Gilda Perez-Alvarado, CEO, Orient Express & Group Chief Strategy Officer, Accor, interviewed by David Kong

In this episode, Gilda shares contributing factors to her success. She discusses the importance of building a network, and finding mentors and advocates. She also talks abut the required skills and qualities of great leaders. Managing a hectic job and the needs of a young child can be daunting. Gilda offers her advice for working moms. We also have a frank conversation about the lack of women and other underrepresented groups in executive leadership roles and what companies can do to improve the situation.