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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2025 · 36 MIN

How to Lead Across Cultures Without Losing Your Company’s DNA

from The STEM Career Coach · host Airswift

What does it take to lead a global aerospace team in Malaysia without losing your company’s DNA?When aerospace leader Fergus Lopez set up a new operation in Malaysia, he made one bold decision: staff it entirely with local talent. In this episode, Fergus reveals how he built a high performing team in a country where some technicians had never even flown before, and how he bridged cultural gaps without compromising on safety, quality, or global excellence. From teaching “airport culture” to embedding respect and empowerment into everyday work, Fergus shares the practical leadership lessons any STEM professional can apply to build trust, adapt to new environments, and achieve world class results.Whether you are expanding into new markets, managing cross border teams, or looking to grow your career in STEM, this conversation delivers a blueprint for leading across cultures while staying true to your company’s core values.🚀 Looking to get ahead in your career?Sign up to our newsletter for expert advice, industry trends, and job opportunities: https://www.airswift.com/newsletter-s...✅ Explore our global jobs board: https://hubs.ly/Q02GXf-90🔔 Subscribe to Airswift’s YouTube: http://bit.ly/airswiftyoutube🌐 Learn more about us: https://www.airswift.com/about/👥 Join the Airswift family: https://www.airswift.com/employee/

What does it take to lead a global aerospace team in Malaysia without losing your company’s DNA?When aerospace leader Fergus Lopez set up a new operation in Malaysia, he made one bold decision: staff it entirely with local talent. In this episode, Fergus reveals how he built a high performing team in a country where some technicians had never even flown before, and how he bridged cultural gaps without compromising on safety, quality, or global excellence. From teaching “airport culture” to embedding respect and empowerment into everyday work, Fergus shares the practical leadership lessons any STEM professional can apply to build trust, adapt to new environments, and achieve world class results.Whether you are expanding into new markets, managing cross border teams, or looking to grow your career in STEM, this conversation delivers a blueprint for leading across cultures while staying true to your company’s core values.🚀 Looking to get ahead in your career?Sign up to our newsletter for expert advice, industry trends, and job opportunities: https://www.airswift.com/newsletter-s...✅ Explore our global jobs board: https://hubs.ly/Q02GXf-90🔔 Subscribe to Airswift’s YouTube: http://bit.ly/airswiftyoutube🌐 Learn more about us: https://www.airswift.com/about/👥 Join the Airswift family: https://www.airswift.com/employee/

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What does it take to lead a global aerospace team in Malaysia without losing your company’s DNA?When aerospace leader Fergus Lopez set up a new operation in Malaysia, he made one bold decision: staff it entirely with local talent. In this episode,...

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