SEED Executive Insights

In this episode of the SEED Executive Insights - Podcast Series, we discover the critical role of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in shaping modern business strategies. Réka Szücs, Director at Deloitte, explains how ESG principles can be seamlessly integrated across all levels of a company to achieve sustainable success.   Réka and our host, György Leitner (SEED Faculty Member) discuss the comprehensive approach Deloitte takes, involving collaborative efforts with industry specialists to customize ESG strategies that are both impactful and practical. She shares insights on essential topics such as transforming operational models through ESG integration and the significance of leadership in promoting a culture of sustainability.   For more insights and to access other episodes from the SEED Executive Insights series, please visit our website. ▶ https://seed-uni.com/executive-insights

In this episode of the SEED Executive Insights - Podcast Series, we talked to Volodymyr Mudryi, CEO of OTP Ukraine about the recent challenges in business operations and in handling the complex economical, societal and humanitarian crisis following the Russian invasion. Since June 2023, Volodymyr acts as the Chairman of the Ukrainian Banking Association (IABU) and fosters active collaboration between the Ukrainian economic, financial and banking organization. He also shares valuable insights on his leadership approach, strategic and operational priorities and efforts to create a high employee engagement in the company, that led OTP Ukraine to be ranked among the Top 5 most stable and efficient banks in the country. The interview has been hosted by Sandy Vaci, SEED Faculty Member. Volodymyr Mudry acts as the CEO of OTP Ukraine since November 2020. He graduated from Faculty of Economics of Volyn State University, and received diploms from the Krannert Business School (USA) and Tias Nimbas Business School (Netherlands). He started his career in the banking sector in 2001 at JSC OTP BANK, the Ukrainian subsidiary of OTP in 2005 as the Head of the Operational Department of the bank's Volyn branch. Since July 2012, he was a Member of the Board of JSC OTP BANK, responsible for the development of retail business. Volodymyr, as our distinguished SEED Alumni Member, has been recognized with the SEED Excellence Award for his outstanding professional and leadership performance as the CEO of OTP Ukraine, and the President of the Ukrainian Banking Association (IABU). For more info about the SEED Executive Insights, visit out our website. ▶ https://seed-uni.com/executive-insights/

In this episode of the SEED Executive Insights - Podcast Series, we talked to Márton Homola, Group-level Head of Loyalty, Digital Channels and CRM at MOL Group. Márton shared their incredible journey with MOL Group and MOL MOVE application based loyalty program, which received international success and just in 2 years have been rolled out in 6 different countries and reached more than 2.7 millions members to join the community. MOL MOVE loyalty program and digital solution has been recognized with numerous international and Hungarian awards, including the Gold Award (in Incentive and Reward Design category) from the prestigious Loyal 360 Conference in the US and the Regional Award for CEE including Turkey by the International Loyalty Awards in UK as the best loyalty program and initiative. Márton as one of the key leaders behind the exceptional successes talked about the essence of MOL MOVE digital solutions, the best practices and latest methodologies of CRM and loyalty programs and also shared his perspective on the future of mobility, the opportunities of digitalized solutions, the innovative customer interactions and MOL Group's role in all these emerging business fields. The interview has been hosted by Sandy Vaci, SEED Faculty Member. https://seed-uni.com/faculty/sandy-vaci/ Márton Homola acts as Group-level Head of Loyalty, Digital Channels and CRM at MOL Group, since 2021. Previously since 2007, he worked for Telenor/Yettel for almost 14 years in various managerial and leadership positions in pricing, planning, B2C and B2B field, and left the company as Digital Products Director. Márton, as our distinguished SEED Alumni Member, has been recognized with the SEED Excellence Award for their recent achievements with MOL Group and his outstanding professional and leadership performance. For more info about the SEED Executive Insights, visit out our website. ▶ https://seed-uni.com/seed-executive-insights/

In this episode of the SEED Executive Insights - Podcast Series, we talked to Béla Szabó, Brandcomms Director of Magyar Telekom. Béla dispelled the myths around the concepts and practices of CSR and purpose, while highlighted the essence of brand activism approach that they established at Magyar Telekom. Brands have growing influence not only as a key differentiator in business operation, but also as a problem solving entities. Béla shared his belief, that companies and leaders with a deeper understanding of people and culture could have more positive impact on business and society. Béla Szabó acts as Brandcomms Director of Magyar Telekom, since 2017. Previously he held key positions at several large international advertising agencies, at Y&R, Leo Burnett and DDB. In the telecommunications industry, he worked for Vodafone's global organization in Hungary and London as Head of Branding and Marketing Communications.  Béla, as our distinguished SEED Alumni Member, has been recognized with the SEED Excellence Award for their recent achievements with Magyar Telekom and his outstanding professional and leadership performance. For more info about the SEED Executive Insights, visit out our website. ▶ https://seed-uni.com/seed-executive-insights/

In this episode of the SEED Executive Insights - 'Podcast Series', we talked to Tamás Hák-Kovács, Chairman and CEO of DSK Bank. Tamás shared insights about the successful business transition and digital transformation achievements of DSK Bank, the key experiences from the renewal of the organization, their own digital transformation approach and definition, his most important roles as a CEO in this process, also shared details about DSK Bank's Digital Factory and talked about his leadership lessons in the CEE region.   Tamás Hák-Kovács acts as Chairman and CEO of DSK Bank, since November 2020. Previously, since 2012, he has been Chairman and CEO of JSC OTP Bank, the Ukrainian subsidiary of OTP. Before that he worked as Chairman and CEO of the Commerzbank subsidiary in Hungary (2000-2007). From 2007 he led the Commerzbank subsidiary in Moscow and from 2010 headed a division of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Commerzbank.   Tamás, as our distinguished SEED Alumni Member, has been recognized with the SEED Excellence Award for their recent achievements with DSK Bank and his outstanding professional and leadership performance.   For more info about the SEED Executive Insights, visit out our website. ▶ https://seed-uni.com/seed-executive-insights/

In this insightful episode, SEED Executive School faculty members László Aczél and Sanjay Gupta dive into the key themes of Sanjay’s new book, Leading in Uncertainty: Leadership Practices for the VUCA World. Together, they explore the challenges of navigating the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world and discuss Sanjay’s innovative AVICA model—a leadership framework designed to help leaders thrive in these turbulent times. The AVICA model, which stands for Agility, Value-Orientation, Inspiration, Collaboration, and Appreciation, is broken down in detail as Sanjay shares real-life examples and personal stories that illustrate how these five attributes can be applied in practice. Whether you’re looking to enhance your leadership skills or simply curious about modern leadership strategies, this episode offers valuable insights into effective leadership in today’s complex world. Tune in to discover how the AVICA model can equip you with the tools to lead confidently and resiliently in any situation. Learn more and preorder the book: https://seed-uni.com/leading-in-uncertainty-sanjay-gupta/