Episode 069 – Mathias Carlbaum, President and CEO, International

 

In this episode of the Executives' Exchange, Mathias Carlbaum, President and CEO of International, joins Travis Hunter, Managing Partner at KPMG. 

After spending nearly 40 years under the name Navistar, the Lisle, Illinois based manufacturer of trucks, engines, and buses is going back to its roots as International.

From its beginnings as a one-man operation in 1831 to its current strength of 15,000 employees, Mathias leverages his international experience while honoring the company's local legacy.

 

00:00 – Intro

00:48 –Address the Navistar/International Name Change

2:35 – Background of Mathias Carlbaum

3:57 – International Experience Impact on Leadership Style

6:05 – Inspiration to Pursue Career

8:02 – Impact of Mentors

11:25 – Leadership Impacted by Army

14:15 – Observations and Views for International

20:25 – Technology in Automotive Industry

25:06 – Managing Stakeholder Expectations

29:24 – Legacy

34:30 – Most Rewarding Experiences

38:40 – Teaching the Next Generation

42:50 – Rapid-Fire Questions

47:06 – Outro

 

Episode Link: International

 

Guest Host: Travis C. Hunter Jr., Chicago Office Managing Partner, KPMG

Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago  

  

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