How Moët Hennessy’s CMO Builds High-Performing Teams While Taking on New Challenges

In this episode of Hire Learning, Oz Rashid sits down with Judith Kaltschmitt, Chief Marketing Officer for Moët Hennessy (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), to explore what it takes to build world-class teams inside one of the most iconic luxury brand portfolios in the world.With over a decade of experience at Procter & Gamble and a passion for brand transformation, Judith shares how she hires for potential over pedigree—and why curiosity, attitude, and strategic thinking matter more than resume bullet points.You’ll learn:Why the best interviews don’t feel like interviewsHow she led a global brand turnaround in just 12 monthsHer case for hiring outside of the industryWhat she looks for in a standout candidateHow Moët Hennessy balances tradition with innovationWhether you’re hiring talent or building a career in marketing, luxury, or leadership—this episode is full of actionable insight.Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & welcome 02:00 – Judith’s role at Moët Hennessy and brand scope 04:45 – The culture inside a legacy luxury brand 07:30 – Procter & Gamble: the ultimate marketing school 10:50 – How to onboard fast in a new company 13:40 – Leading a brand turnaround in Pakistan 18:05 – How she thinks about talent and hiring 20:30 – Why she doesn’t prioritize category experience 22:15 – Her favorite interview ever (and what made it so effective) 24:00 – The one interview question she loves to ask 26:15 – Candidate experience: what makes it stand out 29:10 – The biggest hiring mistakes (and what she’s learned) 31:30 – Advice for better interview processes 34:45 – The best hire she’s ever made 36:30 – What she’s excited about right now in her role 39:20 – Gen Z drinking habits and alcohol-free trends 42:00 – Book recommendation: Thinking, Fast and Slow 43:50 – Her advice to her 20-year-old self 46:20 – Lightning round: favorite German cities, food, and sports legends 49:10 – Final thoughts and wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.