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Elaine Pringle Schwitter
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  • 262 - Claudia Cordioli, Group CFO: Fintech Series, Zurich Insurance - Frameworks in an Uncertain World
    Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedInEpisode Title:๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญCFO Frameworks in an Uncertain World๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญWe take a brief pause from the #HTBRICSSeries (BRICS & Geopolitics) this week on Heads Talk to spotlight a compelling release from the ๐Ÿ’ต โ„™๐• ๐•จ๐•–๐•ฃ๐•—๐•ฆ๐• ๐•Ž๐• ๐•ž๐•–๐•Ÿ ๐•š๐•Ÿ ๐•Ž๐•’๐•๐•๐•ค๐•ฅ๐•ฃ๐•–๐•–๐•ฅ & ๐•„๐• ๐•Ÿ๐•–๐•ช๐Ÿ’ต series.ย In this timely and thought-provoking conversation, Iโ€™m joined by returning guest and Fortune 50 Executive Claudia Cordioli, now Group CFO at Zurich Insurance Group. In fact, given the breadth and depth of our discussion, this conversation could easily sit within the current BRICS and Geopolitics series, touching on governance, sovereignty, global markets, and systemic risk.Claudia shares whatโ€™s energised her since stepping into the Group CFO role. She discusses Zurichโ€™s approach to risk and resilience, the strategic use of AI across the business, and the evolving role of todayโ€™s CFO:- a favourite Heads Talk topic first explored with Claudia 4 years ago during her time as CFO at Swiss Re. We cover how Zurich is preparing for emerging liabilities; leading in an era defined by interconnected crises; and measuring ROI beyond the balance sheet. Claudia also reflects on the non-financial indicators that matter, and the skills she never expected to need but now sees as essential.A vital episode that speaks directly to the major issues shaping the insurance sector and the global economy.Topics Coveredโ—ฝ๏ธThe CFO+, AI-Native Finance, and the Future of Financial Leadershipโ—ฝ๏ธFinancial Resilience in the Age of Polycrisisโ—ฝ๏ธZurichโ€™s Cyber Risk Strategy and Capital Model Adaptationsย โ—ฝ๏ธClimate Risk, Systemic Events & the Evolution of Reinsuranceโ—ฝ๏ธAI Governance, Risk, and Accountability in Insurance Operationsโ—ฝ๏ธROI of AI: Measuring Impact Beyond the Balance Sheetโ—ฝ๏ธAlgorithmic Liability and the Finance Functionโ€™s New Mandateย โ—ฝ๏ธNavigating the CFO Role in a Time of Global Transitionโ—ฝ๏ธFrom Swiss Re to Zurich: Strategic Shifts and Leadership Lessonsย โ—ฝ๏ธPublic-Private Partnerships and New Risk Transfer Mechanismsย โ—ฝ๏ธGlobal Insights: Leadership Reflections from Emerging Marketsโ—ฝ๏ธTalent, Transformation & the Skills CFOs Didnโ€™t Know Theyโ€™d Needย So downloadโณgrab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Mocha Chai Tea โ˜•๏ธ& have a listen๐Ÿ›‹Episode Sponsored byโ—ฝ๏ธAccxia - ๐”ผ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ๐• ๐•ก๐•–'๐•ค ๐•ƒ๐•’๐•ฃ๐•˜๐•–๐•ค๐•ฅ โ„™๐•ฃ๐•š๐•ง๐•’๐•ฅ๐•– โ„‚๐•๐• ๐•ฆ๐•• ๐•—๐• ๐•ฃ ๐”ธ๐•ฅ๐•๐•’๐•ค๐•ค๐•š๐•’๐•ŸABOUT THE HOST#AFlyOnTheBoardroomWall #HTFintechSeries #HeadsTalkPodcastReport Mentioned hereSupport the showFollow, Support, Contact Heads Talk - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall LinkedIn Website Twitter Email at [email protected]
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  • 261 - Giorgio Torre, SPM: BRICS Series, KPMG - Digital Sovereignty & The Gulf Tech Frontier
    Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedInEpisode Title:๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆDigital Sovereignty & The Gulf Tech Frontier๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆAnother thought-provoking episode of Heads Talk this week as I sit down with an influential figure in the Gulfโ€™s digital transformation space.ย Giorgio Torre, a leader in data, sustainability and technology advisory, KPMG, with a broad international remit, but a particular focus on the GCC region, including Qatar and Saudi Arabia.Giorgio and I first planned this conversation over a year ago. A lot has changed since then. So this is a timely, refreshed discussion exploring how the Gulf is boldly positioning itself as a global technology and AI sovereignty powerhouse. From quantum computing and autonomous energy systems, to culturally relevant Arabic-language AI models, Giorgioโ€™s insights are grounded in strategy, policy and lived advisory experience across governments, central banks and regulatory bodies.Giorgio is not just an advisor, heโ€™s a voice of influence in the region, with over 120,000 followers and more than 12 million monthly views on LinkedIn. His posts ignite discussions across industry, policy and academia.Topics Coveredโ—ฝ๏ธGulf Digital Sovereignty and Strategic Tech Independenceโ—ฝ๏ธAI Turf War: DeepSeek, OpenAI, and GCCโ€™s Positionโ—ฝ๏ธQatarโ€™s โ€œFanarโ€ and the Rise of Culturally Aware AI Modelsโ—ฝ๏ธFusion of Quantum Computing and AI in the Gulfโ—ฝ๏ธGCC's shift from Hydrocarbon Dependency to Digital Innovationโ—ฝ๏ธQatar & Saudi Arabiaโ€™s AI Strategies in Energy, Security, and Autonomyโ—ฝ๏ธDeveloping local AI Ecosystems and Talent Pipelines across the GCCโ—ฝ๏ธRegulatory Innovation and Cross-border Digital Diplomacyโ—ฝ๏ธWhy Qatar is Emerging as a Magnet for Business, Careers & InnovationSo downloadโณgrab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Peach Cobbler Tea โ˜•๏ธ& have a listen๐Ÿ›‹Episode Sponsored byโ—ฝ๏ธAccxia - ๐”ผ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ๐• ๐•ก๐•–'๐•ค ๐•ƒ๐•’๐•ฃ๐•˜๐•–๐•ค๐•ฅ โ„™๐•ฃ๐•š๐•ง๐•’๐•ฅ๐•– โ„‚๐•๐• ๐•ฆ๐•• ๐•—๐• ๐•ฃ ๐”ธ๐•ฅ๐•๐•’๐•ค๐•ค๐•š๐•’๐•ŸABOUT THE HOST#AFlyOnTheBoardroomWall #HTBRICSSeries #HeadsTalkPodcastSupport the showFollow, Support, Contact Heads Talk - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall LinkedIn Website Twitter Email at [email protected]
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  • 260 - Ross Macallister, Managing Partner: BRICS Series, KPMG Vietnam & Cambodia - Common Prosperity
    Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedInEpisode Title:๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณCommon Prosperity๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ญItโ€™s always a little more special when a familiar face joins me on Heads Talk. This weekโ€™s guest is not only a globally respected transformation leader, but also a former colleague from our time together at KPMG in London. A lot has changed since then, but what hasnโ€™t changed is his deep insight and global perspective.Iโ€™m joined by Ross Macallister, Senior Partner, Head of Advisory, and Managing Partner of Consulting at KPMG Vietnam and Cambodia, where he also sits on the Executive Committee. Ross brings more than 35 years of international leadership in business and technology transformation, spanning the UK, Europe, North America, the Middle East, and most significantly, Asia.In this conversation, we focussed on the Southeast Asian business landscape, i.e. Vietnam, Cambodia and China; and talk candidly about the regional nuances of delivering large-scale consulting programmes in fast-evolving markets. As part of the #HTBRICSSeries, Ross shares real-world examples.ย Before his role at KPMG Vietnam & Cambodia, Ross held C-suite Executive positions in some of the most complex markets in the world, including Group CIO and Divisional CEO at ChemChina, a global Fortune 250 company, where he led one of the most significant turnaround and restructuring programmes in China. He was also Head of Energy, Natural Resources & Chemicals Consulting at KPMG China, driving advisory for SOEs and multinationals alike.We talk strategy, geopolitics, technology, and the future of professional services, all with that signature Ross calm and clarity. Itโ€™s an episode rich in practical wisdom, and a few warm throwbacks to our time in KPMG UK too.Topics Coveredโ—ฝ๏ธ Leading transformation in complex global environmentsโ—ฝ๏ธ Balancing global consulting standards with Southeast Asian cultural and economic realitiesโ—ฝ๏ธ Delivering future-ready business & IT solutions in Vietnam & Cambodiaโ—ฝ๏ธ Navigating the strategic shift of the "China Plus One" modelโ—ฝ๏ธ Contrasting regulatory and market dynamics between China, Vietnam and Cambodiaโ—ฝ๏ธ Competitive role of SOEs in Asia and lessons for Western corporationsโ—ฝ๏ธ Evolving role of consultants in emerging Southeast Asian marketsโ—ฝ๏ธ How advisory services must adapt to rapid technological changeโ—ฝ๏ธ Future outlook for consulting across both Asian and European marketsSo downloadโณgrab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Eton Mess Tea โ˜•๏ธ& have a listen๐Ÿ›‹Episode Sponsored byโ—ฝ๏ธAccxia - ๐”ผ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ๐• ๐•ก๐•–'๐•ค ๐•ƒ๐•’๐•ฃ๐•˜๐•–๐•ค๐•ฅ โ„™๐•ฃ๐•š๐•ง๐•’๐•ฅ๐•– โ„‚๐•๐• ๐•ฆ๐•• ๐•—๐• ๐•ฃ ๐”ธ๐•ฅ๐•๐•’๐•ค๐•ค๐•š๐•’๐•ŸABOUT THE HOST#AFlyOnTheBoardroomWall #HTBRICSSeries #HeadsTalkPodcastSupport the showFollow, Support, Contact Heads Talk - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall LinkedIn Website Twitter Email at [email protected]
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  • 259 - Paolo Sironi, Global Research Leader: Fintech Series, IBM - The Fintech Globetrotter That Got Awayโ€ฆ Until Now! - Part 2
    Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedInEpisode Title: ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นThe Globetrotter That Got Awayโ€ฆ Until Now! - Part 2 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นIn this second and final part of this special on Heads Talk, I wrap up my conversation with Paolo Sironi, Global Research Leader in Banking and Financial Markets at the IBM Institute for Business Value.If you missed Part 1, you can find the link here. Definitely worth a listen first.This episode is officially the longest recorded on Heads Talk, and perhaps one of the most reflective. We unintentionally veered away from the core mechanics of finance and found ourselves exploring its philosophical layers. Paolo described money as โ€œemotionโ€ , and of course, I got him to explain what he meant by that. He spoke about money as a vessel of memory, trust, and time, not just a tool or transaction. It was a poignant moment. Paolo invites us to consider not just how money moves, but why it moves us.He describes money as a language of human intent, shaped by our fears, our choices, and our need to make meaning in uncertain systems. At the moment we are driven by speed, algorithms, and data, this episode asks a slower, deeper question: What does money really mean to us individually, collectively, emotionally?A profound listen.Topics Coveredโ—ฝ๏ธ Lessons from the startup trenches and global tech ecosystemsPaoloโ€™s candid reflections on entrepreneurial missteps, the power of platforms like Amazon and Alibaba, and what the European innovation landscape can learn from Italyย โ—ฝ๏ธ Money is more than a medium of exchange. It's a human construct built on shared emotion, narrative, and temporal relationshipsโ—ฝ๏ธPhilosophy of financial systems: Exploring finance as a social technology, not just an economic one. How design, trust and belief shape our collective financial realityโ—ฝ๏ธ Value creation in embedded and creator-led finance across the creator economy and digital ecosystemsโ—ฝ๏ธ Explainable banking as a strategic advantage. Treating AI transparency as essential to trust, loyalty and competitive edge not just regulatory complianceโ—ฝ๏ธ Programmable money and infrastructure evolution. Recognising the growing role of Stablecoins and CBDCs in reshaping financial infrastructure and bank relevanceโ—ฝ๏ธ Speed, purpose and future of financial relationships. With 'instant everything' purpose, trust and meaningful engagement define lasting valueโ—ฝ๏ธ Rethinking financial identity and meaning. Must move beyond efficiency to address deeper questions of belonging, self-determination, and human intentEpisode Sponsored byโ—ฝ๏ธAccxia - ๐”ผ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ๐• ๐•ก๐•–'๐•ค ๐•ƒ๐•’๐•ฃ๐•˜๐•–๐•ค๐•ฅ โ„™๐•ฃ๐•š๐•ง๐•’๐•ฅ๐•– โ„‚๐•๐• ๐•ฆ๐•• ๐•—๐• ๐•ฃ ๐”ธ๐•ฅ๐•๐•’๐•ค๐•ค๐•š๐•’๐•ŸABOUT THE HOST ย #AFlyOnTheBoardroomWall #HTFintechSeriesSupport the showFollow, Support, Contact Heads Talk - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall LinkedIn Website Twitter Email at [email protected]
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  • 258 - Wangeci Kanjama, Group CFO: BRICS Series, Spiro - Explorer and Adopters of New Technology, By Nature
    Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedInEpisode Title:๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชExplorer and Adopters of New Technology, By Nature๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชAnother insightful episode of Heads Talk today. It was such a pleasure to speak with my guest today. I found her content incredibly thoughtful and walked away with a much deeper understanding of the fintech, finance, and growth landscape in East Africa, especially their sharp focus on strategic partnerships.Wangeci Kanjama is the CFO of Spiro, a pan-African company leading the way in sustainable mobility and smart battery solutions. She joined the organisation in November 2023, bringing over 20 years of experience across finance, strategy, and operations.Before Spiro, she held senior leadership roles at M-Pesa Africa, including Finance Director and Director of Partnerships & Special Projects. She also spent nearly two decades at Safaricom Plc, heading up various strategic finance functions.It was so refreshing to hear about the developments across the African continent, and the intentional leapfrogging happening with purpose. Wangeci also shares insights into Spiroโ€™s strategic alignment with the BRICS+ alliance, particularly with some of its newer members and the exciting collaborations underway. Have a listen.Topics Coveredโ—ฝ๏ธKenyaโ€™s Financial Leadership in Africa: Whatโ€™s driving Kenyaโ€™s status as East Africaโ€™s financial and ICT hub, and how it can sustain its edge amid growing regional competitionโ—ฝ๏ธCFOs as Strategic Catalysts in Africa, innovation leaders with a growing need for strategic and cross-functional skillsโ—ฝ๏ธScaling Fintech Across Africa, adaptable platforms and navigation of diverse regulatory landscapesโ—ฝ๏ธInnovative Financing for Sustainable MobilitySpiro is delivering sustainable mobility through innovative financing models tailored to Africaโ€™s infrastructure needsโ—ฝ๏ธStrategic Partnerships and Public-Private Collaboration, to accelerating energy and mobility transformation across the continentโ—ฝ๏ธKenya and BRICS+ Alignmentโ—ฝ๏ธFinancial Integration into Global Investment Networksโ—ฝ๏ธKenyaโ€™s Financial Services DNA, success in fintech, financial culture, and talent development is drawing international attentionSo downloadโณgrab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Mocha Chai Tea โ˜•๏ธ& have a listen๐Ÿ›‹Episode Sponsored byโ—ฝ๏ธAccxia - ๐”ผ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ๐• ๐•ก๐•–'๐•ค ๐•ƒ๐•’๐•ฃ๐•˜๐•–๐•ค๐•ฅ โ„™๐•ฃ๐•š๐•ง๐•’๐•ฅ๐•– โ„‚๐•๐• ๐•ฆ๐•• ๐•—๐• ๐•ฃ ๐”ธ๐•ฅ๐•๐•’๐•ค๐•ค๐•š๐•’๐•ŸABOUT THE HOST#AFlyOnTheBoardroomWall #HTBRICSSeries #HeadsTalkPodcastSupport the showFollow, Support, Contact Heads Talk - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall LinkedIn Website Twitter Email at [email protected]
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A Fly on the Boardroom WallWeekly, in-depth dialogues with industry titans and top executives. From FTSE and S&P CEOs to C-suite leaders of renowned institutions, ๐™ƒ๐™š๐™–๐™™๐™จ ๐™๐™–๐™ก๐™  offers "๐˜ผ ๐™๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐˜ฝ๐™ค๐™–๐™ง๐™™๐™ง๐™ค๐™ค๐™ข ๐™’๐™–๐™ก๐™ก" insights into the pressing topics shaping today's business, finance, and technology landscape.The Heads of the world's biggest corporations discuss current and future industry matters with ๐™ƒ๐™š๐™–๐™™๐™จ ๐™๐™–๐™ก๐™ , providing a unique perspective on the pulse of global commerce. ๐•Ž๐•– ๐•๐•š๐•œ๐•– ๐•ฅ๐•  ๐•ค๐•ฅ๐•’๐•ฃ๐•ฅ ๐•ฅ๐•™๐•– ๐•”๐• ๐•Ÿ๐•ง๐•–๐•ฃ๐•ค๐•’๐•ฅ๐•š๐• ๐•Ÿ๐•ค!Our distinguished guest list includes C-suite board executives from Alphabet Inc., AWS, Boeing, Deloitte & Touche, EY, Geely, GM, Google, HSBC, IBM, KPMG, McKinsey & Company, Microsoft, O2, Oracle, Pfizer, PwC, Roche, Salesforce, Shell, Siemens, Swiss Re, UBS, Verizon, Zurich Insurance, and many more industry giants.Join us on this top 0.5% podcast in management & business, where conversations reign supreme.๐๐ฎ๐ข๐œ๐ค ๐“๐ข๐ฉ: Tune in to our 100th episode for a sneak peek at the exceptional guests featured on the show.#AFlyOnTheBoardroomWall#HeadsTalk
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