Doug Palladini, Former CEO and President, Carter’s; Former Global Brand President, Vans
For Doug, who grew up in the surfing and skateboarding scene of 1970s Los Angeles, the apparel brand Vans didn’t just offer cool shoes, it played a critical role in his coming-of-age story. Thirty yea...
19 Touko 20min
Andrea Jung, CEO and President, Grameen America; Director, Apple and Wayfair
The year was 1998. Andrea Jung was poised to take the corner office at Avon, the beauty and cosmetics company that had recently celebrated its centennial. But when Avon’s board appointed another CEO c...
21 Huhti 23min
Charles Lowrey, Former Executive Chairman and CEO, Prudential Financial; Director, BNY
When Charlie stepped into the role of CEO at Prudential, the company was in need of change. By his estimation, 150-year-old companies don’t remain relevant because of their long tenure, but because of...
7 Huhti 22min
Gil West, CEO, Hertz; Director, Virgin Galactic
Gil West was met with chaos on his first day at Northwest Airlines. The executive who hired him? Fired. The facility? In uproar. His first assignment? Remove the person whose job he was taking. Many w...
24 Maalis 24min
Mark Bertolini, CEO, Oscar Health; Chairman, Verizon
Mark’s long journey in the health care industry has been both professional and personal—highlighted by his son’s intense battle with cancer in the early 2000s. In a story spanning a fateful day on a s...
10 Maalis 26min
Greg Creed, Former CEO, Yum! Brands; Director, Aramark, Delta Air Lines, and Whirlpool
In 2011, the American fast food brand Taco Bell faced an accusation that sent sales plummeting. According to a lawsuit that quickly went viral, the beef served at more than 5,600 Taco Bell restaurants...
24 Helmi 23min
Omar Abbosh, CEO, Pearson; Director, Zuora
After a 31-year stint at Accenture, Omar Abbosh eventually found himself at the helm of the educational courseware and services provider, Pearson. But his journey upward wasn’t as simple as stepping o...
10 Joulu 202523min
