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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 12 MIN

Evolving talent needs in the robotics sector: A conversation with Karl Iagnemma, the CEO of Vecna Robotics

from The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast

In this interview, Heidrick & Struggles’ Jerry Gorss speaks to Karl Iagnemma, the CEO of Vecna Robotics. Iagnemma shares how the talent needs of the robotics and automation sector are evolving as the sector grows, as well as how he thinks about finding and training the right talent. He also shares his perspectives on managing economic and geopolitical uncertainty, industry consolidation, and the evolution and importance of implementing the flexible and collaborative automation technology for case picking in today's supply chain operations. Finally, Iagnemma also discusses artificial intelligence and what its advances mean for the human leader in terms of the skills or capabilities they will need to manage a workforce with an increasing share of machines and collaborative work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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