The Path To Power

Melissa Daimler is the Chief Learning Officer at Udemy and the Author of "ReCulturing". Udemy is one of the leading learning platforms in the worlds. Melissa was previously a senior executive at Twitter, WeWork and Adobe.

Sonja Betschart is the co-founder and co-pilot of WeRobotics. Sonja was recognized by Forbes as one of the 50 over 50 most influential women across EMEA. WeRobotics is a Swiss company which provides flying labs, drone, data and AI training centers across Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia.

Adhi Mustopo is the CEO of MMS Solutions in Indonesia, a multi-billion diversified portfolio company with interests in metallurgy, power and agriculture, with locations spread throughout Indonesia.

Heiko Arnold is the former COO of Aurubis, the largest metal producer in Europe, previously CTO of Lenzing, and VP of BASF in charge of the chemical major’s Asian Division. An avid mountain biker and a kayaker. His next project: To travel the world in an expedition vehicle.

Jose Pires, CEO of Global Excellence & Innovation, and former Senior Executive of Andeavor, Black & Veatch, and Nestle, talks about Collaborative Leadership, Excellence, and Innovation. This is Part 2 of the interview. Disclaimer: The interview was recorded as a follow-up of a study project for the Stanford LEAD, where the interviewer is an alumna. The views and opinions expressed are their authors’ only and are not endorsed by Stanford LEAD.

Karine Rossignol talks about her path as a co-founder and CEO, building Smart Immune, a biotech company developing T-cells therapies for patients with devastating deseases. Karine became an entrepreneur after a super successful career in the cosmetic industry with Chanel, Guerlain, L'Oreal, Lancome, and after building from scratch the Hearing Institute in Paris. Karine was selected by Forbes as one of the 50 over 50 most influential women in EMEA. Disclaimer: The interview was recorded as a follow-up of a study project for the Stanford LEAD, where the interviewer is an alumna. The views and opinions expressed are their authors’ only and are not endorsed by Stanford LEAD.

Patrycja Strzelecka is the founder and Chief Commercial Officer of CashDirector, a fintech scale-up from Poland. She was selected by Forbes as one of the '50 over 50' most influential women in EMEA. Patrycja talks about her Path to Power, and what it means to leave the corporate world and become an entrepreneur. Disclaimer: The interview was recorded as a follow-up of a study project for the Stanford LEAD, where the interviewer is an alumna. The views and opinions expressed are their authors’ only and are not endorsed by Stanford LEAD.

Nathalie Becquart is the Undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops at the Vatican, named by Pope Francis. Nathalie was selected by Forbes as one of the '50 over 50' most influential women in EMEA. She is the highest-ranking woman in the catholic church and the first one to gain the right to vote at the Synod. Nathalie talks about her path and the search for purpose. Disclaimer: The interview was recorded as a follow-up of a study project for the Stanford LEAD, where the interviewer is an alumna. The views and opinions expressed are their authors’ only and are not endorsed by Stanford LEAD.

Jose Pires, CEO of Global Excellence & Innovation, and former Senior Executive of Andeavor, Black & Veatch, and Nestle, talks about his Path to Power. Disclaimer: The interview was recorded as a follow-up of a study project for Stanford LEAD, where the interviewer is an alumna. The views and opinions expressed are their authors’ only and are not endorsed by Stanford LEAD.

Dr. Xinjin Zhao, author of “The Odyssey of Self-Discovery: On Becoming A Leader”, a speaker, a recently retired senior executive of ExxonMobil, and an MIT graduate, talks about his Path to Power. Disclaimer: The interview was recorded as a follow-up of a study project for Stanford LEAD, where the interviewer is an alumna. The views and opinions expressed are their authors’ only and are not endorsed by Stanford LEAD.

Jose Pablo Gomez, the CFO of ENAP, one of the largest South American oil & gas companies, talks about his Path to Power. Disclaimer: The interview was recorded as a follow-up of a study project for Stanford LEAD, where the interviewer is an alumna. The views and opinions expressed are their authors’ only and are not endorsed by Stanford LEAD.

Matt Abrahams, Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business and the host of the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast, talks about the Secret Sauce of Success. Disclaimer: The interview was recorded as a follow-up of a study project for Stanford LEAD, where the interviewer is an alumna. The views and opinions expressed are their authors’ only and are not endorsed by Stanford LEAD.

Hedwige Nuyens, the CEO of the International Banking Federation, shares her Secret Sauce of Success. Disclaimer: The interview was recorded as a follow-up of a study project for Stanford LEAD, where the interviewer is an alumna. The views and opinions expressed are their authors’ only and are not endorsed by Stanford LEAD.

Ani Filipova, a former COO of Citi bank for Asia-Pacific, talks about her Path to Power. Disclaimer: The interview was recorded as a follow-up of a study project for Stanford LEAD, where the interviewer is an alumna. The views and opinions expressed are their authors’ only and are not endorsed by Stanford LEAD.

Vahe Torossian, the former Corporate VP, Business Applications, of Microsoft, talks about his Path to Power. Disclaimer: The interview was recorded as a study project for Stanford LEAD, in which the interviewer is enrolled as a participant. The views and opinions expressed are their authors’ only and are not endorsed by Stanford LEAD.

Iryna Volk, the General Manager of Dell Technologies for Ukraine, West CIS and Baltics, talks about her Path to Power. Disclaimer: The interview was recorded as a study project for Stanford LEAD, in which the interviewer is enrolled as a participant. The views and opinions expressed are their authors’ only and are not endorsed by Stanford LEAD.

Ed Soo Hoo, the Worldwide CTO of Lenovo, talks about his Path to Power. The interview was recorded as a follow-up of a study project for the Building Power to Lead course of Prof. Jeffrey Pfeffer at the Stanford Lead Program. Disclaimer: This interview is part of an assignment for the Building Power to Lead course at Stanford LEAD, in which the interviewer is enrolled as a participant. The views and opinions expressed are their authors’ only and are not endorsed by Stanford LEAD.

Vania Neves, the CTO of Vale, one of the largest mining companies in the world, talks about her Path to Power. Disclaimer: The interview was recorded as a part of a study project for Stanford LEAD, where the interviewer was enrolled as a student. The views and opinions expressed are their authors’ only and are not endorsed by Stanford LEAD.

Didier Ranchon, the VP International Affairs of Amarante International, the largest security company in Europe, talks about his Path to Power. The interview was recorded as a study project for the Building Power to Lead course of Prof. Jeffrey Pfeffer at the Stanford LEAD program. Disclaimer: This interview is part of an assignment for the Building Power to Lead course at Stanford LEAD, in which the interviewer is enrolled as a participant. The views and opinions expressed are their authors’ only and are not endorsed by Stanford.

Ceri Evans, the Commercial Director of Bechtel for UK & Ireland, Europe, Middle East & Africa, talks about her Path to Power. The interview was recorded as a study project for the Building Power to Lead course of Prof. Jeffrey Pfeffer at the Stanford LEAD program. Disclaimer: This interview is part of an assignment for the Building Power to Lead course at Stanford LEAD, in which the interviewer is enrolled as a participant. The views and opinions expressed are their authors’ only and are not endorsed by Stanford LEAD.

Iliya Garkov, the SVP European Operations of Dundee Precious Metals, the Canadian mining company with operations in Europe, Africa, and South America, talks about his Path to Power. The interview was recorded as a study project for the Building Power to Lead course of Prof. Jeffrey Pfeffer at the Stanford LEAD program. Disclaimer: This interview is part of an assignment for the Building Power to Lead course at Stanford LEAD, in which the interviewer is enrolled as a participant. The views and opinions expressed are their authors’ only and are not endorsed by Stanford LEAD.

Analia (Ana) Troncoso, Global VP Acquisitions, Divestments and New Business Development of Shell, talks about her Path to Power. The interview was recorded as a study project for the Building Power to Lead course of Prof. Jeffrey Pfeffer at the Stanford LEAD program. Disclaimer: This interview is part of an assignment for the Building Power to Lead course at Stanford LEAD, in which the interviewer is enrolled as a participant. The views and opinions expressed are their authors’ only and are not endorsed by Stanford LEAD.

Dale Clarke, former EVP of SNC-Lavalin, one of the largest construction and engineering companies in the world, talks about his Path to Power. The interview was recorded as a study project for the Building Power to Lead course of Prof. Jeffrey Pfeffer at the Stanford LEAD program. Disclaimer: This interview is part of an assignment for the Building Power to Lead course at Stanford LEAD, in which the interviewer is enrolled as a participant. The views and opinions expressed are their authors’ only and are not endorsed by Stanford LEAD.

Jacques van Tonder, the Chief Development Officer and Board Member of Oyu Tolgoi, the largest asset of the mining giant Rio Tinto in the world, talks about his Path to Power. The interview was recorded as a study project for the Building Power to Lead course of Prof. Jeffrey Pfeffer at the Stanford LEAD program. Disclaimer: This interview is part of an assignment for the Building Power to Lead course at Stanford LEAD, in which the interviewer is enrolled as a participant. The views and opinions expressed are their authors’ only and are not endorsed by Stanford LEAD.