Does automation and AI demand a new approach to talent development and retention? In this episode of The Gen Gap, host Maureen Fitzgerald sits down with Megan McDonald, CEO of Daiwa Capital Markets Europe to unpack how automation, AI disruption, and generational change are redefining leadership in investment banking. With 25 years of global experience—from building first-of-their-kind financial structures in Africa to leading teams across China, Europe, and the U.S.—this guest shares how retraining, purposeful development, and cross-functional exposure are becoming essential tools for future-proofing talent—and why culture, not just technology, is the true engine of transformation.
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00:00 Megan McDonald's Journey to CEO
06:04 Supporting the Next Generation
11:45 Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Impact
17:48 Legacy and Breaking Barriers
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