In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Akhil Verma speaks with Ravi Kumar, president at Infosys, one of the world’s largest information technology and consulting organizations, about the evolution of the workplace. Kumar shares his perspective on how the COVID-19 pandemic will change the order of society and the enterprise as we are forced to transition into more agile, resilient, outcome-centric, and empathy-driven hybrid organizations. He further stresses the need for reskilling and shifti...
Jun 16, 2020•22 min
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Cheryl Stokes speaks with Mike Puzziferri, retired deputy chief in the FDNY, the Fire Department of the City of New York, and a key leader in the FDNY’s response to the 9/11 attacks. Puzziferri shares his experience, including how the department recovered and rebuilt itself, during one of the most challenging periods in the history of the FDNY. Puzziferri discusses the important changes that were made to the FDNY’s crisis management plan and operations ...
May 19, 2020•23 min
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Jessica Gentile speaks with Marc Zionts, the executive chairman and a board member of Precision Nutrition, an online fitness and health platform with a unique business model: it is a native 100% virtual business. Zionts shares his experiences on the practices, processes, and benefits around running a fully remote company. Zionts has found that success lies in a combination of having people who are fit for remote work, a mission-based organization that p...
Apr 29, 2020•22 min
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Christina Cary speaks with Holly Kortright, Senior Vice President of People at Ellucian, a provider of software and services for the higher education sector. Kortright discusses how the CHRO role has evolved to one of both a business and talent strategist, enabling an organizational culture that embraces change and innovation to reach business goals. She stresses the importance of offering a unique employee value proposition to attract and retain the be...
Apr 07, 2020•24 min
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Adam Howe speaks with Matthieu Seguin, recently appointed general manager at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC) Nigeria. Seguin shares his insights on leading a transformation, from a complex organization to a more agile one, as general manager at Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, and the lessons he is applying in Nigeria. He also discusses the often-missed step in the middle of such a journey—simplicity—and the importance of culture in...
Mar 09, 2020•16 min
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Samantha Carey speaks with Paul Markovich and Mary O’Hara, the CEO and CHRO, respectively, of Blue Shield of California, a $22 billion nonprofit health plan seeking to transform the healthcare system. They share their leadership journeys, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and challenging and improving oneself in order to make a difference not only within the company but also in the healthcare industry. They discuss how effective leadersh...
Feb 11, 2020•29 min
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Susie Clements speaks with Lloyd Pitchford, CFO and board member of Experian, the multinational consumer credit reporting company. Pitchford shares his experience on how digital disruption is causing a shift in finance responsibilities, moving beyond workflow automation toward supporting technology, data, and innovation to create competitive advantage. He further emphasizes the importance of focusing on external factors to ensure long-term success in a ...
Jan 28, 2020•12 min
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Alyse Bodine speaks with Cathy Smith, former CFO of Target Corporation, one of the largest retailers in the United States. Smith shares her experience as CFO of Target during its successful digital transformation, including the critical importance of understanding the consumer journey, both physical and digital, to inform the company’s strategy and investments. She further shares her vision on future requirements for talent in the finance function, incl...
Jan 14, 2020•15 min
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Roman Wecker speaks with Uwe Raschke, board member of Robert Bosch as well as CEO and chairman of BSH, Bosch Siemens Home Appliances. Raschke shares his perspective on agility, purposeful leadership, and the skills future leaders need in order to thrive. He also discusses the business transformation journey he led when he was president of Robert Bosch’s power tools division and how both organizational and culture change were vital for its success. Hoste...
Nov 26, 2019•19 min
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Josh Clarke speaks with Jeff Wong, global chief innovation officer at EY. Wong discusses the innovation ecosystem he has implemented at EY, investing in both technology and people to become better, faster, stronger. He also talks about the leadership skills needed to succeed in a continuously disruptive world, how to hire and develop talent with a growth mind-set, and how critical innovation is for companies to not only survive but thrive. Hosted on Aca...
Nov 12, 2019•23 min
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Claire Skinner speaks with Nick Boyle, founder and CEO of Lightsource BP, the leading global provider of solar and smart energy solutions. Boyle discusses the evolution and meteoric growth of Lightsource BP since its inception just nine years ago and how the company has overcome challenges in the disruptive renewables sector. He also talks about the future of the sector, including the need to move toward cleaner energy at a global scale, and the leaders...
Oct 17, 2019•24 min
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Tim Luedke speaks with Alessia Sterpetti, head of open innovation and the Idea Factory at Enel, the multinational power company. Sterpetti shares the journey of the Idea Factory, an initiative that helps foster employee creativity to come up with innovative, value-creating solutions to business challenges. She also talks about shifting the company culture to one that is entrepreneurial and also human-centric, and shares advice for up-and-coming female t...
Sep 25, 2019•12 min
In this podcast, Adrian O’Connor, former regional chief financial officer of Prudential Corporation Asia, discusses financial growth and disruption in the insurance industry, the importance of developing talent, and how technology is evolving the role of the CFO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 05, 2019•19 min
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Chad Carr speaks with Julien Mininberg, CEO of Helen of Troy, a global consumer products company. Mininberg talks about Helen of Troy’s culture transformation as key to driving its business strategy and unlocking a whole new future for the company. He also discusses the importance of having a clear vision, building and empowering the leadership team, leading through example, and instilling passion throughout the company to drive organizational change. H...
Jul 30, 2019•25 min
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Roman Wecker talks to Rainer Hundsdörfer, CEO of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, a global printing company. Hundsdörfer discusses how the manufacturing industry is evolving in China and its importance to Heidelberger’s competitiveness. He also shares how doing business in China compares to operating in the Western world and how China is ahead of the game in its digital transformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 10, 2019•12 min
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Harry O’Neill talks to Robert Ronneberger, vice president and lead strategist for model portfolios and defined contribution solutions for Asia at BlackRock, the global investment management corporation. Ronneberger discusses how BlackRock is promoting the LGBTQ community’s rights in Asia and how important it is to create a diverse and inclusive culture in the workplace. He also shares how BlackRock is actively encouraging D&I, with both internal and...
Jun 18, 2019•21 min
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Jacques Amey talks to Alexis Nasard, CEO of Bata, the 124-year-old family-owned global footwear company. Nasard discusses how he is leading Bata through digital innovation and cultivating the mind-set of a start-up culture. He also discusses how the company stays nimble and adaptable amid fierce competition in retail and new emerging technologies in the sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 02, 2019•29 min
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Scott Snyder talks to Adrian Gore, CEO and founder of Discovery Limited, the South Africa–based private health insurance company. Gore talks about how the company leads with an authentic business purpose—helping people live longer and healthier lives—to inspire and galvanize its people around innovation. He also shares how Discovery has cracked the code on spurring behavior change by embracing technology and behavioral economics and providing tools and ...
Mar 19, 2019•19 min
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Allen Shardelow talks to Doug Jackson, outgoing CEO of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA). Jackson talks about his 35 years within the Coca-Cola system, the impact CCBA has on the social and economic growth of South Africa, and his own journey as a leader. He also shares anecdotes on his friendship with Nelson Mandela and the leadership lessons he learned from him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 05, 2019•20 min
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Sophie Scholes talks to Andrew Bester, CEO of The Co-operative Bank. Bester talks about the challenges both the consumer banking sector and The Co-operative Bank face in a digital world and the steps The Co-op Bank is taking to overcome them. He also shares the need to always put people first—both inside and outside the organization—all along the customer journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 08, 2019•19 min
In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Francois Kouroriez talks to Pradip Patiath, senior partner at McKinsey & Company. Patiath discusses how innovation and digitalization are changing the insurance sector and the consequent challenges the industry is facing. He also shares his perspective on how insurance companies must evolve and become willing to take risks, experiment, and fail in order to meet consumer demands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 11, 2018•22 min
Heidrick & Struggles’ Richard Sumner talks to Brett Gosper, CEO of World Rugby, the world governing body for the sport of rugby and rugby sevens. Gosper talks about the organizational transformation World Rugby is going through and its successes to date. He also shares his views on the role of sports in society and his discovery journey from running an advertising agency to being the CEO of a sports organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 19, 2018•17 min
Theun van Halewijn talks to Piet Coelewij, CEO of Wehkamp, the first and now leading e-commerce platform in the Netherlands. Coelewij explains how the company went through both a digital and organizational transformation to become a full e-commerce business. He discusses how hiring and developing the right people and cultivating a growth-oriented culture have been key to Wehkamp’s success as much as having the right strategy and tools in place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Oct 16, 2018•18 min
Heidrick & Struggles’ Liz Simpson talks to Colin Walsh, CEO and founder of Varo Money. Walsh explains how banking has become ripe for disruption and the role technology has been playing to transform the sector. He discusses both his journey as a leader and the skills he has been seeking in his team to thrive through change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2018•15 min
Heidrick & Struggles’ AJ van den Berg speaks with Rainer Baumann, Head Group Digital and Information at Swiss Re. Baumann explains why it is important for organizations to be agile to survive in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment. He discusses not only the necessary leadership skills to make agility a reality but also the mind-set and behaviours that enable this organizational shift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 14, 2018•24 min
Heidrick & Struggles’ Stefano Salvatore speaks with Andy Palmer, chief executive officer of Aston Martin. Andy explains how advancing client expectations and technologies are revolutionizing the standards of the automotive industry and how Aston Martin outperforms the competition by encouraging its teams to take risks and be creative. He also discusses how Aston Martin needs to behave like a “105-year-old start-up” to break through the status quo and navigate such a disruptive environment. H...
Jun 14, 2018•23 min
NiQ Lai, chief operating officer of Hong Kong Broadband Network (HKBN), discusses how striking the right balance between fulfilling the company’s purpose and achieving bottom-line results led to the company’s expeditious growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 01, 2018•20 min
Heidrick & Struggles speaks with Steven Overman, Chief Marketing Officer at Kodak. Overman discusses both Kodak’s and Nokia’s journeys through disruption: the challenges they faced and how the strategy to overcome them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 03, 2018•29 min
Heidrick & Struggles’ Jamie Page speaks with Peter Weckesser, digital transformation officer for Airbus Defence and Space. Weckesser discusses how Airbus is navigating continuous disruption while undergoing one of the most dynamic digital transformation programs in the aerospace and defense industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 19, 2018•26 min
Heidrick & Struggles’ Michael Netzley speaks with Jørn Lyseggen, founder and CEO of Meltwater, the global media-intelligence company. Lyseggen discusses how exploiting digital data—the “online breadcrumbs”—will greatly help businesses make more effective, real-time decisions and thus execute their strategies more quickly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 06, 2018•25 min
