EMEA Recruitment Podcast

We were proud to welcome  Christos Kosmas , CFO at MorGen Energy, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast. "The driving force has always been curiosity." Speaking to Paul Toms, the episode begins by exploring what led Christos to the renewable energy sector. In a nutshell, his driving force has always been curiosity. After completing his Engineering studies, Christos recognized optimization problems as...

We were honored to welcome  Chris Girling , Partner, Cyber Risk and Resilience at PwC Switzerland, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast. "Cybersecurity has become a question of when, not if."  Paul Toms asks what ignited Chris' interest in Computer Science and Technology. Growing up in the UK, he describes himself as a "middle of the road" student at secondary school level and was advised not to be t...

We were pleased to welcome Jakub Bejnarowicz, Regional Director, Europe at AICPA & CIMA, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast.  The conversation opens light-heartedly, with Jakub sharing a recent moment when his three-year-old son imitated him by putting papers into a folder and saying, "I am going to work," which made him smile. He reflects on how children observe and mimic behaviors, wondering if h...

EMEA Recruitment is proud to present the second instalment of our limited series, Conversations with Finance Leaders, in collaboration with Geneva Business School.  These episodes will bring you the tangible experiences of specialist professionals with the expertise of the Business School's leading academics. In this episode, John Bower, Director, welcomes Nicolas Carrera , Group Treasurer at Meta...

We were honored to welcome  Martin Zemp , CFO Europe at Caldic, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast.  "The consciousness of the environment helps all of us. The conversation should start with asking questions, not telling."  Paul references Martin's LinkedIn recommendations praising his management style. Martin explains that he works with people respectfully and highlights the importance of authenti...

We were pleased to welcome Thomas Haeny , Global Head of Finance at Ypsomed Diabetes Care, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast.  "A strategy is only as good as its execution, and the execution is only as good as the overarching strategy from where it was derived." Heart-warmingly, Thomas shares a recent memory that made him smile of his young son writing a note for his wife, a small token of appreci...

The  EMEA Recruitment podcast is proud to present a limited series in collaboration with Geneva Business School. Conversations with Finance Leaders will bring you the tangible experiences of specialist professionals with the expertise of the Business School's leading academics.  In the inaugural episode, Director John Bower welcomes Oriane Minger, Carbon Finance Manager at SCB Group, and Dr. Ilidi...

We were proud to welcome  René Behr , Chief People Officer at IWC Schaffhausen, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast.  "True success lies in shaping a future where people and business grow in tandem, leaving a legacy that transcends time." René has always been fascinated by human dynamics and interactions. He believes that Human Resources is the most influential function in business, because people a...

"You're changing a child's life, but you're also changing this world to be a better place." We're delighted to welcome Kathy Magee, Co-Founder, President and CEO of Operation Smile , to the EMEA Recruitment podcast.  Operation Smile is a medical charity dedicated to improving the lives of children with cleft lip and cleft palate. Paul Toms, our Founder, shares a strong personal connection with the...

We were delighted to welcome Terhi Nori, Global Lead for Project Workstream at ABB, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast.  "We create our own journey and our own story… it's just a matter of choosing the next step if you want to pursue opportunities or make a change." In this episode, we learn about Terhi's passion for change management and her 20-plus year career at ABB, as well as her opinions on a...

To celebrate World Menopause Day, we were honoured to welcome back Sally Higham , Director – Head of Talent Attraction at Lonza and Executive Menopause Coach, to the  EMEA Recruitment podcast.  "I want to be able to shake the shame and start a conversation." In this episode, Paul Toms and Sally discuss menopause: the symptoms, the challenges, and advice for those it affects directly and indirectly...

We were honoured to welcome Susanne Rothstein, Vice President Finance Hydro Building Systems at Norsk Hydro, onto the  EMEA Recruitment  podcast. "When I have the opportunity to help young women in their careers, I take that opportunity." To kickstart the episode,  Paul Toms , our Founder, asks Susanne about the last thing that made her smile. Susanne is generally a positive person, however, recei...

We were proud to welcome Hugh Tamlyn, Director – Treasury & Prudential Risk at Beacon Search, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast.  This episode focuses on our partnership with Operation Smile , the international medical charity delivering free surgery to children with cleft lip and palate. Hugh and Beacon Search are on a mission to fund 100 surgeries by raising £15,000 during 2023. To donate, pleas...

Thank you to Pehr Magnus Karlsson, Head of Finance Transformation at EF Education First, for joining us on the  EMEA Recruitment podcast.  "Learn to deal with complexity, but also learn to simplify." In this episode, Paul Toms begins by asking Pehr about the last thing that made him smile. Pehr had a call with a few technology specialists who were able to provide him with a demo solution and think...

We were happy to welcome Stefan Gebauer, CFO International at Elanco, onto the  EMEA Recruitment podcast.  To kickstart the episode, Paul Toms asks Stefan about the last time smiled. He shares that he has three children - aged between two and 12. Often, when he smiles, one of them is involved.  At work, the upcoming annual talent review and succession management workshop also makes Stefan smile, a...

We were proud to welcome Tshidi Khunou, Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding Lead at SMG Swiss Marketplace Group, onto the  EMEA Recruitment podcast.  "We try to become the champion of those that don't have a voice." For Tshidi, 2023 is the Year of Yes, which involves trying new things that scare him. The last thing that made him smile was skiing in the Swiss mountains – an activity at the top...

We were honoured to welcome  Madlaina Brogt , Regional Head & Recruitment Delivery, and Sally Higham , Director – Head of Talent Attraction, at Lonza, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast. "To see that people with a joint goal can make the impossible possible is an experience I will never forget." Speaking to Paul Toms from the Lonza Tower in Basel, Madlaina reveals that the last thing to make her sm...

We were delighted to welcome  Tania Micki , Group CFO at Tecan AG, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast.  "Dream big, stay unique, make it count." In this episode, Tania reveals that it's the simple things that keep her smiling; spending time with her son in the mornings and dropping him off at school.  In terms of time management, Tania believes it's all about priorities and balance. She has always...

We were happy to welcome  Andries Feikema , Global Director Procurement Digitalization and Transformation at DSM, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast.  "It's not tool implementation, it's business transformation." Speaking to Paul Toms , Andries explains how nice it is to see people face-to-face again; he recently had the opportunity to meet someone he hired a year ago face-to-face for the first tim...

Thank you to  Mark Steele , Director Corporate Planning at International Air Transport Association (IATA), for joining us on the EMEA Recruitment podcast.  "There's always a solution, and we will always find a way to deal with it."  To begin the episode, Paul Toms delves into Mark's international career. Mark previously worked at Nissan for 22 years across Europe - in the UK, France, Finland, the...

We were proud to welcome Cyrille Desbazeille , Chief Procurement Officer at Franke in Zurich, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast.  "Shifting a culture of an organisation takes time and resilience, but once the willingness is there and you are progressively creating the critical mass, you can really move the needle." Speaking to Paul Toms , Cyrille reveals the last thing to make him smile – it's a s...

Thank you to Edgar Magyar , CFO and Global Client Finance Lead at Publicis Groupe in Zurich, for joining us on the EMEA Recruitment podcast.  "Go and show the world you're able to do it." To start the episode, our Founder, Paul Toms , asks Edgar about his relationship with his wife – the two are considered a Finance power couple. Edgar shares how they met in the workplace, and grew to take advanta...

We were honoured to welcome Lizi Jackson-Barrett, Confidence Strategist, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast.  "Have the confidence to have huge goals and say them out loud." In this episode, Paul Toms explores the service Lizi provides to clients, with the overarching goal of increasing the confidence of others strategically to accelerate business growth and success.  Firstly, we learn how Lizi sta...

We are delighted to welcome back Hein Knaapen , Managing Partner, Europe at CEO.works, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast. " There is only so much that matters - it's not that difficult intellectually to identify, emotionally it's not easy – but, if you manage, you can create more value in less time." In the beginning of the episode, Hein tells Paul Toms about his extensive Human Resources career,...

We are delighted to welcome Marika Lindstrom , Head of Indirect Materials and Services Procurement at Phillip Morris International, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast. "Have confidence in your abilities and the ability of your team, because we are never doing these roles alone." To begin the episode, Paul and Marika discuss how relocating for career opportunities can help individuals in a leadershi...