In this episode of Spotlight Sessions: From Lab to Leadership, join our manager, Matt Harman, and special guest Pooja Aggarwal, Marketing Conference Coordinator at Women in Chemicals, as they delve into the fascinating journey of blending academia and industry in the chemicals sector. Pooja shares her unique experiences navigating both worlds, offering valuable insights into how academic research and industry collaboration are shaping the future of chemical innovations. Tune in now to ...

In this episode, Sam Latif, President of Morgan Latif, sits down with Navid Nazemian, the World’s No.1 Executive Coach, for a special reunion. Five years after Navid was the first guest on the original podcast, they discuss his incredible journey to becoming the globally recognized #1 Executive Coach. From his work helping leaders navigate executive transitions to his philosophy on leadership development, Navid’s insights are both transformative and inspiring.

In this episode, David shares his incredible journey in the world of IVF, the lives he has impacted, and how advancements in fertility treatments have shaped the future of family planning. From a groundbreaking medical career to transforming the lives of countless families, David's insights are both deeply personal and profoundly impactful. Tune in now to discover: David's pivotal role in IVF treatments and his views on future advancements Key insights on how fertility has evolved and what’s...

In this episode, Sam Latif, Director at Morgan Latif, sits down with Andrea Di Paola, Vice President at Essity, to discuss the evolving landscape of the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry and the keys to driving success in this dynamic sector. Together, Sam and Andrea explore Andrea's journey managing a 1.2 billion euro business unit, overseeing large commercial and operations teams, and how taking risks has been essential in achieving his business success. Tune in now to discover: Andrea...

In this episode, Dave Cumming, Director at Morgan Latif, sits down with Patrick Vielle, Former Head of Group Engineering at Emmi Group, to discuss the importance of unlocking senior expertise before retirement and the value of transition planning. Together, Dave and Patrick explore how organisations can tap into the wisdom of senior leaders, ensuring knowledge transfer and fostering sustainable growth as they approach retirement. Tune in now to discover: Patrick’s insights on the importance...

In this episode, Principal Consultant Leo Gualchierotti speaks with Valeria Rais, CHRO at Berlin Packaging, to explore how inclusive leadership and cultural purpose are key to driving sustainable innovation. Together, Leo and Valeria dive into the evolving role of DE&I in leadership, and how organisations can adapt to the everchanging nature of the workplace. Tune in now to discover: How Valeria’s perspective on DE&I has evolved throughout her career Why purpose-led cult...

In this episode our Senior Client Consultant Megan la Frenais is joined by Jack Simmons, President of Medical Devices at Corza Medical, to explore how leadership shapes innovation in the medical technology industry. Jack brings over 15 years of leadership experience, having joined Corza Medical through the acquisition of Katena Products, Inc., where he served as Vice President of Global Sales. His expertise spans direct selling, distributor partnerships, commercial operations, and global cus...

Welcome to Spotlight Sessions: Packaging Through the Lens of a Senior HR Executive – Episode 9 In this episode, Ollie Pearn, Manager of Paper and Packaging, is joined by Amy Peterson, VP of HR at Huhtamaki North America, to discuss Amy's journey of HR leadership in the packaging industry. Amy has been with Huhtamaki for 25 years and has served in a number of HR roles including Plant HR & Safety Manager, Sr. Manager of HR Operations, Sr. Manager of Global Projects and currently as the VP...

Welcome to Spotlight Sessions: Winning Mindsets – Lessons from Sport & Business Leadership Episode 8 Oliver has led the turnaround of the Gundlach Packaging Group, overseeing operations across Oerlinghausen, Dubai, and Warsaw, including the SiebertHead pre-press and design agency. With a strong background in leadership and transformation, he shares insights into navigating complex business challenges while maintaining a high-performance mindset. In this episode, Leo Gualchierotti, Princ...

Welcome to Spotlight Sessions: Leadership in Chaos - Episode 7 In this episode, Joel Richardson, Head of Commercial for Industrial Technology, is joined by Florian Pfefferle, CPO at ParkStory GmbH & Managing Partner at HPF Covest. Florian Pfefferle is an accomplished executive leader with a proven track record in driving profitable growth and transformation across multiple industries. With over two decades of experience, he has led global teams of up to 2,000 employees and managed portf...

Welcome to Spotlight Sessions: Problem Solving in E-Mobility – Episode 6 In this episode, Joel Richardson, Head of Commercial for Industry Technology Morgan Latif, is joined by Randal "Tiny" Smith, Ex Group Technical Officer at Project EV. Randal led the electrification of JLR’s UK Retailer network and, as Head of UK Transformation, delivered up to 25% efficiency improvements and a 22-point boost in NPS scores. In this episode, Joel and Randal dive deep into the pressing challenges an...

Welcome to Spotlight Sessions: Building a Successful AI Strategy - Episode 5. In this episode, Dave Cumming, Director at Morgan Latif, is joined by Ronny Fehling, Partner and Vice President for (Generative) Artificial Intelligence at BCG X. In this episode, Dave and Ronny discuss the strategies for building a successful AI roadmap, the impact of generative AI, and the critical elements of leading AI transformations in today's business landscape. Ronny shares valuable lessons from his extensi...

Welcome to Spotlight Sessions: How to Build an International Career in Supply Chain Episode 4. In this episode, Alberto Eiras, Manager of Consumer Packaged Goods at Morgan Latif is joined by Mauricio Garcia. Mauricio is the Global Head of Ready-To-Drink Supply Chain for Suntory Global Spirits. Over his 25 years of experience in the E2E Supply Chain, he has led global organizations to best-in-class levels, via transformational projects around people, processes and technology. This episo...

Welcome to Spotlight Sessions: Wordly Wisdom - A CMO's Cross-Cultural Leadership Episode 3. In this episode, Sam Latif, Director at Morgan Latif is joined by Charl Bassil. Charl Bassil is a seasoned marketing and business executive with over two decades of experience leading global brands in the FMCG, beverage, and management consulting sectors. Currently serving as the Group Chief Brand Officer for the BBC, his leadership is marked by a focus on brand innovation, cultural integration, and fo...

Welcome to Spotlight Sessions: Navigating Your Career to the C Suite: Episode 2. In this episode, Ollie Pearn - Manager of Paper & Packaging at Morgan Latif is joined by Sergio Pupkin. Sergio is a global C-suite Executive and Board member with a proven track record of building competitive advantage, driving strategy and sustainable growth in B2B environments. Most recently he was the Senior Vice President and Chief Growth & Strategy at Sealed Air corporation, a global provider of flex...

Welcome to Spotlight Sessions: Navigating Your Career to the C Suite: Episode 1. In this episode, Joel Richardson - Manager of Electronics at Morgan Latif is joined by Xavier Hamers. Xavier is the ex-CEO and CCO of Leuze and BARTEC Safe Technology over his 20-year career Xavier has navigated his career from Inside Sales all the way to C suite by putting customer needs first by solution-finding and using his servant leadership approach to get the best out of his teams. This episode discusses...

Welcome to Season 4, episode 3 of Morgan Latif Presents. In this episode, Sam Latif, Director at Morgan Latif, is joined by Alexander Baumgartner. Throughout Alexander's career, he has been at the forefront and had executive roles in many global organisations such as Constantia Flexibles, Goglio Group and currently ProAmpac. Alexander has helped many global packaging organisations achieve transformational change, influencing leadership amongst their businesses. In this episode, Alexander dis...

Welcome to Season 4, episode 2 of Morgan Latif Presents. In this episode Ollie Pearn - Manager of the Packaging & Paper division at Morgan Latif is joined by Georg Kasperkovitz. Georg achieved an MBA from Harvard Business School and is the President for EMEAA for MCC Label. Throughout Georg’s illustrious career, he has held multiple executive positions at industry-leading organisations such as Mondi, Trivium & even McKinsey. Georg has focused on helping organisations achieve their tra...

Welcome to Season 4, episode 1 of Morgan Latif Presents. In this episode Joel Richardson - Manager of Electronics & E-mobility at Morgan Latif is joined by Puneet Jhawar. Puneet is the General Manager of of the global Spark Ignited business for Cummins Inc. Over his 15 year career at Cummins, Puneet has focused on helping customers achieve their success and has cultivated successful relationships with several Cummins' largest global customers. In this episode, Joel and Puneet discuss how...

Welcome to Season 3, episode 9 of Morgan Latif Presents. In this episode Oliver Morgan - Co-Founder and Director of Morgan Latif is joined by Rea Eldem. Rea is a consultant, strategist, speaker and advocate for organisational change and transformation with a focus on gender equity. Rea looks at different organisations addressing bias and facilitating conversations about structural change for an inclusive working culture. She founded IN-VISIBLE BERLIN in 2019 with the purpose of s...