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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast #172 - Finance Leadership and the Human Element – Jakub Bejnarowicz | 14 Oct 2025 | 00:40:40 | |
We were pleased to welcome Jakub Bejnarowicz, Regional Director, Europe at AICPA & CIMA, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast. The conversation opens light-heartedly, with Jakub sharing a recent moment when his three-year-old son imitated him by putting papers into a folder and saying, "I am going to work," which made him smile. He reflects on how children observe and mimic behaviors, wondering if his son might one day follow in his professional footsteps. The discussion then turns to our upcoming event, How to Manage with Impact: The Human Side of Leadership, taking place on Thursday 23rd October in Zurich, in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Jakub will be one of four senior panelists sharing their insights and experiences. He encourages Finance and business leaders, as well as CIMA members, to attend – register now. When asked about his career journey, Jakub explains that he began by promoting higher education internationally, recruiting students and faculty, and fostering cross-border academic partnerships. A turning point came when a recruiter approached him to establish CIMA's operations in Central and Eastern Europe, starting in Poland. Jakub has now worked with the organization for almost 15 years. He finds it inspiring to collaborate with highly skilled Finance professionals and leaders to help them upskill. What excites him most is connecting people, building teams, and forming partnerships across Europe, including with local recruiters and educational institutions, to help individuals succeed in the profession. For Jakub, this work connects deeply with his heart, making his role especially meaningful. Over time, he's learned that while Europe's diversity is its strength, it also requires understanding of each country's unique education systems and professional traditions. For CIMA, that means building bridges, creating partnerships with local institutions, and finding shared purpose. He's particularly proud of initiatives like the recently launched CFO Program in Geneva. Above all, Jakub says that success always comes down to people: investing time to build genuine relationships, earning trust, and finding common goals. Relationships, he notes, take time to cultivate, especially in Finance, where credibility and trust develop gradually. Asked about his passion for helping people, Jakub shares that he developed people skills over time. Attending boarding school helped him gain independence and confidence. He also credits his upbringing - his father was a mayor and his mother a general manager of a production facility - for exposing him to leadership and relationship-building from an early age. Paul and Jakub discuss how Finance roles have evolved. CFO and Finance Director positions were once perceived as back-office and technical, but they have become much more about business partnering, influencing, and driving impact. Touching on the future of Finance, Jakub explains that AICPA & CIMA provide valuable insights to its nearly 600,000 members, candidates, and registrants, as well as the wider Finance and business community, through surveys, research, and reports - such as Re-defining Finance for a Sustainable World. Finance, he says, is all about acquiring financial and relevant information, processing it, and turning it into actionable insights. While many Accounting operations are increasingly automated, accuracy and integration remain crucial. Those entering or developing in the Finance profession now need a different skillset: the ability to embrace technology, communicate strategically, and tell a clear story through numbers. Jakub notes that the Finance structure has evolved from a triangle to a diamond shape, with fewer people at entry levels and greater emphasis on advanced skills and leadership potential. He stresses the growing focus on stakeholders and long-term value creation, integrating financial, social, and natural capital, while understanding business models and co-creating value. Jakub explains that today's Finance professionals must blend deep technical expertise with strong communication and people skills, becoming what he calls "T-shaped professionals." While technology and automation manage more routine work, the human side of Finance - storytelling, empathy, and authentic leadership - is what truly drives success. These qualities, he adds, develop through experience and a genuine desire to make an impact, helping professionals grow into trusted business partners and even future CEOs. He also highlights the importance of inspiring the next generation, showing that Finance is no longer rigid or traditional, but a dynamic, tech-driven, and people-focused career path.
Use the timestamps below to find the part of the episode that interests you most: Timestamps 01:15: The last thing that made Jakub smile 02:55: What to expect at our upcoming event 06:15: How Jakub joined CIMA and what keeps him inspired 11:15: Key lessons learned during Jakub's career 14:15: Jakub's passion for helping people 18:55: How senior Finance roles have changed 20:45: Trends shaping the Finance function 25:25: The importance of stakeholder relationships 30:17: How to manage impact and show empathy 37:00: Inspiring the next generation To connect with Jakub, you can find him on LinkedIn. - The podcast is brought to you in partnership with Operation Smile, an international medical charity that provides life-changing surgery to children and adults with cleft lip and palate. Find out more about Operation Smile's work around the world: https://www.operationsmile.org.uk/partners/emea-recruitment/
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast #171 - The Hidden Dangers of ESG Strategic Ignorance – Nicolas Carrera & Dr. Aleksandra Jancikova | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:51:54 | |
EMEA Recruitment is proud to present the second instalment of our limited series, Conversations with Finance Leaders, in collaboration with Geneva Business School. These episodes will bring you the tangible experiences of specialist professionals with the expertise of the Business School's leading academics. In this episode, John Bower, Director, welcomes Nicolas Carrera, Group Treasurer at Metalor Technologies, and the Business School's Dr. Aleksandra Jancikova to explore the hidden dangers of ESG strategic ignorance and the fine line between selective oversight and corporate negligence. Please note: This conversation was recorded at the Geneva campus, which may cause some background noise and variations in sound quality. Aleksandra introduces the conversation as a chance to explore unique perspectives drawn from over 20 years of combined professional experience. Nicolas introduces Metalor, a major player in the precious metals industry. He highlights its three business streams: refining precious metals (from mines and recycled sources); producing plating solutions; and manufacturing electrical switches (driven by the demand for data and AI centers). Founded in 1852, Metalor operates globally, and its ownership has evolved from private equity to a family-owned structure – which has influenced real change. Sustainability is still in the company's DNA, but the shift in ownership brought new transparency and stakeholder communication expectations. NGOs have scrutinized the sector, so improved media engagement and adopting best-in-class sourcing practices has become even more important. The board now plays an active role in ESG oversight, moving beyond financial risk to assess materiality from multiple perspectives. In the last couple of years, Metalor has also worked on the corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD) approach and has finalized its year of analysis. Stakeholder expectations from banks, NGOs, and customers have evolved, and Metalor aims to report on a wide spectrum of risks and prioritize them accordingly. Aleksandra agrees that identifying material risks - financial, environmental, and social - is challenging, especially in sensitive sectors like Metalor's. At GBS, ESG is integrated across the management function. One-third of the academic curriculum touches on ESG-related topics, and there are specialized courses to build expertise among students. She contrasts GBS with large corporates like Metalor, noting having a dedicated ESG role is less practical for smaller institutions. Instead, integration across functions and KPIs is essential. For example, GBS invites board members to speak with staff and students, encouraging open conversations. Even when tough topics arise, the aim is constructive feedback and aligning decisions with strategic priorities. Nicolas explains how CSRD helped Metalor implement more structured practices, including board visits to plants and hands-on engagement. For example, human impact and risk profiles differ significantly between operations in Europe and Asia. Each plant now has designated staff responsible for ESG pillars, allowing clearer and localized reporting. CSRD's structured methodology ensures consistent reporting across teams and geographies. Metalor now has systems in place so that the board has the data required for informed decision-making. With acquisitions and growth, it's been essential to bring everyone to the same level of understanding. A single ESG representative at the group level wouldn't work for such a global operation. Instead, the business ensures that people on the front lines understand ESG expectations, particularly for sourcing and due diligence. Local teams must be equipped to make decisions that align with anti-money laundering (AML) and quality control standards. Nicolas notes that internal practices and information flows are critical - internal missteps can lead to public scandals. The goal is to ensure that relevant information reaches the board and informs timely decision-making. A major focus for Metalor is the supply chain. Around 30% of its gold comes from mines, and some of those are artisanal, which carry higher risk. Through initiatives like Swiss Better Gold and support from SECO, Metalor engages directly in the field to ensure compliance. When geopolitical risks arise - such as sourcing gold from regions under sanctions – clear communication with the board is required to make fast decisions. Aleksandra raises a concern about how management presents data to the board; shiny numbers can mask deeper issues. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the line between compliance and ethics. Nicolas agrees, pointing out that Metalor avoids sourcing 50% of the world's gold supply due to ethical or compliance concerns. By using geo-forensic tools, they can verify sources and make informed decisions, even if that means cutting off certain supply streams. They address the danger of "plausible deniability" in ESG - when people avoid asking tough questions to preserve status or bonuses. Metalor prioritizes building trust with shareholders who understand industry realities, Nicolas explains. The organization commits to disclosing high-risk issues that could jeopardize that trust. To close the discussion, Alexandra outlines key mechanisms that help organizations avoid ESG ignorance:
Nicolas shares how Metalor is implementing several of these steps. On incentives, Nicolas admits Metalor is still on the journey to integrate ESG KPIs into executive performance frameworks, but has the board's full support. The CSRD process has helped raise awareness and set clearer priorities across the organization. Aleksandra concludes that ESG is indeed a journey; it's not just about checking compliance boxes or reaching fixed goals - it's about continuously improving and shaping a better future. Audience Q&A The episode then enters a live Q&A session with the audience. The first question is directed at Nicolas and asks whether there are any opportunities in pursuing a cynical ESG approach. Metalor began its transparency journey ten years ago, noting that initial efforts in traceability using blockchain and geo-forensic passports didn't bring immediate returns. However, these efforts have now become essential, especially in the watch and jewelry industry, and help differentiate the company. He discusses how urban mining and recycling are becoming more prevalent and how traceability throughout the supply chain is improving with systems like SAP. He believes there will be a competitive advantage to these approaches in the future. Aleksandra adds that a strategic ESG perspective can offer real opportunities, citing an example of an oil and gas company that shifted to renewable energy and now generates most of its profits from that area. On ESG KPIs, Nicolas explains that most of Metalor's ESG metrics are reported in their CSRD disclosures and shared with banks and stakeholders. Clients like ABB, Siemens, and Schneider are increasingly demanding ESG reporting, which drives internal improvements. Nicolas shares that, during COVID-19, Metalor kept all its refineries open by applying early safety practices seen in China. This gave them an advantage, especially when other refineries closed. They adapted quickly, including renting planes to meet demand when transport was disrupted. Despite rising costs in precious metal financing, particularly between December and March, ESG initiatives have not been paused. The company remains in a strong position and can pass on some of the increased costs to clients. Please use the timestamps below to find the most interesting part of the episode for you: 01:15: Introducing the conversation and main aims The EMEA Recruitment podcast is brought to you in partnership with international medical charity Operation Smile. Learn more about their work in supporting children and adults with cleft lip and palate: www.operationsmile.org.uk/partners/emea-recruitment/ To share any ideas you have for future episodes, please get in touch: marketing@emearecruitment.com #emearecruitment #emearecruitmentpodcast #nicolascarrera #aleksandrajancikova #genevabusinessschool #gbs #metalor #paultoms #operationsmile #operationsmileuk #recruitment
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast #162 - The Journey to Fundraising 100 Smiles – Hugh Tamlyn | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:44:02 | |
We were proud to welcome Hugh Tamlyn, Director – Treasury & Prudential Risk at Beacon Search, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast. This episode focuses on our partnership with Operation Smile, the international medical charity delivering free surgery to children with cleft lip and palate. Hugh and Beacon Search are on a mission to fund 100 surgeries by raising £15,000 during 2023. To donate, please visit https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/beaconsearch100smiles2023. You can also follow Hugh on TikTok or Instagram to follow his journey - @hughtamlyn To start the episode, Paul Toms asks Hugh about the last thing that made him smile. Hugh smiles daily, but most recently visited India where he went on a safari and managed to see some tigers in the wild. He adds that his dog, Cooper, also makes him smile and reveals the humorous reason behind Cooper's name. Uncovering the reasons why Hugh began a partnership with Operation Smile, he shares that he was born with a cleft lip and palate and, as he aged, he felt like he should contribute to the community and help others. He began fundraising via a charity bike ride, which has adapted in length over the years and eventually cultivated in a corporate partnership. Delving deeper, Hugh reveals that he didn't talk about his condition for several years up until his late 20s. Speaking about his differences more regularly helped him become confident in himself. He now provides a pathway for children and is happy to have conversations with parents, answer questions, and provide a level of support. Fundraising efforts ramped up after Hugh started his own company, allowing him to dedicate more time to training for events. For Hugh, partnering with Operation Smile made sense for several reasons – taking ownership of his condition, social responsibility, and a passion to give back. Both Paul and Hugh open up further about their experiences, the benefits of being open to people, touching on a more accepting world, and the importance of helping others, especially in the developing world. Next, we find out Hugh's impressive agenda for future fundraising efforts:
Hugh began cycling and racing between the age of 12-16 and later swapped cycling for rugby. It was only when he moved to Amsterdam four to five years ago that he integrated himself into the Dutch culture and took up cycling again. The next bucket list challenge for Hugh may involve mountaineering - although he doesn't want to complete all seven summits and refuses to do Everest. Kilimanjaro has been on his list for a while. Paul later shares EMEA Recruitment's fundraising activities and mentions our London Marathon fundraiser, which was completed by Associate Director, Neil Cope. Paul also gives a synopsis of the children's picture book he is creating and writing for Operation Smile. Moving away from his charity efforts, Hugh discusses his career journey. He has always enjoyed working and helping people. Originally, he planned to do a football-related career in Wales, but he ultimately took a risk and moved to London, eventually joining a recruitment company. As the business grew, he helped set up an office in New York and, later, Amsterdam. During COVID, Hugh felt confident in setting up on his own and has always been competitive, self-motivated and willing to take risks. So far, it has been a rollercoaster experience, but he is enjoying the process with a new challenge every day. Paul shares EMEA Recruitment's backstory, which involved building the business alongside his wife using their personal networks and reputation, without having a business plan in place. Ultimately, EMEA grew, built on trust and an aligned mindset. Towards the end of the episode, Hugh shares his greatest achievements. He emphasises that there have been many small wins throughout his life. The opportunity to live and work in different places with different cultures was one of his greatest achievements, and completing the Irish Ride Challenge and raising funds for Operation Smile will be another. You can follow Hugh's journey on social media @hughtamlyn The episode ends with Hugh attempting to persuade Paul to get involved in the London to Brighton 60-mile cycle!
To find a particular part of the episode, please use the timestamps: 00:40 - Last thing that made Hugh smile
We're proud to work with Operation Smile in bringing you the EMEA Recruitment podcast. If you'd like to find out more about the work they do around the world, please visit: https://www.operationsmile.org.uk/donate-to-operation-smile/donate-to-operation-smile-emea-recruitment/
This episode is hosted by Paul Toms, our Founder, and Rose Jinks, our Marketing Manager.
To share your feedback on this episode, please reach out to Rose: rose.jinks@emearecruitment.com
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast #73 - An Indirect Tax Special – Anitha Chakravarthi & Bart Caluwé | 15 Dec 2020 | 00:48:18 | |
EMEA Recruitment is proud to welcome not one, but two Indirect Tax leaders to the podcast – eBay's Anitha Chakravarthi and Bart Caluwé, of Expedia. "Own who you are and bring that to the table." Anitha is the Global Head of Indirect Tax at eBay, while Bart is Expedia's Indirect Tax Director. They spoke to our Founder, Paul Toms, at an incredibly anxious time; the USA was in the midst of the 2020 election and COVID-19 continued to take its toll on people's lives. It's been such a turbulent time that Anitha hopes 2021 is a little less exciting! Bart, too, joked that he'll hide under a rock and keep working until this is all over. We kicked off the podcast by asking both Anitha and Bart about their experiences with Digital Services Tax – the new kid on the block in their industry. It's something that both eBay and Expedia, as online marketplaces, must deal with. However, they both explain how their departments deal with the legislation differently. Anitha is positive about changes in the Tax sector, as it keeps her role interesting. Bart agrees that professionals must remain savvy to the new platforms in the Tax ecosystem. Due to the changing demands of the function, Bart discusses why Tax newbies should go down that route in the first place and the roles available. Anitha runs through the characteristics that she believes good Tax professionals need, especially those interested in Indirect Tax. We also found out Bart's golden nugget of recruitment – it's a top tip that any professional in any discipline can apply to the interview process! Although we tried not to focus too much on COVID-19 during the podcast, it's difficult to have a conversation with anyone today without the coronavirus coming up. Paul asked both Anitha and Bart to explain how they've kept their teams motivated during the pandemic. As managers, they both have very human approaches, with positive outlooks for the future. Inevitably, the conversation also turned to women in Finance, which has become an increasing focus of companies' Diversity & Inclusion agendas. Anitha has some inspiring words for all Finance professionals, but also offers advice for women in the industry. Bart echoes Anitha's points, having worked with lots of women during his career in Tax. We ended by asking Anitha and Bart for their dream podcast guests – while Bart sticks with Finance, Anitha's are at the opposite end of the spectrum… Listen to the full episode below to find out who they'd most like to interview. We hope that you enjoy this special Indirect Tax episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast – please share it with anyone in your network that you think would benefit from Anitha and Bart's advice. Use these helpful timestamps to find the section you're most interested in: 02:20 – The new Digital Services Tax You can listen to the full episode here: Or at: If you're prefer to watch the episode, you can view it below:
This Indirect Tax special of the EMEA Recruitment podcast is brought to you in partnership with Operation Smile. Our international charity partner provides life-changing surgery to children and adults with cleft lip and palate. We're hoping to raise vital funds and awareness for this cause, which is very close to Paul Toms' heart. If you would like to find out more or donate, click here: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/operation-smile
The EMEA Recruitment podcast is hosted by Paul Toms, our Founder, and Jenny Callum, our Associate Director. If you'd like to find out more about our services, visit our website: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/ You can also follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ To connect with Paul, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ Or Jenny, at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/
If there are any topics you'd like to hear more about on the EMEA Recruitment podcast, please let us know through LinkedIn. #emearecruitment #emearecruitmentpodcast #anitachakravarthi #bartcaluwé #paultoms #ebay #expedia #finance #operationsmile
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast #72 - The Skills Needed to Sell – Shari Levitin | 30 Nov 2020 | 00:39:56 | |
We were honoured to welcome Shari Levitin to the EMEA Recruitment podcast. Shari is a passionate global sales leader and CEO of Levitin Group, which she founded in 1997. "We want to do good at work, but there's not a human being out there that doesn't also want to have a fulfilled, happy life." Shari spoke to Paul Toms, our Founder, as the cold season sets in at her home in Park City, Utah. She explained the core skills needed to be a successful salesperson. Shari also described to Paul the turning point in her career, when she realised she needed to reprioritise her life. Although many of us hopefully won't go through the tragic situation that transformed Shari's life, she has some key advice for re-examining your priorities. It's especially relevant considering the global pandemic that has shifted many people's lives this year. Shari herself talks about how she has managed to help her customers and, at the same time, grow her business during this turbulent time. But Shari's priorities stretch much further than business, and she details this to Paul with a fantastic system, which she calls the triangle of fulfilment. For anyone struggling with work-life balance, Shari recommends instead looking for work-life integration, and shares her tools for managing this. As Paul was keen to invite Shari onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast after reading her book, Heart and Sell, we also discussed how such a busy person got a book written and published to a tight deadline, all with four broken ribs! In fact, traditional skills of reading and writing are the key to empathy, which Shari believes is the very skill needed to sell. She has some interesting thoughts on social media and how to use it effectively, as well as the ways we can still share love virtually. Shari also shared with Paul some of her favourite inspirational quotes, and a heart-warming answer to the question of who she'd invite to her last supper. We hope you enjoy this episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast, and find Shari's words inspiring, whether you're in the sales sector or not. The timestamps below can help you find the most relevant section of the episode: 01:12 – Living in Park City, Utah
If you would like to reach out to Shari, email her at shari@sharilevitin.com or visit her website: https://www.sharilevitin.com/
We are proud to be a partner of Operation Smile, which delivers life-changing surgery to children and adults with cleft lip and palate. Operation Smile supports the EMEA Recruitment podcast, to raise awareness of the fantastic work they do. If you'd like to find out more or donate to this wonderful cause, click here: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/operation-smile
The EMEA Recruitment podcast is hosted by Paul Toms, our Founder, and Jenny Callum, Associate Director. To read more about us, visit our website here: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/ You can also follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ If you'd like to connect with Paul, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ Or Jenny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/
If there are any topics you'd like to hear covered in the EMEA Recruitment podcast, please let us know via LinkedIn.
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast #71 - The Importance of Integrity – Rajiv Ramani | 26 Nov 2020 | 00:46:08 | |
In this episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast, we were pleased to be joined by Rajiv Ramani, the Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Luxasia in Singapore. "It takes ten years to build your own personal integrity, but it just takes ten seconds for all that to go away." Rajiv spoke to Paul Toms, our Founder, in what has been an unusual year. He starts by sharing some advice on coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, both personally and professionally. In fact, Rajiv's calm and results-focussed approach forms the foundations of this podcast episode. He explains the way he achieves a sense of buy-in from his team - with some strong sporting analogies – as well as the method he's used for managing employees over the COVID-19 period. Rajiv shares his core set of values and principles, which he applies to life both in the office and at home. But what do you do when you don't meet eye-to-eye with certain people? Rajiv has some top advice for dealing with everyone from the CEO to frontline staff. We were inspired by Rajiv's investment of time and effort into mentoring graduates, so asked him about why he took this step. Being so supportive of his team members and upcoming professionals is obviously time-consuming, but Rajiv explains how he manages to fit so much into his diary – and how he switches off at the end of the day. Rajiv also discussed the impact of Business Intelligence (BI) and Data on the Finance function of the future, insisting that it's happening already. He has a clear idea of how Finance will change in the next couple of years, but offers a word of caution on the information that we all share on the internet. One thing that stands out speaking to Rajiv is his very calm and considered attitude. It's something that he says he's honed along the way, and would be earning mega-bucks if it was something he'd been born with! We also found out what Rajiv has planned for the next few years and the way he begins each day – remember to share this episode with anyone that you think would benefit from Rajiv's advice. You can use the timestamps below to find the part you're looking for: 01:04 – How to move on from the COVID-19 pandemic
If you'd like to connect with Rajiv on LinkedIn, click here. We're proud to have partnered with international medical charity Operation Smile on the EMEA Recruitment podcast. We're hoping to raise vital funds and awareness of the work they do in changing people's lives. To find out more, or to donate, visit our website: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/operation-smile
The EMEA Recruitment podcast is hosted by Paul Toms, our Founder, and Jenny Callum, Associate Director. You can find out more about us on our website: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/ Alternatively, follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ If you'd like to connect with Paul, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ Or Jenny at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/
We'd love your feedback on the EMEA Recruitment podcast – please let us know of any topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes through LinkedIn.
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast #70 - The Key to Success in Finance – Roberto Bollinetti | 23 Nov 2020 | 00:33:34 | |
We were proud to welcome Roberto Bollinetti, the Group CFO at AMC International, to the EMEA Recruitment podcast. "To learn from mistakes, we have to be so brave to make mistakes." From his home in Switzerland, Roberto discussed the challenges he currently faces as a Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with our Founder, Paul Toms. He explains that, although cash is king more than ever now, his challenges are not only financial; coronavirus is changing our way of working, making communication and motivation even more important. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on his organisation, but it has proven how quickly the company can adapt. Roberto explains how AMC International had planned a digital transformation in two to three years' time, but was forced to complete it in just three months. To Roberto, it proves how well human beings can get things done. He has some interesting advice on how to create strong teams, which can be applied to all functions of a business. Although he claims to have no recipe for staying focussed, Roberto explains to Paul how he keeps projects moving in the right direction. We also asked Roberto some slightly obscure questions, such as whether he could cut down to a four-hour work day and what he hopes is written on his epitaph! Regarding the Finance function specifically, Roberto explains how quickly Business Intelligence (BI) and Data is changing the role, and which direction he believes analysis is going in. We also found out why Roberto thinks sports stars make such good mentors – listen to the episode to find out who he's most inspired by. If you think that anyone in your network would benefit from this Finance podcast episode, please share it below. These timestamps will help you find the section you're looking for: 01:40 – Current challenges for a Group CFO This episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast is brought to you in partnership with Operation Smile, an international medical charity. We hope to raise vital funds and awareness of the work Operation Smile does to deliver life-changing surgery to children and adults with cleft lip and palate. To find out more, or to donate, click here: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/operation-smile
The EMEA Recruitment podcast is hosted by Paul Toms, our Founder, and Jenny Callum, Associate Director. To find out more about us, visit our website at: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/ You can also follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ If you'd like to connect with Paul, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ Or Jenny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/
If you would like to suggest questions or topics for the EMEA Recruitment podcast, please let us know via LinkedIn.
#emearecruitment #emearecruitmentpodcast #robertobollinetti #switzerland #operationsmile
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast #69 - Using Data in a Meaningful Way - Jean-Michel Deckers | 19 Nov 2020 | 00:45:52 | |
The EMEA Recruitment podcast was pleased to welcome Jean-Michel Deckers, who serves on the board of various entities, and advises them on governance processes and growth strategies. "I've grown the most when I was confronted with my own limitations by management." As a previous CFO, CEO and M&A professional, Jean-Michel also supports a portfolio of clients in the technology, life science, medical and cosmetic industries in their strategies, development and corporate Finance projects. Jean-Michel spoke to our Founder, Paul Toms, from his home office in Switzerland. He discussed the challenges and opportunities that he's seen in different roles at various companies, and the biggest obstacle that he currently faces as a non-executive director. Jean-Michel combines his various interests, particularly in technology and life sciences, in his current work and is committed to using technology to have a positive impact on people's lives. It's this passion that helps him bring different perspectives to business. In fact, Jean-Michel explains the importance of using data correctly within the Finance function, as more and more data is available to companies. His focus on providing meaningful results is something that he also applies to management, as he describes himself as "more a mentor than a manager". Building for the long-term is also essential for retaining the best people, Jean-Michel believes. During these current strange and sometimes difficult times, Jean-Michel offers his best advice for prioritising, working from home and preparation. We also discussed who Jean-Michel has been mentored by in his own career and why he probably got more support than he deserved! We hope that you're inspired by Jean-Michel's commitment to enriching the use of data and guarding of the Finance function – please share this episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast with anyone that you think would enjoy it. The timestamps below will help you find the section you're looking for: 01:20 – Challenges and opportunities If you'd like to connect with Jean-Michel, visit his LinkedIn profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-michel-deckers/
We'd like to thank our charity partner, Operation Smile, for supporting the EMEA Recruitment podcast. We hope to raise valuable funds and awareness for the work this amazing charity does through our partnership. To find out more and to support this cause, visit: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/operation-smile
This Finance episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast was hosted by Paul Toms and Jenny Callum. If you'd like to find out more about EMEA Recruitment, please visit our website: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/ You can also follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ To connect with Paul, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ Or Jenny, at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/
If you have any topics that you'd like covered in the EMEA Recruitment podcast, please let us know via LinkedIn.
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast #68 - Karin Aalbertsen | 09 Nov 2020 | 00:31:51 | |
For this episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast, we were joined by Karin Aalbertsen, the Head of Finance Benelux/Group Manufacturing Controller at CPG in the Netherlands. "Focus on the future and what you can do and what decisions you can take to change direction." Karin discusses the lessons she's learned as a woman in Finance with our Founder, Paul Toms. She believes that it's okay that women and men think differently sometimes, but offers advice to other female professionals on understanding the industry. We also found out her top tip for all Finance professionals that Karin feels will boost your career. Having progressed to the role of Finance Director, Karin has faced a wide range of challenges, which she discusses with Paul and explains how she manages them. Working with her team is something incredibly important to Karin, who finds it more important to hire people with complementary personalities than focusing purely on skills. We also found out how she almost didn't make it to her job interview at Philips, the type of books she can't get enough of and her two dream podcast guests. For anyone currently entering or moving through the Finance industry, listen out for Karin's advice on feeling happy with your career choices. The timestamps below will help you find the section you're looking for: 01:13 – Being a woman in a male-dominated environment To connect with Karin via LinkedIn, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-aalbertsen-0b0885/
We are proud to bring you the EMEA Recruitment podcast in partnership with Operation Smile. Operation Smile is an international medical charity that provides life-changing surgery to children and adults with cleft lip and palate conditions. To find out more or to support this cause, visit: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/operation-smile
The EMEA Recruitment podcast is hosted by our Founder, Paul Toms, and Associate Director, Jenny Callum. You can find out more about EMEA Recruitment at: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/ Or through our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ To connect with Paul, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ Or Jenny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/
If there are any topics you'd like covered in future episodes of the podcast, please let us know through LinkedIn.
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast #67 - Greg Savage | 04 Nov 2020 | 00:50:24 | |
In this episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast, we were proud to be joined by a "living legend of recruitment", Greg Savage. Greg is an advisor, consultant, investor, speaker and author in the recruitment industry. "We have no control over coronavirus, but we do have control over our response." Inevitably, the topic of conversation between Greg and our Founder, Paul Toms, turned to the COVID-19 pandemic. Greg has been advising his clients about taking advantage of the recovery period as it comes. Keeping a positive mental attitude is something that he believes leads to resilience. In fact, since his career in recruitment started back in 1980, Greg hasn't had a single conversation about a job in any other industry. But he does have a warning for recruiters of the future, as he believes some roles are under threat of automation. Greg reveals to Paul the skills that he thinks recruiters need to survive the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI). He also explains why the recruitment sector is a fantastic career choice for women and other minority groups – it's an empowering discussion! However, returning to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Greg feels that a lot of leaders were exposed in the first month or two. He runs through the six things that all great leaders, either in recruitment or not, need in the current situation. Of course, all leaders also need to switch off. Paul and Greg discuss the best practices for looking after yourself and being more productive. Whether you're an established recruiter, are new to the industry or are in another field entirely, Greg has some fantastic pieces of wisdom from his career in staffing and professional services. We hope that you enjoy this episode – if you think your network would benefit from Greg's advice, please feel free to share it with them. These helpful timestamps will direct you to the section you're looking for: 01:01 – What's on Greg's mind today
To check out Greg's website, click here: https://gregsavage.com.au/
EMEA Recruitment is proud to bring you our podcast in partnership with Operation Smile, an international medical charity. We're hoping to raise vital funds and awareness of the work that they do in providing life-changing surgery to children and adults with cleft lip and palate. To find out more, visit: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/operation-smile
This episode was hosted by Paul Toms, the Founder of EMEA Recruitment, and Jenny Callum, our Senior Consultant. If you'd like to find out more about us, visit our website: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/ To follow us on LinkedIn, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ You can also connect with Paul at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ And Jenny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/
If there are any topics you'd like covered on the EMEA Recruitment podcast, please let us know via LinkedIn.
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast #66 - Jan Werkman & Jim Reinhardt | 28 Oct 2020 | 00:58:37 | |
This episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast welcomes not one, but two guests – Jan Werkman and Jim Reinhardt, who are both Managing Partners of Reinhardt Werkman & Partners in Switzerland. "Being good at a time is not being good over time." Together, Jan and Jim have 50 years' collective experience in Finance. Although they ended up in the same place, they tell two very different stories. Jim explains how he left his hometown of Nebraska to work for General Electric in the 1980s, before moving around in different business units – always in Finance – to see a lot of the USA. He took a chance on a project that led him to Australia, and also enabled him to see a "huge chunk" of Asia. This is when Jim met his Swiss partner, who he married and started a family with. They then moved to Switzerland, where he's been ever since. Jan, on the other hand, was born, raised and educated in the Netherlands, where he studied Economics. He was attracted by taxation and fiscal economics, so started his career in tax. Jan followed his then girlfriend, now wife, to Brussels, before taking an opportunity to move to Switzerland. Their wives were the reason that Jim and Jan met in the first place. They were good friends who introduced Jim and Jan to one another. When they both decided to start a business, they knew they didn't want to do it alone. Although they had different cultural experiences, they saw this as a benefit. With a common background in Finance, they were able to define their target market and work through challenges together. They discuss with Paul how their business has been affected by COVID-19, alongside being in the midst of a digital transformation. We speak about the move within the Finance sector to business partnering and its potential longevity within the industry. Both Jan and Jim are also passionate about continued education for Finance professionals and who's pushed them to be better in their disciplines. Paul gets into the nitty gritty of whose surname they decided would come first in their business name, ands decides who has the most inspirational quote to end the episode on. We hope you find this episode about two Finance professionals setting up their own business interesting – please share with anyone in your network who you think would enjoy it. These timestamps will help you find the part of the episode you're looking for: 02:09 – Jim's journey through Finance You can find out more about Reinhardt Werkman & Partners here: https://rwpartners.ch/
We're proud to bring you the EMEA Recruitment podcast in partnership with international medical charity Operation Smile. To support this incredible cause, please follow this link: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/operation-smile
This latest Finance podcast episode was hosted by Paul Toms and Jenny Callum, Executive Recruiter and Senior Consultant. To find out more about us, visit: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/ Or follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ To connect with Paul, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ And Jenny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea
If there are any questions or topics you'd like to learn more about in future episodes of the EMEA Recruitment podcast, please let us know via LinkedIn.
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast Episode #65 - Tjeerd van der Meulen | 26 Oct 2020 | 00:34:51 | |
EMEA Recruitment was delighted to welcome Tjeerd van der Meulen, the Director Supply Chain Management at UPC Switzerland, to the podcast. "Mistakes are absolutely okay, because it's the best learning opportunity that you have." Tjeerd spoke to Paul Toms, our Founder, from his home in Switzerland, where he's lived for 20 years. For those who've moved for work or are thinking of moving abroad, Tjeerd describes the cycle of underestimating the complexity of a move, to feeling at home in a new country, to finally feeling comfortable enough to do a good job. Tjeerd is insistent that those who move to new environments should make an effort to understand the culture and people, which creates an open exchange with your surroundings. Tjeerd believes there is always an element of coincidence when choosing your career, but he also feels that you have a choice. In the Supply Chain sector, expectations on the market are currently extremely high, but the digitisation of the industry is enabling Tjeerd to help customers as much as possible. He's always kept his eyes open for new opportunities, which Tjeerd says has served him really well. His positive, proactive mindset has also helped him take new steps. When looking back at his early career, Tjeerd finds that aiming for perfectionism is dangerous, so he applies this to recruitment. In a time when the Supply Chain function is changing, he doesn't feel that you can ever find the perfect match, so suggests seeking someone who can grow with the job. However, something that he is always mindful of is the work-life balance. Tjeerd achieves this mainly through running an NGO with his wife, which they founded in 2011. Nevandra – Association for Human Rights operates an orphanage in India, to support around 20 girls with nutrition and education. Tjeerd hopes to give them opportunities to advance in life, but it also provides balance in his career. To find out more about the organisation, click here: www.nevandra.ch If you think this Supply Chain podcast episode may be interesting to your network, please share it. You can use the timestamps below to find the section you're looking for: 01:45 – Why Tjeerd chose Supply Chain
You can find Tjeerd on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjeerd-jeff-van-der-meulen-9a07786/
We are proud to bring you the EMEA Recruitment podcast in partnership with international medical charity Operation Smile. To find out more and to donate, visit: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/operation-smile
This episode was hosted by the Founder of EMEA Recruitment, Paul Toms, and Jenny Callum, our Senior Consultant. If you'd like to find out more about us, visit our website at: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/ You can also follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ To connect with Paul on LinkedIn, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ Or Jenny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/
If you're interested in hearing about particular topics on the EMEA Recruitment podcast, please let us know via LinkedIn.
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast Episode #64 – Andrea Masnata | 20 Oct 2020 | 00:47:24 | |
In this episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast, we were pleased to welcome Andrea Masnata, the Finance Director at OLX Group, which operates the world's fastest-growing network of trading platforms. "Financial success doesn't happen without mastery of your operations." Andrea is well travelled, but has been settled in the "fantastic city" of Berlin for the past three years. From his home in Germany's cultural capital, Andrea spoke to our Founder, Paul Toms, about the changing role of Finance in business and how he stays up to date with new technologies. Andrea explains how he's seen the corporate world change before his eyes. When he started working, business still heavily relied on faxes. He's witnessed the introduction of email, smart phones, online retailing, and now the development of machine learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI). It's a topic that Andrea loves talking about, as he's "eager to learn something new every day". He offers Paul some of his favourite reading material, as well as revealing which guests he'd like to listen to on a podcast – this is where Andrea shows his sensitive side. We also questioned Andrea about changes in the Finance department and how this is being affected by BI & Data. Alongside being key buzzwords nowadays, Andrea explains how Finance business partners are deeply important now. Not just focused on number crunching, Finance professionals today need to have a knowledge of how the business works and a full picture of success drivers, he says. Andrea uses Amazon as a great example of why money is just one side of the story. He tells Paul how Amazon was not significantly profitable in its first 15 years, but had a vision that was built into the strong foundations of the business. Now, we all know how profitable Amazon has been. In addition, Andrea is optimistic about emerging technologies. He describes the way that new technologies worry people and industries before they're introduced, until we look back and see how the economy and societies have benefitted from them. However, from a recruitment perspective, Andrea notes that technological skills can be taught, but it is hard to change someone's behaviour and character. He's insistent that strong values are the glue that keep people and organisations together – it's an important note for those in the Financial recruitment field! We hope that you enjoy this episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast and share it with anyone in your network that you think would benefit from the advice. Please use the timestamps below to help you find the section you're looking for: 02:00 – How the world has changed and its impact on Finance
If you'd like to reach out to Andrea, connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masnata
We are proud to bring you the EMEA Recruitment podcast in partnership with international medical charity Operation Smile. We hope that you can support this cause, by raising awareness or donating through this link: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/operation-smile
The EMEA Recruitment podcast is hosted by our Founder, Paul Toms, and Jenny Callum, Executive Recruiter and Senior Consultant. You can find out more about us here: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/ And follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ To connect with Paul, follow this link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ Or Jenny at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea
If there are any questions or topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes, please get in touch through LinkedIn and we will look to help.
#emearecruitment #emearecruitmentpodcast #andreamasnata #finance #berlin #operationsmile | |||
| EMEA Recruitment Podcast #161 - Simplifying Complexity - Pehr Magnus Karlsson | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:31:26 | |
Thank you to Pehr Magnus Karlsson, Head of Finance Transformation at EF Education First, for joining us on the EMEA Recruitment podcast. "Learn to deal with complexity, but also learn to simplify." In this episode, Paul Toms begins by asking Pehr about the last thing that made him smile. Pehr had a call with a few technology specialists who were able to provide him with a demo solution and think outside the box, cultivating a great interaction. Next, we learn why Pehr has spent over 20 years with EF Education First. He shares that he has been surrounded by great people and has worked with great managers. He adds that it's never boring, as things arise unexpectedly, and he enjoys a challenge. In essence, being stimulated and surrounded by great people is what keeps Pehr loyal to the company. As Head of Finance Transformation, Pehr compares his role to a rollercoaster that is slowly ascending to the top – fun, exhilarating and a little scary. The company is about to go live with a new accounting system that will affect 50,000 people in 100 countries, which Pehr is looking forward to implementing. For those who wish to replicate Pehr's rise to the top, he emphasises the ability to simplify complexities. In Finance, the role requires you to sort, absorb and simplify information for the business, people, or processes. Later in the episode, Pehr lists a few leadership qualities that help him in his role. These are: having the ability to teach, but not lecture, and having the ability to listen. During his extensive career, he has been given opportunities throughout the function, leading Pehr to become a generalist, enhancing his ability to jump into different situations and provide solutions. Discussing his time management skills, Pehr reiterates the importance of communication in his role; with a lot of meetings in place, he must be mindful of the tasks he has to tick off. Onto the pandemic, we learn that Pehr did not find the COVID period very tough personally; he felt supported by the company, and working from home wasn't an issue, due to becoming accustomed to other conferencing tools and methods. He adds that people were innovative during the pandemic, coming up with new ways of working. However, he does acknowledge the struggles other employees may have endured. Paul asks Pehr about the next goal he wishes to fulfil. He shares that he loves to travel in his career and has spent time with colleagues in Latin America, which has inspired him to lean Spanish. Listen to the end of the episode to find out if Pehr has any hidden talents.
If you're interested in a particular part of the episode, please use the timestamps below: 00:00 – Introduction
EMEA Recruitment is a proud partner of Operation Smile, an international medical charity that provides life-changing surgery to children with cleft lip and palate. To support us in our goal of creating 100 new smiles through this partnership, please visit: https://www.operationsmile.org.uk/donate-to-operation-smile/donate-to-operation-smile-emea-recruitment/
This episode is hosted by Paul Toms, our Founder, and Rose Jinks, Marketing Manager. To find out more about our specialist recruitment services, please visit our website: https://www.emearecruitment.com/ You can also stay up to date with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ If you'd like to connect with Paul, you can find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ Or Twitter: https://twitter.com/paul_toms
If there are any topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes, please get in touch with Rose: rose.jinks@emearecruitment.com
#emearecruitment #emearecruitmentpodcast #pehrmagnuskarlsson #paultoms #operationsmile #operationsmileuk #recruitment #finance
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast - Episode #63 – Try to Think More Abstract - Adri Simamora | 15 Oct 2020 | 00:39:39 | |
We were proud to welcome Adri Simamora, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Nordics at Sandoz and Country CFO Denmark at Novartis, to the EMEA Recruitment podcast. "Hopefully, the world will become better with this pipeline of new leaders." Indonesian-born Adri has lived in the Netherlands since 2013. He tells our Founder, Paul Toms, about the values he's drawn to in the country: being independent and open-minded, and consensus-based decision making. It's something he finds particularly important in the current world. Adri explains the value in broadening your point of view and ensuring that each party – be that in government, society or business – supports an idea. Looking towards the future, Adri understands that the Finance function is changing. He told us about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Business Intelligence (BI) & Data will transform the Finance & Accountancy role. If you're a Finance professional, it may be wise to listen to Adri's advice on moving from technical aspects of the job to more abstract thinking in the future. His focus on playing your strength and stretch is also a helpful piece of advice for all business professionals out there – be sure to take this on board. Adri is confident that the pipeline of new leaders will make the world a better place, in tandem with a more interconnected world. In fact, having personal exposure internationally is something that he believes will help future leaders have "a more balanced view of business, a more balanced view of society and, hopefully, equip them to become a better leader". Although he doesn't have much downtime, Adri told Paul about how he clears his mind and relaxes after a long day in the office. He also offers up the best piece of advice he's ever been given and reveals his two dream podcast guests – I think we can all agree that that would be an interesting episode! Use the helpful timestamps below to listen to advice from CFO Adri Simamora:
Please share this episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast with any Finance professionals that you think would benefit from Adri's advice.
If you'd like to reach out to Adri, connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrisimamora/
The EMEA Recruitment podcast is hosted by the Founder of EMEA, Paul Toms, and Executive Recruiter and Senior Consultant, Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA Recruitment, visit: https://emearecruitment.eu Follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ Or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ Or Jenny here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea
If you have any questions or topics you would like EMEA Recruitment to cover in our podcast in the future, please send us a message on LinkedIn and we will look to help as much as possible.
#emearecruitment #emearecruitmentpodcast #adrisimamora #finance #netherlands #operationsmile | |||
| EMEA Recruitment Podcast Episode #62 – Nadine Gruber | 12 Oct 2020 | 00:29:24 | |
A Role Model for Women in Finance We were delighted to welcome Nadine Gruber, the CFO of Business Unit Industry at Georg Fischer in Switzerland, to the EMEA Recruitment podcast. "It will not change if women are not willing to fight." Nadine spoke to our Founder, Paul Toms, about her progression with Georg Fischer, from a Divisional Controller, to the Head of Division Controlling, then onto becoming the interim CFO of her division. She is now the CFO of the most profitable business unit at the company. It was during this latest role that Nadine realised she's now a role model for women in Finance. But she's still had her doubts; leading such a company is certainly a big task, but Nadine was fortunate to have the support of her colleagues and management at Georg Fischer. Her positive approach is also inspiring to all women in Finance roles or education. Nadine chooses to see the chances available to her, rather than the risks and challenges, and tries to bring herself in the organisation. Although Finance and Manufacturing are typically male-dominated, Nadine believes that she can change the world and the perception of the women around her. While it might be a slow process, she's confident that women can go out there and show the world that it cannot cope without strong women. Nadine spoke to us before the birth of her first child, which will present new challenges when it comes to finding the perfect work-life balance. But, with a fantastic mentor at Georg Fischer, Nadine feels she has a deep understanding of the underlying concept of the company. We also spoke to her about the next destination on her bucket list – take a listen to the podcast episode to find out! We hope that women and men alike find inspiration from Nadine – please remember to share this episode with your Finance network. Use the timestamps below to find the section you're looking for: 01:20 – Gaining practical experience in Finance You can connect with Nadine on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadine-gruber-0551a3128/
The EMEA Recruitment podcast is brought to you in partnership with international medical charity Operation Smile. This episode was hosted by Paul Toms, the Founder of EMEA Recruitment, and Jenny Callum, our Senior Consultant. To find out more about us, please visit our website: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/ You can follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ Connect with Paul at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ Or Jenny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/
If you'd like us to cover any particular topics in the EMEA Recruitment podcast, please contact us on LinkedIn.
#emearecruitment #emearecruitmentpodcast #nadinegruber #finance #switzerland #georgfischer #operationsmile | |||
| EMEA Recruitment Podcast Episode #61 – Matthew McQuade | 08 Oct 2020 | 00:39:08 | |
The EMEA Recruitment podcast was pleased to welcome Matthew McQuade, the Regional/Divisional CFO and Vice President Finance at Crocs Asia. "If you're only doing it for money, there's a lot more bad days than good days. You've got to have some investment in what the business is about." Matthew spoke to our Founder, Paul Toms, about how aligning your personal values to the business you're working in is linked to career success. Matthew is currently based in Singapore, where he's seen the pace of change in the business world pick up. It's evident within the transformational change projects that he's involved in. Matthew has found that fear is one recurring theme – the current global pandemic being a great example. His job, and the job of others in leadership roles, is to make people feel comfortable in these uncomfortable situations. Matthew explains how he, as a Finance leader, finds calm amongst the noise that emerges during transformations. We discuss the importance of prioritisation, how to create a calm environment in business and aligning your personal values with that of your company. Matthew also delves into how BI & Data is enhancing the Finance function and allowing professionals to be free from the mechanical side of the industry. We also found out why Matthew believes a Netflix series should be made about Finance professionals! You can use the timestamps below to find the section of this recruitment podcast episode that you're looking for: 00:57 – An unusual year The EMEA Recruitment podcast is brought to you in partnership with Operation Smile, an international medical charity. You can read more about the wonderful work they do and how you can help, here: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/operation-smile
This Finance podcast episode was hosted by Paul Toms, the Founder of EMEA Recruitment, and Jenny Callum, Executive Recruiter and Senior Consultant. To find out more about EMEA Recruitment, visit: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/ Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ You can connect with Paul at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ Or Jenny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea
We hope you enjoyed this episode. If there are any questions or topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes of the EMEA Recruitment podcast, please let us know through LinkedIn. #emearecruitment #emearecruitmentpodcast #matthewmcquade #finance #asia #singapore #operationsmile | |||
| EMEA Recruitment Podcast Episode #60 – Sandrine van den Oudenhoven | 05 Oct 2020 | 00:42:33 | |
In this episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast, we spoke to Sandrine van den Oudenhoven, a career coach based in Switzerland. "The only thing you can and should focus on is being fully present." Sandrine has a mathematical background, having started her professional life as an engineer. After only a short period of time, she realised that she wanted to get closer to where things were really happening, so moved into a more commercial sales job. After growing into leadership functions, Sandrine found that this didn't fit into her life or the person she had become, so she re-invented her career. Sandrine speaks to our Founder, Paul Toms, about taking this risk and meeting the person that aligned everything in her life. It's something that she takes into her role as a career coach. Sandrine supports partners of those that have moved to Switzerland for work, ensuring that different people's aspirations are considered. After a chance encounter in Rome, Sandrine is passionate about entering a room full of people you don't know, as you never know who you might meet. It's strong personal relationships that not only led Sandrine into her current career, but shape her business today. Her one piece of advice that she would give to everyone at the start of their career is worth listening to! If you're looking for guidance in your career, use the timestamps below to hear from Sandrine: 01:20 – Life before Sandrine became a career coach You can connect with Sandrine on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrinevandenoudenhoven The EMEA Recruitment podcast is brought to you in partnership with Operation Smile. This careers episode was hosted by the Founder of EMEA Recruitment, Paul Toms, and Senior Consultant, Jenny Callum. You can find out more about us here: https://emearecruitment.eu/ Or follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ If you'd like to connect with Paul, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ Or Jenny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea
If there are any topics you'd like covered in the EMEA Recruitment podcast, please contact us on LinkedIn and we will look to help.
#emearecruitmentpodcast #emearecruitment #podcast #sandrinevandenoudenhoven #paultoms #jennycallum
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast Episode #59 - Bradley Dam – Finance Director: ZBB and Cost Management: A Collaborative Approach to Business | 28 Sep 2020 | 00:42:48 | |
The EMEA Recruitment podcast recently welcomed Bradley Dam, the Finance Director: ZBB and Cost Management at Takeda, as a guest. "What's really motivated me to take those chances is that feeling of accomplishment when you do take a risk and it pays off, or you achieve something that you didn't expect to achieve." In his 25 years' work experience across four different countries, Bradley has driven business growth through a collaborative style of relationships. At the large companies that he's worked at, such as Takeda and Unilever, Bradley has found that this approach allows processes to flow and gets teams to a decision that everyone has bought into. Bradley is qualified through CIMA, who we recently partnered on a virtual event with, having worked in Management Accounting, Finance Management, commercial category Finance roles, and Supply Chain. Although Bradley has a good general oversight of Finance functions, he believes that it's important to have people across different streams and that you don't need to be an expert in everything. Our Founder, Paul Toms, also asked Bradley what pushes him out of his comfort zone and how he stays motivated. He explained how he went from being a shy teenager to giving presentations in front of hundreds of people – it's important advice for anyone struggling with confidence in their career. Bradley's ideal podcast guests may also give insight into why he's excited about the technology that will shift the Finance function in the future – listen on to find out who inspires him!
Please use the timestamps below to help you find the section you're looking for:
You can connect with Bradley on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleydam/
This Finance podcast episode was hosted by Paul Toms, the Founder of EMEA Recruitment, and Jenny Callum, Executive Recruiter and Senior Consultant. If there are any questions or topics that you'd like us to include in future episodes of the EMEA Recruitment podcast, please contact us on LinkedIn and we will look to help. To find out more about EMEA Recruitment, visit: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/ Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ Connect with Paul at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ Or Jenny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea
We hope you enjoy this podcast episode.
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast - Episode #58 - Chris J. Reed - The Only CEO with a Mohawk | 24 Sep 2020 | 00:41:13 | |
Chris J. Reed, also known as "the only CEO with a mohawk", was the latest guest on the EMEA Recruitment podcast. We spoke to him about his content marketing work with leaders on LinkedIn. From his home in sunny Singapore, Chris told our Founder, Paul Toms, and Senior Consultant, Jenny Callum, about making the move from Newcastle – via London – to Asia. It was the fact that he didn't know anybody in Singapore that led Chris to start using LinkedIn. In fact, he got his first three jobs there through the platform. Chris founded Black Marketing to help other people become rock stars on LinkedIn, as he found that no one was doing it – or, they didn't have the time. His signature mohawk hairstyle has become an ice-breaker for Chris in a conservative country – even Jenny found him by searching "mohawk" on LinkedIn! Chris was recently praised for bringing a different type of diversity to business, which he puts down to his confidence and authenticity. It's a top tip that he gives to other people; believe in what you're doing and people don't care what you look like. Chris has inevitably had some difficult moments to overcome – listen to the full episode for his story about finding himself on the front cover of a Singaporean tabloid! – but his positivity has enabled him to create a business that continues to grow six years later. We asked him for his top tip for mastering LinkedIn, so, if you haven't read his book, you can learn from Chris' experience on the EMEA Recruitment podcast. Chris also revealed his musical guilty pleasure – it's one for the 80s kids out there! You can use the timestamps below to find the section you're looking for:
You can connect with Chris on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/b2bsocialmarketing/
We hope that you enjoyed this content marketing episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast. The podcast is brought to you in partnership with Operation Smile, and is hosted by Paul Toms and Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA Recruitment, visit: https://emearecruitment.eu/ You can follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ Connect with Paul here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ Or Jenny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea
If there are any topics you'd like covered in the EMEA Recruitment podcast, please contact us on LinkedIn and we will look to help.
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast - Episode 57 - Dr. Phil McDonald - Consultant Anesthetist/Medical Director with Operation Smile UK | 14 Sep 2020 | 00:40:12 | |
EMEA Recruitment were delighted to welcome Dr. Phil McDonald, Consultant Anaesthetist and Medical Director at Operation Smile UK, to our podcast. "Without you guys raising funds and supporting us, we just wouldn't be able to do the work." We are incredibly proud to be supporting Operation Smile UK as our podcast partner, through which we hope to raise vital funds and awareness for the life-changing work that they do. EMEA Recruitment has a personal connection to the charity, as our Founder, Paul Toms, explains at the beginning of this episode. We are delighted to be working alongside Operation Smile to transform lives around the world. Phil, who is a Co-Founder of Operation Smile UK, was kind enough to speak with Paul about his incredible experiences working on medical missions across the globe, to improve the lives of children and adults alike. It's a wonderful story of how Phil accidentally found himself on an Operation Smile medical mission, took the opportunity to set up the charity in the UK, and now provides more than 19,000* surgeries to children and adults every year, and trains medical professionals abroad to carry out this vital surgery. He also has some heart-warming stories from children and adults in developing countries, which he claims never stop having an impact. Listen to the full episode to learn more about Phil's long-term goals for the charity and how he helps children (and their parents) feel at ease before surgery…
Some useful timestamps can be found below:
Through our partnership, Operation Smile UK will feature on our podcasts moving forward. Find out more about how we're supporting the work that they do here: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/operation-smile
We hope you enjoy this podcast episode. Please share with your network to listen to Phil's story.
The EMEA Recruitment podcast is hosted by the Founder of EMEA, Paul Toms, and Executive Recruiter and Senior Consultant, Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA Recruitment, visit: https://emearecruitment.eu Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ Connect with Paul on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea Or Jenny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea
If there are any questions or topics you would like covered in future EMEA Recruitment podcasts, please send us a message on LinkedIn and we will look to help.
*Operation Smile provided more than 19,000 surgeries to children and adults in FY19.
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast Episode #56 - Bart Cornelissen: Executive Director Corporate Finance at Seattle Genetics | 10 Sep 2020 | 00:25:55 | |
The EMEA Recruitment podcast was pleased to welcome Bart Cornelissen for our latest episode. Bart is currently the Executive Director Corporate Finance at Seattle Genetics in the USA, but previously lived in Switzerland. "In the end, you're only as good as the group of people you work with." This Finance podcast episode is a fascinating listen for anyone thinking of making a bold move in their life. Bart spoke to our Founder, Paul Toms, about how the need to have purpose and impact in his career lead him into the life science space. He was even lucky enough to be given the opportunity to work with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, after he reached out to a recruiter on LinkedIn. But it's working with a great team that motivates Bart the most. He explains how he builds a culture of high-performing teams in the companies he's worked with, as well as the skills and attributes needed to be a Finance leader as the role evolves. Bart and Paul also explore how Business Intelligence and Data are driving the Finance function today, as well as how you achieve a work-life balance in the changing world. Having presented to Bill Gates himself, it's no surprise that Bart names him as his biggest influence – although he was nervous! Listen to the episode below to find out how Bill put him on the spot. These useful timestamps will help you find each section: 02:30 – What gets Bart up in the morning If you want to reach out to Bart, you can connect with him through LinkedIn on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-cornelissen-144a721
The EMEA Recruitment podcast is hosted by the Founder of EMEA, Paul Toms, and Executive Recruiter and Senior Consultant, Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA Recruitment, visit:https://emearecruitment.eu Follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ Or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ Or Jenny here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast Episode #55 - Brad Daniel: Partner at Lancaster Consulting | 07 Sep 2020 | 00:34:49 | |
In this episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast, we were joined by our very own Swiss Director, Brad Daniel, who is also a Partner at business consulting and auditing firm Lancaster Consulting. "I've always been a person unafraid of failure and – usually – when I've taken risks, that's been a career high point for me." From his home office in Switzerland, Brad spoke to our Founder, Paul Toms, about his move from years of quarter-end accounting to auditing oil and gas businesses. His previous roles as a Chartered Accountant opened doors to different things for Brad, but the "sheer diversity of activities" in the oil and gas sector was what interested him most. He speaks of the need to attract top talent into the industry for the next 40-50 years or more, as the world will continue to rely on types of fossil fuel. But the future of the oil and gas industry is something that Brad is conscious of. In fact, he tells Paul how Lancaster Consulting has begun offering sustainability audits to its clients and that it's not too late to join the sector in a positive way. Brad has strong values and beliefs that he brings to his role in business auditing. He believes that creating a constructive environment is key, which can also lead to client recommendations – what he describes as the "holy grail". He's inspired by two particular famous leaders who - despite being at the opposite ends of the political spectrum - were "always guided by their ideology and principals". If he hosted his own podcast, the same two individuals would be his dream guests – listen to the episode to find out who they are. Use the following timestamps to listen to Brad's episode:
If you want to reach out to Brad, you can connect with him through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleydaniel/ Or via the Lancaster Consulting website: https://www.lancasterconsulting.com/
The EMEA Recruitment podcast is hosted by our Founder, Paul Toms, and Executive Recruiter and Senior Consultant, Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA Recruitment, visit: https://emearecruitment.eu Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ Or connect with Paul at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ Or Jenny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/
Thank you for listening to the EMEA Recruitment podcast. Please like and share this episode if you think that your network will benefit from this advice. If you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes, please let us know. #emearecruitmentpodcast #emearecruitment #podcast #braddaniel #switzerland #lancasterconsulting
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast Episode #54 - Heidi Robertson: Group Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Employer Brand at ABB | 01 Sep 2020 | 00:29:28 | |
We are delighted to welcome ABB's Heidi Robertson to the EMEA Recruitment podcast, to speak about her experiences of living around the world and how she brings her holistic attitude to life into the office. "Life is too short not to try to influence, in a positive way, your surrounding and your people." Heidi has not only lived and worked in many different countries, but she also speaks four languages and has been with ABB for 19 years now, making her an interesting business podcast guest for listeners around the globe. She is now the Group Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Employer Brand at ABB in Switzerland, but lives in her homeland of Norway. Having lived and worked throughout Europe and the USA, Heidi gained valuable experiences in people, culture and politics in early adulthood, which has given her a "go for it" mentality. As a working mum of three, Heidi names her grandmother as her number one mentor; someone who is not only family-oriented, but has also taught her to stand up for what's right and treat people equally. It's something she brings to her role at ABB. Heidi believes that every employee is responsible for contributing to the D&I agenda, but that line managers and leaders have a responsibility to foster a more diverse workforce and inclusive culture. She's hoping that D&I will become the DNA of the people, company and culture at ABB – and, ultimately, other businesses worldwide. So, how does such a hard-working professional relax at the weekends? She discusses this and so much more with our Founder, Paul Toms.
Use the helpful timestamps below to listen to Heidi:
If you'd like to connect with Heidi Robertson, visit her LinkedIn profile here: linkedin.com/in/heidi-robertson-66940b7 This podcast was hosted by the Founder of EMEA, Paul Toms, and Executive Recruiters and Senior Consultant, Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA Recruitment, visit: https://emearecruitment.eu Follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ You can also connect with Paul at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea Or Jenny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast #160 - How to Create Value for the Business – Stefan Gebauer | 23 May 2023 | 00:45:05 | |
We were happy to welcome Stefan Gebauer, CFO International at Elanco, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast. To kickstart the episode, Paul Toms asks Stefan about the last time smiled. He shares that he has three children - aged between two and 12. Often, when he smiles, one of them is involved. At work, the upcoming annual talent review and succession management workshop also makes Stefan smile, as people management discussions are an enjoyable part of his role. Discussing the routine of a typical day, Stefan credits his wonderful wife for managing operations at home. At Elanco, there is no typical day; flexible working arrangements provide balance, but Stefan is glad to be back in the office connecting with people. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Stefan believes the way companies view flexible working is more positive, as it is shown to increase productivity and help integrate personal and professional lives. However, working 100% remotely is not sustainable and reconnection is important, he adds. Speaking about value creation, Stefan explains that first, as a Business Partner, you need to understand what creates value for the business and other BPs – know how to bring your strengths, regularly inspect your activities, the business needs, and the things that move the needle. Secondly, managing expectations is something that also needs to be considered; align with your BPs upfront and discuss what's possible and what's not. If something is not possible, suggest alternatives to see how you can create value within the possibilities. Thirdly, remove complacency and continue to set the bar higher for yourself. To do this, leave your comfort zone, seek feedback, and challenge yourself; that will help you deliver value for the business and your colleagues. Stefan has spent over 15 years with Elanco, something that was not part of the original plan, but is far from something he regrets. Stefan remains loyal because of the opportunities presented to him and the continuous journey of personal and professional growth in different roles and locations. Stefan enjoys his role, the people around him, and the opportunities he has had. Simply, if the chemistry works, people will stay with the company, he says. Stefan claims that Finance is a great place to be, as it is a highly diverse function and keeps you on your toes; in Finance, you are connected to management and the business itself. If you aspire to become a CFO, you will need the right mix of hard and soft skills, he explains. The hard skills include knowing the craft and gaining exposure to different areas of the business. The soft skills include the ability to build strong teams, foster engagement, and create a collaborative environment. However, a big differentiator is having the ability to jump from the big picture to the essential details – if you can do that well, that will differentiate you from others. The first step is gaining exposure to senior management. Stefan describes being CFO International as an exciting role and his dream job. Ten years ago, when he did his career map, the role of CFO International didn't exist. When the initial public offering (IPO) was released, the business was split into the US side and the international side, allowing Stefan's aspirations to come true. All the acquisitions, projects and integrations have added to his great experience at the company. He also shares what he is looking forward to in the future. Stefan splits his key learnings from multiple integrations into three parts: business, processes and systems, and people. The business side focuses on pre-integration preparation, how to get value out of acquisitions, and post-integration planning and structures. For processes and systems, it depends on if you have a transitional service agreement (TSA), which means you can continue to rely on the other company for a period to figure out how to integrate. If not, on day one, you own everything, which comes with its own challenges. You also need to consider how talent can be retained in that process. That leads to the third part - people. When staffing for a transformation, the main objective is to cause no major disruption. Over transformation periods, the team is essentially split into the operational team and the transformation team. Stefan believes that talent retention must be a fair and transparent process with open communication; acknowledge that you cannot make everyone happy and share what you can – but be mindful of legal restrictions on what you can share and when. Looking at attracting talent onto the project team staff, find ways to make them comfortable and reintegrate them afterwards, managing that proactively, Stefan recommends. He advises always overstaffing - as you may uncover things you were not aware of previously – and planning for productivity. Stefan shares that he is a very analytical person and possesses a lot of "blue energy" listed on his insights profile, allowing him to dive into the details and boil them down to the key points - ultimately enabling him to summarise things in an elevated speech-type way. We explore the recruitment challenges when retaining and attracting talent. Stefan explains the strategies in place at Elanco. The annual review includes assessing the processes in place to acquire talent and increase visibility, and the way of matching critical roles with your talent pipeline. Having a regular dialogue with employees and talent on career maps and development plans, and building that pipeline for the roles of the future, is significant. Nonetheless, no matter how well you plan, Stefan mentions that there will always be some regrettable losses and roles that cannot be filled internally. This is where bringing in an agency, such as EMEA Recruitment, can help with finding fresh talent and new ideas for the business.
If you're looking for a particular part of the episode, use the timestamps below: 02:00: The last thing that made Stefan smile Would you like to reach out to Stefan? Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-alexander-gebauer/
Operation Smile is the official partner of the EMEA Recruitment podcast. We're proud to be raising vital funds and awareness for Operation Smile's volunteers to continue delivering life-changing surgery to children with cleft lip and palate. To find out more about our partnership, please visit: https://www.operationsmile.org.uk/donate-to-operation-smile/donate-to-operation-smile-emea-recruitment/
This podcast is hosted by Paul Toms, Founder of EMEA Recruitment, and Rose Jinks, our Marketing Manager. You can find out more about our specialist recruitment services – including senior Finance positions – through our website: https://www.emearecruitment.com/ You can also learn more about us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ If you'd like to connect with Paul, please visit his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ And follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/paul_toms
Do you have any feedback for us? Please get in touch with Rose: rose.jinks@emearecruitment.com
#emearecruitment #emearecruitmentpodcast #stefangebauer #paultoms #operationsmile #operationsmileuk #recruitment #finance
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast Episode #53 - Alain Mulder: Senior Director Europe Operations IMA | 24 Aug 2020 | 00:27:06 | |
EMEA Recruitment recently welcomed Alain Mulder, the Senior Director for European Operations at Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), to the podcast. We were delighted to speak with Alain upon the launch of our new partnership with IMA in Europe. Our relationship with Alain and his team will provide career development support to Finance professionals within our network. "You need to have more skills – not only the real typical Finance skills, but also soft skills are much more important now." Alain told us about the new ideas and initiatives being implemented by IMA for its members, as well as how global companies are surviving the current COVID-19 crisis. He explained how important the Finance role is within multi-national corporations, so is confident that the future is bright. Our listeners will be particularly interested to hear Alain's thoughts on how Finance professionals need to upskill to benefit from the latest technologies, including Business Intelligence & Data. Following a varied career to date, we weren't surprised to hear who Alain feels is his greatest influence and adviser, but his ideal podcast guests may be a little harder to track down! Take a listen to find out who he'd like us to interview in the future. To benefit from our partnership with IMA, including a three-month trial membership of its resources, click here: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/institute-of-management-accountants Be sure to share this Finance podcast with your network, so that they can listen to Alain's valuable insights. The timestamps below will help you find the right advice for you: 01:20 - Main challenges IMA faces: implementing new ideas, growth in Europe and globally
Connect with Alain Mulder on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alainmulder/
The EMEA Recruitment podcast is hosted by the Founder of EMEA, Paul Toms, and Executive Recruiter and Senior Consultant, Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA Recruitment, visit: https://emearecruitment.eu Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ Or connect with Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ And Jenny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea
If you have any questions or topics you would like EMEA Recruitment to cover in our podcasts in the future, please send us a message on LinkedIn and we will look to help as much as possible. #emearecruitmentpodcast #paultoms #jennycallum #emearecruitment #switzerland #thenetherlands #singapore #ima #alainmulder | |||
| EMEA Recruitment Podcast Episode #52 - Cornell Thomas: International speaker, Author, Social Entrepreneur, Corporate Trainer and Mindset Coach | 17 Aug 2020 | 00:38:58 | |
EMEA Recruitment were delighted to welcome Cornell Thomas as a guest on the podcast at the start of 2020. Cornell is an extremely inspirational character full of life and enthusiasm – it is clear he loves motivating people and helping people to map out their lives through taking action. It's little surprise he has been recommended by Tony Robbins. We talk about his life from professional basketball to motivator, the influence of his mother on his motivational approach, how he pushes himself and others to achieve more and his life mapping approach with clients. It's important you know where you want to go and how you are going to take action to get you there. Cornell talks about this process and how he has lived these values in his life through his work and family. Please feel free to like and share this episode of the EMEA Recruitment Podcast. As ever, we welcome your thoughts and comments too. In this podcast we cover:
We hope you enjoy the podcast and look forward to seeing your comments and shares If you want to reach out to Cornell, you can connect with him through LinkedIn on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornell-thomas-36689340 The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Executive Recruiter and Senior Consultant; Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit: Follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ Or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea Or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea
Please like and share the post so your network can benefit from this advice. If you have any questions or topics you would like EMEA Recruitment to cover in our podcasts in the future, please send me a message on LinkedIn and we will look to help as much as possible. #emearecruitmentpodcast #paultoms #jennycallum #emearecruitment #switzerland #thenetherlands #singapore #cornellthomas | |||
| EMEA Recruitment Podcast Episode #51 - Pierre Deburaux: VP Finance at Coty | 11 Aug 2020 | 00:27:51 | |
We're pleased to welcome Pierre Deburaux to the EMEA Recruitment podcast. As the VP Finance at Coty, this business and finance podcast episode discusses the qualities that teams must possess, the challenges faced by professionals, and where Pierre believes the future of finance is heading. "I'm an open book on everything I've learnt so far." Not only does Pierre describe the dimensions that he feels are key in his career, but he also reveals how he overcomes the challenges faced to live his life, making this an insightful podcast for finance professionals. Listening to Pierre, it's no surprise that chefs are some of his greatest sources of inspiration. He explains the recipe needed to overcome challenges in the corporate finance world and how to find the right ingredients. His focus on emotional intelligence is also something that may surprise listeners, but Pierre is insistent on adapting his management style and ensuring that his team is happy when they go to work. Strong communication is something that Pierre feels will support technological advancements in the future for finance teams. Make sure to listen to Pierre's predictions on the potential success of Artificial Intelligence and Business Intelligence. We also asked Pierre to reveal his dream podcast guests – it's quite a mix! Below are the timestamps for this corporate finance podcast:
If you want to reach out to Pierre, you can connect with him through LinkedIn on: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/pierredeburaux The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Executive Recruiter and Senior Consultant; Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit: Follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ Or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea Or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea
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#emearecruitmentpodcast #paultoms #jennycallum #emearecruitment #switzerland #thenetherlands #singapore #pierredeburaux #coty
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast Episode #50 - Charles Hammerton: Award Winning Inspirational Speaker, Workshop Leader and Bushcraft Instructor | 29 Jul 2020 | 00:48:29 | |
In the latest podcast from EMEA Recruitment, we spoke to international fundraiser and keynote speaker Charles Hammerton about his struggles with mental health. "Someone needs to stand up and say, something's not right here – we need to talk about it." This podcast episode not only addresses the difficulties of mental health issues, but details how Charles has learnt from his past – and who helped him do it. It's a difficult topic for many people to discuss, but Charles explains the importance of having an open and honest conversation. Although Charles had a "fantastic upbringing", his life went through what he describes as a "normal unravelling", before plummeting into difficult experiences in a short space of time. This led him to have suicidal thoughts, which no one in his life knew he was suffering. That's where Bandit comes in. Bandit the ferret (now the namesake of his bushcraft business, Adventure Bandits) gave Charles a reason to hold on. Charles decided to set off on his own adventure and, in his own words, "do me". This journey led him on a walk across the country, skateboarding across London, and driving to the Arctic Circle and across Europe. He'd even completed his bucketlist by the time he was 25! Unfortunately, Bandit passed away upon Charles' return to the UK. Alongside Adventure Bandits, Charles has now formed a mix of different work commitments and hobbies, including keynote speaking. We discuss why Charles tells his story, his influences and why he's made some enemies – he even tells us what he's terrified of feeling on his deathbed!
Here are some helpful time stamps for listening to Charles' story:
We hope you enjoy the podcast – remember to comment and share.
If you want to reach out to Charles, you can connect with him through LinkedIn on: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/charles-hammerton-adventure-bandits-bushcraft-1386b1146
Or visit Charles' website: https://www.charleshammerton.com/ Or: https://www.adventurebandits.co.uk/
Or through Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealCharlesHammerton Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charleshammertoninspire
The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Executive Recruiter and Senior Consultant; Jenny Callum.
To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit:
Follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/
Or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea
Or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea
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#emearecruitmentpodcast #paultoms #jennycallum #emearecruitment #switzerland #thenetherlands #singapore #charleshammerton #adventurebandits
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast Episode #049 - Heather Price: Owner and CEO at Symmetra | 21 Jul 2020 | 01:07:54 | |
EMEA Recruitment were honoured to welcome Heather Price as a recent guest on the EMEA podcast, to discuss Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace. "I grew up and left school and went to university wanting to be given the opportunity to address the inequities that I witnessed all around me."… This podcast is not only beneficial to those looking to leverage Diversity & Inclusion in their business strategy, but also, as Heather explains, to optimise team and organisational performance, and innovation. Heather explains how growing up as a white person in apartheid South Africa has led her to develop Symmetra, an international consultancy that specialises in the provision of diversity and equity products and services across the globe. Now living in Sydney, Australia, Heather helps corporations to embed an inclusive workplace culture. We discuss the ways that Symmetra enables leaders to change the way they think about Diversity & Inclusion, through its 7 Critical Success Factors. These steps not only focus on the social justice of equity and inclusion, but also on the strategic business imperative. In order to experience the business benefits of Diversity & Inclusion, Heather insists that none of the following 7 factors can be excluded: 7 Critical Success Factors Take a listen to the podcast to hear about these in more detail:
Stories and symbols Here's what you can listen to us speak to Heather about:
We hope you enjoy the podcast, and look forward to seeing your comments and shares. If you want to reach out to Heather, you can connect with her on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/heather-price-4597609 The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA, Paul Toms, and Executive Recruiter and Senior Consultant, Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA Recruitment, visit:
Follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn at:https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/
Or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea
Or Jenny at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea
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#emearecruitmentpodcast #paultoms #jennycallum #emearecruitment #switzerland #thenetherlands #singapore #heatherprice #symmetra
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| #48 - Roger Martin: Thinker, Author, Advisor, Speaker | 14 Jul 2020 | 01:06:17 | |
It was an honour for EMEA Recruitment to welcome Roger Martin as a guest on our podcast recently. In 2017, Roger Martin was named the world's #1 management thinker by Thinkers50, a biannual ranking of the most influential global business thinkers. He was ranked 2nd, 3rd, 6th and 7th in the other ranking years over the past decade. Roger is a trusted strategy advisor to the CEOs of companies worldwide including Procter & Gamble, Lego and Ford. Roger has written 12 books and 28 Harvard Business Review articles. His newest book is When More is Not Better: Overcoming America's Obsession with Economic Efficiency (Harvard Business Review Press, 2020). His previous 11 books include: Creating Great Choices written with Jennifer Riel (HBRP, 2017), Getting Beyond Better written with Sally Osberg (HBRP, 2015) and Playing to Win written with A.G. Lafley (HBRP, 2013); Fixing the Game (HBRP, 2011); The Design of Business (HBRP, 2009); The Opposable Mind (HBRP, 2007); and The Responsibility Virus (Basic Books, 2002). Both Getting Beyond Better and Playing to Win won best book awards at Thinkers 50. In this podcast we cover:
We hope you enjoy the podcast and look forward to seeing your comments and shares. If you want to reach out to Roger, you can connect with him through LinkedIn on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-martin-9916911a9 Or visit Roger's website:
The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Executive Recruiter and Senior Consultant; Jenny Callum.
To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit:
Follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/
Or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea
Or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea
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If you have any questions or topics you would like EMEA Recruitment to cover in our podcasts in the future, please send me a message on LinkedIn and we will look to help as much as possible.
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| #47 - Andrea Waltz: Co-Author of Go for No! Speaker & Virtual Trainer. | 06 Jul 2020 | 00:39:41 | |
"Allow yourself permission to fail" EMEA Recruitment were honoured to welcome the author of International best seller "Go for No!" as a guest onto our podcast earlier this year. This is a great listen for anyone looking for inspiration to push themselves out of their comfort zones, and to embrace rejection rather than fearing it. "Go for no!" is a refreshing look at the art of personal and business growth – measuring your successes by the number of "no's" you hear – as each one takes you closer to a yes! We discuss where the inspiration came from to write the book, some key learnings and success stories and also what Andrea and her husband/co author have lined up next. Please like and share this podcast across your network and do let us know any feedback you have. In this podcast we cover:
We hope you enjoy the podcast and look forward to seeing your comments and shares If you want to reach out to Andrea, you can connect with her through LinkedIn on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goforno The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Executive Recruiter and Senior Consultant; Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit: Follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ Or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea Or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea Please like and share the post so your network can benefit from this advice. If you have any questions or topics you would like EMEA Recruitment to cover in our podcasts in the future, please send me a message on LinkedIn and we will look to help as much as possible. #emearecruitmentpodcast #paultoms #jennycallum #emearecruitment #switzerland #thenetherlands #singapore #andreawaltz #goforno!
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| #046 - Abbe Luersman: Chief Human Resources Officer at Ahold Delhaize | 25 Jun 2020 | 00:31:37 | |
"I want to be the best I can be and make my parents proud" EMEA Recruitment were honoured to welcome Abbe Luersman from Ahold Delhaize as a guest on the EMEA Recruitment podcast recently. This is a great interview, with lots of valuable and thought provoking insights from Abbe, who won CHRO of the year in 2018. Some of the areas we cover are:
We welcome you to like and share the podcast recording across your network and as ever, are interested in your comments.
In this podcast we cover:
We hope you enjoy the podcast and look forward to seeing your comments and shares If you want to reach out to Abbe, you can connect with her through LinkedIn on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbe-luersman-696a405
The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Executive Recruiter and Senior Consultant; Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit:
Follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/
Or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea
Or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea
Please like and share the post so your network can benefit from this advice.
If you have any questions or topics you would like EMEA Recruitment to cover in our podcasts in the future, please send me a message on LinkedIn and we will look to help as much as possible.
#emearecruitmentpodcast #paultoms #jennycallum #emearecruitment #switzerland #thenetherlands #singapore #abbeluersman #aholddelhaize #daveulrich | |||
| #045 - Wies Bratby: Chief Enthusiasm Officer Women In Negotiation | 19 May 2020 | 00:44:01 | |
"It's my life's mission to help women negotiate their worth" EMEA Recruitment were honoured to welcome Wies Bratby as a guest on our recent podcast. Originally from The Netherlands and having lived in different countries, she now calls Switzerland home. Through her coaching and consulting practice Women In Negotiation, she helps women across the world realise their worth, communicate it and get them the positions and salaries they want through her online group coaching program Women In Negotiation. Wies' program is consistently successful, with an average salary increase of 49.1% for promotions or new roles. As President of Lean In Switzerland, she helps leverage women's peer support powers and organizes workshops and conferences regarding diversity and inclusion. Wies is also a sought-after keynote speaker and workshop trainer, inspiring women to proactively negotiate for everything they want, need and deserve in their careers and lives. In this podcast we cover matters such as:
We hope you enjoy the podcast and look forward to seeing your comments and shares If you want to reach out to Wies, you can connect with her through LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/womeninnegotiation
The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Executive Recruiter and Senior Consultant; Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit: Follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ Or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea Or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea
Please like and share the post so your network can benefit from this advice. If you have any questions or topics you would like EMEA Recruitment to cover in our podcasts in the future, please send me a message on LinkedIn and we will look to help as much as possible. #emearecruitmentpodcast #paultoms #emearecruitment #switzerland #thenetherlands #singapore #wiesbratby #womeninnegotiation #leaninswitzerland
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| #044 - Erik Neutzner: VP Accounting & Reporting for Liberty Global Swiss Services GmbH | 13 May 2020 | 00:37:58 | |
"Just go for it & be bold!"
EMEA Recruitment were delighted to welcome Erik Neutzner from Liberty Global as a guest on our podcast recently. In this episode, the focus is very much on learning, development and career progression. You will find some great advice here for anyone looking to emulate Erik's fantastic career across a range of different countries, which he refers to as his "International tour" Erik covers areas such as continuous learning, setting priorities, taking advantage of opportunities when they arise, taking action, challenging yourself and the importance of patience. We also discuss the changing role of the finance function, and the importance of business partnering. In addition we discuss the challenges of recruiting on the basis of potential and how applicants can help themselves to highlight they indeed have potential.
Please like and share this episode amongst your network and do let us know if there is a guest or topic you would like us to approach. If you want to reach out to Erik, you can connect with him through LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-neutzner-77a63b3
The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Executive Recruiter and Senior Consultant; Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit: Follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ Or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea Or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast #159 - Mapping People to the Right Careers – Tshidi Khunou | 16 May 2023 | 01:00:59 | |
We were proud to welcome Tshidi Khunou, Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding Lead at SMG Swiss Marketplace Group, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast. "We try to become the champion of those that don't have a voice." For Tshidi, 2023 is the Year of Yes, which involves trying new things that scare him. The last thing that made him smile was skiing in the Swiss mountains – an activity at the top of his list to conquer. Paul Toms discusses the benefits of moving to Switzerland, with Tshidi revealing the reason he moved with his family. The main driver was Tshidi's young son, who loves the outdoors. And, with both sets of grandparents getting older, there was a growing desire to enable his son to build a relationship with them. However, Tshidi doesn't recommend moving during a pandemic! Exploring the motivation for creating a YouTube channel and with 17 years of recruitment experience, Tshidi explains that he wanted to help candidates excel in interviews to prevent the loss of opportunities. He began answering questions on LinkedIn, but found videos more effective and time efficient. Tshidi originally moved into Talent Acquisition through university, working at a call centre and calling prospective students. As soon as he graduated, he was approached by his manager about a new role. Two months after Tshidi started in TA, the person in charge of recruiting throughout the whole of Africa resigned, empowering Tshidi to take advantage of the opportunity and travel across Africa, the Middle East and Australia for six-and-a-half years, before trying an agency role. He then moved into graduate recruitment, and other roles and companies, ultimately leading to SMG. He still loves the challenges that TA brings daily. Since joining SMG, his role as Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding Lead has been one of the best challenges Tshidi has experienced. Having joined the company six months after it was formed, he built everything from scratch and learned more about recruitment in Europe. Discussing what an efficient and effective recruitment and retention process looks like, Tshidi believes that candidates are more forgiving if prospective employers are honest about the challenges the company is experiencing. Secondly, he feels the question: Why do you want this job? is outdated and subjective to where the person is in their career. Instead, asking: What is the best opportunity for you and what does it look like? enables the employer to get unfiltered information from the candidate; that way, you are no longer mapping the job to the person - you're mapping the person to the job. Leading onto the cost of the wrong hire, Tshidi believes that you can't always quantify the effect it has on the team. Wrong hires have the potential to destroy a fully functional team and its synergy. For Tshidi, he's been conscious of the fact that bad hires can lead to the loss of great talents - the same way promoting the wrong individual could prompt other talent to leave. He adds that people often don't leave because of the company, but because of the leader. Therefore, hiring the wrong leader can deliver the same outcome as a bad hire. Addressing the impact of business intelligence and data on Talent and Huma Resources of the future, Tshidi acknowledges that it can bring huge benefits, but he believes SMG isn't ready to use data in a TA space. Towards the end of the episode, Paul asks Tshidi about prioritisation and time management. Tshidi seeks to address and prioritise solving issues where things have gone wrong first. He credits a great Senior Recruiter in his team who always volunteers to step in to help. Believe in your team, focus on what you must do, and delegate to capable people who are happy to receive stretch projects, Tshidi concludes.
Are you looking for a particular part of the episode? Use these helpful timestamps: 01:55: The last thing that made Tshidi smile If you're interested in learning more about Tshidi's platform on LinkedIn, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/topofthemorning-with-tshidi/ You can also find Tshidi on YouTube.
EMEA Recruitment is proud to support Operation Smile, an international medical charity that provides life-changing surgery to children born with cleft lip and palate. If you're able to help us in our goal of creating 100 new smiles, please visit: https://www.operationsmile.org.uk/donate-to-operation-smile/donate-to-operation-smile-emea-recruitment/
The podcast is hosted by Paul Toms, Founder of EMEA Recruitment, and Rose Jinks, Marketing Manager. We're experts in professional services recruitment – including TA and HR positions. To find out more, please visit our website: https://www.emearecruitment.com/ You can also keep up to date with us through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ If you'd like to contact Paul, please connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ Or follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/paul_toms
If there are any topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes, please reach out to Rose: rose.jinks@emearecruitment.com
#emearecruitment #emearecruitmentpodcast #tshidikhunou #paultoms #operationsmile #operationsmileuk #recruitment #talentacquisition
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| 043 - Alex Davies : Global Talent Partner HQ at ABB in Zurich | 05 May 2020 | 00:29:45 | |
We are delighted to publish our next podcast at EMEA Recruitment with Alex Davies, Global Talent Partner HQ at ABB in Zurich. We covered some great things in our podcast, including:
If you want to reach out to Alex, you can connect with him through LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-davies-72a51b/ The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Senior Consultant; Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit Follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn Or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea/ Or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/ Please like and share the post so your network can benefit from this advice. If you have any questions or topics you would like EMEA Recruitment to cover in our podcasts in the future, please send me a message on LinkedIn and we will look to help as much as possible.
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| #042 - Rob Briner: Scientific Director of The Centre of Evidence Based Management. | 28 Apr 2020 | 00:35:45 | |
Rob Briner is Professor of Organizational Psychology at Queen Mary University of London and Scientific Director of The Centre of Evidence Based Management. In this episode, he covers how his work in evidence based practice uses scientific findings, organisational data, professional expertise and stakeholder values to enhance individual and organisational decision-making. He'll also be discussing his opinion that corporate BS is undermining trust in organisations and telling us the five things that he feels HR should stop doing. The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential exposure to recruitment 'best practice' for the hiring employer, giving each party an insight and understanding into the perspective of the other. This podcast is brought to you by EMEA - At EMEA Recruitment we are specialists in Finance, BI & Data, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations Recruitment at Middle-Management to Executive levels across Switzerland, The Netherlands and the wider EMEA & US region. With offices in Zug, Amsterdam and Nottingham our consultants are well networked and can offer knowledgeable advice within these regions. If you want to reach out to Rob, you can connect with him through LinkedIn on https://uk.linkedin.com/in/rob-briner-8ab7807 The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Executive Recruiter and Recruitment Marketing Specialist; Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit https://emearecruitment.eu/, follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea/ or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/.
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| #041 - Philippe Verclytte: Indirect Tax Leader for EY | 26 Mar 2020 | 00:51:10 | |
Philippe Verclytte is Indirect Tax Leader for EY. In this episode, he covers: - How the big 4 has changed since he returned after 13 years This episode was recorded at the beginning of 2020 and things have moved forward in the VAT, especially in the UK with Brexit but globally this still stands.
The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential exposure to recruitment 'best practice' for the hiring employer, giving each party an insight and understanding into the perspective of the other. This podcast is brought to you by EMEA - At EMEA Recruitment we are specialists in Finance, BI & Data, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations Recruitment at Middle-Management to Executive levels across Switzerland, The Netherlands and the wider EMEA & US region. With offices in Zug, Amsterdam and Nottingham our consultants are well networked and can offer knowledgeable advice within these regions. If you want to reach out to Philippe, you can connect with him through LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippeverclytte/ The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Executive Recruiter and Recruitment Marketing Specialist; Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit https://emearecruitment.eu/, follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea/ or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/. | |||
| #040 - Walter Bosschieter: Finance Director at Bio-Rad in Zurich | 23 Mar 2020 | 00:23:26 | |
Walter Bosschieter is Finance Director at Bio-Rad in Zurich. In this episode, he covers: - The difference between working environments in the Netherlands and Switzerland
The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential exposure to recruitment 'best practice' for the hiring employer, giving each party an insight and understanding into the perspective of the other. This podcast is brought to you by EMEA - At EMEA Recruitment we are specialists in Finance, BI & Data, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations Recruitment at Middle-Management to Executive levels across Switzerland, The Netherlands and the wider EMEA & US region. With offices in Zug, Amsterdam and Nottingham our consultants are well networked and can offer knowledgeable advice within these regions. If you want to reach out to Walter, you can connect with him through LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/walterbosschieter/ The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Executive Recruiter and Recruitment Marketing Specialist; Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit https://emearecruitment.eu/, follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea/ or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/. | |||
| #039 - Anders Liu-Lindberg: SFP and SFBP at Maersk | 16 Mar 2020 | 00:25:21 | |
Anders Liu-Lindberg is Senior Finance Professional and Senior Finance Business Partner at Maersk. In this episode, he covers: - How he has coupled his finance experience with his interest in marketing and writing
The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential exposure to recruitment 'best practice' for the hiring employer, giving each party an insight and understanding into the perspective of the other. This podcast is brought to you by EMEA - At EMEA Recruitment we are specialists in Finance, BI & Data, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations Recruitment at Middle-Management to Executive levels across Switzerland, The Netherlands and the wider EMEA & US region. With offices in Zug, Amsterdam and Nottingham our consultants are well networked and can offer knowledgeable advice within these regions. If you want to reach out to Anders, you can connect with him through LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersliulindberg/ The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Executive Recruiter and Recruitment Marketing Specialist; Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit https://emearecruitment.eu/, follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea/ or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/. | |||
| #038 - Georg Lange: Global Head of Human Resources at EFTEC in Switzerland | 09 Mar 2020 | 00:41:38 | |
Georg Lange is Global Head of Human Resources at EFTEC in Switzerland. In this episode, he covers: - How he had an interest in people as a child - indicating his career path
The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential exposure to recruitment 'best practice' for the hiring employer, giving each party an insight and understanding into the perspective of the other. This podcast is brought to you by EMEA - At EMEA Recruitment we are specialists in Finance, BI & Data, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations Recruitment at Middle-Management to Executive levels across Switzerland, The Netherlands and the wider EMEA & US region. With offices in Zug, Amsterdam and Nottingham our consultants are well networked and can offer knowledgeable advice within these regions. If you want to reach out to Georg, you can connect with him through LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/georg-lange-ch/ The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Executive Recruiter and Recruitment Marketing Specialist; Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit https://emearecruitment.eu/, follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea/ or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/. | |||
| #038 - Georg Lange: Global Head of Human Resources at EFTEC in Switzerland | 09 Mar 2020 | 00:41:38 | |
Georg Lange is Global Head of Human Resources at EFTEC in Switzerland. In this episode, he covers: - How he had an interest in people as a child - indicating his career path
The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential exposure to recruitment 'best practice' for the hiring employer, giving each party an insight and understanding into the perspective of the other. This podcast is brought to you by EMEA - At EMEA Recruitment we are specialists in Finance, BI & Data, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations Recruitment at Middle-Management to Executive levels across Switzerland, The Netherlands and the wider EMEA & US region. With offices in Zug, Amsterdam and Nottingham our consultants are well networked and can offer knowledgeable advice within these regions. If you want to reach out to Georg, you can connect with him through LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/georg-lange-ch/ The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Executive Recruiter and Recruitment Marketing Specialist; Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit https://emearecruitment.eu/, follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea/ or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/. | |||
| #037 - Steve Ingham: Director and Performance Scientist at Supporting Champions | 02 Mar 2020 | 00:35:05 | |
Steve Ingham is Director and Performance Scientist at Supporting Champions. Steve has supported over 1000 athletes of which over 200 have achieved world or Olympic medal success. In this episode, he covers: - What makes a high-performance team
The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential exposure to recruitment 'best practice' for the hiring employer, giving each party an insight and understanding into the perspective of the other. This podcast is brought to you by EMEA - At EMEA Recruitment we are specialists in Finance, BI & Data, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations Recruitment at Middle-Management to Executive levels across Switzerland, The Netherlands and the wider EMEA & US region. With offices in Zug, Amsterdam and Nottingham our consultants are well networked and can offer knowledgeable advice within these regions. If you want to reach out to Steve, you can connect with him through the Supporting Champions website on https://www.supportingchampions.co.uk/ The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Executive Recruiter and Recruitment Marketing Specialist; Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit https://emearecruitment.eu/, follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea/ or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/. | |||
| #036 - Mathieu Verger: CFO of Sonos in The Netherlands | 18 Feb 2020 | 00:33:01 | |
Mathieu Verger is CFO at Sonos in The Netherlands. In this episode, he covers: - What attracted him to work with Sonos
The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential exposure to recruitment 'best practice' for the hiring employer, giving each party an insight and understanding into the perspective of the other. This podcast is brought to you by EMEA - At EMEA Recruitment we are specialists in Finance, BI & Data, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations Recruitment at Middle-Management to Executive levels across Switzerland, The Netherlands and the wider EMEA & US region. With offices in Zug, Amsterdam and Nottingham our consultants are well networked and can offer knowledgeable advice within these regions. If you want to reach out to Mathieu, you can connect with him through LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathieuverger The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Executive Recruiter and Recruitment Marketing Specialist; Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit https://emearecruitment.eu/, follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea/ or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/. | |||
| #035 - Hein Knaapen: Managing Partner of CEO Works | 10 Feb 2020 | 00:23:18 | |
Hein Knaapen was Chief HR Officer of ING Bank in Amsterdam and is now Managing Partner of CEO Works. In this episode, he covers: - His approach to organisational change
The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential exposure to recruitment 'best practice' for the hiring employer, giving each party an insight and understanding into the perspective of the other. This podcast is brought to you by EMEA - At EMEA Recruitment we are specialists in Finance, BI & Data, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations Recruitment at Middle-Management to Executive levels across Switzerland, The Netherlands and the wider EMEA & US region. With offices in Zug, Amsterdam and Nottingham our consultants are well networked and can offer knowledgeable advice within these regions. If you want to reach out to Hein, you can connect with him through LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/hein-knaapen-a879289/?originalSubdomain=nl The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Executive Recruiter and Recruitment Marketing Specialist; Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit https://emearecruitment.eu/, follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea/ or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/.
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| EMEA Recruitment Podcast #158 - Making a Meaningful Difference - Madlaina Brogt & Sally Higham | 08 May 2023 | 00:59:22 | |
We were honoured to welcome Madlaina Brogt, Regional Head & Recruitment Delivery, and Sally Higham, Director – Head of Talent Attraction, at Lonza, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast. "To see that people with a joint goal can make the impossible possible is an experience I will never forget." Speaking to Paul Toms from the Lonza Tower in Basel, Madlaina reveals that the last thing to make her smile was the local Swiss chocolates she received from Lonza to celebrate its 125th anniversary. For Sally, her son always brings a smile to her face; she finds it nice to step back and listen to a 13-year-old's perspective on life. To celebrate International Women's Day in March, Lonza hosted a calendar of events and was even joined by a female astronaut from Houston. Sally admits that Lonza has come a long way on Diversity & Inclusion, but still has a long way to go. As an organisation, Lonza has selected some of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals – gender equality being one of them. Lonza is collaborating with hiring managers to make sure there is a diverse slate as they go through the recruitment funnel; hiring managers also need to understand why D&I is important for the organisation, the culture and the brand. D&I is a journey that never stands still, they add. Exploring how the pair fell into a recruitment career, Madlaina shares that her plan was different originally, but she enjoys the challenge of being a recruiter and being part of Human Resources. As a recruiter, you are involved in shaping the future of the company and you need to acquire many different skillsets, she says. On the other hand, Sally fell into the industry having started her career in advertising. She loves her role, and has even lived and worked in Asia in past positions. Discussing how to attract and retain talent, we explore why it is important to showcase what employers can offer. At Lonza, a clear employee value proposition and strong storytelling is super important. From Global Talent Attraction, the use of programmatic campaigns helps attract talent and penetrate new markets. The use of strong experts in key roles to pipeline talent for the future and a focus on good candidate experience is also important. During the COVID period, Lonza recruited 2,000 employees, thanks to a strong team that was driving in the same direction. During the pandemic, there was a spike in activity and innovation, and a growing need for medicines. The company's value proposition, "making a meaningful difference," was exactly what they could offer prospective employees during that time; the cantonal and federal authorities were also able to assist Lonza in hiring people outside the EU. We also discuss the importance of listening and empathy. Madlaina describes the personality traits as cornerstones that give a human aspect to stakeholder management. The culture at Lonza is very strong and shaped by strategy, with a huge focus on development and retention; both listening and being empathic keep that alive. Delving into hiring efficiently and effectively from a Global Talent Acquisition point of view, Lonza's talent referral programme and career sites are global pillars. There are different initiatives in different countries, but there is a structure and a process in place to enable a good candidate experience, irrespective of where they apply for a role. Exploring the true cost of the wrong hire – including wasted salaries, training time, effort and loss of productivity – we found that it can cost up to three times the annual salary of the employee. To avoid hiring the wrong person, organisations need to understand the disconnect in both expectations and personality fit, which goes much deeper than a review of technical skills, and make any necessary changes. Paul asks Madlaina and Sally what they are most proud of. For Madlaina, she is most proud of being able to make a meaningful difference by contributing to projects that helped overcome a global pandemic, which has fostered a great sense of belonging and motivation for her. For Sally, growing a Talent Acquisition team and watching them deliver support for HR, people and the business has been a real joy. The episode ends with finding out who has inspired the duo over the years. Sally credits Jay Shetty (author of Think Like a Monk), Queen Elizabeth II and Caroline Barth – the CHRO at Lonza - for her drive and determination. Madlaina also credits Caroline for being a strong leader with a clear focus on people and culture, adding that Caroline joined Lonza at an important time during lockdown, helping inspire people and defining a strong HR strategy.
To find the part of the episode that most interests you, please use the timestamps below: 01:50: The last thing that made Madlaina & Sally smile If you'd like to connect with Madlaina or Sally, you can find them on LinkedIn.
We're proud to work with Operation Smile to bring you this podcast. Operation Smile provides life-changing surgery to children and adults with cleft lip and palate around the world. To find out more about their work, please visit: emearecruitment.com/operation-smile
The EMEA Recruitment podcast is hosted by our Founder, Paul Toms, and our Marketing Manager, Rose Jinks. To find out more about how we can support you in hiring into your team, please visit our website: https://www.emearecruitment.com/ You can also keep up to date with our market insights through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ Connect with Paul on LinkedIn if you'd like to get in touch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ Or follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/paul_toms
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| #034 - Giulio Campanella: VP and Controller, Finance at Duracell | 03 Feb 2020 | 00:17:57 | |
Giulio Campanella is VP and Controller, Finance at Duracell and previously had a long career with Procter & Gamble In this episode, he covers: - How he kept his roles fresh within the organisation,
The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential exposure to recruitment 'best practice' for the hiring employer, giving each party an insight and understanding into the perspective of the other. This podcast is brought to you by EMEA - At EMEA Recruitment we are specialists in Finance, BI & Data, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations Recruitment at Middle-Management to Executive levels across Switzerland, The Netherlands and the wider EMEA & US region. With offices in Zug, Amsterdam and Nottingham our consultants are well networked and can offer knowledgeable advice within these regions. If you want to reach out to Giulio, you can connect with him through LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulio-campanella-a2965b1/?originalSubdomain=ch The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Executive Recruiter and Recruitment Marketing Specialist; Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit https://emearecruitment.eu/, follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea/ or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/.
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| #033 - Whitney Johnson: CEO and Leading Business Thinker | 27 Jan 2020 | 00:36:27 | |
Whitney Johnson is the CEO of boutique consultancy WLJ Advisors and one of the fifty leading business thinkers in the world as named by Thinkers50, an expert on helping high-growth organizations develop high-growth individuals. In this episode, she covers: - The main two challenges that she sees people face in business today
The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential exposure to recruitment 'best practice' for the hiring employer, giving each party an insight and understanding into the perspective of the other. This podcast is brought to you by EMEA - At EMEA Recruitment we are specialists in Finance, BI & Data, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations Recruitment at Middle-Management to Executive levels across Switzerland, The Netherlands and the wider EMEA & US region. With offices in Zug, Amsterdam and Nottingham our consultants are well networked and can offer knowledgeable advice within these regions. If you want to reach out to Whitney, you can connect with her through LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyjohnson/ The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Executive Recruiter and Recruitment Marketing Specialist; Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit https://emearecruitment.eu/, follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea/ or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/. | |||
| #032 - Joris Dierick: CFO of TBAuctions | 20 Jan 2020 | 00:21:18 | |
Joris Dierick is CFO of TBAuctions in the Netherlands. He previously spent 18 years working for Microsoft finishing there as CFO of Central and Eastern Europe. In this episode, he covers: - The importance of CFOs to have curiosity and to connect with the business
The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential exposure to recruitment 'best practice' for the hiring employer, giving each party an insight and understanding into the perspective of the other. This podcast is brought to you by EMEA - At EMEA Recruitment we are specialists in Finance, BI & Data, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations Recruitment at Middle-Management to Executive levels across Switzerland, The Netherlands and the wider EMEA & US region. With offices in Zug, Amsterdam and Nottingham our consultants are well networked and can offer knowledgeable advice within these regions. If you want to reach out to Joris, you can connect with him through LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joris-dierick-8365356?originalSubdomain=nl The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Executive Recruiter and Recruitment Marketing Specialist; Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit https://emearecruitment.eu/, follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea/ or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/. | |||