Leadership In Extraordinary Times

Introducing Leadership 2050, a brand new podcast from Said Business School presented by Andrew White.

In episode 5, Innocent Drinks CEO Douglas Lamont and Amy Clarke, Chief Impact Officer at Tribe Impact Capital, discuss how business can be part of fundamental economic, social and environmental change by signing up to the UK’s Better Business Act.

The BBA coalition currently consists of more than 600 businesses and calls for a change in the law that would require companies to advance the interests of wider society and the environment alongside those of shareholders. This would revolutionise the nature of conversations in the boardroom, allowing for a more holistic approach to the challenges faced by company directors.

Chairing the discussion are Oxford Saïd’s Dr Mary Johnstone-Louis, Senior Research Fellow and teaching lead on the Oxford Leading Sustainable Corporations programme, and Charmian Love, Social Entrepreneur in Residence at the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship. Mary and Char are both deeply involved in the B Corp movement – Mary as Chair and Char as Co-Founder and Activist in Residence at B Lab UK. 

Featuring:

Mary Johnstone-Louis, Senior Research Fellow, University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School; Head Tutor for the Oxford Leading Sustainable Corporations programme.

Charmian Love (@charmianlove), Social Entrepreneur in Residence, Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Oxford University’s Saïd Business School; Co-Founder and Activist in Residence at B Lab UK; Co-Director of the Oxford Climate Emergency Programme.

Douglas Lamont (@douglaslamont), CEO Innocent Drinks; Trustee The Innocent Foundation.

Amy Clarke (@PlanetBubble), Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer, Tribe Impact Capital, a dedicated impact investment wealth manager.

In episode 4, Toto Wolff and Tengku Muhammad Taufik of Formula One’s Mercedes-AMG Petronas discuss their record-breaking partnership. They reveal how they have led the teams behind seven consecutive double F1 World Championship titles in turbulent times ­– marked not least by the Covid-19 pandemic and increasing scrutiny around diversity and sustainability.

Joining them to discuss how their approaches to leadership have delivered success are Oxford Saïd’s Professor Marya Besharov and, chairing the discussion, Professor Michael Smets.

Featuring:

Toto Wolff (@totobossf1), Team Principal & CEO, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport.

Tengku Muhammad Taufik, President and Group Chief Executive Officer, Petronas.

Michael Smets (@michael_smets), Professor of Management, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

Marya Besharov (@MaryaBesharov), Professor of Organisations and Impact, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

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In episode 3, Peter Tufano talks to British author and Financial Times journalist Gillian Tett about the power of anthropology to explain how we buy, sell, work, live and lead.

Featuring:

Gillian Tett (@gilliantett), Chair Financial Times Editorial Board (US), co-founder Moral Money newsletter, author of Anthro-Vision: How Anthropology Can Explain Business and Life.

Peter Tufano, Peter Moores Dean and Professor of Finance at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

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In episode 2, Andrew Stephen, Natalia Efremova, Felipe Thomaz and Yasmeen Ahmad discuss the principles for ethical uses of AI in business, based on a new report from Oxford Saïd and the International Chamber of Commerce.

Featuring:

Andrew Stephen (@AndrewTStephen), Associate Dean of Research, L’Oréal Professor of Marketing, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

Dr Natalia Efremova (@burantiar), Teradata Research Fellow in Marketing and AI, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

Dr Felipe Thomaz (@felipecthomaz), Associate Professor of Marketing, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

Dr Yasmeen Ahmad (@yasmeen_ahmad), Vice President Strategy, Teradata.

Peter Tufano, Peter Moores Dean and Professor of Finance at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

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In the first episode of the new series, Ludovic Phalippou and Vindi Banga discuss the sometimes controversial world of private equity.

Ludo and Vindi explore how many private equity-backed companies weathered the Covid-19 crisis well, and address some of the controversial issues associated with the sector – typically high levels of debt have led to the collapse of some potentially viable companies, while many PE-controlled companies had to be ‘rescued’ by the tax-payer. 

Featuring:

Ludovic Phalippou (@lphalippou81), Professor of Financial Economics, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

Vindi Banga, partner, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.

Peter Tufano, Peter Moores Dean and Professor of Finance at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

Resources:

Private Equity Laid Bare (book)

Private Equity Laid Bare (podcast)

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In episode seven, leaders from industry, policy-making, academia as well as entrepreneurs discuss working collaboratively to drive community-centred, ‘outside in’ innovation for health.

Featuring:

Professor Chas Bountra, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Innovation, University of Oxford.

Srin Madipalli (@SrinMadipalli), tech entrepreneur and accessibility expert.

Maayan Ziv (@maayanziv), CEO, AccessNow.

Pēteris Zilgalvis (@PZilgalvis), Head of Unit for Digital Innovation and Blockchain, European Commission.

Dr Vreni Schoenenberger, Global Head of Public Affairs, Neuroscience, Novartis.

Donna Walsh, Executive Director, European Federation of Neurological Associations.

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In episode six, a panel discuss the pros and cons of digital platforms. From social media to entertainment and commerce, they are part of our daily lives. But are they good for business and society? Or is there a darker side to the platform economy?

 Featuring:

 Andrew Stephen (@AndrewTStephen), Associate Dean of Research, L’Oréal Professor of Marketing, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

 Cammy Crolic, Associate Professor of Marketing, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

 Pinar Ozcan, Professor of Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

 Felipe Thomaz (@felipecthomaz), Associate Professor of Marketing, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

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In episode five, a panel discuss why Western policy towards China and China’s policy towards the West have shifted so dramatically in recent years and how it may evolve in the future. 

What are the motivations driving the globalisation of Chinese technology firms, the motivations driving the response of Western countries, and possible paths forward?

Featuring:

Eric Thun, Peter Moores Associate Professor in Chinese Business Studies, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

Rebecca Arcesati (@RebeccaArcesati), analyst, Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS), Berlin.

Professor Xudong Gao, School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University, Beijing.

Stephan Scheuer (@StephanScheuer), former China correspondent and current Technology Team Lead at Handelsblatt, Düsseldorf.

Dr. Adam Segal, Ira A Lipman Chair in Emerging Technologies and National Security; Director, Digital and Cyberspace Policy Programme, Council on Foreign Relations, New York.

Marc Szepan, Lecturer in International Business, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

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In episode four, ‘Entrepreneur Whisperer’ Linda Rottenberg and Professor Pinar Ozcan discuss the role of high-impact entrepreneurship in responding to the Covid-19 crisis and in “building forward” for the future.

While larger, less agile companies have struggled to adapt, the global lockdowns have been a catalyst for innovation. ‘When economies turn down, entrepreneurs turn up,’ says Linda.

Featuring:

Linda Rottenberg, co-founder and CEO, Endeavor.

Pinar Ozcan, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

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In episode three, a panel explores how accountants can help the drive towards net zero carbon by implementing global sustainability standards.

Is the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation best placed to take on this role and create a Sustainability Standards Board?

Featuring:

Sandy Boss, Global Head of Investment Stewardship, BlackRock.

Dame Elizabeth Corley, Chair, Impact Investing Institute.

Tajinder Singh, Deputy Secretary General, International Organisation of Securities Commissions.

Richard Barker, Professor of Accounting, Associate Dean of Faculty, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

Clara Barby, Chief Executive, Impact Management Project.

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 In episode two, a panel of top female industry insiders discuss the opportunities and challenges of pandemic recovery for women leaders.

Female political leaders have been admired for their responses during the Covid crisis. But women have also typically taken on the burden of caring duties and lost jobs in record numbers. Will this undo any advances made in gender equality? 

Featuring:

Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith, President, British Chamber of Commerce; former CEO, Mitie Group PLC.

Dame Vivian Hunt, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company, UK and Ireland.

Kathryn Bishop, Associate Fellow, Saïd Business School; Chair, Welsh Revenue Authority; author of Make Your Own Map: Career Success Strategy for Women. 

Sue Dopson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour; Deputy Dean, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

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In the first episode of the new series, Peter Drobac and Cheryl Dorsey explore how innovation and justice are key to building a better future after Covid-19.

Peter and Cheryl are both doctors working to treat society’s greatest challenges. They discuss the entangled crises of the pandemic and inequality, recent events in Washington DC, and why the world needs social entrepreneurs now more than ever.

Featuring:

Dr Cheryl Dorsey, president, Echoing Green.

Dr Peter Drobac, Director, Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Saïd Business School, Oxford.

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Credits:

Producer/editor – Eve Streeter for Stabl  

In episode 10, Colin Mayer and Timothy Galpin look at the impact of the global pandemic on mergers and acquisitions.

They offer two different perspectives on analysing the M&A market – a conventional or strategic view, and a ‘purpose’ view that goes beyond financial performance.

Featuring:

Colin Mayer CBE, Peter Moores Professor of Management Studies, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

Dr Timothy Galpin, Senior Lecturer, Strategy and Innovation, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford; author of Winning At the Acquisition Game.

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How can entrepreneurs not just recover from the crisis, but rejuvenate the economy?

In episode 9, Alice Hu-Wagner, Sir Chris Deverell, Julia Hawkins, Chris Wade and Thomas Hellmann discuss the role of entrepreneurs when it comes to bringing us out of the crisis into a new normal.

How can entrepreneurs bring about innovations to speed up the economic recovery? And what are the specific problems they are well placed to address?

Featuring:

Alice Hu-Wagner (@ahuwagner), managing director, British Business Bank.

Sir Chris Deverell (@chris_deverell), former UK Armed Forces Chief of Staff of the Joint Forces Command; founder Deverell Innovation Ventures.

Julia Hawkins (@svennj), partner, LocalGlobe. 

Chris Wade (@CWatVC), co-founder and partner, Isomer Capital.

Thomas Hellmann, DP World Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation; site lead, Creative Destruction Lab, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

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Credits:

Producer/editor – Eve Streeter for Stabl  

In episode 8, Roche Vice Chair André Hoffmann outlines how business must redefine its role in the wake of Covid-19 and be a force for social and environmental good, with Peter Tufano and Mary Johnstone-Louis.

‘The idea of being in business just to make money,’ says Hoffmann, ‘is no longer relevant.’

Featuring:

André Hoffmann (@ASHoffmann58), Vice Chair, Roche Holding.

Peter Tufano, Peter Moores Dean and Professor of Finance, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. 

Mary Johnstone-Louis, Senior Research Fellow and Co-Director, Oxford Programme on Responsible Ownership, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. 

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Credits:

Producer/editor – Eve Streeter for Stabl  

In episode 7, Andrew Stephen, Kate Scott-Dawkins and Steve Hatch discuss what advertising might look like in ten years’ time. What impact might issues such as sustainability, privacy, personalisation and machine learning have?

Plus Marc de Swaan Arons explains why empathy is key to the future of marketing.

Featuring:

Professor Andrew Stephen (@AndrewTStephen), L'Oréal Professor of Marketing and Associate Dean of Research, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

Kate Scott-Dawkins (@languagemaven), Senior Director of Thought Leadership and Innovation, Essence.

Steve Hatch, Vice President for Northern Europe, Facebook.

Marc de Swaan Arons (@mdeswaanarons), Co-Founder and Global Chief Marketing Officer, Institute for Real Growth.

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Resources

Essence report – Advertising in 2030: Expert Predictions on the Future of Advertising

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Producer/editor – Eve Streeter for Stabl  

In episode 6, Andrew Baum, Sabina Kalyan, Andrew Vaughn, Ronen Journo and Rob Cookson look at how the pandemic has hit the real estate market and real estate businesses.

Are there long-term changes in the sector that will be accelerated or created by the pandemic, and will any good come of the crisis?

Featuring:

Sabina Kalyan (@SabinaKalyan), Global Chief Economist, CBRE Global Investors.

Andrew Vaughn, CEO, Redevco.

Ronen Journo (@RonenJourno), Senior Vice President for Enterprise and Workplace, WeWork.

Rob Cookson, Global Head of Real Estate, Facebook.

Andrew Baum, Professor of Practice, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford; leader of the Oxford Future of Real Estate Initiative.

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Credits:

Producer/editor – Eve Streeter for Stabl  

In episode 5, Michael Warren and Professor Mari Sako explore how far the Covid-19 crisis has blurred the boundary between business and government.

We also hear from Dr Mo Ibrahim and Professor Wale Adebanwi on the need to put governance at the centre of Africa's development.

Featuring:

Michael Warren, Global Managing Director, Albright Stonebridge Group.

Mari Sako, Professor of Management Studies, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

Mo Ibrahim, Founder and Chair, Mo Ibrahim Foundation.

Wale Adebanwi, Rhodes Professor of Race Relations; Director of the African Studies Centre, University of Oxford.

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Credits:

Producer/editor – Eve Streeter for Stabl  

In episode 4, an expert panel discuss the historic challenges the retail sector is facing internationally.

What will retail look like post Covid-19?

Featuring:

Helen Dickinson OBE, Chief Executive, British Retail Consortium.

Dr Alan Treadgold, retail sector adviser.

Jonathan Reynolds, Associate Professor of Retail Marketing and Deputy Dean, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

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Credits:

Producer/editor – Eve Streeter for Stabl