Best Chris DeBrunner Podcasts (2025)

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Energy, policy, and purpose: A conversation with Jennifer Granholm, former US Secretary of Energy 34:42

2d ago34:42

34:42

In this interview, Heidrick & Struggles’ Uroš Zver speaks to Jennifer Granholm, the former United States Secretary of Energy, about what leadership looks like in the context of the global energy transition—a transformation that's technological, economic, political, and human all at once. Granholm discusses the value of storytelling as a leader as w…

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Navigating transformation as a new CEO in real estate management: A conversation with Neil Slater, CEO of Redevco 36:51

30d ago36:51

36:51

Neil Slater, CEO of Redevco, a real estate management company, explores his personal leadership journey and the pivotal moments that led him to the CEO role. He reflects on the formative experiences that shaped his approach to leadership, the challenges he faced transitioning from a global head role to CEO, and what he’s had to unlearn to lead effe…

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Core leadership competencies needed in today's business landscape: A conversation with Mitja Schulz, CEO of Debrunner Koenig 20:37

1M ago20:37

20:37

In this interview, Mitja Schulz, the newly appointed CEO of Debrunner Koenig, a Swiss wholesale company specializing in reinforcements, steel and metals, metal services, and technical products, describes his leadership style and shares the core leadership competencies he believes are essential for steering his organization through today's dynamic b…

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Building trust in AI systems and AI systems that deserve our trust: A conversation with Miriam Vogel, president and CEO of EqualAI 26:49

1M ago26:49

26:49

In this interview, as part of our ongoing series examining how leaders across functions are managing and incorporating AI, Heidrick & Struggles’ Julian Ha spoke to Miriam Vogel the president and CEO of EqualAI, which is a nonprofit organization created to promote artificial intelligence governance. Miriam, who has extensive experience working with …

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Defining the traits of a successful venture capital leader and founder: A conversation with Lior Susan, founder and managing partner of Eclipse 14:38

1M ago14:38

14:38

In this interview, Heidrick & Struggles’ Scott Bae and Alexis Hennessy sit down with Lior Susan, the founder and managing partner of Eclipse Ventures, a venture capital firm dedicated to partnering with entrepreneurs, transforming industries that are critical to people's lives and national economies, such as manufacturing, supply chain, transportat…

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How AI is delivering value in an integrated supply chain: A conversation with James Borzi, EVP and chief supply chain officer at Baxter International 24:10

1M ago24:10

24:10

James Borzi is the executive vice president and chief supply chain officer at Baxter International, a healthcare company; he joined Heidrick & Struggles’ Fabrice Lebecq to discuss how AI is helping leaders of the supply chain function across industries deliver value. Borzi shared how AI was rolled into the function at Baxter, as well as his perspec…

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AI in the marketing function: A conversation with Chris Koehler, CMO at Twilio 25:15

2M ago25:15

25:15

In the first of our interview series exploring AI and its impacts on leaders across functions, Heidrick & Struggles’ Lindsay Leach and Hugh Marshall were joined by Chris Koehler, the chief marketing officer at Twilio, a customer engagement platform that drives real-time personalized experiences for leading brands. Chris discusses the ways in which …

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From CFO to CEO: Joe Lister, CEO of Unite Students, reflects on his first year as the top executive 26:45

3M ago26:45

26:45

After nearly 23 years at Unite Students, the United Kingdom’s largest student accommodation provider, Joe Lister moved from the role of CFO to CEO in January 2024. In this interview, he discusses how his mindset and perspectives regarding leadership have shifted, how he deals with mental health and wellness, and what it’s like managing a wide range…

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Embedding sustainability and systems thinking as core healthy leadership qualities: A conversation with Stendert Krommendam, chief people and sustainability officer at Ecotone 24:16

3M ago24:16

24:16

Stendert Krommendam is the chief people and sustainability officer at Ecotone, a leading private equity–backed company in Europe for organic, vegetarian, healthy and fair-trade food. Krommendam, who has built a dynamic career at the intersection of people, sustainability, and business, was formerly an HR leader in Unilever and Ahold Delhaize. In th…

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Santiago Argelich Hesse, CEO of Cellnex Poland, on fostering trust and alignment through M&A and the future of digital infrastructure 22:55

4M ago22:55

22:55

Santiago Argelich Hesse, CEO of Cellnex Poland, Europe's largest digital infrastructure provider, shares his approach to leading diverse teams that are aligned with both local market needs and a unified global vision, as well as how the maturation of the digital infrastructure sector is changing talent needs, specific skills, and mindsets. He also …

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Five critical components of the connecting leader: A conversation with Heidrick & Struggles' Adam Pacifico and Regis Chasse 27:28

4M ago27:28

27:28

In this special episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Adam Pacifico sits down with Dr. Regis Chasse, who leads leadership development solutions initiatives for Heidrick Consulting. Adam and Regis discuss the five imperatives Heidrick has identified through which leaders can focus their capabilities and, over …

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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 23:53

4M ago23:53

23:53

Ludovic Gaudé, CEO of Qinshift and Avenga, discusses the challenges and opportunities of leading tech companies under private equity ownership compared to other ownership structures, including private ownership or a publicly traded company, as well as balancing value creation with fostering innovation. Having led through mergers, he also shares how…

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Impactful and approachable leadership in a global energy business: A conversation with Emma Delaney, executive vice president at BP, about balancing growth and sustainability 16:52

4M ago16:52

16:52

For this interview, Heidrick & Struggles’ Sherree Kendall sat down with Emma Delaney, executive vice president at BP, to discuss balancing growth and sustainability. Delaney, who has exposure and experience in both the upstream and the downstream verticals, shares how that has influenced her approach to leadership, emphasizing the importance of the…

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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 ... 23:17

5M ago23:17

23:17

In this next episode of the Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Sean McLean speaks to Theresa Roessel, the CFO of Canada Diagnostic Centres, about her 30-year career journey in finance. Theresa has led large global teams through strategic, collaborative leadership and proactive approaches to complex business issues. She h…

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Leading a culture transformation in the evolving procurement function: A conversation with Clint Grimes, chief procurement officer at Capital One 18:07

5M ago18:07

18:07

In this next episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Jarrad Roeder and Jennifer Streitwieser speak to Clint Grimes, the chief procurement officer at Capital One. Grimes shares his perspective on how the role of procurement is evolving and the implications that evolution has for the skills and capabilities neede…

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Leading through transformation and across ownership structures: Samuel Skott on AI, innovation, and building high-performance teams 22:40

5M ago22:40

22:40

Samuel Skott is the former CEO at HiQ, a tech consulting firm. Having been a leader at publicly traded, privately held, and private equity–backed companies, he shares some of the unique challenges and opportunities he’s encountered while transitioning between these ownership models, as well as how he adapted his leadership approach between them. He…

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Burnout Redo with Steve Shelton 31:47

6M ago31:47

31:47

We invite you to join us as we revisit the critical issue of burnout in the cybersecurity industry. This is the second episode dedicated to this significant topic, underscoring its importance within our field. In this episode, we are honored to speak with Steve Shelton, CEO of Green Shoe Consulting, regarding his extensive research on burnout. Tune…

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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 22:25

7M ago22:25

22:25

In this interview, Anuradha Chugh discusses leading purpose-driven brands and balancing profit, people, and planet. She also explores how businesses can create cultures of empowerment, foster continuous learning, and align governance with societal impact, offering practical tips to help organizations’ leaders be a force for good and to have a posit…

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It's All the Way Live 49:43

7M ago49:43

49:43

In a first for the team (and hopefully not the last), Ryan, Chris and Lance come to you "live" (prerecorded) from QueenCityCon, Cincinnati's newest and biggest security focused conference! Listen in as the team chats about a few news stories and then takes questions from the audience in attendance. We had some fantastic questions and interactions w…

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Joel-ene 26:52

8M ago26:52

26:52

In this episode of the "No More Secrets" podcast, we explore the recent Schneider Electric breach, uncover the details behind the Nokia source code leak, and discuss the intriguing case of a Canadian citizen who was arrested in relation to the Snowflake breach. Our special guest for this episode is Joel Fulton, a renowned security expert. Joel shar…

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The SEC Won't Let Me Be 24:59

8M ago24:59

24:59

In this episode, we start with some interesting actions by the SEC, which has been fining individuals and organizations for irresponsible disclosure practices. We'll discuss the implications of these fines and what they mean for the industry. Next, we turn our attention to another Fortigate exploit that's making headlines. We'll break down what hap…

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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 21:18

9M ago21:18

21:18

In this episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Adam Howe sits down with Shawn Bushouse. Throughout his career, Shawn has spent time on multiples sides of large and small businesses, from start-ups shipping their first order to global enterprises with market value nearing $300 billion. He has led teams of varyi…

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Spooky Data Haunts, Patchy Patchenstien, and the Top 5 Frights! 22:48

9M ago22:48

22:48

Happy Spooky Week! As we wrap up Cyber Security Awareness month, Chris, Lance and I discuss National Public Data in the news again, this time they are filing for Bankruptcy protection! Palo Alto has a wacky series of vulnerabilities to exploit which are some cause for concern. Of course, we cover some patch Tuesday news from Microsoft and others, a…

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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 26:27

9M ago26:27

26:27

In this interview, former CEO Caroline Farberger shares how her mindsets and behaviors changed as a leader after she transitioned and how she realized that her previous way of leading was not inclusive—and what had to change for it to become truly inclusive. She also argues that leaders make better business decisions if they can master the skills o…

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Burnout Paradise and the Sliding Dead 26:04

9M ago26:04

26:04

Pleasant greetings, listeners! On this episode, the team discusses alllll the hottest security topics that have happened in the last few weeks. We cover the latest from the Kaspersky ban in the US. In the "gift that keeps on giving" category, more MOVEit issues have been exposed, this time at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, so proba…

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Building high-performing teams and driving followership: A conversation with Matt Carter, the CEO of Intrado 11:33

10M ago11:33

11:33

Matt Carter, CEO of Intrado, the Stonepeak-backed provider of 9-1-1 critical infrastructure and technology solutions, and a board member at both JLL and NRG Energy, sits down with Heidrick & Struggles’ Jessica Gentile and Francesca “Chessy” Michel, to discuss his approach to building high-performance teams, the particular leadership skills or capab…

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Organizing my time...so turn it up 31:25

10M ago31:25

31:25

Welcome back, everyone! In this episode, Chris and Ryan talk a bit more about the National Public Data Breach and Crowdstrike. We also chat about some upcoming Security Conferences we think look interesting, and we share some of our tips and techniques for something we all need in security, task and work organization. All that, and more in this epi…

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Special feature: Neurodiversity in the workplace—what executives should know 20:12

10M ago20:12

20:12

In this special feature, three of our Heidrick & Struggles colleagues—Kathryn Bardi, Christina Cary, and Sean McLean—sit down to talk about neurodiversity: what it is and what it means for leaders, particularly CHROs and chief people officers, looking to make their organizations more inclusive. The three offer their advice to a leader or manager wh…

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Finding the right fintech talent: A conversation with Ben Grolimund, general manager of UAE, Rain 11:20

10M ago11:20

11:20

A recent study from Bitget Research found that countries in the Middle East saw a 166% increase year-on-year in daily crypto traders in 2024 alone, with the UAE clearly emerging as one of the fastest-growing markets for cryptocurrency adoption worldwide. Ben Grolimund, the general manager of the UAE at Rain, the first fully regulated virtual assets…

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National Public (Data) Enemy 21:31

11M ago21:31

21:31

Listen in as our team shares some of the latest cyber security stories and our thoughts! This time we cover the pretty massive Nation Public Data breach. Here us Bring the Noise with our thoughts on the school platform Mobile Guardian and a recent "oopsie" they may have had. Of course, we continue to delve more into the Crowdstrike "thing," includi…

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The democratization and the future of the robotics industry: An interview with Ujjwal Kumar, group president of Teradyne Robotics 15:08

11M ago15:08

15:08

Ujjwal Kumar, group president of Teradyne Robotics, sits down with Heidrick & Struggles’ Jerry Gorss to discuss the changing status quo of the industrial robotics sector and manufacturing generally. Kumar shares his outlook on how the next 12 months will impact the industry, particularly its leadership needs. He also shares what he believes are the…

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Adapting to rapid advancement in telecommunications technology: A conversation with José Perdomo Lorenzo, chief strategy officer of Deutsche Telekom Group 22:04

11M ago22:04

22:04

José Perdomo Lorenzo, chief strategy officer of Deutsche Telekom Group, sits down with Heidrick & Struggles’ Lukasz Kiniewicz to discuss Lorenzo’s primary strategic goals for Deutsche Telekom Group over the next five years, particularly in the context of fiber optic network expansion. Lorenzo also shares how he thinks about balancing AI with data p…

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Driving toward net zero in the Canadian energy industry: A conversation with Avik Dey, CEO of Capital Power 21:40

11M ago21:40

21:40

Avik Dey, the CEO of Capital Power, sits down with Heidrick & Struggles’ Sean McLean to discuss Dey’s journey leading the company in its growth and expansion plans across Canada and the United States as well as accelerating its current strategic drive to net zero. Dey, who has seen the energy industry from multiple viewpoints, including in board, e…

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DPRK it like it's hot 27:26

11M ago27:26

27:26

Get ready for another episode of some jaw-dropping cybersecurity stories that you won’t believe! We’ll chat about how attackers found a way to trick Windows Hello, Microsoft’s facial recognition system, and what that means for all of us. A North Korean agent pretended to be a U.S. citizen and got a job at KnowBe4, a top cybersecurity training compa…

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Leadership and disruptive innovation in biotech and mental health care: A conversation with Kabir Nath, CEO of Compass Pathways 35:26

11M ago35:26

35:26

In this next episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Charlie Moore speaks to Kabir Nath, the CEO of Compass Pathways. Compass Pathways is a company dedicated to studying investigational psilocybin treatment in treatment-resistant depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and anorexia. Kabir Nath, whose career…

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From legal work to digital asset management strategy: A conversation with Cynthia Lo Bessette, the head of Fidelity Digital Asset Management 15:26

12M ago15:26

15:26

In this next episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Lee Hanson speaks to Cynthia Lo Bessette, the head of Fidelity Digital Asset Management, about her journey from starting as a young lawyer to leading digital asset investments and solutions at Fidelity. Lo Bessette shares the skills and capabilities that help…

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What's old is new again! 26:46

12M ago26:46

26:46

Sit a spell and listen in as our team talks about another Patch Tuesday! Also, did you know that RADIUS is still in use? There's a new attack for it dubbed "Blast-RADIUS," and we're just as surprised as you are about it. We cover the "new" RockYou 2024 password list, and our guest, Brian Gittinger tells us about his journey into information securit…

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Investing at the intersection of AI and science: An interview with Inaki Berenguer, managing partner at LifeX Ventures 25:31

12M ago25:31

25:31

In this next episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Carlos Gómez-Arnau speaks to Inaki Berenguer, managing partner at LifeX Ventures, a global fund investing at the intersection of AI and science, and the co-founder and former CEO of CoverWallet, an insurance tech start-up. Berenguer discusses the leadership c…

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I Like to MOVEit MOVEit: Part Deux 23:41

1y ago23:41

23:41

This week our stealthy armchair crime fighters discuss MOVEit, and is it time MOVE on after another flaw rears its head again? The FBI helps out the crypto community with a heads up about a "fake law firm" scam. A software failure causes huge delays in purchasing and servicing your vehicles, and is there a new (slightly controversial) way to get in…

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I Recall Central Park in Fall 27:58

1y ago27:58

27:58

In this episode, our intrepid podcasters discuss the Snowflake "breach," the expansion of Chinese activities discovered by the Dutch, and the crazy mishandling of the "Recall" feature recently announced by Microsoft. We also throw our hat into the AI ring and have one of what will probably be MANY chats about AI and Cyber security. All that and som…

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Trust Falls 24:37

1y ago24:37

24:37

Our intrepid experts delve into the world of Zero Trust and why that name strikes fear into those who hear it! We also chat about the all the hot acquisitions being made in the cybersecurity world lately, and the "fall" of the national vulnerability database. Listen in as we cover these topics and more in this episode of the No More Secrets podcast…

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Mentally Speaking 28:00

1y ago28:00

28:00

In this episode of the No More Secrets Podcast, listen in as our group discusses patch Tuesday, Microsoft's "hard" line about doing security, and the dangers of extorting a company where you used to work! Also, we discuss with our Special Guest, Justin Hall, Sr. Manager of Security Research at Tenable, feeling like impostors and how we might overco…

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Debunking the myths around inclusion: A conversation with Mita Mallick, author and head of inclusion, equity, and impact at Carta 15:40

1y ago15:40

15:40

In this next episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Christina Cary speaks to Mita Mallick, the head of inclusion, equity, and impact at Carta, a California-based software company that provides ownership and equity management. In this conversation, Mallick, who has also had a long career as a multicultural mark…

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The First One 25:45

1y ago25:45

25:45

In this episode of No More Secrets, we introduce ourselves and explain why we're doing this podcast. Also, we talk about Recent news around Microsoft Breaches and some strong words from CISA, firewall vendors and their public exploits, and some advice on how to get started in Cybersecurity. Listen in as a blue-teamer and a red-teamer commiserate! H…

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Mental health and wellness at the top: A conversation about emotional well-being, peak performance, and leadership impact with Dr. Ardeshir Mehran 15:53

1y ago15:53

15:53

In this next episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Dr. Laryssa Topolnytsky speaks to Dr. Ardeshir Mehran, a psychologist, behavioral researcher, business leader, leadership coach, and founder of the Human Work Studio, about mental health and well-being at the leadership level. In the conversation, Dr. Mehran …

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Developing forward-looking leaders: An interview with Peter Attfield, former chief talent and learning officer of Jardine Matheson 15:30

1y ago15:30

15:30

In this next episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ David Hui and Grace Gu speak to Peter Attfield, the former chief talent and learning officer at Jardine Matheson. Attfield shares how the Jardine Group has met the challenges of the last few years, how the company, the group, and the subsidiaries are preparin…

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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 24:41

1y ago24:41

24:41

In this next episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Federico Guerreschi speaks to José Pedro Almeida, a top health AI and chief AI strategist and advisory board member at Intelligence Ventures, an emerging venture capital firm dedicated to cultivating innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence a…

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Sustainability, technology, and innovation in the chemicals sector: A conversation with Bob Maughon, chief technology and sustainability officer at SABIC 17:50

1+ y ago17:50

17:50

In this next episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Will Krents speaks to Dr. Bob Maughon, the executive vice president, sustainability, technology & innovation and chief technology and sustainability officer at SABIC, the global Saudi Arabia–based chemical manufacturing company, to talk about how Maughon has …

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The evolving role of the chief communications officer: An interview with Maggie FitzPatrick, founder of FitzPatrick & Co 17:33

1+ y ago17:33

17:33

In this next episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Ina Sood speaks to Maggie FitzPatrick, the founder of FitzPatrick & Co and former global chief communications officer and head of public affairs at Johnson & Johnson. FitzPatrick discusses how she has seen the chief communications officer role evolve, particu…

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From scientist to founder: NMD Pharma’s CEO Thomas Holm Pedersen discusses leadership, innovation, and the future of biotech 17:38

1+ y ago17:38

17:38

In this next episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Martin Holm speaks to Thomas Holm Pedersen, the CEO of NMD Pharma, a clinical-stage biotech company with novel treatments for neuromuscular disease. Pedersen shares how he founded the biotech company and became CEO, sharing the capabilities he needed to learn…

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