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The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast — 226 episodes

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Succeeding with private equity spin outs: A conversation with Eric Zoller, Co-founder and CEO of Taproot Capital

2

Shaping courageous leaders: A conversation with Penny Hughes, experienced chair and non-executive director

3

The human edge in AI-driven investing: A conversation with Arnaud de Servigny, investor, academic, and author

4

Building a people-centric leadership style: A conversation with Charlie Green, CEO of Workspace Group PLC

5

Human-centered leadership in the age of AI: A conversation with Felice Gorordo, CEO of Embark

6

How AI is reshaping legal services: A conversation with Julien Tanguy, CEO of Lefebvre Group

7

Building long-term resilience in consumer markets: A conversation with Aku Vikström, CEO of Orkla Foods Europe

8

Becoming purposeful and performance-driven: A conversation with Jean-Luc Fleurial, EVP and CHRO of UCB

9

Communications as a key driver to growth: A conversation with Silvio Tavares, president and CEO of VantageScore

10

Resilient leadership in a PE-backed environment: A conversation with Dino Koutrouki, chief executive officer of Pelsis

11

Leading in crisis: A conversation with Mark Garrett, co-founder of Glenstone Capital Partners and independent board member

12

Building resilience in a disrupted world: A conversation with Alison Martin, CEO Life, Health, and Bank Distribution at Zurich Insurance Group

13

Driving organizational transformation in family-owned businesses: A conversation with Björn Lahm, CFO of Harting Technology Group

14

How to drive agile AI adoption: A conversation with Michael Lefenfeld, president and CEO of Hexion

15

Accelerating growth with culture: A conversation with Dr. Kaleen Love, chief people and culture officer at Philip Morris International US

16

How culture drives performance and transforms leadership: A Conversation with Allan Swan, President of Panasonic Energy North America

17

The generics mindset: A conversation with Richard Saynor, CEO of Sandoz

18

Culture as a strategic advantage in times of change: A conversation with Ken Campbell, CEO of Play Group

19

Tradition and transformation: A conversation with Riitta Savonlahti, executive vice president of human resources, UPM

20

What great leaders learn from flawed leadership: A conversation with author Mita Mallick

21

Leading Transformation in the Space Industry: A conversation with Kristina Wagner, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Digital Officer at OHB SE

22

Trust, talent, and transformation: A conversation with Char Doll, CHRO at Ansell

23

Stablecoins and the future of finance: A conversation with Marieke Flament, co-author of Euro Stable Watch, board member and advisor

24

Growth, Purpose, and People: A conversation with Dave Wessinger, Co-Founder and CEO of PointClickCare

25

Future-ready leadership in action: A conversation with Nicole Pieterse, Head of HR of Swiss Re’s Property and Casualty Division

26

Innovating with purpose to drive innovation: A conversation with Nathalie Collin, Deputy CEO of Groupe La Poste

27

Empowering talent and navigating change: A conversation with Dr. Jerh Collins, chief technical operations and quality officer at Moderna

28

AI leadership in communications: A conversation with Corey duBrowa, Global CEO of Burson

29

Transformation and trust in leadership: A conversation with Mads Nipper, Board Chair, former CEO, and Energy Transition Advocate

30

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

31

Emerging talent needs across the retail media and ad tech sectors: A conversation with Lisa Valentino, president of Best Buy Ads

32

Managing the semiconductor trilemma: A conversation with Dr. Roawen Chen, chief supply chain and operations officer at Qualcomm

33

Leadership, breaking through, and the value of communications: An interview with Sally Susman, chief corporate affairs officer of Pfizer

34

Bonus conversation: Trends in private equity talent needs across North America

35

Energy, policy, and purpose: A conversation with Jennifer Granholm, former US Secretary of Energy

36

Navigating transformation as a new CEO in real estate management: A conversation with Neil Slater, CEO of Redevco

37

Core leadership competencies needed in today's business landscape: A conversation with Mitja Schulz, CEO of Debrunner Koenig

38

Building trust in AI systems and AI systems that deserve our trust: A conversation with Miriam Vogel, president and CEO of EqualAI

39

Defining the traits of a successful venture capital leader and founder: A conversation with Lior Susan, founder and managing partner of Eclipse

40

How AI is delivering value in an integrated supply chain: A conversation with James Borzi, EVP and chief supply chain officer at Baxter International

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AI in the marketing function: A conversation with Chris Koehler, CMO at Twilio

42

From CFO to CEO: Joe Lister, CEO of Unite Students, reflects on his first year as the top executive

43

Embedding sustainability and systems thinking as core healthy leadership qualities: A conversation with Stendert Krommendam, chief people and sustainability officer at Ecotone

44

Santiago Argelich Hesse, CEO of Cellnex Poland, on fostering trust and alignment through M&A and the future of digital infrastructure

45

Five critical components of the connecting leader: A conversation with Heidrick & Struggles' Adam Pacifico and Regis Chasse

46

Fostering trust and alignment: Ludovic Gaudé, CEO of Qinshift and Avenga, on leading in technology companies across ownership types, through mergers, and amid culture transformations

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Impactful and approachable leadership in a global energy business: A conversation with Emma Delaney, executive vice president at BP, about balancing growth and sustainability

48

Theresa Roessel, CFO of Canada Diagnostic Centres, on the leadership capabilities that have helped her succeed as a finance executive across industries and the importance of fostering your own learning

49

Leading a culture transformation in the evolving procurement function: A conversation with Clint Grimes, chief procurement officer at Capital One

50

Leading through transformation and across ownership structures: Samuel Skott on AI, innovation, and building high-performance teams

51

Building and supporting purpose-driven brands: A conversation with Anuradha Chugh, board member of Toms Group A/S, F&C Investment Trust, Routes Collective, and B Lab UK

52

Adapting your personal leadership style: Shawn Bushouse, former president of emerging brands at Nestle Health Science, discusses the differences in leadership at start-ups and larger organizations

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Transitioning from a man to a woman as the CEO of an insurance company: Caroline Farberger shares her unique experience and remarkable insights on inclusive leadership

54

Building high-performing teams and driving followership: A conversation with Matt Carter, the CEO of Intrado

55

Special feature: Neurodiversity in the workplace—what executives should know

56

Finding the right fintech talent: A conversation with Ben Grolimund, general manager of UAE, Rain

57

The democratization and the future of the robotics industry: An interview with Ujjwal Kumar, group president of Teradyne Robotics

58

Adapting to rapid advancement in telecommunications technology: A conversation with José Perdomo Lorenzo, chief strategy officer of Deutsche Telekom Group

59

Driving toward net zero in the Canadian energy industry: A conversation with Avik Dey, CEO of Capital Power

60

Leadership and disruptive innovation in biotech and mental health care: A conversation with Kabir Nath, CEO of Compass Pathways

61

From legal work to digital asset management strategy: A conversation with Cynthia Lo Bessette, the head of Fidelity Digital Asset Management

62

Investing at the intersection of AI and science: An interview with Inaki Berenguer, managing partner at LifeX Ventures

63

Debunking the myths around inclusion: A conversation with Mita Mallick, author and head of inclusion, equity, and impact at Carta

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Mental health and wellness at the top: A conversation about emotional well-being, peak performance, and leadership impact with Dr. Ardeshir Mehran

65

Developing forward-looking leaders: An interview with Peter Attfield, former chief talent and learning officer of Jardine Matheson

66

Embracing and sustaining a competitive advantage in AI: A conversation with José Pedro Almeida, advisory board member of Intelligence Ventures and top chief AI strategist

67

Sustainability, technology, and innovation in the chemicals sector: A conversation with Bob Maughon, chief technology and sustainability officer at SABIC

68

The evolving role of the chief communications officer: An interview with Maggie FitzPatrick, founder of FitzPatrick & Co

69

From scientist to founder: NMD Pharma’s CEO Thomas Holm Pedersen discusses leadership, innovation, and the future of biotech

70

Leadership styles in the legal profession: A conversation with Dr. Larry Richard, founder of LawyerBrain

71

Talent strategies in a decentralized business and the CHRO's value at the board level: A conversation with Angella Alexander, CHRO of ATS Corporation

72

Getting to net-zero in the electricity industry: A conversation with Jana Mosley, president of ENMAX Power

73

From start-ups to large-scale organizations: Uber Health’s Caitlin Donovan on the leadership capabilities that have helped her thrive

74

Gender equity, productivity, and well-being: A conversation with Angela Hurtado, JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s managing director and senior country officer for Colombia

75

The future of work in the clean energy sector: An interview with Nabil Almessabi, CHRO at TAQA

76

Building teams and navigating the healthcare ecosystem: An interview with Kaushik Bhaumik, EY Americas Health Technology Leader

77

Implementing AI in the industrial sector: A conversation with Guido Kerkhoff, CEO of Klöckner SE

78

Leading through digital transformations: A conversation with Sophia Velastegui, chief product officer at Aptiv and member of the AI Advisory Committee for National Science Foundation NSF

79

The future of work: An interview with Eileen Burnett-Kant, CHRO at CLP Group

80

Measuring AI’s impact within organizations: An interview with Sebastien Rozanes, group chief data officer at Carrefour

81

Navigating narrow-mindedness, reaping the benefits of dissent, and cultivating curiosity: A conversation about leadership with Maura O'Neill

82

Talent development in the legal sector: A conversation with Caroline Firstbrook, former COO at Clifford Chance

83

Fostering a culture of innovation in industrial tech: An interview with The Heraeus Group’s Steffen Metzger

84

Culture’s impact on recruitment and retention in the healthcare ecosystem: A conversation with John Shagoury, president and CEO at IntelyCare

85

Implementing purposeful and effective sustainability initiatives: A conversation with Lise Kingo, board director at Danone, Sanofi, and Covestro

86

The importance of sponsors and mentors: Kimberly Susan Cuccia, the senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary at NiSource

87

Agribusiness, technology, and leadership: An interview with Sky Kurtz, co-founder and CEO of Pure Harvest

88

The evolution of the chief medical officer: A conversation with Dr. Vidya Raman-Tangella, chief medical officer at Teladoc Health

89

Crypto leadership & talent: An interview with King Leung, InvestHK

90

Disruption and innovation in the biopharmaceutical industry: An interview with GSK’s chief commercial officer Luke Miels

91

Navigating leadership and challenges in the supply chain function with Linzell Harris, former SVP of global supply chain and strategy at AstraZeneca

92

Leadership for the future in fashion, luxury, and design: An interview with Matteo De Rosa, CEO of Métiers d'Art

93

Digital assets focus: Navigating regulation and finding the right talent

94

Diversity, leadership, and business growth: An interview with Ying McGuire, NMSDC CEO & president

95

Integrating AI into industrial companies: A conversation with Arun Narayanan, former chief data officer at Anglo American

96

Navigating global transformation and leadership: Insights from Luis Lozano, president at Toyota Mexico

97

Disruption and sustainability in agriculture: A conversation with Anders Nørgaard, CEO of FirstFarms

98

Carsten Brunn on moving from big pharma to biotech: Risk, rewards, and leadership styles

99

Innovation, leadership, and purpose in the biotech industry: A conversation with Mathai Mammen, CEO of FogPharma

100

Attracting, developing, and retaining talent in a hyper-competitive market: An interview with Cynthia Burkhardt, global head of talent acquisition at Kimberly-Clark

101

Disruption in commercial pharmaceuticals: An interview with Takeda’s Ramona Sequeira

102

The changing landscape of talent in the health tech industry: Insights from Abbott's EVP of medical devices, Lisa Earnhardt

103

Breaking down barriers in the VC space: An interview with Kristina Williams, CEO of Alberta Enterprise Corporation

104

Innovation, leadership, and purpose in the biotech industry: Insights from Martin Mackay, co-founder and CEO of Rallybio

105

Microsoft's Nuance Healthcare EVP & GM on AI's role in transforming patient care

106

Crypto leadership & talent: Evolution of control functions

107

Navigating new technologies and preparing the next generation of leaders: Insights from Gurdeep Grewal, the CEO of Intive

108

Crypto leadership & talent: Evolution of the control functions

109

Innovation and legal leadership in biopharma: An interview with Amgen’s Jonathan Graham

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Automation, digitization, and utilization of data to drive future innovation in cell and gene therapies: A conversation with Dr. Bruce Levine of the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine

111

Crypto leadership & talent: Evolution of control functions – Dawn Capital’s Dan Chaplin offers an investor’s perspective on the recent challenges facing the digital assets industry

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Crypto Leadership & Talent: Evolution of Control Functions - Navigating the Regulatory Environment and Balancing Stability and Innovation with Michael Held, Partner at WilmerHale and Former General Counsel at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York

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Navigating complexity and digital transformation in media: An interview with Jamie Fly, president and CEO of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

114

The Chief Strategy Officer's Role in a Data & AI-Driven World

115

Recalibrating Cryptocurrency For the Future: A Conversation with Marcus Hughes, The Former Chief Risk Officer of BitMEX

116

Three implementation options for Generative AI: An interview with Pedro Uria Recio, chief data analytics and AI officer at True Digital

117

The Power of Company DNA and Data: Interview with Danny Brooks, Co-Founder at Penrose

118

Crypto leadership & talent: Evolution of control functions

119

Puma’s CHRO on DE&I, the evolution of the HR function, and how to build a Gen Z–friendly organizational culture

120

Legal leadership in healthcare: Insights from the GC of Sentara, a not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system

121

Benevity’s CEO on transitioning from a CFO role and the importance of mental health

122

ESG leadership from the legal function: An interview with Whitbread General Counsel Chris Vaughan

123

Heidrick perspectives: The impact of digital on marketing and communications roles

124

Sustainability in luxury fashion: An interview with Luca Sburlati, CEO of Pattern Group

125

Verisk’s chief legal officer on making a cross-industry move and leading in a hybrid environment

126

Bayer’s chief marketing and information technology officer on creativity, collaboration, and making it work

127

Integrating the legal & compliance functions and advancing DE&I: An interview with James Ford, senior vice president and group general counsel at GSK

128

Identifying, attracting, and retaining leaders for hyper-growth environment: An interview with Karishma Patel Buford, chief people officer at Spring Health

129

The risks of organizational complexity and how to be an anti-complex leader: An interview with Rend Stephan, author and CEO of ClicData

130

Mitsui Rail Capital’s general counsel: Insights on the value of diverse experiences

131

FiscalNote’s CEO on DE&I, IPOs, and What He Learned From Political Campaigns

132

From industry shifts to supporting innovation: Insights from Kone's chief innovation officer

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How technology industry CHROs can align talent strategy and business objectives

134

Talent management strategy and CFO development with Anish Batlaw, managing director at General Atlantic

135

From leadership development to team acceleration: Insights from BMW South Africa's general manager of legal services

136

J&J’s former chief procurement officer on the evolution of the function

137

Special feature: The pillars of culture shaping

138

CFO perspective: Agility, trust, and the energy transition

139

Driving high-performance teams in digital infrastructure

140

Former Google VP of worldwide data center operations and Wayfair CTO discusses leadership and innovation trends in the data center and public cloud industry

141

The future of mobility: Insights from Roger Hunter, vice president E-Mobility at Shell

142

Building a personal brand and network: Why it matters for general counsel

143

CFO leadership development: Stantec’s Theresa Jang on being an effective business partner

144

Creating healthier futures: AmerisourceBergen’s CFO and SVP of corporate responsibility & sustainability discuss their ESG journey

145

Driving integration while maintaining cultures: Varian's head of HR on leading through an acquisition

146

Heidrick & Struggles' chief legal officer and corporate secretary on strategic growth and ESG

147

Leading through uncertainty: Insights from the general counsel of Atos

148

Commercialization and culture: Leadership insights from Loop Energy’s CEO

149

Succeeding as a strategic business partner: Insights from Ally Financial’s general counsel

150

Attracting and retaining talent: Cultivating a people-first strategy in the energy sector

151

Sustainable and inclusive leadership in the oil and gas sector: A Canadian perspective

152

Human resources insights: Heathrow Airport’s people-first strategy

153

Leadership skills in a hybrid world: An entrepreneur’s perspective

154

NYU's general counsel discusses managing global risk

155

The future of HR: Lessons from Metro’s HRD

156

Integration across business, technology, and energy: A conversation with Enbridge’s CIO

157

Working toward digital equity in technology and telecoms at Comcast

158

Crisis-driven growth: Insights from Tiger Brands’ CHRO

159

ESG in energy: TransAlta's former CEO on transformative leadership

160

D&I in PE: A conversation with Stone Brewing’s CEO and VMG’s Talent Partner

161

Linking ESG to strategy in the Asian financial market

162

Insights from the CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG

163

iHeartMedia’s Jordan Fasbender reflects on being a first-time GC in 2020

164

The changing role of the CFO: Insights from Kathrin Dahnke

165

Canadian leadership: Digital innovation and transformation in industrials

166

Building and maintaining culture while scaling an organization

167

Leadership skills for the long term: Dealing with radical uncertainty

168

Putting digital at the heart of the organization

169

Leadership characteristics for CEO success

170

General counsel perspectives: Leadership skills needed to navigate a new role during the pandemic

171

CHRO insights: Digitalization and disruption

172

HR insights: Performance management and digitalization

173

CFO insights: Diversity, sustainability, and talent development

174

From the health sector to financial services: Insights from Dr. Alex Dibelius, managing partner at CVC Capital Partners

175

Navigating the pandemic: Alitalia's GC on the challenges facing the aviation industry

176

Combining sustainability and innovation to drive resilient growth at Croda

177

Leadership development, culture, and trust: The CEO of WAPA on the critical levers of business performance

178

Cultivating curiosity: Novartis’ chief learning officer on why it matters more than ever

179

Trust, transparency, and accountability: Strategy insights from Battelle’s president and CEO

180

Reinventing a British icon: London Electric Vehicle Company’s transformational journey

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Focusing on sustainability to gain a strategic competitive advantage

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Agile leadership in the pharmaceutical industry: Insights from AmerisourceBergen’s Executive Vice President Robert Mauch

183

Navigating crises with integrity: Insights from Waste Management’s chief people officer

184

Transparency, accountability, humility: Guiding your company through a successful restructuring

185

Working together, winning together: Creating a culture of accountability at Fulton Financial

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Evolution of the workplace: Virtual work and reskilling at Infosys

187

Preparing for the unexpected: Insights from a 9/11 FDNY deputy fire chief

188

A company ahead of its time: Insights from a 100% virtual business

189

The CHRO’s evolving role in the digital age

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From complexity to simplicity at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company

191

Leading by example to transform healthcare: The leadership journeys of Blue Shield’s CEO and CHRO

192

Making the most of data and information: Insights from Experian’s CFO

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The digital CFO: How Target transformed the consumer journey in retail

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How purpose and agility are key for the leadership of tomorrow

195

EY invests in technology and people to create innovation “superheroes”

196

A revolution in the renewable energy sector: The journey of Lightsource BP

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The Idea Factory: Fostering employees’ creativity to support business innovation

198

Driving value creation and developing talent in the insurance industry in Asia

199

The Power of One: Helen of Troy’s culture transformation journey

200

Manufacturing in China: A CEO perspective

201

BlackRock: Promoting LGBTQ rights in Asia

202

How to navigate digital disruption in retail

203

Discovery Limited: Leading with purpose to drive health insurance innovation and better health outcomes

204

What it takes to be a good leader – leadership lessons from South Africa

205

Rethinking the customer journey in consumer banking

206

Risk, experiment, and fail: A perspective on the insurance industry of the future

207

A sport for all: World Rugby’s inspiring brand transformation

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Succeeding in e-commerce starts with the right talent and a growth mind-set

209

Shaping the future of banking

210

Small teams as lighthouses: Modelling organizational change

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Accelerating across a changing landscape

212

Transforming with agility, leading with purpose

213

Lessons from the disrupted

214

Wind of Change

215

Understanding The Online Breadcrumbs

216

Perfect Chemistry

217

Culture Through the Regulator’s Lens

218

Powering the Future

219

Reimagining the Role of the Bank CEO

220

Beyond Diversity to Inclusion

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Mastering digital innovation at GE

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In Pursuit of Omnichannel Nirvana

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From Race Track to Real World

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Turning the Tanker

225

The Power of Paranoia

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Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 12 Minutes