Name: Novartis' Vas Narasimhan
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 25 min

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Novartis' Vas Narasimhan

Canary Wharf Group Chairman Sir Nigel Wilson reflects on how his family values and intellectual curiosity shaped his rise from a council estate to the boardroom, why building consensus and learning from mistakes matters in leadership, and how staying true to the common good has guided his toughest decisions.

Canary Wharf Group's Sir Nigel Wilson

Heidelberg Materials CEO Dominik von Achten reflects on his path from law to leadership, why listening to younger voices is vital when navigating rapid change, and how turning a carbon challenge into an opportunity became the defining decision of his career.

Heidelburg Materials' Dominik von Achten

Syensqo CEO Ilham Kadri shares how her humble beginnings in Casablanca and a passion for science shaped her journey to the C-suite. She reflects on the tough choices behind a global career, why embracing discomfort fuels transformation, and how she navigates leadership's loneliest moments.

Syensqo's Ilham Kadri - 9

Phoenix Group CEO Andy Briggs explains how family values influenced his 40-year career; he discusses the role of purpose in leadership and why authenticity is vital for long-term success.

Phoenix Group's Andy Briggs

London Marathon Events CEO Hugh Brasher shares how his family's sporting legacy shaped his career, why embracing tough decisions builds resilience and how focusing on where you want to go rather than the obstacles is key to leadership and growth.

London Marathon Events' Hugh Brasher

Veolia's CEO reflects on how the ground-breaking women in her family unlocked her career ambitions, why she wishes she had trusted her instincts earlier, and why reframing our mindset is key to tackling sustainability challenges globally.

Veolia's Estelle Brachlianoff

Andrea Rossi - M&G's CEO shares how his multicultural roots shaped his leadership style, reflects on pivotal roles at GE and AXA and the lessons learned from launching a firm just before COVID.

M&G'S ANDREA ROSSI

The CEO of the Institute of International Finance reflects on pivotal career choices, ranging from turning down Enron to joining George W. Bush's presidential campaign. Today, Tim Adams is a leading voice warning of a global debt crisis.

IIF's Tim Adams

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S1 E17 | Novartis' Vas Narasimhan