Florence Rollet

Florence Rollet, Independent Board Member for Anora Group and Arla Foods, shares insights on pursuing board work and navigating the process effectively. Emphasizing diverse skills and a strong network, she advises considering board roles at different career stages. Florence offers guidance for public and private board opportunities, highlighting the complexity of the role, requiring deep understanding and collaborative skills with fellow board membersTo get in touch with Florence, please reach out to her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/florence-rollet-201b041/

Florence Rollet, Independent Board Member for Anora Group and Arla Foods, shares insights on pursuing board work and navigating the process effectively. Emphasizing diverse skills and a strong network, she advises considering board roles at different career stages. Florence offers guidance for public and private board opportunities, highlighting the complexity of the role, requiring deep understanding and collaborative skills with fellow board members To get in touch with Florence, please reach out to her on LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/florence-rollet-201b041/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/florence-rollet-201b041/</a>

Building Your Board Portfolio with Florence Rollet

Megan Giannini

Megan Giannini, the Global Head of Talent, Development and Organizational Effectiveness at Philips, shares her practical experience in connecting business performance and culture, exploring how culture can be made tangible and effectively supported with tools and methodologies. Megan also shares how to integrate culture with talent strategy and leverage data to reinforce and optimize your strategic approach. For those of you interested in getting in touch with Megan, please reach out here on linked in - https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-giannini-400189/

Megan Giannini, the Global Head of Talent, Development and Organizational Effectiveness at Philips, shares her practical experience in connecting business performance and culture, exploring how culture can be made tangible and effectively supported with tools and methodologies. Megan also shares how to integrate culture with talent strategy and leverage data to reinforce and optimize your strategic approach. For those of you interested in getting in touch with Megan, please reach out here on linked in - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-giannini-400189/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-giannini-400189/</a>

How to Link Business Performance and Culture with Megan Giannini

Delphine Donné

Delphine Donné, the VP General Manager of Logitech Personal Workspace Solutions shares her experience of working in the consumer electronics industry for over three decades and reflects on how the industry has evolved during this time. She specifically highlights Logitech's success in creating a highly inclusive work environment, and provides insights into effective strategies for promoting diversity within the tech world.To connect with Delphine, contact her via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/delphinedonne/

Delphine Donné, the VP General Manager of Logitech Personal Workspace Solutions shares her experience of working in the consumer electronics industry for over three decades and reflects on how the industry has evolved during this time. She specifically highlights Logitech's success in creating a highly inclusive work environment, and provides insights into effective strategies for promoting diversity within the tech world. To connect with Delphine, contact her via LinkedIn at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/delphinedonne/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/delphinedonne/</a>

How to Inspire Diversity in the Tech World with Delphine Donné

David Clutterbuck

On this episode of the career success podcast, David Clutterbuck, professor, author and serial entrepreneur shares his secret behind increasing the success of retaining talent, recruitment, succession planning, and diversity management.

The Secrets Behind Successful Mentorship with David Clutterbuck

Elaine Bowers Coventry

Elaine Bowers Coventry, Chief Customer and Commercial Officer at The Coca-Cola Company explains how we can use inclusion as a powerful tool to get better business outcomes and fully exploit the power of people. In legacy organizations, Elaine explains how can we enable new skills and capabilities to integrate and thrive.

How to Bring Diverse Skillsets Together to Create High Performing Teams with Elaine Bowers Coventry

Douglas Lamont

Social responsibility is high on most company’s agendas and on this interview with Douglas Lamont, you will hear how he has been able to balance social responsibility and performance as the former CEO of Innocent Drinks and soon to be CEO of Tony's Chocoloney.

How to Balance Social Responsibility and Performance with Douglas Lamont

Dietmar Knoess

With the ever changing and unpredictable business landscape, how can managers make sure their teams are being developed in the right way with the right skill sets?Dietmar Knoess, Global Director People &amp; Organization at Puma, highlights the importance of constant upskilling and on the job learning. Dietmar shares with us a few details about the 70-20-10 rule implemented by Puma for training their teams. He will share which leadership skills are the most relevant in the retail industry and how analytics can help within talent development.If you would like to speak with LS International about your next career step or the best ways to develop your team, please choose a time to speak with our team here - https://ls-international.com/contact/

With the ever changing and unpredictable business landscape, how can managers make sure their teams are being developed in the right way with the right skill sets? Dietmar Knoess, Global Director People &amp; Organization at Puma, highlights the importance of constant upskilling and on the job learning. Dietmar shares with us a few details about the 70-20-10 rule implemented by Puma for training their teams. He will share which leadership skills are the most relevant in the retail industry and how analytics can help within talent development. If you would like to speak with LS International about your next career step or the best ways to develop your team, please choose a time to speak with our team here - <a href="https://ls-international.com/contact/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ls-international.com/contact/</a>

How to Manage and Develop Talent in an Agile Environment with Dietmar Knoess

Manos Spanos

With ever improving technology, integration of Artificial Intelligence into processes in business has increased a lot. But at the same time should professionals completely depend on AI and forego their instincts and gut feelings? Manos Spanos, President at L-Nutra Consumer tells us how Artificial Intelligence can be integrated and used with Human intelligence. He also highlights the importance of Continuous Learning for professionals and what are the skill sets required for marketeers for working alongside machines.

With ever improving technology, integration of Artificial Intelligence into processes in business has increased a lot. But at the same time should professionals completely depend on AI and forego their instincts and gut feelings?  Manos Spanos, President at L-Nutra Consumer tells us how Artificial Intelligence can be integrated and used with Human intelligence. He also highlights the importance of Continuous Learning for professionals and what are the skill sets required for marketeers for working alongside machines.

The Role of AI and Machine Learning When Storytelling with Manos Spanos

Carol Parker Walsh

Pandemic has led to people reevaluating their lives, their lifestyles, and their careers. Its sequels are also lugged in the business world as leaders are realizing that it is more challenging now to keep their teams engaged given the pandemic aftermath on everyone’s mindset. Various perks like gym memberships, dogs in the office, and stylish decorations, were once perks that could retain employees and contribute to their satisfaction and thus productivity but seem not to be anymore.Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, CEO, Chief Career Strategist, and Mindset &amp; Confidence Coach describes to us how priorities have changed and what enterprises and team leaders should have in mind to keep their teams committed and involved.

Pandemic has led to people reevaluating their lives, their lifestyles, and their careers. Its sequels are also lugged in the business world as leaders are realizing that it is more challenging now to keep their teams engaged given the pandemic aftermath on everyone’s mindset. Various perks like gym memberships, dogs in the office, and stylish decorations, were once perks that could retain employees and contribute to their satisfaction and thus productivity but seem not to be anymore. Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, CEO, Chief Career Strategist, and Mindset &amp; Confidence Coach describes to us how priorities have changed and what enterprises and team leaders should have in mind to keep their teams committed and involved.

The Great Resignation: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Team with Dr. Carol Parker Walsh

Mary Palmieri

Roy Wentzel

We invited Roy Wentzel, the Business Lead Strategic Growth Markets Global Ecommerce at PUMA Group, and Mary Palmieri, the Director of Client Development at Tall Ridge, to discuss with us how to successfully define and execute a D2C strategy.Online D2C has experienced exponential growth over the past couple of years. Last year’s events have accelerated this even more, and in 2021 the D2C market is projected to grow by a staggering 19.2%!2020 was life changing in many aspects, from one day to the next, everything became remote, and consumer behavior changed dramatically. It is within this context that companies are finding new ways to interact with consumers and D2C is entering a new era. A study by Shopify shows that the D2C movement accounts for 40% of the sales growth in the sector. In this podcast, May and Roy debate with us about customer buying behaviour and businesses' strategies to approach it in the most effective way, with great examples of big retailers like Amazon.You can also check out the full webinar at https://ls-international.com/webinar-how-to-successfully-define-and-execute-a-d2c-strategy/.

We invited Roy Wentzel, the Business Lead Strategic Growth Markets Global Ecommerce at PUMA Group, and Mary Palmieri, the Director of Client Development at Tall Ridge, to discuss with us how to successfully define and execute a D2C strategy. Online D2C has experienced exponential growth over the past couple of years. Last year’s events have accelerated this even more, and in 2021 the D2C market is projected to grow by a staggering 19.2%! 2020 was life changing in many aspects, from one day to the next, everything became remote, and consumer behavior changed dramatically. It is within this context that companies are finding new ways to interact with consumers and D2C is entering a new era. A study by Shopify shows that the D2C movement accounts for 40% of the sales growth in the sector.  In this podcast, May and Roy debate with us about customer buying behaviour and businesses' strategies to approach it in the most effective way, with great examples of big retailers like Amazon. You can also check out the full webinar at <a href="https://ls-international.com/webinar-how-to-successfully-define-and-execute-a-d2c-strategy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ls-international.com/webinar-how-to-successfully-define-and-execute-a-d2c-strategy/</a>.

How to successfully Define and Execute a D2C Strategy Q&A with Mary Palmieri and Roy Wentzel

Career Success Podcast

Hugo Lehmann

Change is something that, admit it or not, most of us are afraid of. However, there are some individuals who see change as an opportunity to grow and develop themselves further. In particular, changing companies is something that has helped many to find their passion and, especially, has led them to grow professionally.  Today we have invited Hugo Lehmann to share with us his experience when making the move from Heineken. Hugo is currently the Sr. Global Sales Director for Danone Waters, but before this experience he worked for Carlsberg and Heineken in local roles in Italy and Brazil, as well as global roles in Denmark and Amsterdam.  Topics Covered-Why you should move companies when you are doing fine in your current role. -How do you know it is the right time to change companies. -What you can offer an employer which you didn’t have before.-Factors to weigh in when making the decision to change companies.

Change is something that, admit it or not, most of us are afraid of. However, there are some individuals who see change as an opportunity to grow and develop themselves further. In particular, changing companies is something that has helped many to find their passion and, especially, has led them to grow professionally. Today we have invited Hugo Lehmann to share with us his experience when making the move from Heineken. Hugo is currently the Sr. Global Sales Director for Danone Waters, but before this experience he worked for Carlsberg and Heineken in local roles in Italy and Brazil, as well as global roles in Denmark and Amsterdam. Topics Covered -Why you should move companies when you are doing fine in your current role. -How do you know it is the right time to change companies. -What you can offer an employer which you didn’t have before. -Factors to weigh in when making the decision to change companies.

Why Change Companies When You Are Top Rated with Hugo Lehmann

Lauren Stiebing

Mark Whitby

Lauren Stiebing was recently invited to Mark Whitby's Resilient Recruiter Podcast to discuss how increasingly important it is to develop a strong personal brand to be successful as a recruiter. That applies to all recruitment consultants but is especially critical for independent recruiters and owners of small recruiting and staffing agencies.My guest today—Lauren Stiebing—is a great example of a recruiter who has embraced personal branding as a way to differentiate herself in a crowded market. Lauren started her search firm, LS International, in the US and has built a thriving global practice in the CPG/FMCG space. There were many factors that contributed to her success, including her relentless persistence.In our conversation, we talk about the challenge of building a client base from scratch and the learning curve associated with mastering the ins and outs of business development. She shares the unique challenges she faced and the different strategies she’s used to successfully build her recruitment business. She’s one of my superstar clients and it’s a wonderful privilege to welcome her to the show.

Lauren Stiebing was recently invited to Mark Whitby's Resilient Recruiter Podcast to discuss how increasingly important it is to develop a strong personal brand to be successful as a recruiter. That applies to all recruitment consultants but is especially critical for independent recruiters and owners of small recruiting and staffing agencies. My guest today—Lauren Stiebing—is a great example of a recruiter who has embraced personal branding as a way to differentiate herself in a crowded market. Lauren started her search firm, LS International, in the US and has built a thriving global practice in the CPG/FMCG space. There were many factors that contributed to her success, including her relentless persistence. In our conversation, we talk about the challenge of building a client base from scratch and the learning curve associated with mastering the ins and outs of business development. She shares the unique challenges she faced and the different strategies she’s used to successfully build her recruitment business. She’s one of my superstar clients and it’s a wonderful privilege to welcome her to the show.

How to Build Your Personal Brand as a Recruiter with Lauren Stiebing and Mark Whitby

We've heard many times the media talking about the concept of a digital native, but the truth is that the majority of the current workforce doesn't fit in this demographic. We invited Anna Campagna, the current Sales Director for Heineken APAC, an Italian national that's lived and worked in Europe, Mexico and Singapore, where she's currently based. The aim is to understand  digital native vs. digital immigrant, and how they can work together to find joint success.  •	The concept of Digital Immigrant•	The need of experienced executives to go Digital•	Challenges for these generations working together•	Mrs. Campagna’s personal experience•	Key take-aways and advice

We've heard many times the media talking about the concept of a digital native, but the truth is that the majority of the current workforce doesn't fit in this demographic. We invited Anna Campagna, the current Sales Director for Heineken APAC, an Italian national that's lived and worked in Europe, Mexico and Singapore, where she's currently based. The aim is to understand digital native vs. digital immigrant, and how they can work together to find joint success. •	The concept of Digital Immigrant •	The need of experienced executives to go Digital •	Challenges for these generations working together •	Mrs. Campagna’s personal experience •	Key take-aways and advice

Digital Immigrants & Natives with Anna Campagna

Fabio Bozzacchi

Nowadays, the concept of Digital Transformation is in everyone’s mouth. Just like water, it expands and unconsciously takes any spaces available. Those companies who are better and faster at understanding and profiting from it, are the ones with a clear comparative advantage when it comes to future growth. What does this mean as a concept and for an organization? To get some answers,  we have invited Fabio Bozzacchi, a Supply Chain leader that’s worked with companies like Procter and Gamble, Merck Pharma and Philip Morris, where he’s led global organizations.Topics covered in this podcast:•	What does a digital transformation mean?•	Why does it feel like it’s become a buzzword?•	Why is it important?•	What are the most important steps to lead a digital transformation?•	How do we overcome resistance and objections to make it happen?

Nowadays, the concept of Digital Transformation is in everyone’s mouth. Just like water, it expands and unconsciously takes any spaces available. Those companies who are better and faster at understanding and profiting from it, are the ones with a clear comparative advantage when it comes to future growth. What does this mean as a concept and for an organization? To get some answers, we have invited Fabio Bozzacchi, a Supply Chain leader that’s worked with companies like Procter and Gamble, Merck Pharma and Philip Morris, where he’s led global organizations. Topics covered in this podcast: •	What does a digital transformation mean? •	Why does it feel like it’s become a buzzword? •	Why is it important? •	What are the most important steps to lead a digital transformation? •	How do we overcome resistance and objections to make it happen?

Leading Digital Transformation with Fabio Bozzacchi

Now more than ever the line between a successful business and one that struggles has become a foggy frontier. Digitalization, personalization and technology make the most successful company model outdated in less than a decade. Having the ability to adapt to ever-changing landscapes and adjusting to the newest social trends are some of the key factors to thriving in today’s scenery. To understand how to make this happen we have invited Cecile Budge. With over 20 years of experience in the FMCG and Personal Care industry, Cecile has led both P&amp;G’s Mass and Prestige Beauty businesses, and then more recently headed up the UK business at Shiseido. Topics covered in this podcast:•	The importance of strategic innovation•	How to strategically innovate. Examples.•	The Who, What and How of Strategic Innovation•	What are the typical barriers to innovation and how can you overcome them as a leader?

Now more than ever the line between a successful business and one that struggles has become a foggy frontier. Digitalization, personalization and technology make the most successful company model outdated in less than a decade. Having the ability to adapt to ever-changing landscapes and adjusting to the newest social trends are some of the key factors to thriving in today’s scenery. To understand how to make this happen we have invited Cecile Budge. With over 20 years of experience in the FMCG and Personal Care industry, Cecile has led both P&amp;G’s Mass and Prestige Beauty businesses, and then more recently headed up the UK business at Shiseido. Topics covered in this podcast: •	The importance of strategic innovation •	How to strategically innovate. Examples. •	The Who, What and How of Strategic Innovation •	What are the typical barriers to innovation and how can you overcome them as a leader?

Winning Through Strategic Innovation with Cecile Budge

Willis Weirich

Companies, just like the people who make them, are permanently evolving and changing. Digitalization, automatization and customer- centricity are some of the trends that are shaping the way companies and the functions within those companies operate. How does the future of Supply Chain look like? And how can people impact and contribute to this change?To understand this better, I’ve invited Willis Weirich, who’s currently heading up Supply Chain for Neiman Marcus, to get his take on what good supply chain talent looks like today.Themes discussed in the podcast:Key skills and decisions to make to get to a Chief Supply Chain positionWhich will be the skills needed to succeed in the supply chain function and what it will take to get promoted.5 things to look into when hiring for a supply chain team

Companies, just like the people who make them, are permanently evolving and changing. Digitalization, automatization and customer- centricity are some of the trends that are shaping the way companies and the functions within those companies operate. How does the future of Supply Chain look like? And how can people impact and contribute to this change? To understand this better, I’ve invited Willis Weirich, who’s currently heading up Supply Chain for Neiman Marcus, to get his take on what good supply chain talent looks like today. Themes discussed in the podcast: Key skills and decisions to make to get to a Chief Supply Chain position Which will be the skills needed to succeed in the supply chain function and what it will take to get promoted. 5 things to look into when hiring for a supply chain team

Talent in the 21st Century Supply Chain by Willis Weirich

Looking at the news, shops, restaurants or TV adverts it becomes apparent that one of the biggest revolutions taking place and which will unfold in the coming years is centered around the how and what we eat. Consumers demand more options, more information and overall a better understanding of food, which will allow individuals to eventually become healthier and more environmentally sustainable. To dive deeper into this matter, we have invited Bayer Consumer Health’s Global Head of Nutritionals, Martin dos Ramos. Martin has 28 years’ experience in the consumer good field working for large multinationals such as Colgate, Nabisco and Bayer.Topic covered in this podcast:Which trends should we to take into account when it comes to nutrition and health. How are people today thinking about nutrition compared to past. What are some of the challenges with nutrition today.What is the role of nutrition in healthcare and how has digitalization and personalization had an effect on that. How does Bayer make a difference in Nutrition around the world?

Looking at the news, shops, restaurants or TV adverts it becomes apparent that one of the biggest revolutions taking place and which will unfold in the coming years is centered around the how and what we eat. Consumers demand more options, more information and overall a better understanding of food, which will allow individuals to eventually become healthier and more environmentally sustainable. To dive deeper into this matter, we have invited Bayer Consumer Health’s Global Head of Nutritionals, Martin dos Ramos. Martin has 28 years’ experience in the consumer good field working for large multinationals such as Colgate, Nabisco and Bayer. Topic covered in this podcast: Which trends should we to take into account when it comes to nutrition and health.  How are people today thinking about nutrition compared to past.  What are some of the challenges with nutrition today. What is the role of nutrition in healthcare and how has digitalization and personalization had an effect on that.  How does Bayer make a difference in Nutrition around the world?

The Global State of Nutrition with Martin dos Ramos

Dagmar Chlosta

Dagmar Chlosta is a 30 year veteran of the FMCG industry with a focus on sporting goods and cosmetics. She served on the board of Schwan Cosmetics, the global leader in cosmetic pencil manufacturing, as Chief Market Officer responsible for global Product, Communications and Marketing. Prior to joining Schwan Cosmetics, she worked in various global executive positions for Under Armour Inc. based in the USA and the adidas Group based in Germany. Her core expertise lies in the areas of Strategy, Operations and Transformation.She is passionate about leading through a compelling vision and creating a culture of belonging which allows people to  fulfill their potential and be inspired. She is a renowned change expert having led many major transformational programs across industries.Ms Chlosta has lived and worked in the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom and thrives on  an international and diverse environment. She is a strong believer in gender balanced teams and the power of women leadership.Given this background, we wanted to invite her to the Podcast to discuss leadership in the digital era, to understand how we can build a compelling vision in this day and age.Topics Covered in the Podcast• Digital Transformation and its implications in an organization• Why is this Transformation important• How the world has changed as a consequence of Digital• Setting a compelling vision for your organization today• Leadership required to transform an organization

Dagmar Chlosta is a 30 year veteran of the FMCG industry with a focus on sporting goods and cosmetics. She served on the board of Schwan Cosmetics, the global leader in cosmetic pencil manufacturing, as Chief Market Officer responsible for global Product, Communications and Marketing. Prior to joining Schwan Cosmetics, she worked in various global executive positions for Under Armour Inc. based in the USA and the adidas Group based in Germany. Her core expertise lies in the areas of Strategy, Operations and Transformation. She is passionate about leading through a compelling vision and creating a culture of belonging which allows people to  fulfill their potential and be inspired. She is a renowned change expert having led many major transformational programs across industries. Ms Chlosta has lived and worked in the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom and thrives on  an international and diverse environment. She is a strong believer in gender balanced teams and the power of women leadership. Given this background, we wanted to invite her to the Podcast to discuss leadership in the digital era, to understand how we can build a compelling vision in this day and age. Topics Covered in the Podcast • Digital Transformation and its implications in an organization • Why is this Transformation important • How the world has changed as a consequence of Digital • Setting a compelling vision for your organization today • Leadership required to transform an organization

Leading and Building a Compelling Vision in the Digital Age with Dagmar Chlosta

Dimas Gimeno

It is undeniable that for the last few years the Retail industry has been undergoing a radical transformation when it comes to where and how people shop. This rapid shift leaves a big question mark on the future of retail, this is why we have invited Dimas Gimeno Alvarez to this edition of the “Career Success Podcast” to shine some light on the current state of the retail industry and how to include and work with smaller up and coming brands. Dimas is a Spanish businessman with more than 18 years of experience in retail. Between 2014 and 2018, he was President of El Corte Inglés, a retail giant in Spain and Europe, with annual sales of 16 billion euros, 35 shopping centers in Spain and Portugal and more than 92,000 employees. He promoted and led the company’s e-commerce transformation, creating an online platform and positioning it as a serious competitor for Amazon in Spain.Topics covered in this podcast:•	Challenges smaller brands are currently facing•	Do smaller brands need a physical presence to be successful? What does a store add to them?•	How to adapt the retail trends happening in Asia to western markets.•	What do these brands need to do to be successful?

It is undeniable that for the last few years the Retail industry has been undergoing a radical transformation when it comes to where and how people shop. This rapid shift leaves a big question mark on the future of retail, this is why we have invited Dimas Gimeno Alvarez to this edition of the “Career Success Podcast” to shine some light on the current state of the retail industry and how to include and work with smaller up and coming brands. Dimas is a Spanish businessman with more than 18 years of experience in retail. Between 2014 and 2018, he was President of El Corte Inglés, a retail giant in Spain and Europe, with annual sales of 16 billion euros, 35 shopping centers in Spain and Portugal and more than 92,000 employees. He promoted and led the company’s e-commerce transformation, creating an online platform and positioning it as a serious competitor for Amazon in Spain. Topics covered in this podcast: •	Challenges smaller brands are currently facing •	Do smaller brands need a physical presence to be successful? What does a store add to them? •	How to adapt the retail trends happening in Asia to western markets. •	What do these brands need to do to be successful?

The Current State of Retail with Dimas Gimeno

Kevin Corning

Going international and managing a global career is not an easy choice, but can be an immensely rewarding one, both at a personal and professional Level. To hear more about how to manage this career and life choice, we invited Kevin Corning.Mr. Corning has lived and worked in over 7 countries. He joined the Claire’s board in October of 2018 and was named interim CEO in March of 2019. Kevin is the former EVP, International for Carter’s Inc. a global leader in children’s apparel. Previously Kevin spent 20 years working in general management in Asia, South American and Europe for companies such as Nike, Mars and Whirlpool. He also spent 5 years as a US Army officer serving as a helicopter pilot. He graduated from the College of William and Mary and has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.Topics covered in the podcast- Mr. Corning's global experience- Why it is a good career strategy to move internationally- Leadership abilities learnt in different markets- How having an international profile can differentiate you against peers- Balancing an international career with personal life

Going international and managing a global career is not an easy choice, but can be an immensely rewarding one, both at a personal and professional Level. To hear more about how to manage this career and life choice, we invited Kevin Corning. Mr. Corning has lived and worked in over 7 countries. He joined the Claire’s board in October of 2018 and was named interim CEO in March of 2019. Kevin is the former EVP, International for Carter’s Inc. a global leader in children’s apparel. Previously Kevin spent 20 years working in general management in Asia, South American and Europe for companies such as Nike, Mars and Whirlpool. He also spent 5 years as a US Army officer serving as a helicopter pilot. He graduated from the College of William and Mary and has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management. Topics covered in the podcast - Mr. Corning's global experience - Why it is a good career strategy to move internationally - Leadership abilities learnt in different markets - How having an international profile can differentiate you against peers - Balancing an international career with personal life

Driving a Global Career with Kevin Corning

Carmela Cugini

The what, why and when in a career can sometimes be as important as the who. Stepping out of the known and taking risk is part of what will make our careers accelerate or stall. We have a very special guest in this edition of the Podcast, Carmela Cugini. After a successful 18 year tenure at Pepsico, she decided to join Jet.com, a start up at that stage, where she’s grown to currently be the head of merchandising for private brands. We invited her to better understand how some key decisions can drive success or failure in a career.Topics Discussed:•	3 key actions that shaped Ms. Cugini's career•	How to grow quicker and faster than your peers•	Why change companies when happy with current employer•	Advice for people that are in their "Comfort zone"

The what, why and when in a career can sometimes be as important as the who. Stepping out of the known and taking risk is part of what will make our careers accelerate or stall. We have a very special guest in this edition of the Podcast, Carmela Cugini. After a successful 18 year tenure at Pepsico, she decided to join <a href="http://Jet.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jet.com</a>, a start up at that stage, where she’s grown to currently be the head of merchandising for private brands. We invited her to better understand how some key decisions can drive success or failure in a career. Topics Discussed: •	3 key actions that shaped Ms. Cugini's career •	How to grow quicker and faster than your peers •	Why change companies when happy with current employer •	Advice for people that are in their "Comfort zone"

Career-Shaping Decisions with Carmela Cugini

Ferdinand Barckhahn

The Beverage industry is not alien to changes in consumer trends and disruption. Sodastream is one of the players that’s transforming this industry, not only through their products but also through an innovative culture and strong Corporate Social Responsibility agenda. To understand the current dynamics in the industry and learn more about Sodastream, we’ve invited Ferdinand Barckhahn, current General Manager for DACH (Germany, Austria &amp; Switzerland).Topics covered in the podcast:• State of current beverage industry• How this plays off in the German market• The reasons for Sodastream’s success• Sodastream’s corporate culture• The Business’ growth objectives for the coming years in DACH

The Beverage industry is not alien to changes in consumer trends and disruption. Sodastream is one of the players that’s transforming this industry, not only through their products but also through an innovative culture and strong Corporate Social Responsibility agenda. To understand the current dynamics in the industry and learn more about Sodastream, we’ve invited Ferdinand Barckhahn, current General Manager for DACH (Germany, Austria &amp; Switzerland). Topics covered in the podcast: • State of current beverage industry • How this plays off in the German market • The reasons for Sodastream’s success • Sodastream’s corporate culture • The Business’ growth objectives for the coming years in DACH

Sodastream as a Global Beverage Player with Ferdinand Barckhahn

Sharon Joseph

On this episode of the career success podcast we are joined by Sharon Joseph. Sharon had an 18-year career in large multinationals such as PepsiCo, GSK and RB. She was rapidly promoted and considered a top talent within these organizations. She recently left this fast track career to make a complete shift to entrepreneurship in the Craft Beer Industry and founded BREWASIS®, a company that drives new revenue streams for craft breweries www.brewasis.comIn this  episode we will discuss:The drivers behind becoming an entrepreneurWhy Craft Beer and why now?How Sharon defined her value proposition and competitive advantageThe top lessons she would like to share with entrepreneurs globally

On this episode of the career success podcast we are joined by Sharon Joseph. Sharon had an 18-year career in large multinationals such as PepsiCo, GSK and RB. She was rapidly promoted and considered a top talent within these organizations. She recently left this fast track career to make a complete shift to entrepreneurship in the Craft Beer Industry and founded BREWASIS®, a company that drives new revenue streams for craft breweries <a href="http://www.brewasis.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.brewasis.com</a> In this episode we will discuss: The drivers behind becoming an entrepreneur Why Craft Beer and why now? How Sharon defined her value proposition and competitive advantage The top lessons she would like to share with entrepreneurs globally

From Blue-Chip Multinationals to Entrepreneurship with Sharon Joseph

Francisco Cadena

The sales and operations process is today, a fundamental tool to align priorities across functions within current multi-national organizations due to the complexity they have. It’s also key to understand how Operations has become central in today’s companies.In order to understand this process better and why it’s so important, but also how to build it, we have invited Francisco (Paco) Cadena. He is a Supply Chain leader with over 25 years’ experience in companies like Procter and Gamble, Novartis and Revlon and he’s known to be an S&amp;OP expert.In this Podcast, we cover:What is a Sales and Operations ProcessHow to build a great S&amp;OP ProcessWhy and how to engage your senior stakeholdersThe evolution of S&amp;OP in the next years

The sales and operations process is today, a fundamental tool to align priorities across functions within current multi-national organizations due to the complexity they have. It’s also key to understand how Operations has become central in today’s companies. In order to understand this process better and why it’s so important, but also how to build it, we have invited Francisco (Paco) Cadena. He is a Supply Chain leader with over 25 years’ experience in companies like Procter and Gamble, Novartis and Revlon and he’s known to be an S&amp;OP expert. In this Podcast, we cover: What is a Sales and Operations Process How to build a great S&amp;OP Process Why and how to engage your senior stakeholders The evolution of S&amp;OP in the next years

How to Build a Great S&OP Process with Francisco Cadena

Minerva Acevedo

On this episode of the Career Success Podcast we invited Minerva Acevedo to speak with us about the art of negotiation. Minerva has worked in consumer packaged goods in both marketing and sales roles, in the health and wellness industry with Johnson &amp; Johnson and in the food industry with McCormick &amp; Company. Through both experiences, she have been exposed to negotiations with large corporations such as Costco, Wal-Mart and some of the top Canadian retailers and media companies.In this episode we discuss:Negotiation vs. Selling – what are the key differencesWhy many people feel uncomfortable with negotiation and how to overcome thisHow to walk away from a negotiation feeling successful

On this episode of the Career Success Podcast we invited Minerva Acevedo to speak with us about the art of negotiation. Minerva has worked in consumer packaged goods in both marketing and sales roles, in the health and wellness industry with Johnson &amp; Johnson and in the food industry with McCormick &amp; Company. Through both experiences, she have been exposed to negotiations with large corporations such as Costco, Wal-Mart and some of the top Canadian retailers and media companies. In this episode we discuss: Negotiation vs. Selling – what are the key differences Why many people feel uncomfortable with negotiation and how to overcome this How to walk away from a negotiation feeling successful

The Art of Negotiation with Minerva Acevedo

Gianni Pieraccioni

Beauty is one of the most dynamic industries out there today. To learn more about it, we’ve invited Gianni Pieraccioni. He’s a C-Level executive that’s worked with global companies like Revlon, Alitalia, J&amp;J and Pepsico and we’ve invited him to understand more about the beauty consumer, its distribution and how it will evolve in the coming years.In this Podcast, we review:The beauty consumer and the evolution of its behaviorsRetailers adaptation to this new environmentTechnology’s influence on the beauty marketHow the big beauty companies are reacting to these changes

Beauty is one of the most dynamic industries out there today. To learn more about it, we’ve invited Gianni Pieraccioni. He’s a C-Level executive that’s worked with global companies like Revlon, Alitalia, J&amp;J and Pepsico and we’ve invited him to understand more about the beauty consumer, its distribution and how it will evolve in the coming years. In this Podcast, we review: The beauty consumer and the evolution of its behaviors Retailers adaptation to this new environment Technology’s influence on the beauty market How the big beauty companies are reacting to these changes

What’s Happening in Beauty? With Gianni Pieraccioni

Peter Hall

Motivating a team can be a challenge. As business leaders, we will have to get people of different origins, ages, nationalities, genders, functions and even industries to work together.As this is a topic that comes up in many of our conversations, we have the pleasure to have Peter Hall on this edition to discuss it. Peter is currently the President for consumer brands at Dean &amp; Deluca. Born in Australia, he’s held executive positions at the likes of Diageo and Heineken before his current assignment, having been based in the US, the UK, Mexico and Venezuela.

Motivating a team can be a challenge. As business leaders, we will have to get people of different origins, ages, nationalities, genders, functions and even industries to work together. As this is a topic that comes up in many of our conversations, we have the pleasure to have Peter Hall on this edition to discuss it. Peter is currently the President for consumer brands at Dean &amp; Deluca. Born in Australia, he’s held executive positions at the likes of Diageo and Heineken before his current assignment, having been based in the US, the UK, Mexico and Venezuela.

How to Motivate your Team? With Peter Hall from Dean & DeLuca

Davide Lunghi Davide Lunghi

Our guest on this episode of the career success podcast is Davide Lunghi. Davide has been working within the luxury industry since 2002 for brands like Fendi, TAG Heuer, Hublot and Zenith.

Why is luxury doing so well with Davide Lunghi Davide Lunghi of TAG Heuer

Montse Passolas

Montse Passolas is a highly qualified Global Marketing and Branding board level executive with over 18 years of experience in marketing and communications, digital, new product development, retail, PR and business development strategy within leading brands and companies. Montse is a true international profile with experience working in Spain, France UK, US, and with an emphasis on the beauty and luxury markets with a proven ability to adapt and work efficiently in fast-paced organizations. She is a marketer with strong commercial acumen, online discipline and consumer focus; excellent leadership, charisma and communication abilities.

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Patricia Corsi

LS International speaks with Patricia Corsi, CMO Bayer Consumer Healthcare to find out more about her experience in delivering results and leading successful business transformation in Latin America and Europe. Her fluency in 3 languages, combined with a strong sense of curiosity allows her to be closer to consumer and customer and to use this connectivity to better drive product mixes and use experiences that serve unmet consumer needs.

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