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

Char Doll shares how grit, growth mindset, and a focus on aligning people strategy with business goals have guided her in building on HR’s strengths to elevate leadership, enhance employee experience, and drive lasting impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marieke Flament explores how stablecoins are reshaping global finance and what today’s leaders need to thrive in a decentralized financial system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Wessinger reflects on scaling globally, balancing purpose with performance, and leading through growth and transformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole Pieterse discusses the evolving role of leaders in a hybrid world, the demands of digital transformation and AI, and the importance of adaptability, curiosity, and authentic connections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Nathalie Collin, Deputy CEO of Groupe La Poste, Member of Senior Executive Committee, CEO Retail and Digital Division, shares her philosophy of leadership rooted in vision, purpose, and care. Drawing on her experience leading transformation across multiple industries, Nathalie discusses how aspirational leadership, adaptability, and empowering teams are vital for navigating change and driving organizational success. The conversation also explores the essential qualities, ongoing learning, and strategic mindset needed for CEOs to lead effectively in today’s evolving business landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Dr. Jerh Collins, chief technical operations and quality officer at Moderna, reflects on how cultivating talent and fostering personal growth have shaped his approach to building effective teams, emphasizing the role of mentorship and psychological safety. The conversation explores the discipline and balance required to maintain resilience, particularly when steering organizations through rapid change and uncertainty. Dr. Collins also considers the transformative impact of artificial intelligence, highlighting the importance of embracing innovation while caring for the human side of change.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Paula Davis speaks with Corey duBrowa, the global CEO of Burson and a seasoned communications leader whose career spans senior roles at Google, Salesforce, Starbucks, and Nike.  Drawing on his decades of experience, Corey offers insights for today’s corporate communications leaders on how to effectively harness AI, anticipate and respond to emerging trends, and guide CEOs and boards in framing and asking the right questions that shape strategy and reputation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, host Edmund Thomson Jones speaks with Mads Nipper, Board Chair, former CEO, and Energy Transition Advocate. Mads reflects on his leadership journey across diverse industries, sharing lessons on business transformation, building trust, and leading with purpose through uncertainty. He also discusses the challenges of steering organizations through the global energy transition, the critical role of boards, and what it takes to balance vision with agility in volatile times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, Heidrick & Struggles’ Jerry Gorss speaks to Karl Iagnemma, the CEO of Vecna Robotics. Iagnemma shares how the talent needs of the robotics and automation sector are evolving as the sector grows, as well as how he thinks about finding and training the right talent. He also shares his perspectives on managing economic and geopolitical uncertainty, industry consolidation, and the evolution and importance of implementing the flexible and collaborative automation technology for case picking in today's supply chain operations. Finally, Iagnemma also discusses artificial intelligence and what its advances mean for the human leader in terms of the skills or capabilities they will need to manage a workforce with an increasing share of machines and collaborative work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Heidrick & Struggles’ Nicole Balsam and Haven Thompson sat down with Lisa Valentino, president of Best Buy Ads, which is the in-house regional media arm of Best Buy. The three discuss the growth in retail media networks and what this means for talent across the retail, media, and ad tech sectors. Valentin shares the capabilities and skill sets that are most important for talent today, and what sectors outside of retail media networks can be relevant experience. She also discusses how generative AI is affecting the retail media networks space, and how she expects the space to continue evolving in the next few years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.