A lifetime of leadership: J-M Pambet, Former Salomon President & CEO / Board Member and Advisor

Join us for a compelling conversation with an accomplished leader in the outdoor industry. Uncover the influence of North African roots, the decision to attend HEC Business School, and the transformative periods at Salomon. Hear about the challenges and successes of the first five years at Salomon and the pivotal transition from sales to product management. Learn the critical elements of building trust, balancing expertise with management style, and maintaining work-life harmony. Gain insights into adding consistent value, managing pressure, and the benefits of multi-sports engagement. Explore contributions to the European Outdoor Group & Outdoor Sport Valley and the importance of mentoring university interns. Discover today's biggest industry challenges, receive invaluable advice. Finally, take away three key pieces of advice for future leaders and a profound last day message that encapsulates a career of dedication and passion. Sports + Outdoor Mentors is a source of inspiration, motivation, practical career, and business lessons for future and existing sports and outdoor industry leaders. Join us every other Sunday for a new episode. Follow Jean-Marc https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-marc-pambet-b378a339/ Follow Dan https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantrapp/ Follow Sports + Outdoor Mentors https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-and-outdoor-mentors/ Watch Sports + Outdoor Mentors YouTube: https://youtube.com/@S_OM1 #sportsandoutdoormentors 00:00 Key moments 01:06 North African roots 02:25 HEC choice (Business school) 04:20 Different periods at Salomon 07:48 First 5 years at Salomon 11:14 Six years concept 14:59 Building trust 16:55 Sales to Product transition 19:44 Combo between expertise and management style 24:20 Balance 27:40 Adding value 31:42 Pressure management 34:18 Multi-sports amateur 36:29 European Outdoor Group & Outdoor Sport Valley 42:45 University interns 44:46 Best piece of advice 46:51 Today’s big challenges 50:36 Support & Help 56:11 Book recommendation 57:36 Three pieces of advice to future leaders 1:02:23 Last day message