A year of brilliant conversations

(Re)Visit McKinsey’s 100 best interviews of 2025 for insights from the world’s top founders, CEOs, leaders, teachers, and authors. We think they can set you, and your organization, up to succeed in 2026.

It’s our business to talk to global leaders—and we talked to a lot of them in 2025. Heading into McKinsey’s centennial year, we’ve curated 100 of our most compelling interviews from the past 12 months. Across these discussions, several themes recur: how leaders are navigating the AI and tech revolution that is transforming industries; what it takes to build resilient, value-driven organizations in an era of uncertainty; and why trust, talent, and long-term vision matter more than ever.

We heard from some of the world’s most influential voices, including Tan Su Shan, CEO of DBS Bank, on building a gen-AI-enabled bank with a heart; Paul Hudson, CEO of Sanofi, on why leaders can’t delegate the AI revolution; Olivier Bron, CEO of Bloomingdale’s, on the future of retail; Angela F. Williams, CEO and president of United Way Worldwide, on leading with impact; and Alex Rodriguez, chairman and CEO of A-Rod Corp. and retired Major League Baseball star, on reinvention and high performance.

The series also features global perspectives from Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, on how clarity of purpose and the right people unlock innovation; Patrice Caine, chairman and CEO of Thales, on AI, defense, and the promise of quantum technologies; and Daniel Yergin, a Pulitzer Prize–winning authority, on energy, politics, and economics.

Additionally, we offer some McKinsey Author Talks conversations with authors of some of the foremost business and leadership books whose ideas are shaping executive agendas around the world, such as Jimmy Wales, cofounder of Wikipedia, talking about cultivating trust in the digital age.

CEOs

Portrait of NextEra Energy CEO John Ketchum
‘A technology company that delivers electricity’: A talk with NextEra Energy CEO John Ketchum
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The head of the world’s largest utility by market cap says that it’s going to take all forms of energy to meet the coming surge in energy demand.
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GULF’s Sarath Ratanavadi: Connecting vision and opportunity in Thailand
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Founder and CEO Sarath Ratanavadi shares his approach to capturing unique opportunities at Gulf Development that help foster relationships and promote Thailand’s economy.
Portrait of Udit Batra, CEO of Waters Corporation
The building blocks of transformation: A conversation with Udit Batra
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The CEO of Waters Corporation describes how core leadership practices such as deep learning and simple messaging have helped the life sciences company bolster its brand and deliver greater returns.
Portrait of Güliz Öztürk, CEO of Türkiye’s Pegasus Airlines
Travel Disruptors: Bringing the low-cost airline model to Türkiye
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Pegasus Airlines has achieved considerable growth as a low-cost carrier. CEO Güliz Öztürk discusses its key strategic choices.
Portrait of Tan Su Shan, CEO of Singapore-based DBS Bank
DBS CEO Tan Su Shan on building a gen AI–enabled bank with a heart
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The new CEO says the bank is going all in on AI, but it is also committed to being an empathetic organization, in line with its development bank roots.
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Building the future: An interview with JLL’s Christian Ulbrich
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JLL’s chief executive and president discusses embracing AI tools, sustainability, and providing certainty in uncertain times.
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Europe’s next mobility leap may be driverless
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Moia, a Volkswagen subsidiary, is preparing for an autonomous transition. CEO Sascha Meyer explains the real work: changing minds, not just tech.
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Don’t delegate the AI revolution: A conversation with Sanofi CEO Paul Hudson
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The global biopharmaceutical company is using AI and agentic AI to accelerate how it chases breakthroughs in medicine.
Bold moves, bolder vision: A CEO’s path for innovative pharma
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Amid an innovation renaissance for pharma, Menarini Group CEO Elcin Barker Ergun built a global innovative oncology business from scratch. Here’s how she did it.
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After a decade of innovation, Hyundai Card seeks the next horizon
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Vice Chairman and CEO Ted Chung looks to build a global data platform at Hyundai Motor Group’s consumer finance arm.
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Scaling Europe’s defense industry: An interview with Micael Johansson
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President and CEO of Saab, Micael Johansson, discusses the significant role that innovation can play in scaling systems and solutions to increase security in Europe.
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Can Bloomingdale’s bring the magic back to department stores?
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CEO Olivier Bron shares what distinguishes the 150-year-old brand in the crowded retail landscape and how it aims to create lasting relationships with shoppers.
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How a tech start-up tackles legacy systems with composable tech stacks
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The CEO and cofounder of tech start-up Conscia.ai discusses how companies can easily modernize their technology architecture and accelerate their agility through composable tech stacks.
T. V. Narendran, CEO of Tata Steel, stands with a gentle smile, dressed in a dark suit and arms folded across his chest.
‘Steel is part of the problem but is also part of the solution’: A conversation with Tata Steel’s T. V. Narendran
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The CEO of the Indian steel giant talks about going green.
Wearing a dark blue suit, Christophe Beck, CEO of Ecolab, stands by a large window.
Business and the new world of water: A talk with Ecolab CEO Christophe Beck
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The head of the global water and hygiene company says that businesses can help solve the global water crisis if they engineer water circularity into their processes.
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Building a destination for pet parents: Views from Chewy’s Sumit Singh
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Chewy CEO Sumit Singh shares how relentless innovation and a customer-first mindset transformed a start-up into one of America’s largest and most trusted pet retailers.
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Turning things around: An interview with Natarajan Srinivasan
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Under Natarajan Srinivasan’s leadership, CG Power emerged successfully from bankruptcy. In this interview, the former CEO breaks down his strategies for managing during a crisis.
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Leadership is the scarcest resource: An interview with Bob McDonald
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Bob McDonald, a leader with unique experience as both a Fortune 25 CEO and a cabinet secretary, reflects on the elements of leadership, team health, and building a strong culture.
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Kesko bets on data and AI to reduce waste and drive growth
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Jorma Rauhala, president and CEO of Kesko Corporation, reveals the success factors of Kesko’s data and AI journey.
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Empowering everyday convenience
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Jitse Groen, CEO and founder of Just Eat Takeaway.com, talks shop about the evolution and the economics of grocery delivery in Europe.
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Winning with customers: The Albert Heijn success formula
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CEO Marit van Egmond shares her recipe for Albert Heijn’s success and what she expects to drive the market in the years to come.
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Forging sustainable steel and more: A talk with Nucor CEO Leon Topalian
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The head of the North American steel company talks about its wide-ranging business strategy—and the company culture that took him from the plant floor to CEO over his 28 years at the company.
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Davos dialogue: Collaboration, empowerment, and leadership in the 21st century
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Angela F. Williams, president and CEO of United Way Worldwide, discusses how to serve communities through collaboration and partnerships with the private and public sectors.
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TotalEnergies’ tightrope transition: A talk with Patrick Pouyanné
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The chairman and CEO of the French oil major talks about why he’s sticking to his strategy to gradually shift from oil to electrons, which he calls “the energy of the 21st century.”
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Innovation at Thales: An interview with Patrice Caine
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Patrice Caine, chair and CEO of Thales, shares insights on the role innovation plays in the defense sector, especially the current status of AI and the future of quantum technologies.
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‘The inner work continues every day’: An interview with Frank D’Souza
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The former CEO of Cognizant believes that human nature pulls us to safe, stable places. Yet the work for a leader, both personally and as the head of an organization, is to get out of that comfort zone.
Cherry blossoms at night in Tokyo
Leading Hitachi: Transforming tradition
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Toshiaki Higashihara, executive chairman of Hitachi, shares insights on reshaping corporate governance and preparing for the CEO role and discusses how these efforts support Hitachi’s long-term global vision.

Founders, Chairs, Directors

Neesha Hathi
Becoming a tech-savvy leader
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Neesha Hathi, Charles Schwab’s managing director and head of Wealth & Advice Solutions, discusses what it takes to build confidence and credibility with technology.
Ashishkumar Chauhan, with short hair and glasses, is wearing a white shirt and a dark blue Nehru vest, standing against a gray background.
Building a resilient future with India’s National Stock Exchange
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India’s National Stock Exchange is one of the world’s largest exchanges, with the market capitalization of its listed companies exceeding $5.2 trillion. Its resilient technology platform is the secret of its success.
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Respect above all: Narayana Murthy’s core business belief
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Narayana Murthy, founder of Indian technology services and consulting giant, Infosys, discusses the vital role that respect and compassion play for him in being a successful business leader. 
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Alex Rodriguez on expanding Latino opportunity and representation in sports
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A-Rod Corp CEO and former Major League Baseball star Alex Rodriguez discusses mentorship, access, and how the sports industry can better serve Latino communities.
Portrait of Sarah Keohane Williamson, CEO of FCLTGlobal
How CEOs can play the long game in a shortsighted world
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FCLTGlobal’s Sarah Keohane Williamson discusses the importance of resisting short-termism, rethinking investor relations, and reframing incentives.
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How Uday Kotak uses dreams to manage risk and build value
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Founder and director of Kotak Mahindra Bank, Uday Kotak, believes that common sense, an open mind, and strategic partnerships help build an institution that lasts beyond the individual.
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Dilip Shanghvi on the focus and philosophy behind Sun Pharma’s success
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Dilip Shanghvi, chairman and managing director of Sun Pharma, discusses how India’s top pharmaceutical company has grown, adapted, and innovated to become the multinational corporation it is today.
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World in color: How Sudarshan became a global pigment powerhouse
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Rajesh Rathi, chairman and managing director of Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited, shares how the family-led company moved into the global arena to become a serious player in pigments.
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Mukesh Ambani’s bold ambitions: Building businesses of the future
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Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, one of India’s largest and most profitable private sector companies, discusses how clarity of goal and purpose, accompanied by the right people, can drive innovation, unlock extraordinary talent, and create impact.
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Accelerating economic mobility and quality of life in urban communities
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W. David Tarver, president and founder of the Urban Entrepreneurship Initiative, discusses urban entrepreneurship and how it improves quality of life in urban communities.
Carlo Capasa at a table, wearing a dark blazer and engaging in animated conversation, his hands gesturing expressively.
Stitching a new future: How to revive the Italian fashion industry
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Carlo Capasa, chairman of the association Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, shares what industry leaders can do to reposition Italy’s fashion sector for success amid its myriad challenges.
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The logistics of leadership: An interview with Alan Beacham
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Alan Beacham discusses the importance of having local teams that understand local markets to manage the challenges shaping the future of logistics in Asia.
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Global Lighthouse voices: A talk with LCFC CEO and Lenovo VP Xiaohui Ding
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Xiaohui Ding underscores that digital transformation is not a one-time project but a continuous self-revolution, that starts at the top of the organization and is driven by a clear vision and measurable value.
A portrait of Reynir Indahl, founder and managing partner of Summa Equity, in a dark blue suit standing in a grand, wood-paneled building with a large staircase in the background. He is leaning on a railing, looking directly at the camera.
Thematic investing: A win–win for private equity and the planet
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Reynir Indahl, founder and managing partner of Summa Equity, explains how private equity can play a leading role in addressing climate change and other societal challenges.
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Economic mobility: Making lives better now—and for the long term
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Ryan Rippel, founding director of the Gates Foundation’s Economic Mobility and Opportunity Strategy, talks about helping people in poverty move up the economic ladder.
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Bringing digital to B2B payments
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Serial entrepreneur René Lacerte talks about BILL’s quest to help businesses connect and transact and his passion for small and midsize businesses.
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Michael Froman on the business implications of geopolitics
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The president of the Council on Foreign Relations explains that companies today are facing the most complex international environment in 80 years.

Panel discussions

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The future of insurance is personal: Insights from Asia’s industry leaders
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What if insurance weren’t just a safety net—but a springboard? Here, AIA, GAIP, and McKinsey explore how insurers can build trust, personalize solutions, and empower communities.
The sun is setting on workers in glass-walled boardroom
Competitive advantage through cybersecurity: A board-level perspective
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Five leading cybersecurity executives and public company directors discuss how chief information security officers and boards can work together to grow and protect their organizations.
Image of multiple green laser lines coming together to precisely measure a triangle shaped object.
How SQM accelerated operational excellence with technology
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After ten years of sustained, continuous improvement, a new set of sophisticated challenges led SQM to merge operational excellence with innovative technology. The result: a performance breakthrough.

Other leaders

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Using AI to unlock growth: A conversation with ServiceNow’s Paul Fipps
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ServiceNow’s president of global customer operations describes the company’s transformation to an AI-native organization with a unique platform offering.
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Amsterdam’s 109-year-old airport prepares for its next century
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Schiphol Chief Financial Officer Robert Carsouw details the airport’s efforts to renew and rebuild with an eye on the future.
Lim Ching Kiat smiles while standing in an airport, dressed in a suit and wearing glasses.
The future takes flight at Singapore Changi Airport
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Changi Airport Group’s Executive Vice President Lim Ching Kiat discusses efforts to create the airport of tomorrow.
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JPMorgan Chase’s Derek Waldron on building an AI-first bank culture
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Derek Waldron, the bank’s chief analytics officer, explains how AI is boosting innovation, empowering employees, and cultivating an ecosystem that’s reshaping how work gets done.
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You move at the speed of trust: Admiral Thad Allen
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Admiral Thad Allen reflects on what it takes to be a public service leader—with trust, transparency, emotional intelligence, and self-learning emerging as the most important traits.
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Global Lighthouse voices: Chow Woai Sheng on Agilent’s 4IR evolution
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Chow Woai Sheng explains how Agilent aims to advance exceptional science with next-generation technology to boost sustainable, agile, and resilient manufacturing.
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Europe’s next move: Interview with Enrico Letta, former Italian prime minister
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Enrico Letta, academic and former politician, says that the European Union must finally overcome fragmentation to ensure its security and competitiveness.
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‘The inflection point has arrived’: Waymo’s vision for the future of mobility
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As Waymo’s autonomous vehicles gain traction, the company’s chief product officer considers the next phase of autonomy: international rollouts, safer streets, and growing consumer trust.
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How Experian is fueling its next phase of growth with data, AI, and platforms
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Experian’s chief strategy and investment officer, Michael Meltz, talks about the company’s growth and innovation journey and how it is embracing gen AI and new technologies to develop new products and data assets.
Standard Chartered’s Brian O’Neill speaking at a conference
Standard Chartered’s Brian O’Neill on bank transformations
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The bank’s global head of group transformation discusses delivering successful modernizations, building an effective team, and seeing constraints as a virtue.
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General Motors’ Norm de Greve on aligning marketing across the C-suite
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GM’s chief marketing officer shares how he builds partnerships across marketing and other executive functions to work toward a shared growth mindset.
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The ‘octopus CIO’: Strategic technology leadership at Harvard
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Harvard University CIO Klara Jelinkova describes the “soft power” needed to make sure that IT is delivering value.
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Mobility and beyond: How autonomous technologies could transform lives
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Tech investor Laurie Yoler shares her thoughts on the evolution of autonomous vehicles, changing mobility patterns, and the long reach of autonomous technologies.
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How Toll transformed procurement into an enterprise value driver
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What does it take to lead a procurement transformation that delivers lasting impact in a world where the function is asked to do everything from managing volatility to generating sustainability and savings?
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Discussing the future of AI-powered personalization
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At Cannes Lions, McKinsey partner Eli Stein and Jasper CMO Loreal Lynch explore unlocking AI value at scale and building personalization that performs.
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Recovering from crisis: Interview with Novelis Europe’s Emilio Braghi
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When flooding struck Novelis’s Sierre plant, the consequences could have been dire. Emilio Braghi, president of Novelis Europe, explains how the company used the crisis to come back stronger.
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Deploying AI at speed and scale: Talking with ING’s Marnix van Stiphout
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How a focus on scope, safety, and speed helped the Dutch multinational bank deploy its gen AI transformation quickly and effectively.
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To serve and protect: A great customer experience while ensuring compliance
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State regulatory variations create challenges for insurance companies seeking technology solutions that improve both customer experience and ROI.
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Show me the value: A CIO view on how tech can shape the business
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Analog Devices CIO Nancy Avila charts a course to value through building trust between the business and IT.
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Breaking down barriers for women in Africa’s tech space
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Jeniffer Ramnath knows what it means to strive—and what it takes to succeed—as a woman in the tech industry.
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Michael Sugar on the next frontier of brands and content
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The Oscar-winning producer, talent manager, and cofounder of Sugar23 talks about a new model for brands to become full-fledged creators of long-form film and TV programming.
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Data in the age of AI: A conversation with Mark Birkhead of JPMorgan Chase
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Mark Birkhead, chief data officer at JPMorgan Chase, shares how his team is leveraging AI to extract strategic value from the bank’s massive data estate—all while meeting strict data governance standards.
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The greatest gift to the business: A strong technology architecture
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Starbucks Coffee Company CTO Deb Hall Lefevre explains why architecture is strategy for modern businesses looking to compete in the technology age.
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Future of tech services: Vijay Guntur on unlocking value through AI
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Companies are making big bets on AI. But it’s never just tech. It’s what you unlock with the tech.
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Global Lighthouse voices: A talk with Bosch Mobility China COO Norman Roth
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Norman Roth believes in challenging the status quo via fostering a “problem-welcoming culture.” For him, the distinction between a premier company and an average one lies in their approach to inevitable challenges.
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Selex drives growth by tailoring assortments and formats to local needs
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According to Maniele Tasca, general manager of Selex Gruppo Commerciale, recognizing regional differences is a key success factor in Italian grocery.
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Consumers at the core: A conversation with Diageo’s Mark Sandys
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Diageo’s chief innovation officer shares how the alcoholic-beverage maker refreshes growth through innovation, enabled by customer data and generative AI, all focused on the consumer.
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Food beyond sustenance: A conversation with Mars’ Shaid Shah
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The global president of Mars Food & Nutrition shares how the Mars business segment, containing some of the world’s leading food brands, continues to meet changing consumer needs.
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Using generative AI to transform customer experience
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Juan Beltrán, digital manager of global sales excellence at Holcim, describes how the building materials company is using generative AI to improve the customer experience.
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Robert Hormats on how today’s geopolitics affects companies
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The former Under Secretary of State discusses the risk of a trade war, the rise of China, and the importance of geopolitical context in corporate decision making.
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Daniel Yergin on energy and the new world order
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Daniel Yergin, a Pulitzer Prize–winning authority on energy, politics, and economics, discusses how rewriting the rules of globalization is making the world increasingly divided and perilous.
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Rewiring technology to better serve customers and the business
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The CIO for Verizon Consumer and Business Group reveals the transformational changes that mattered so IT could adapt and innovate.

Author Talks

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Author Talks: What the history of progress and innovation tells us about disruption
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Business depends on innovation, but what makes it accelerate or stagnate over time?
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Author Talks: How AI-powered teams could transform the future of work
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Ready to create a customized team of global experts? Harnessing the power of AI, companies can build on-demand teams and rethink their approach to collaboration.
A book titled "The Seven Rules of Trust: A Blueprint for Building Things That Last" by Jimmy Wales. The word "TRUST" is spelled out in white letters on puzzle pieces that are on the orange cover of the book.
Author Talks: How to cultivate trust in the digital age
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Wikipedia draws 11 billion monthly views—and that’s just in English. Its cofounder shares how a global knowledge experiment became an exercise in building both a durable product and consumer trust.
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Author Talks: Change management wisdom from Coach’s longtime CEO
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Lew Frankfort pioneered the accessible luxury category, making the Coach bag a must-have for women around the world. His new memoir explains how “magic plus logic” can equal fashion success.
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Author Talks: Getting group dynamics right
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Why do some teams thrive while others fail? A researcher of team dynamics and former trumpet player shares how to strike the right chord and build a winning team.
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Author Talks: The key to ideation? Start with the answer, not the problem
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What holds back your best ideas? The chair of BBDO Worldwide reveals the hidden missteps that stifle creativity and how to avoid them.
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Author Talks: How a Black family of builders laid the foundation for success
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The CEO of an acclaimed construction firm shares her family’s journey in the industry from the mid-1800s to today—and her advice for leading a successful business.
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Author Talks: How the best leaders cool down when conflict heats up
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Polarization is on the rise—but ironically, so is discomfort with disagreement. New research reveals the costs of avoiding conflict and offers a three-part framework for confronting it constructively.
A book titled "The Systems Leader" by Robert E. Siegel. The book's cover features an abstract design with a starburst-like pattern in shades of red and orange.
Author Talks: The five ‘cross-pressures’ that define leadership
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How can leaders learn from disruption and pursue purpose? Stanford lecturer in management Robert E. Siegel shares a systems leadership playbook and transforms classroom lessons into boardroom learnings.
A book titled "After the Idea" by Julia Austin. The book's cover is yellow with blue text and a red exclamation point. An illustration of a person is struggling to push the dot in the exclamation mark.
Author Talks: What does it take to build and scale a start-up?
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Creating a successful business venture is more than just a notion. An executive coach outlines the risks and rewards of business building and shares the core elements of successful start-ups.
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Author Talks: Why well-being intelligence should be a leadership priority
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How can organizations move from reactive mental health efforts to proactive well-being strategies? A Cambridge professor shares a blueprint for supporting teams from the inside out.
A book titled "The Stoic Capitalist," with a depiction of a Roman statue holding a bag of money on the cover. The book, by Robert Rosenkranz, has a quote from Michael Bloomberg on the cover that reads 'An Inspiring story of a life well-lived'
Author Talks: How Stoic wisdom can guide modern ambition
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Can centuries-old ideas about how to live well be a guide for success in today’s world? Investor and philanthropist Robert Rosenkranz explains why Stoic principles are as relevant as ever.
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Author Talks: How going ‘local’ helped me find community, connection, and purpose
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The CEO of The Minnesota Star Tribune shares his journey from Google executive to state economic leader—and now, to reimagining the future of America and the places we call home.
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Author Talks: Ten ingredients in the ‘secret sauce’ of creativity
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In her latest book, Maggie Smith explores ten carefully selected principles of creativity—including wonder, surprise, play, and hope—that can be applied to the art of writing and living.
Image of the book Doors You Can Open by Rosalind Chow.
Author Talks: The ‘right kind’ of sponsorship could advance your career
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What does it take to sponsor someone well? Rosalind Chow shares a strategic framework for reshaping workplace relationships and advancing talent.
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Author Talks: Cracking the code on content ROI
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Thought leadership: Everyone’s doing it. But what’s it really worth? Two experts from the IBM Institute for Business Value share new research on how to calculate the value of your research-driven content, as well as what to do differently to elevate returns.
Book cover of Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters.
Author Talks: Are your employees happy at work?
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A workplace well-being expert explores how employee satisfaction drives company performance—and makes the case for why investing in it is not just good business, but a societal imperative.
The book cover for 'Sharp' features the title prominently with a lightly sketched underline and a pencil placed diagonally across the cover on a medium teal background.
Author Talks: How to sharpen your mind at any age
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Explore how enhancing sleep quality, adopting a Mediterranean diet, and embracing a growth mindset can counter cognitive decline, with insights on the placebo effect.
A book titled "Coming of Age" by Noor Sweid. On the cover, you can see a stylized butterfly with one side resembling a monarch butterfly and the other side transformed into basic lines. This insect is overlaid on a map of the MENA region.
Author Talks: How entrepreneurs in MENA are fueling a new era of growth
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The Middle East and North Africa’s tech-fueled growth is reshaping the business landscape. Learn from 35 founders whose journeys offer lessons in innovation, resilience, and results.
A book cover titled "The Insider's Guide to Innovation @ Microsoft," featuring a stylized infinity symbol design composed of colorful, three-dimensional objects.
Author Talks: What Microsoft can teach us about innovation
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Innovation is not about waiting for a eureka moment. Drawing from seven case studies at Microsoft, two innovation leaders reveal what actually drives breakthrough results.
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Author Talks: Lee Hawkins on getting to the ‘root’ of trauma
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How can we confront the enduring scars of history? A Pulitzer Prize finalist investigates his family's past, revealing the profound impact of enslavement and generational trauma on mental health.