to a more agile one, as general manager at Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, and the lessons he is applying in Nigeria. He also discusses the often-missed step in the middle of such a journey—simplicity—and the importance of culture in reversing complexity to drive growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Leading by example to transform healthcare: The leadership journeys of Blue Shield’s CEO and CHRO | 11 Feb 2020 | 00:29:23 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Samantha Carey speaks with Paul Markovich and Mary O’Hara, the CEO and CHRO, respectively, of Blue Shield of California, a $22 billion nonprofit health plan seeking to transform the healthcare system. They share their leadership journeys, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and challenging and improving oneself in order to make a difference not only within the company but also in the healthcare industry. They discuss how effective leadership is a combination of integrity, authenticity, and humility, which are key to engaging people’s hearts as well as their minds and inspiring commitment throughout the organization, helping Blue Shield to fight “the world’s fight.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Making the most of data and information: Insights from Experian’s CFO | 28 Jan 2020 | 00:12:15 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Susie Clements speaks with Lloyd Pitchford, CFO and board member of Experian, the multinational consumer credit reporting company. Pitchford shares his experience on how digital disruption is causing a shift in finance responsibilities, moving beyond workflow automation toward supporting technology, data, and innovation to create competitive advantage. He further emphasizes the importance of focusing on external factors to ensure long-term success in a fast-paced environment.
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| The digital CFO: How Target transformed the consumer journey in retail | 14 Jan 2020 | 00:14:55 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Alyse Bodine speaks with Cathy Smith, former CFO of Target Corporation, one of the largest retailers in the United States. Smith shares her experience as CFO of Target during its successful digital transformation, including the critical importance of understanding the consumer journey, both physical and digital, to inform the company’s strategy and investments. She further shares her vision on future requirements for talent in the finance function, including more technological and data-driven skills, and advice for women in finance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How purpose and agility are key for the leadership of tomorrow | 26 Nov 2019 | 00:18:48 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Roman Wecker speaks with Uwe Raschke, board member of Robert Bosch as well as CEO and chairman of BSH, Bosch Siemens Home Appliances. Raschke shares his perspective on agility, purposeful leadership, and the skills future leaders need in order to thrive. He also discusses the business transformation journey he led when he was president of Robert Bosch’s power tools division and how both organizational and culture change were vital for its success.
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| EY invests in technology and people to create innovation “superheroes” | 12 Nov 2019 | 00:22:48 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Josh Clarke speaks with Jeff Wong, global chief innovation officer at EY. Wong discusses the innovation ecosystem he has implemented at EY, investing in both technology and people to become better, faster, stronger. He also talks about the leadership skills needed to succeed in a continuously disruptive world, how to hire and develop talent with a growth mind-set, and how critical innovation is for companies to not only survive but thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A revolution in the renewable energy sector: The journey of Lightsource BP | 17 Oct 2019 | 00:24:12 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Claire Skinner speaks with Nick Boyle, founder and CEO of Lightsource BP, the leading global provider of solar and smart energy solutions. Boyle discusses the evolution and meteoric growth of Lightsource BP since its inception just nine years ago and how the company has overcome challenges in the disruptive renewables sector. He also talks about the future of the sector, including the need to move toward cleaner energy at a global scale, and the leadership skills and talent you need to thrive in such a young and rapidly changing industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Talent strategies in a decentralized business and the CHRO's value at the board level: A conversation with Angella Alexander, CHRO of ATS Corporation | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:15:25 | |
In this next episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Scott Bae speaks to Angella Alexander, CHRO at ATS Corporation, a leading industrial automation solutions provider listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, and member of the board of CCL Industries, a global specialty packaging pioneer and the largest label company in the world. Alexander begins by sharing her journey to becoming a public company CHRO and board member, and then turns to the biggest challenges facing leaders responsible for attracting, developing, and retaining leaders, focusing on the balance between hiring externally and developing leaders internally—particularly in a decentralized business—and culture’s role in talent strategy and management. Finally, she discusses the most important areas of expertise that a CHRO can bring to a board of directors and offers advice to other HR leaders who want to serve on boards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Idea Factory: Fostering employees’ creativity to support business innovation | 25 Sep 2019 | 00:12:17 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Tim Luedke speaks with Alessia Sterpetti, head of open innovation and the Idea Factory at Enel, the multinational power company. Sterpetti shares the journey of the Idea Factory, an initiative that helps foster employee creativity to come up with innovative, value-creating solutions to business challenges. She also talks about shifting the company culture to one that is entrepreneurial and also human-centric, and shares advice for up-and-coming female talent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Driving value creation and developing talent in the insurance industry in Asia | 05 Sep 2019 | 00:19:22 | |
In this podcast, Adrian O’Connor, former regional chief financial officer of Prudential Corporation Asia, discusses financial growth and disruption in the insurance industry, the importance of developing talent, and how technology is evolving the role of the CFO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Power of One: Helen of Troy’s culture transformation journey | 30 Jul 2019 | 00:25:19 | |
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Chad Carr speaks with Julien Mininberg, CEO of Helen of Troy, a global consumer products company. Mininberg talks about Helen of Troy’s culture transformation as key to driving its business strategy and unlocking a whole new future for the company. He also discusses the importance of having a clear vision, building and empowering the leadership team, leading through example, and instilling passion throughout the company to drive organizational change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||