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The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast — 217 episodes

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

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

10

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

11

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

12

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

13

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

14

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

15

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

16

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

17

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

18

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

19

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

20

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

21

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

22

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

23

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

24

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

25

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

26

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

27

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

28

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

29

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

30

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

31

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

32

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

33

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

34

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

35

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

36

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

37

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

38

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

39

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

40

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

41

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

42

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

43

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

44

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

45

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

46

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

47

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

48

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

49

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

50

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

51

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

52

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

53

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

54

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

55

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

56

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

57

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

58

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

59

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

60

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

61

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

62

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

63

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

64

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

65

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

66

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

67

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

68

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

69

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

70

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

71

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

72

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

73

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

74

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

75

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

76

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

77

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

78

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

79

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

80

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

81

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

82

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

83

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

84

Digital assets focus: Navigating regulation and finding the right talent

85

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

86

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

87

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

88

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

89

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

90

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

91

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

92

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

93

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

94

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

95

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

96

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

97

Crypto leadership & talent: Evolution of control functions

98

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

99

Crypto leadership & talent: Evolution of the control functions

100

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

101

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

102

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

103

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

104

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

105

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

106

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

107

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

108

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

109

Crypto leadership & talent: Evolution of control functions

110

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

111

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

112

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

113

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

114

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

115

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

116

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

117

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

118

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

119

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

120

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

121

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

122

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

123

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

124

How technology industry CHROs can align talent strategy and business objectives

125

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

126

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

127

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

128

Special feature: The pillars of culture shaping

129

CFO perspective: Agility, trust, and the energy transition

130

Driving high-performance teams in digital infrastructure

131

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

132

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

133

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

134

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

135

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

136

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

137

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

138

Leading through uncertainty: Insights from the general counsel of Atos

139

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

140

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

141

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

142

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

143

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

144

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

145

NYU's general counsel discusses managing global risk

146

The future of HR: Lessons from Metro’s HRD

147

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

148

Working toward digital equity in technology and telecoms at Comcast

149

Crisis-driven growth: Insights from Tiger Brands’ CHRO

150

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

151

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

152

Linking ESG to strategy in the Asian financial market

153

Insights from the CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG

154

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

155

The changing role of the CFO: Insights from Kathrin Dahnke

156

Canadian leadership: Digital innovation and transformation in industrials

157

Building and maintaining culture while scaling an organization

158

Leadership skills for the long term: Dealing with radical uncertainty

159

Putting digital at the heart of the organization

160

Leadership characteristics for CEO success

161

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

162

CHRO insights: Digitalization and disruption

163

HR insights: Performance management and digitalization

164

CFO insights: Diversity, sustainability, and talent development

165

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

166

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

167

Combining sustainability and innovation to drive resilient growth at Croda

168

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

169

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

170

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

171

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

172

Focusing on sustainability to gain a strategic competitive advantage

173

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

174

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

175

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

176

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

177

Evolution of the workplace: Virtual work and reskilling at Infosys

178

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

179

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

180

The CHRO’s evolving role in the digital age

181

From complexity to simplicity at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company

182

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

183

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

184

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

185

How purpose and agility are key for the leadership of tomorrow

186

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

187

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

188

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

189

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

190

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

191

Manufacturing in China: A CEO perspective

192

BlackRock: Promoting LGBTQ rights in Asia

193

How to navigate digital disruption in retail

194

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

195

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

196

Rethinking the customer journey in consumer banking

197

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

198

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

199

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

200

Shaping the future of banking

201

Small teams as lighthouses: Modelling organizational change

202

Accelerating across a changing landscape

203

Transforming with agility, leading with purpose

204

Lessons from the disrupted

205

Wind of Change

206

Understanding The Online Breadcrumbs

207

Perfect Chemistry

208

Culture Through the Regulator’s Lens

209

Powering the Future

210

Reimagining the Role of the Bank CEO

211

Beyond Diversity to Inclusion

212

Mastering digital innovation at GE

213

In Pursuit of Omnichannel Nirvana

214

From Race Track to Real World

215

Turning the Tanker

216

The Power of Paranoia

217

Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 12 Minutes