Career Success Podcast

Sales can be a very male-dominated function and traditionally, traits like competitiveness, confidence, and aggressiveness have been intrinsically linked with what a successful salesperson should look like, which has left many women standing on the sidelines. In this episode of the Career Success Podcast, we have invited Stephanie Lilley, Sales Director UK and Ireland for Hygiene at RB, to discuss...

For this episode of the Career Success Podcast, we have invited Gina Boswell who currently sits on the board of Manpower, Wolverine, Beautycounter, Geltor. She has led sales for Unilever, being CEO for UK and Ireland, the 4th largest market for the company. She shares her career journey and some tips to successfully manage a full-time job while holding board positions. Topics Covered: - How to suc...

Everything that has been going on in the world this year has put Self-care at the center of many discussions. For this reason, we have decided to invite Bas Vorsteveld, VP Commercial Excellence EMEA at GSK, who has worked in the Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium, Luxemburg, France and the UK, to this episode of the Career Success Podcast.  He will explain to us how the growing consumer interest in hi...

Becoming an Angel Investor: What you Need to Know When Investing in a Start-up with Agustín Rubini by LS International

In this episode of the Career Success Podcast, we have invited Rahul Hingorani, Head of Innovation Southern Europe at Diageo to discuss with us about to launch successful Innovation. Rahul has experience in different companies before Diageo he worked for Google and P&G across various markets, categories, and functions, such as marketing, sales, and revenue management. His broad experience has made...

In this episode of the Career Success Podcast, we have invited Nancy Rooney, VP of Marketing at PepsiCo, to speak with us about her experience with mentors and as a mentor. During her career, she has spent a lot of time mentoring people and she knows how important it is to choose the right mentor. This helps you build your weaknesses and a strong network. She defines a network as the best way to k...

New Ways of Working with Andreas Ronken, CEO RitterSport by LS International

Welcome to the LS International Career Sucess Podcast! This is a 10-15 minute long podcast that intends to be a space for senior FMCG leaders to discuss career insights, leadership, industry, or personal views on the world around them. Check them all out below!

How to Integrate DTC in a Traditional Business Model with Tom Pickford by LS International

Change is the only constant. From global pandemics to climate issues or cultural and societal shifts, change is the only thing we can be sure of. Those who are adaptable and fearless enough to ride the wave- as big as it may be- are the ones who will have a significantly broader competitive advantage. Stefano Giolito is one of those people: a successful entrepreneur who has built several sustainab...

“We have shifted our investments to ensure we don’t get into a liquidity crisis we can’t get out off”. This is one of the advices that Shannon Curtin, CEO of New World Natural Brand, gives us in this episode of the Career Success Podcast. After working for companies such as Walmart, Walgreens, and Coty, now Shannon is now the CEO of an emerging star-up in the natural beauty sector. Due to the COVI...

We stress about stress A LOT. Stress can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. In short, stress is your body’s reaction to a challenge or demand, which means that the workplace is usually one of the main sources of physical or emotional tension. To try to understand stress further and how to use it to our advantage, we have invited Barton Warner, CEO & C...

On this episode of the career success podcast we are joined by two-year entrepreneur Sharon Joseph. Sharon is the CEO of CREWASIS TM, an outsourced data-shop solving for the talent gap in data and analytics today. She is also the founder of BREWASIS, a company that drove new revenue streams for craft breweries and the beverage industry using data and analytics. Sharon had an 18-year career in larg...

We live in a society in which changes happen all the time. But we, as humans, are creatures of habit who tend to resist change, even if it will make us to be happier and more satisfied with our own lives. Today Bruno Lubeigt, a certified coach in business and personal development, will explain how, after 10 years of a successful corporate career, he started feeling his career calling was elsewhere...

One of the main goals of every company – and probably the biggest one – is to be competitive and achieve growth year after year. To do that, companies are putting extra effort into creating efficient growth strategies that will prepare the company for whatever comes in the future. To discuss that, we have invited Sam Thomas-Berry, Vice President European Human Resources at the Kellogg Company, who...

Change is something that, admit it or not, most of us are afraid of. However, there are some individuals who see change as an opportunity to grow and develop themselves further. In particular, changing companies is something that has helped many to find their passion and, especially, has led them to grow professionally. Today we have invited Hugo Lehmann to share with us his experience when making...

Operational excellence is becoming an increasingly popular term to refer to companies that achieve the best results, at the lowest costs and ensure the quality they provide is there. In fact, it can be an essential element to differentiate successful businesses from those which fail. Today we’ve invited George Psomiadis to discuss this topic with us. With over 10 years of experience in the FMCG in...

Lauren Stiebing was recently invited to Mark Whitby's Resilient Recruiter Podcast to discuss how increasingly important it is to develop a strong personal brand to be successful as a recruiter. That applies to all recruitment consultants but is especially critical for independent recruiters and owners of small recruiting and staffing agencies. My guest today—Lauren Stiebing—is a great example of a...

Nowadays, the retail industry has a lot of challenges coming from a fast-paced society which is constantly evolving. Creating exceptional experiences is a key component that companies should have in order to be competitive and remain relevant. To discuss this, we’ve invited Bob Phibbs. Bob Phibbs, CEO of the Retail Doctor, is an internationally recognized business strategist, customer service expe...

Nowadays, the retail industry has a lot of challenges coming from a fast-paced society that’s constantly evolving. Creating exceptional experiences is a key component that companies should have in order to be competitive and remain relevant. To discuss that, we’ve invited Bob Phibbs. Bob Phibbs, CEO of the Retail Doctor, is an internationally recognized business strategist, customer service expert...

Partnerships between big and small companies are becoming a very positive tool for both parts to grow substantially and benefit from it economically. To discuss this issue, we've invited Olga Guerous, who believes in the huge potential of entrepreneurs to inject positive value with innovations for the business, society, and environment. Olga has had executive roles in leading Consumer goods and He...

Leaders usually have teams of both people who do a great job – over-performers, but also others who may struggle to keep up with the performance standards which they are expected to deliver – under-performers. We have invited Lies Ellison, an experienced managing director who has worked leading teams across organizations such as P&G, PepsiCo, Friesland Campina and Accenture. She will share with us...

We've heard many times the media talking about the concept of a digital native, but the truth is that the majority of the current workforce doesn't fit in this demographic. We invited Anna Campagna, the current Sales Director for Heineken APAC, an Italian national that's lived and worked in Europe, Mexico and Singapore, where she's currently based. The aim is to understand digital native vs. digit...

We often hear the typical sentence “choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”. This means that when you pursue your passion, you will feel your job is a pleasure, rather than a burden. Being highly motivated and engaged at work will be an essential tool to have a successful career and, why not have fun along the journey. To discuss this topic we have invited Ilya S...

E-Commerce has been around for nearly as long as the internet but it really only has started to have an impact on major consumer goods companies in the last 10 years. The emergence of this new sales channel is running in parallel to another major change: digitalization. Supply Chain, traditionally relegated to an enabling function and a cost center is becoming increasingly important for companies...