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The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast — 217 episodes
Resilient leadership in a PE-backed environment: A conversation with Dino Koutrouki, chief executive officer of Pelsis
Leading in crisis: A conversation with Mark Garrett, co-founder of Glenstone Capital Partners and independent board member
Building resilience in a disrupted world: A conversation with Alison Martin, CEO Life, Health, and Bank Distribution at Zurich Insurance Group
Driving organizational transformation in family-owned businesses: A conversation with Björn Lahm, CFO of Harting Technology Group
How to drive agile AI adoption: A conversation with Michael Lefenfeld, president and CEO of Hexion
Accelerating growth with culture: A conversation with Dr. Kaleen Love, chief people and culture officer at Philip Morris International US
How culture drives performance and transforms leadership: A Conversation with Allan Swan, President of Panasonic Energy North America
The generics mindset: A conversation with Richard Saynor, CEO of Sandoz
Culture as a strategic advantage in times of change: A conversation with Ken Campbell, CEO of Play Group
Tradition and transformation: A conversation with Riitta Savonlahti, executive vice president of human resources, UPM
What great leaders learn from flawed leadership: A conversation with author Mita Mallick
Leading Transformation in the Space Industry: A conversation with Kristina Wagner, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Digital Officer at OHB SE
Trust, talent, and transformation: A conversation with Char Doll, CHRO at Ansell
Stablecoins and the future of finance: A conversation with Marieke Flament, co-author of Euro Stable Watch, board member and advisor
Growth, Purpose, and People: A conversation with Dave Wessinger, Co-Founder and CEO of PointClickCare
Future-ready leadership in action: A conversation with Nicole Pieterse, Head of HR of Swiss Re’s Property and Casualty Division
Innovating with purpose to drive innovation: A conversation with Nathalie Collin, Deputy CEO of Groupe La Poste
Empowering talent and navigating change: A conversation with Dr. Jerh Collins, chief technical operations and quality officer at Moderna
AI leadership in communications: A conversation with Corey duBrowa, Global CEO of Burson
Transformation and trust in leadership: A conversation with Mads Nipper, Board Chair, former CEO, and Energy Transition Advocate
Evolving talent needs in the robotics sector: A conversation with Karl Iagnemma, the CEO of Vecna Robotics
Emerging talent needs across the retail media and ad tech sectors: A conversation with Lisa Valentino, president of Best Buy Ads
Managing the semiconductor trilemma: A conversation with Dr. Roawen Chen, chief supply chain and operations officer at Qualcomm
Leadership, breaking through, and the value of communications: An interview with Sally Susman, chief corporate affairs officer of Pfizer
Bonus conversation: Trends in private equity talent needs across North America
Energy, policy, and purpose: A conversation with Jennifer Granholm, former US Secretary of Energy
Navigating transformation as a new CEO in real estate management: A conversation with Neil Slater, CEO of Redevco
Core leadership competencies needed in today's business landscape: A conversation with Mitja Schulz, CEO of Debrunner Koenig
Building trust in AI systems and AI systems that deserve our trust: A conversation with Miriam Vogel, president and CEO of EqualAI
Defining the traits of a successful venture capital leader and founder: A conversation with Lior Susan, founder and managing partner of Eclipse
How AI is delivering value in an integrated supply chain: A conversation with James Borzi, EVP and chief supply chain officer at Baxter International
AI in the marketing function: A conversation with Chris Koehler, CMO at Twilio
From CFO to CEO: Joe Lister, CEO of Unite Students, reflects on his first year as the top executive
Embedding sustainability and systems thinking as core healthy leadership qualities: A conversation with Stendert Krommendam, chief people and sustainability officer at Ecotone
Santiago Argelich Hesse, CEO of Cellnex Poland, on fostering trust and alignment through M&A and the future of digital infrastructure
Five critical components of the connecting leader: A conversation with Heidrick & Struggles' Adam Pacifico and Regis Chasse
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
Impactful and approachable leadership in a global energy business: A conversation with Emma Delaney, executive vice president at BP, about balancing growth and sustainability
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
Leading a culture transformation in the evolving procurement function: A conversation with Clint Grimes, chief procurement officer at Capital One
Leading through transformation and across ownership structures: Samuel Skott on AI, innovation, and building high-performance teams
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
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
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
Building high-performing teams and driving followership: A conversation with Matt Carter, the CEO of Intrado
Special feature: Neurodiversity in the workplace—what executives should know
Finding the right fintech talent: A conversation with Ben Grolimund, general manager of UAE, Rain
The democratization and the future of the robotics industry: An interview with Ujjwal Kumar, group president of Teradyne Robotics
Adapting to rapid advancement in telecommunications technology: A conversation with José Perdomo Lorenzo, chief strategy officer of Deutsche Telekom Group
Driving toward net zero in the Canadian energy industry: A conversation with Avik Dey, CEO of Capital Power
Leadership and disruptive innovation in biotech and mental health care: A conversation with Kabir Nath, CEO of Compass Pathways
From legal work to digital asset management strategy: A conversation with Cynthia Lo Bessette, the head of Fidelity Digital Asset Management
Investing at the intersection of AI and science: An interview with Inaki Berenguer, managing partner at LifeX Ventures
Debunking the myths around inclusion: A conversation with Mita Mallick, author and head of inclusion, equity, and impact at Carta
Mental health and wellness at the top: A conversation about emotional well-being, peak performance, and leadership impact with Dr. Ardeshir Mehran
Developing forward-looking leaders: An interview with Peter Attfield, former chief talent and learning officer of Jardine Matheson
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
Sustainability, technology, and innovation in the chemicals sector: A conversation with Bob Maughon, chief technology and sustainability officer at SABIC
The evolving role of the chief communications officer: An interview with Maggie FitzPatrick, founder of FitzPatrick & Co
From scientist to founder: NMD Pharma’s CEO Thomas Holm Pedersen discusses leadership, innovation, and the future of biotech
Leadership styles in the legal profession: A conversation with Dr. Larry Richard, founder of LawyerBrain
Talent strategies in a decentralized business and the CHRO's value at the board level: A conversation with Angella Alexander, CHRO of ATS Corporation
Getting to net-zero in the electricity industry: A conversation with Jana Mosley, president of ENMAX Power
From start-ups to large-scale organizations: Uber Health’s Caitlin Donovan on the leadership capabilities that have helped her thrive
Gender equity, productivity, and well-being: A conversation with Angela Hurtado, JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s managing director and senior country officer for Colombia
The future of work in the clean energy sector: An interview with Nabil Almessabi, CHRO at TAQA
Building teams and navigating the healthcare ecosystem: An interview with Kaushik Bhaumik, EY Americas Health Technology Leader
Implementing AI in the industrial sector: A conversation with Guido Kerkhoff, CEO of Klöckner SE
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
The future of work: An interview with Eileen Burnett-Kant, CHRO at CLP Group
Measuring AI’s impact within organizations: An interview with Sebastien Rozanes, group chief data officer at Carrefour
Navigating narrow-mindedness, reaping the benefits of dissent, and cultivating curiosity: A conversation about leadership with Maura O'Neill
Talent development in the legal sector: A conversation with Caroline Firstbrook, former COO at Clifford Chance
Fostering a culture of innovation in industrial tech: An interview with The Heraeus Group’s Steffen Metzger
Culture’s impact on recruitment and retention in the healthcare ecosystem: A conversation with John Shagoury, president and CEO at IntelyCare
Implementing purposeful and effective sustainability initiatives: A conversation with Lise Kingo, board director at Danone, Sanofi, and Covestro
The importance of sponsors and mentors: Kimberly Susan Cuccia, the senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary at NiSource
Agribusiness, technology, and leadership: An interview with Sky Kurtz, co-founder and CEO of Pure Harvest
The evolution of the chief medical officer: A conversation with Dr. Vidya Raman-Tangella, chief medical officer at Teladoc Health
Crypto leadership & talent: An interview with King Leung, InvestHK
Disruption and innovation in the biopharmaceutical industry: An interview with GSK’s chief commercial officer Luke Miels
Navigating leadership and challenges in the supply chain function with Linzell Harris, former SVP of global supply chain and strategy at AstraZeneca
Leadership for the future in fashion, luxury, and design: An interview with Matteo De Rosa, CEO of Métiers d'Art
Digital assets focus: Navigating regulation and finding the right talent
Diversity, leadership, and business growth: An interview with Ying McGuire, NMSDC CEO & president
Integrating AI into industrial companies: A conversation with Arun Narayanan, former chief data officer at Anglo American
Navigating global transformation and leadership: Insights from Luis Lozano, president at Toyota Mexico
Disruption and sustainability in agriculture: A conversation with Anders Nørgaard, CEO of FirstFarms
Carsten Brunn on moving from big pharma to biotech: Risk, rewards, and leadership styles
Innovation, leadership, and purpose in the biotech industry: A conversation with Mathai Mammen, CEO of FogPharma
Attracting, developing, and retaining talent in a hyper-competitive market: An interview with Cynthia Burkhardt, global head of talent acquisition at Kimberly-Clark
Disruption in commercial pharmaceuticals: An interview with Takeda’s Ramona Sequeira
The changing landscape of talent in the health tech industry: Insights from Abbott's EVP of medical devices, Lisa Earnhardt
Breaking down barriers in the VC space: An interview with Kristina Williams, CEO of Alberta Enterprise Corporation
Innovation, leadership, and purpose in the biotech industry: Insights from Martin Mackay, co-founder and CEO of Rallybio
Microsoft's Nuance Healthcare EVP & GM on AI's role in transforming patient care
Crypto leadership & talent: Evolution of control functions
Navigating new technologies and preparing the next generation of leaders: Insights from Gurdeep Grewal, the CEO of Intive
Crypto leadership & talent: Evolution of the control functions
Innovation and legal leadership in biopharma: An interview with Amgen’s Jonathan Graham
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
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
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
Navigating complexity and digital transformation in media: An interview with Jamie Fly, president and CEO of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
The Chief Strategy Officer's Role in a Data & AI-Driven World
Recalibrating Cryptocurrency For the Future: A Conversation with Marcus Hughes, The Former Chief Risk Officer of BitMEX
Three implementation options for Generative AI: An interview with Pedro Uria Recio, chief data analytics and AI officer at True Digital
The Power of Company DNA and Data: Interview with Danny Brooks, Co-Founder at Penrose
Crypto leadership & talent: Evolution of control functions
Puma’s CHRO on DE&I, the evolution of the HR function, and how to build a Gen Z–friendly organizational culture
Legal leadership in healthcare: Insights from the GC of Sentara, a not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system
Benevity’s CEO on transitioning from a CFO role and the importance of mental health
ESG leadership from the legal function: An interview with Whitbread General Counsel Chris Vaughan
Heidrick perspectives: The impact of digital on marketing and communications roles
Sustainability in luxury fashion: An interview with Luca Sburlati, CEO of Pattern Group
Verisk’s chief legal officer on making a cross-industry move and leading in a hybrid environment
Bayer’s chief marketing and information technology officer on creativity, collaboration, and making it work
Integrating the legal & compliance functions and advancing DE&I: An interview with James Ford, senior vice president and group general counsel at GSK
Identifying, attracting, and retaining leaders for hyper-growth environment: An interview with Karishma Patel Buford, chief people officer at Spring Health
The risks of organizational complexity and how to be an anti-complex leader: An interview with Rend Stephan, author and CEO of ClicData
Mitsui Rail Capital’s general counsel: Insights on the value of diverse experiences
FiscalNote’s CEO on DE&I, IPOs, and What He Learned From Political Campaigns
From industry shifts to supporting innovation: Insights from Kone's chief innovation officer
How technology industry CHROs can align talent strategy and business objectives
Talent management strategy and CFO development with Anish Batlaw, managing director at General Atlantic
From leadership development to team acceleration: Insights from BMW South Africa's general manager of legal services
J&J’s former chief procurement officer on the evolution of the function
Special feature: The pillars of culture shaping
CFO perspective: Agility, trust, and the energy transition
Driving high-performance teams in digital infrastructure
Former Google VP of worldwide data center operations and Wayfair CTO discusses leadership and innovation trends in the data center and public cloud industry
The future of mobility: Insights from Roger Hunter, vice president E-Mobility at Shell
Building a personal brand and network: Why it matters for general counsel
CFO leadership development: Stantec’s Theresa Jang on being an effective business partner
Creating healthier futures: AmerisourceBergen’s CFO and SVP of corporate responsibility & sustainability discuss their ESG journey
Driving integration while maintaining cultures: Varian's head of HR on leading through an acquisition
Heidrick & Struggles' chief legal officer and corporate secretary on strategic growth and ESG
Leading through uncertainty: Insights from the general counsel of Atos
Commercialization and culture: Leadership insights from Loop Energy’s CEO
Succeeding as a strategic business partner: Insights from Ally Financial’s general counsel
Attracting and retaining talent: Cultivating a people-first strategy in the energy sector
Sustainable and inclusive leadership in the oil and gas sector: A Canadian perspective
Human resources insights: Heathrow Airport’s people-first strategy
Leadership skills in a hybrid world: An entrepreneur’s perspective
NYU's general counsel discusses managing global risk
The future of HR: Lessons from Metro’s HRD
Integration across business, technology, and energy: A conversation with Enbridge’s CIO
Working toward digital equity in technology and telecoms at Comcast
Crisis-driven growth: Insights from Tiger Brands’ CHRO
ESG in energy: TransAlta's former CEO on transformative leadership
D&I in PE: A conversation with Stone Brewing’s CEO and VMG’s Talent Partner
Linking ESG to strategy in the Asian financial market
Insights from the CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG
iHeartMedia’s Jordan Fasbender reflects on being a first-time GC in 2020
The changing role of the CFO: Insights from Kathrin Dahnke
Canadian leadership: Digital innovation and transformation in industrials
Building and maintaining culture while scaling an organization
Leadership skills for the long term: Dealing with radical uncertainty
Putting digital at the heart of the organization
Leadership characteristics for CEO success
General counsel perspectives: Leadership skills needed to navigate a new role during the pandemic
CHRO insights: Digitalization and disruption
HR insights: Performance management and digitalization
CFO insights: Diversity, sustainability, and talent development
From the health sector to financial services: Insights from Dr. Alex Dibelius, managing partner at CVC Capital Partners
Navigating the pandemic: Alitalia's GC on the challenges facing the aviation industry
Combining sustainability and innovation to drive resilient growth at Croda
Leadership development, culture, and trust: The CEO of WAPA on the critical levers of business performance
Cultivating curiosity: Novartis’ chief learning officer on why it matters more than ever
Trust, transparency, and accountability: Strategy insights from Battelle’s president and CEO
Reinventing a British icon: London Electric Vehicle Company’s transformational journey
Focusing on sustainability to gain a strategic competitive advantage
Agile leadership in the pharmaceutical industry: Insights from AmerisourceBergen’s Executive Vice President Robert Mauch
Navigating crises with integrity: Insights from Waste Management’s chief people officer
Transparency, accountability, humility: Guiding your company through a successful restructuring
Working together, winning together: Creating a culture of accountability at Fulton Financial
Evolution of the workplace: Virtual work and reskilling at Infosys
Preparing for the unexpected: Insights from a 9/11 FDNY deputy fire chief
A company ahead of its time: Insights from a 100% virtual business
The CHRO’s evolving role in the digital age
From complexity to simplicity at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company
Leading by example to transform healthcare: The leadership journeys of Blue Shield’s CEO and CHRO
Making the most of data and information: Insights from Experian’s CFO
The digital CFO: How Target transformed the consumer journey in retail
How purpose and agility are key for the leadership of tomorrow
EY invests in technology and people to create innovation “superheroes”
A revolution in the renewable energy sector: The journey of Lightsource BP
The Idea Factory: Fostering employees’ creativity to support business innovation
Driving value creation and developing talent in the insurance industry in Asia
The Power of One: Helen of Troy’s culture transformation journey
Manufacturing in China: A CEO perspective
BlackRock: Promoting LGBTQ rights in Asia
How to navigate digital disruption in retail
Discovery Limited: Leading with purpose to drive health insurance innovation and better health outcomes
What it takes to be a good leader – leadership lessons from South Africa
Rethinking the customer journey in consumer banking
Risk, experiment, and fail: A perspective on the insurance industry of the future
A sport for all: World Rugby’s inspiring brand transformation
Succeeding in e-commerce starts with the right talent and a growth mind-set
Shaping the future of banking
Small teams as lighthouses: Modelling organizational change
Accelerating across a changing landscape
Transforming with agility, leading with purpose
Lessons from the disrupted
Wind of Change
Understanding The Online Breadcrumbs
Perfect Chemistry
Culture Through the Regulator’s Lens
Powering the Future
Reimagining the Role of the Bank CEO
Beyond Diversity to Inclusion
Mastering digital innovation at GE
In Pursuit of Omnichannel Nirvana
From Race Track to Real World
Turning the Tanker
The Power of Paranoia
Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 12 Minutes