Borderless Executive Live: The Podcast

In this episode, Aisha Jallow, Borderless consultant in executive search makes the case that the leaders who truly resonate, who move and shake things at a global scale, possess an emotional acumen that is as sharp as their intellect. They are self-aware, empathetic, and have social skills that can navigate through the complex human fabric of our diverse corporate world. 

In this episode, Barbara Smet, Borderless consultant and a native Dutch/Flemish speaker fluent in English, French, and German celebrates her personal experiences of the profound impact of multilingualism on both her personal and professional life. Barbara illustrates that multilingualism is more than a skill; it's a gateway to understanding the intricate mosaic of human culture and thought. 

In this episode of Borderless Executive Live, our host Andrew Kris, a founding partner at Borderless, welcomes Valerio Coppini, Vice President of Business Development at Neste, for a deep dive into sustainability in the chemical industry, focusing on Neste's approach to fostering a Circular Economy. This conversation uncovers the extensive measures Neste is implementing to steer the industry toward a more sustainable future. Valerio provides a wealth of knowledge and the statistical data that underscores the importance and feasibility of these initiatives.Valerio highlights his pivotal role in driving Neste's renewable polymer chemicals business to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the company’s customers through innovative, renewable solutions. With the chemical industry accounting for 15% of global CO2 emissions, this conversation highlights the unique challenges and groundbreaking strategies Neste has adopted to address this issue.From examining the essential role of circularity in tackling the challenges for plastics, to exploring the transformative potential of hydrogen and bio-based materials in creating greener chemical processes, this episode provides an all-encompassing overview of efforts toward sustainable circularity in the chemical industry. Valerio's insights and expertise present a powerful vision of how Neste is leading the way to a greener, more sustainable future for one of the world’s essential industries.Valerio Coppini, Vice President Business Development Neste: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerio-coppini-a416062/Andrew Kris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkris/ 

In this episode of Borderless Executive Live, our host Andrew Kris, founding partner of Borderless, is joined by Anthony Harling, founding partner of Harlschon Consulting. Anthony specializes in executive transition and coaching, particularly for those facing challenges in finding their passion and place over the age of 50 in a new career. It’s true that you’re never too old to reinvent yourself, and with both life expectancy and the retirement age ever increasing, we are living and working longer. But in reality, later in life we face a very different work environment and recruitment processes. Andrew and Anthony bring this issue to light in this episode and discuss how to navigate the challenges that many of us will inevitably face.The Harlschon Consulting three-step approach (Rediscover, Reset, Re-engage) focuses on discovering the right path for executives looking to transition to a new role, in the latter stages of a career. Andrew Kris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkris/ Anthony Harling: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-harling-executive-careers/?originalSubdomain=uk  

In this episode of Borderless Executive Live, our host Els De Cremer, founding partner of Borderless, is joined by Reshma Ramachandran, former Chief Transformation Officer at Adecco, and current Non-Executive Director of ISS A/S and Oxford Instruments. In her role at Adecco, Reshma specialized in driving digital and cultural transformation. She is especially committed to creating environments of inclusion, diversity and belonging, and is a staunch advocate for more women in STEM-related jobs. The annual celebration of International Women’s Day sees companies worldwide release statements on their progress regarding gender equity in the workplace. But how much progress has really been made when it comes to women in business and C-suite roles? And are we progressing in the right direction? With a background in engineering and one of the few women of color in a senior management position in Switzerland, Reshma knows firsthand about the topic. In this episode, she shares her experiences and discusses that work still needs to be done to bring more women into C-suite positions.  

On this episode of the Borderless Executive Live, our host Andrew Kris is joined by Chris DeArmitt, President of Phantom Plastics, and the author of The Plastics Paradox: Facts for a Brighter Future. What if everything we knew about plastics is wrong? What if the world isn’t facing a plastic crisis but rather a misinformation crisis? And what if decision-makers are making policies based on bad information that harms the environment and costs us billions of dollars each year?In this episode, Chris and Andrew shed light on one of the most controversial topics in history by presenting us with the facts behind plastics and the real impact it has on the environment, as compared to other materials.Andrew Kris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkris/ Chris DeArmitt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdearmitt/ https://phantomplastics.com/ 

This episode of Borderless Executive Live is brought to you by our Partner, and Food & Beverage sector specialist, Brian Hughes. He is joined by Mario Ubiali, CEO and Founder of Thimus, a revolutionary company that uses the tools of cultural neuroscience to gain an in-depth understanding of the behavior and motivations that drive human beings towards their chosen food. Thimus builds a holistic vision of how neurophysiological processes intertwine with cultural, social, and epigenetic elements to impact what we eat.In this insightful episode, Brian and Mario discuss what the science says about the links between our brains and our relationships with food, how we can change our behaviour and how these insights can importantly help shape the future food landscape in a sustainable, innovative, and ethical way. Brian Hughes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-hughes-736b6030/ Mario Ubiali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marioubiali/

In this episode of the Borderless Executive Live Podcast, Dr. Catherine Koini and Andrew Kris share their personal experiences and insights on living and working abroad as an expat. From managing stress and anxiety, to adapting to a new culture, Catherine and Andrew offer valuable advice and strategies for navigating the challenges and rewards of expatriation. Tune in to hear their stories and expert insights on thriving in a new environment.Dr. Catherine Koini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinekoini/ Andrew Kris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkris/ 

Innovation happens when we are our most productive selves. On this episode of Borderless Executive Live: The Podcast, we had the pleasure of talking with Brett Hautop, Founder of Workshape. Brett has a unique approach to the world of virtual work environments. He’s leveraged his professional experience, including the years he worked at LinkedIn, to truly understand what the work environment means for businesses today, and how it aids the way companies operate. Companies in the current environment should consider answering the questions: -What do we do with our offices? -Why do they matter?-Why is the workplace experience important? In our conversation, Brett mentioned that more and more companies are asking for insight and guidance about where to go from here, knowing that physical proximity in one workspace matters to them. The challenges are that often, they have no idea why it even matters to them, nor do they know how to get people together productively, in one place at the same time. Listen to the podcast for our full conversation about the ‘Office of the future.’ 

Juan Aguiriano of Kerry Group shares his insights on today's food industry and consumer demand for sustainable, highly nutritious foods with proven health benefits.

Rosalie Harrison and Andrew Kris discuss how business professionals are no longer "in shape" for work travel and in-person meetings, as well as how the expectations about work schedules is changing.

Andrew Kris shares his expert insights on how to set up a shared services center, what it takes, and how to find and retain the best talent for the job.

Andrew Kris has a conversation with Aisha Jallow, who has the passion for and expertise in finding and attracting executives based in Africa for leadership roles in international companies. Aisha uses her history of substantial success with clients such as Heineken and Tetra Pak to explain why sourcing professionals from Africa is so vital and advantageous.

In this second conversation with Juan Aguiriano of Kerry Group, Juan discusses food waste and how the food industry can tackle this issue, which creates enough food it could feed 2 billion people every day.

Andrew Kris discusses climate change, its impact, and how the food industry is going to  contribute to sustainability in conversation with Juan Aguiriano, of Kerry Group, who explains how the food industry has a very special role to play.

Andrew Kris discusses with PharmaStars' Naomi Fried and Laura Gunn about the gap between Big Pharma and small digital health start-ups, and how that gap will be closed in the future.

Andrew Kris is joined by Naomi Fried and Laura Gunn, founders of PharmaStars, to discuss digital health startups, the way they communicate with and speak the same language as pharmaceutical companies, and how pharma companies can find the best way to engage with digital health startups.

What's the best way to impress a headhunter? Andrew Kris of Borderless in conversation with Anthony Harling provide some insights for a successful conversation.

Andrew Kris takes a deep-dive into how things have changed since the pandemic began with leaders of Workplace Experience at LinkedIn's Brett Hautop,  and Tetra Pak's Sudhir Saseedharan.

Borderless Executive: Live on LinkedIn – Ask us Anything - 8th December 2022In this session, Andrew Kris discussed why Borderless is a three-legged business looking at the following sectors: - Chemical Value Chain - Food and Beverage - Life Sciences Join us in the new year for more Borderless Executive Live on LinkedIn.