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EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #172 - Finance Leadership and the Human Element – Jakub BejnarowiczWe 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 his son might one day follow in his professional footsteps. The discussion then turns to our upcoming event, How to Manage with Impact: The Human Side of Leadership, taking place on Thursday 23rd Octob...
2025-10-1440 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #171 - The Hidden Dangers of ESG Strategic Ignorance – Nicolas Carrera & Dr. Aleksandra JancikovaEMEA 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 Metalor Technologies, and the Business School's Dr. Aleksandra Jancikova to explore the hidden dangers of ESG strategic ignorance and the fine line between selective oversight and corporate negligence. Please note: This conversation was recorded at the Geneva camp...
2025-06-0351 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #170 - Adaptable Management – Martin ZempWe 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 authenticity; by being yourself in interviews you can quickly get a feel for the person and the cultural match, he adds. Martin touches on his international career, with assignments in South East Asia and Europe, detailing the impact...
2025-03-2346 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #169 - Thomas Haeny – Focusing on the Now and Embracing ChangeWe 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 appreciation and connection, and a gesture Thomas replicates in his private and professional life to make others smile. Paul asks Thomas how he manages his wo...
2025-03-1241 min
A Day in the Life of an SDR Leader (SDR Leaders of EMEA Podcast)A Day in the Life Of Kevin Verney (SDR Manager EMEA & APAC @ Sapiens)Many EMEA SDR Leaders are often alone, their bosses are in the USA & they are often first-line leaders. With the added pressure of being at the heart of driving 30-40% of a company’s revenue, we are not setting our leaders up for success.This podcast gives you the chance to meet like-minded peers, gain valuable insights & best practices, in the most unique of leadership challenges; leading multicultural, multi-language teamsWe speak to SDR Leaders in EMEA about their role, how to get the best out of their teams, th...
2025-02-1340 min
A Day in the Life of an SDR Leader (SDR Leaders of EMEA Podcast)A Day in the Life Of Dave Cronshaw (Senior Manager, Sales Development - EMEA @ HackerOne)Many EMEA SDR Leaders are often alone, their bosses are in the USA & they are often first-line leaders. With the added pressure of being at the heart of driving 30-40% of a company’s revenue, we are not setting our leaders up for success.
This podcast gives you the chance to meet like-minded peers, gain valuable insights & best practices, in the most unique of leadership challenges; leading multicultural, multi-language teams
We speak to SDR Leaders in EMEA about their role, how to get the best out of their teams, th...
2025-02-0734 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #168 - The Role of Finance in Developing Sustainable Business Strategy – Oriane Minger & Dr. Ilidio SilvaThe 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. Ilidio Silva, Professor of Finance Accounting and Sustainability at Geneva Business School, to discuss the role of Finance in developing sustainable business strategy. Please note: This conversation was recorded at the Geneva campus, which may cause some backg...
2025-01-2855 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #167 - René Behr – Building Resilience to Power PerformanceWe 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 are critical to success. He cites figures like David Ulrich, the “Father of Modern HR”, inspirational speaker Simon Sinek, and former Google VP of People Operations, Laszlo Bock, as key influences. He also reveals the...
2024-10-2940 min
A Day in the Life of an SDR Leader (SDR Leaders of EMEA Podcast)A Day in the Life Of Polina Spitsina (Manager of Inside Sales EMEA @ Workiva)Many EMEA SDR Leaders are often alone, their bosses are in the USA & they are often first-line leaders. With the added pressure of being at the heart of driving 30-40% of a company’s revenue, we are not setting our leaders up for success.
This podcast gives you the chance to meet like-minded peers, gain valuable insights & best practices, in the most unique of leadership challenges; leading multicultural, multi-language teams
We speak to SDR Leaders in EMEA about their role, how to get the best out of their teams, th...
2024-10-0421 min
A Day in the Life of an SDR Leader (SDR Leaders of EMEA Podcast)A Day in the Life Of Baptiste Paulet (BDR Manager EMEA @ MotorK)Many EMEA SDR Leaders are often alone, their bosses are in the USA & they are often first-line leaders. With the added pressure of being at the heart of driving 30-40% of a company’s revenue, we are not setting our leaders up for success.
This podcast gives you the chance to meet like-minded peers, gain valuable insights & best practices, in the most unique of leadership challenges; leading multicultural, multi-language teams
We speak to SDR Leaders in EMEA about their role, how to get the best out of their teams, th...
2024-08-2223 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #166 - Kathy Magee – Helping the World Smile“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 charity, which inspired EMEA’s long-standing partnership with the charity, now in its 4th year. To begin, Paul asks Kathy about the last thing that made her smile. She shares...
2024-05-1042 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #165 - Using Change to Grow – Terhi NoriWe 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 artificial intelligence, and the importance of authenticity. As the podcast is in partnership with Operation Smile, Paul Toms asks Terhi about the la...
2023-10-2748 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #164 -Sally Higham – Starting a Conversation around MenopauseTo 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. To start the episode, we learn about Sally’s experience with menopause and entering this new stage of life. Many people assume menopause happens to people who are “old” and greying. F...
2023-10-1746 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #163 - Being a Woman in Finance – Susanne RothsteinWe 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, receiving photographs of her nephew never fails to make her smile. Positivity is something that comes naturally to Susanne; she always strives to see the positives in the smaller things. Delving into Su...
2023-09-2046 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #162 - The Journey to Fundraising 100 Smiles – Hugh TamlynWe 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, please visit https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/beaconsearch100smiles2023. You can also follow Hugh on TikTok or Instagram to follow his journey - @hughtamlyn To start the episode, Paul Toms asks Hugh about the last thin...
2023-07-1144 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #161 - Simplifying Complexity - Pehr Magnus KarlssonThank 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 outside the box, cultivating a great interaction. Next, we learn why Pehr has spent over 20 years with EF Education First. He shares that he has...
2023-07-0431 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #160 - How to Create Value for the Business – Stefan GebauerWe 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, as people management discussions are an enjoyable part of his role. Discussing the routine of a typical day, Stefan credits his wonderful wife for managing operations at home. At E...
2023-05-2345 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #159 - Mapping People to the Right Careers – Tshidi KhunouWe 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 of his list to conquer. Paul Toms discusses the benefits of moving to Switzerland, with Tshidi revealing the reason he moved with his family. The...
2023-05-161h 00EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #158 - Making a Meaningful Difference - Madlaina Brogt & Sally HighamWe 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 smile was the local Swiss chocolates she received from Lonza to celebrate its 125th anniversary. For Sally, her son always brings a smile to her face; she finds it nice to step...
2023-05-0859 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #157 - The Optimistic Approach – Tania MickiWe 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 been ambitious, and strives to continuously learn and evolve in her career, now taking part in mentoring to help others. Paul Toms asks Ta...
2023-04-1849 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #156 - Digital Ways of Working – Andries FeikemaWe 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 time since travel restrictions were eased. Andries also shares the last thing that made him smile, which was finding out his youngest daughter was selected for one of the two seats being offered at...
2023-03-2447 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #155 - An International Career Journey – Mark SteeleThank 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 Netherlands and Switzerland. In today’s market, 22 years in the same company is uncommon. However, for Mark, the years went by quickly; the longest he stayed in the same role...
2023-03-0847 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #154 - Freedom in Procurement – Cyrille DesbazeilleWe 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 sustainability-focused response! Cyrille has recently faced similar challenges to other CPOs around the world in terms of supplier issues and inflation. However, as Franke is privately-owned, the company has a good...
2023-02-0740 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #153 - Leading through Trust – Edgar MagyarThank 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 advantage of many opportunities in various companies and industries. He also explains the benefits of having a partner who can challenge and advise you on your w...
2023-02-0153 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #152 - Showing Everyone What’s Possible - Lizi Jackson-BarrettWe 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 started her business. She noticed a gap in the market when people were constantly saying, “I know I should be… but…” - that’s where the lack of confidence would come into play. Lizi was op...
2022-11-2552 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #151 - Highlights of an HR Career – Hein KnaapenWe 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, with 36 years in corporate organisations - 15 of those as a Chief Human Resources Officer. Hein has recently joined the ranks of entrepreneurs. Hein is pleased about the p...
2022-11-1846 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #150 - Diversity in Procurement – Marika LindstromWe 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 leadership position. Marika explains that taking these chances can make you much more aware of the world. It also gives you the understanding of different realties, which can help drive a global agenda. If you are...
2022-11-0930 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #149 - Formulating the Food of the Future – Tiago Zini Uliana & Michel KempkesThank you to Tiago Zini Uliana, Head of Formulation Switzerland, and Michel Kempkes, Head Formulation Engineering EMEA, at Syngenta, for joining us on the EMEA Recruitment podcast. “Seize the opportunity and dare to step into the unknown.” “No matter how experienced you are, you have to put yourself in a growth mindset, learning every day in different situations.” The episode begins with discovering the last thing that made Tiago and Michel smile. Tiago shares the joy of hearing that his eight-year-old son had been elected as a class representative; something both are very proud of...
2022-11-0133 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #148 - The Importance of Team Spirit - Jérôme VialThe EMEA Recruitment podcast was pleased to welcome Jérôme Vial, Country Manager Switzerland at CCH Tagetik. “The most important thing I’m proud of is the fact that almost no one in the team - over seven years - left my team.” Jérôme tells Paul Toms, our Founder, about the daily activity that he implemented with his team during the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to keep spirits high. In his current position, Jérôme feels that he has a different role every day, but he always focuses on one main goal...
2022-10-2437 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #147 - A Human-Centered Approach to Recruitment – Nina GrosseWe were happy to welcome Nina Grosse, Chief People Officer at iDeals, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast. “HR is on a journey to create an exceptional employee experience; we want to use more of the human-centered design approach and methodology, as well as use new platforms, to deliver this experience.” Speaking to Paul Toms from just outside Zurich, Switzerland, Nina shares the enjoyment of being present in the exciting stages of her children’s lives and the sights of her morning walk. As iDeals is a remote-first company, the value in such actives has been...
2022-10-1344 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #146 - Make Change in the World – Mairead O’CallaghanTo celebrate World Smile Day 2022, the EMEA Recruitment podcast welcomed special guest Mairead O’Callaghan, Executive Director at Operation Smile UK. Speaking to Paul Toms, we find out the last two things that made Mairead smile. The first being the kick-off call following a project that involved the global Operation Smile organization coming up with four key values: resilience, impact, compassion and integrity. When the call was taking place, Mairead was also in the queue to see Queen Elizabeth II’s lying-in-state. The second was having the chance to host an Ethiopian plastic surgeon in London...
2022-10-0732 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #145 - Enjoy the Journey – Heliana RomanelliWe were proud to welcome Heliana Romanelli, Head Procurement EMEA Markets at Unilever, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast. “Be true to yourself always…try to enjoy the ride, not only the destination.” Paul Toms speaks to Heliana, based in the Netherlands at the time of the recording, and asks if any travel has been scheduled in Heliana’s diary due to the easing of restrictions; she visits suppliers in different locations. We discover the last thing that that made Heliana smile. At Unilever, employee satisfaction survey results showed a large improvement in employee wellbeing...
2022-09-2755 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #144 - How we Present Ourselves at Work – Katja KovalginaThank you to Katja Kovalgina, Client Service Director at IQ-EQ, for joining us on the EMEA Recruitment podcast. The episode begins with a discussion about the small positives that were experienced during the pandemic. For most, this was of course devastating, but for some, this period was a time of reflection and introspection on their journey through life. Katja likes the new trend of working from home; the flexibility and, subsequently, the freedom. Paul Toms asks Katja for the last thing that made her smile. She shares an experience with an employee about an error in...
2022-09-2149 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #143 - A Strong HR Business Partner – Simon ClementsonWe proudly welcomed Simon Clementson, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Senior Vice President at Archroma, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast. “Less process, more action – that would be my mantra.” At the beginning of the episode, Paul Toms asks Simon about his experiences during the pandemic. Simon speaks of the few upsides of COVID-19 and being able to spend quality time with his young family. He also became a lot healthier as a result of the exercise; over the last few years, Simon has taken up cycling. He now cycles every weekend and is currently trainin...
2022-09-1347 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #142 - Recruitment: An Art & a Science – Hung LeeWe were honored to welcome Hung Lee, Curator of Recruiting Brainfood, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast. “We have to do a better job at aligning people to the work they are good at, the work they are passionate for and well compensated for. As a society, we have to get that right and, as a recruiter, we play a non-insignificant part in that.” This episode begins with Hung reciting the breakfast recipe he has consistently made for the past several years. Although this may sound like a tiresome meal to some individuals, Hung sees the value...
2022-09-0750 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #141 - Transformation in Treasury – George TerzievWe were happy to welcome George Terziev, VP Head of Group Treasury at Hitachi Energy, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast. Paul Toms begins the podcast lightheartedly, reciting a language joke that made George smile. After the laughter, we discover that after a year-and-a-half at Hitachi, George is still very happy in his Finance role. He is excited to be part of the company culture, with a diverse and international team, surrounded by great people. Praises are given to Hitachi for being a good company and its position in the growing renewable energy sector. L...
2022-08-3039 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #140 -The Yoda of Tax, Treasury and Audit – Jens SvolgaardIn this episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast, we are joined by Jens Svolgaard, Vice President Tax, Treasury and Internal Audit at Bolt. “As a leader, give them direction and context and then get out of the way and enjoy the view.” Paul Toms begins the podcast lightheartedly, with Jens giving mention to his wonderful partner Sabine and his four children, who make him smile every day and are always in his heart. Jens offers his advice to aspiring leaders on the importance of getting joy out of the people you have hired. ...
2022-08-2342 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #139 - A Champion of D&I – Rubén Alejandro RamirezWe were proud to welcome Rubén Alejandro Ramirez, Group Head Diversity and Inclusion at Syngenta, to the EMEA Recruitment podcast. “By being accepting of others and letting other people express themselves just as they are can bring more harmony to the workplace.” Having been in his current role for almost two years, Paul Toms asks Rubén how it feels to be Group Head of D&I. Despite his successful career as a Marketing professional in Latin America, Rubén was looking for ways to help his community and make the world a little bit bett...
2022-08-1647 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #138 - What makes a Great Recruiter – David van der VeldenThank you to David van der Velden, Regional Talent Acquisition Lead at DSM, for joining us on the EMEA Recruitment podcast. “For me, recruitment is a team sport.” Early in the episode, Paul Toms delves into why David chose a recruitment career. Although a career in recruitment wasn’t part of his initial career path, David has always known he wanted to help and have a positive impact on people’s lives. David believes having an efficient and effective recruitment process depends on the relationship with the hiring manager or candidate. He explains...
2022-08-0950 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #137 -The Importance of Long-Term Thinking – Dorie ClarkWe were pleased to introduce Top 50 Thinker Dorie Clark to the EMEA Recruitment podcast. “Begin to take the steps to feel okay about running our own race.” In this episode, Dorie takes listeners back to the world pre-pandemic, detailing how the previous networking events were ineffective and the challenges of networking experienced at these organized events. Instead, she offers tips and advice on how to network effectively, emphasizing how using the correct event management techniques can help you leverage your relationships with like-minded people. Speaking with Paul Toms, our Founder, Dorie speaks...
2022-08-0251 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #136 -Fundamentals of Transformation – Alan PanterWe were honored to welcome Alan Panter, the CFO of Fossil Group, Inc., onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast. “Productivity and end goal comes from bringing the best out of the teams of people.” In this episode, Alan speaks to Paul Toms about the transformation of Fossil and the preconditioning it endured before the pandemic arrived. He explains that, with the change-oriented culture of the organization and resilience of the people behind it, Fossil was able to make the most of the opportunity to further transform the business, both as an organization and its outcomes during this...
2022-07-2648 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #135 - Communicating more Consciously – Marco PlattnerThank you to Marco Plattner, Group CFO at Cerdia in Basel, Switzerland, for joining us on the EMEA Recruitment podcast. “You need to have the right teams around you – without that, it’s not possible.” Marco moved to Basel five years ago, but actually changed roles during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although Cerdia has a small headquarters in Switzerland, he realised that he needed to communicate more consciously when working remotely. Ensuring informal conversation between colleagues still took place was also essential. Marco found himself changing roles during the pandemic as a result of remainin...
2022-07-1838 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #134 - Investing in D&I – Michaela DedicWe were pleased to welcome Michaela Dedic, Global Diversity and Inclusion Leader at Novartis, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast. “The simplest way for HR to influence is to take an active lead in developing the culture with the executive teams.” To kick off the episode, Michaela shares the last thing that made her smile with Paul Toms; she’s been battling a bird that keeps pecking at her plants. It’s a hobby that Michaela has invested in since working from home more during the pandemic. She compares tending to her plants to the way she help...
2022-07-0451 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #133 - Learning to Listen – Marco DirrenIn this episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast, we’re joined by Marco Dirren, the CFO at Implenia in Switzerland. “No matter what your area of expertise is, you need to fit the culture of the company.” Marco speaks to Paul Toms after a “challenging” two years, in which Implenia went through a transformation, at the same time the world was dealing with the pandemic and developments in Eastern Europe. Marco feels the whole company learnt a lot on how to cope with these situations, which he believes you can’t learn by reading textbooks. By usi...
2022-06-1042 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #132 -Building a Strong Pillar in your Career – Greg VlasekWe were honoured to welcome Greg Vlasek, Group SVP Head of ABB Way Finance Transformation at ABB in Switzerland, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast. “I’m going to take this risk, I’m going to jump, but I’m always going to make sure I have one solid leg to stand on, because when you jump – if not – you fall.” Greg tells Paul Toms how ABB started its transformation programme during COVID-19. Although it was difficult not seeing people face-to-face, Greg found that, on the flip side, executives had a lot more time to make decisions, pre...
2022-06-0639 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #131 - Why Listening is a Superpower – Markus GrafThank you to Markus Graf, VP HR, Global Head of Talent at Novartis, for joining us as a guest on the EMEA Recruitment podcast. “Listening, to me, is a superpower.” Markus spoke to Paul Toms from his home office in Switzerland, where he’s spent more time with his family due to working from home during the pandemic. He feels he’s been “gifted” with a positive attitude, always reflecting on what life offers him and acknowledging any setbacks. As a teenager, Markus owned a start-up business, but he had dreams of working in a large c...
2022-05-3047 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #130 - Staying Open to New Opportunities - Lou CorapiThank you to Lou Corapi, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Gulf Cryo based in Dubai, for joining us on the EMEA Recruitment podcast. “I love that it’s not simple, that the challenges are changing – it keeps me very engaged.” Lou spoke to Paul Toms from his “second home” in Barcelona, where he met his wife and where their first daughter was born while he was on an assignment with GE. When he’s away from his friends and family, Lou likes to stay connected through technology, such as playing virtual games of Scrabble against his dad.
2022-05-2342 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #129 - Making the Move from Finance to Audit – Markus StudhalterWe were pleased to welcome Markus Studhalter, the Chief Audit Executive at Barry Callebaut, to the EMEA Recruitment podcast. “If you work with great people and have a job that you love, and privately things are in order, that helps to remain calm.” Markus explains to Paul Toms how he learned the importance of maintaining relationships, particularly with family members, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Markus is entering his 24th year with Barry Callebaut, a company that has given him “different opportunities” over the years to get to know the business from multiple angles. He feels that his...
2022-05-0934 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #128 - The Need to Disrupt Yourself – Tal VolokIn this episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast, we were pleased to speak to Tal Volok, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Evalueserve in Switzerland. “The things that you did really well that made you a great Financial Analyst are not going to make you a great manager.” Tal explains to Paul Toms how he’s taken many positives from the COVID-19 pandemic – one being his role with Evalueserve. When the world went into lockdown in 2020, Tal was working for SITA, an IT provider for the air transport industry, and had never worked a day from home in his ca...
2022-05-0346 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #126 - How to Lead from Anywhere – David BurkusIn this episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast, we speak to David Burkus, bestselling author and keynote speaker on how teams can do their best work. “It’s what you do, at a senior level, to help individual team leaders have a positive culture – that’s what’s going to matter much more.” David tells Paul Toms about the stress experienced at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, as his wife is an ER doctor. Although he was “really freaked out at first”, he feels his family has been a lot luckier than most people during this peri...
2022-04-1957 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #125 - The Importance of a 5-Year Plan – Ian WellsWe were pleased to welcome Ian Wells, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Hoya Vision Care in the Netherlands, to the EMEA Recruitment podcast. “I don’t come to work for a paycheque; I come to work because I want to build something.” We start the episode on a positive note, with Ian revealing the silver linings of working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He tells Paul Toms about the joys of his two young children coming into his home office during the work day. A skill that Ian has learned during this period is how...
2022-03-1445 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #124 - International Women’s Day 2022: Women in Medicine – Clark Agno GonzalesTo celebrate International Women’s Day 2022, we were honoured to welcome Clark Agno Gonzales onto the podcast. Clark is a medical volunteer with Operation Smile, the official partner of the EMEA Recruitment podcast. “I’ve got this skill, I’ve got this talent, there’s really nothing that’s going to hold me from helping these kids.” Clark is a nurse with the NHS in the UK. She also volunteers as a recovery room nurse on Operation Smile’s medical missions around the world. She explains to Paul Toms, our Founder, how many children she looks after on a typical mis...
2022-03-0826 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #123 - The Rebel Way of Thinking – Francesca GinoIn this episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast, we were honoured to welcome Francesca Gino, Harvard Business School Professor and bestselling author of Rebel Talent and Sidetracked. “What I love is seeing what ideas can do when shared.” Francesca joined Paul Toms, our Founder, after spending quality time with her four children over the holidays. She tells a sweet story of building a snowman during a recent snowstorm in Boston, Massachusetts. Francesca explains how her career has not been linear; she arrived at Harvard Business School by chance, after completing a PhD course in Ita...
2022-03-0350 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #122 - Think Outside the Box of Finance – Denis RankeWe were delighted to welcome Denis Ranke, CFO/COO at Xovis, to the EMEA Recruitment podcast. “I believe in the potential that everyone has, then I try to find the trigger points to get the team to their best potential.” Speaking to Paul Toms, our Founder, after almost two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, Denis explains the routine he’s put in place to ensure a healthy mindset during working from home. These new habits have also enabled him to balance his work and family life. Denis actually started his new role during the pandemic, meetin...
2022-02-2141 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #121 - Why Leaders must Walk the Talk – Tim MezheritskyIn this episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast, we were proud to welcome Tim Mezheritsky, the Senior HR Director – Global Supply Chain and Europe Operations at BD in Switzerland. “If you talk about one thing, but then people see different behaviours from the leaders – no matter what they say – it’s not going to help you drive that culture.” The episode starts on a light-hearted note, after Paul asks Tim what the last thing to make him smile was. Tim cheerfully recalls a recent business trip, which should have found him at a team meeting in Ireland, b...
2022-02-1548 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #120 - A Career of Collaboration – Ron VeldhuizenIn this episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast, we were proud to be joined by Ron Veldhuizen, the Corporate Director Capex & Project Management at FrieslandCampina. “I have two ears, I only have one mouth, so I try to listen more than I speak.” As the COVID-19 topic is difficult to avoid, our Founder, Paul Toms, kicks off the episode by asking Ron about the positives he’s taken away from the situation. As well as escaping three-hours’ traffic per day by working from home, Ron has also enjoyed the experience of connecting with colleagues in multiple...
2022-02-0734 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #113 - The Best of Japanese & Western Corporate Culture – Dr. Wieland NoetzoldÂIn this episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast, we welcomed Dr. Wieland Noetzold, Senior Executive Officer, Governance, Compliance and Audit at Sunstar. "I realised relatively early in life that my Japan link was an asset, which I had to use." "I can leverage almost everything I've learned in my life so far in this particular job and I'm still learning, because it's a journey." "I believe – genuinely – most people in the morning, when they wake up, have good intentions." Wieland joined Paul Toms virtually from his home office near the "beautiful" Lake...
2021-11-0948 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #113 - The Best of Japanese & Western Corporate Culture – Dr. Wieland NoetzoldIn this episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast, we welcomed Dr. Wieland Noetzold, Senior Executive Officer, Governance, Compliance and Audit at Sunstar. “I realised relatively early in life that my Japan link was an asset, which I had to use.” “I can leverage almost everything I’ve learned in my life so far in this particular job and I’m still learning, because it’s a journey.” “I believe – genuinely – most people in the morning, when they wake up, have good intentions.” Wieland joined Paul Toms virtually from his home office near the “beautiful” La...
2021-11-0948 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastAbbe Luersman: Chief Human Resources Officer at Ahold Delhaize“I want to be the best I can be and make my parents proud” EMEA Recruitment were honoured to welcome Abbe Luersman from Ahold Delhaize as a guest on the EMEA Recruitment podcast recently. This is a great interview, with lots of valuable and thought provoking insights from Abbe, who won CHRO of the year in 2018. Some of the areas we cover are: Why Abbe chose to Human Resources as a career path Learnings from our mutual friend Dave Ulrich How to win with others How Abbe and her team built an excellent...
2020-06-2531 min
EMEA Recruitment Podcast#042 - Rob Briner: Scientific Director of The Centre of Evidence Based Management.Rob Briner is Professor of Organizational Psychology at Queen Mary University of London and Scientific Director of The Centre of Evidence Based Management. In this episode, he covers how his work in evidence based practice uses scientific findings, organisational data, professional expertise and stakeholder values to enhance individual and organisational decision-making. He’ll also be discussing his opinion that corporate BS is undermining trust in organisations and telling us the five things that he feels HR should stop doing. The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through eve...
2020-04-2835 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastPhilippe Verclytte: Indirect Tax Leader for EYPhilippe Verclytte is Indirect Tax Leader for EY. In this episode, he covers: - How the big 4 has changed since he returned after 13 years - The impact of Brexit for global businesses and how they can best prepare - The impact on demand for VAT and direct tax specialists This episode was recorded at the beginning of 2020 and things have moved forward in the VAT, especially in the UK with Brexit but globally this still stands. The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will ta...
2020-03-2651 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastWalter Bosschieter: Finance Director at Bio-Rad in ZurichWalter Bosschieter is Finance Director at Bio-Rad in Zurich. In this episode, he covers: - The difference between working environments in the Netherlands and Switzerland - How he motivates his teams through positivity and encouragement - The attributes he looks for when recruiting The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential exposure to recruitment ‘best practice’ for the hi...
2020-03-2323 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastAnders Liu-Lindberg: SFP and SFBP at MaerskAnders Liu-Lindberg is Senior Finance Professional and Senior Finance Business Partner at Maersk. In this episode, he covers: - How he has coupled his finance experience with his interest in marketing and writing - How he talks about finance on social media The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential exposure to recruitment ‘best practice’ for the hiring employer, giving each p...
2020-03-1625 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastGeorg Lange: Global Head of Human Resources at EFTEC in SwitzerlandGeorg Lange is Global Head of Human Resources at EFTEC in Switzerland. In this episode, he covers: - How he had an interest in people as a child - indicating his career path - The impact of the correct hire into a business - Changing culture and improving efficiencies The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential exposure to re...
2020-03-0941 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastSteve Ingham: Director and Performance Scientist at Supporting ChampionsSteve Ingham is Director and Performance Scientist at Supporting Champions. Steve has supported over 1000 athletes of which over 200 have achieved world or Olympic medal success. In this episode, he covers: - What makes a high-performance team - Applying science to the elite athlete - How we can use the principles of learning and adapting to reach our maximum potential in business The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny wi...
2020-03-0235 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastMathieu Verger: CFO of Sonos in The NetherlandsMathieu Verger is CFO at Sonos in The Netherlands. In this episode, he covers: - What attracted him to work with Sonos - How he promotes an environment of inclusive leadership - The importance of habit forming The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential exposure to recruitment ‘best practice’ for the hiring employer, giving each party an insight and u...
2020-02-1833 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastHein Knaapen: Managing Partner of CEO WorksHein Knaapen was Chief HR Officer of ING Bank in Amsterdam and is now Managing Partner of CEO Works. In this episode, he covers: - His approach to organisational change - His thoughts on attracting new talent to the business - How in his own development he has influences which continually stretch his own thinking The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to th...
2020-02-1023 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastGiulio Campanella: VP and Controller, Finance at DuracellGiulio Campanella is VP and Controller, Finance at Duracell and previously had a long career with Procter & Gamble In this episode, he covers: - How he kept his roles fresh within the organisation, - The differences between interacting with colleagues from different countries - What he misses about Swiss life now he is living back in Italy The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing ad...
2020-02-0317 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastWhitney Johnson: CEO and Leading Business ThinkerWhitney Johnson is the CEO of boutique consultancy WLJ Advisors and one of the fifty leading business thinkers in the world as named by Thinkers50, an expert on helping high-growth organizations develop high-growth individuals. In this episode, she covers: - The main two challenges that she sees people face in business today - Which of her books is her favourite and why - What is next for her in terms of her path of success and also her travel plans The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callu...
2020-01-2736 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastJoris Dierick: CFO of TBAuctionsJoris Dierick is CFO of TBAuctions in the Netherlands. He previously spent 18 years working for Microsoft finishing there as CFO of Central and Eastern Europe. In this episode, he covers: - The importance of CFOs to have curiosity and to connect with the business - About his most memorable achievement from 18 years working at Microsoft - Why he finds Richard Branson inspiring because of his outlook on taking opportunities and risks The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Lo...
2020-01-2021 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastWayne Clarke: Founding Partner of the Global Growth InstituteWayne Clarke is Founding Partner of the Global Growth Institute. In this episode, he covers: - His approach to defining world class management - How empathy is the skill that managers and CEOs most commonly need to develop - How the owner of his local dry cleaners inspires him! The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential exposure to r...
2020-01-1336 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastNelsy Perez: VP Head Internal Audit at Swissport InternationalNelsy Perez is VP Head Internal Audit at Swissport International In this episode, she covers: - Her view of heading up an internal audit function of a global business - The best piece of advice that she's ever been given - Discussing the changes that she would like to see in terms of equality in Switzerland. The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to...
2019-12-2320 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastFabienne Doerig: COO and CFO of StarmindFabienne Doerig is COO and CFO of Starmind in Zurich. In this episode, she covers: - What she found to be the biggest learning curve in moving from the big 4 to a commercial business - The goal of Starmind's AI model - Why Switzerland is a good place to form a start-up The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential exposure...
2019-12-1818 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastCaspar Berry: Motivational and Keynote Business SpeakerCaspar Berry started his career as an actor, moved to writing and then became a professional poker player in Las Vegas and uses this experience to talk about risk-taking and decision making in business. In this episode, he covers: - The biggest risk he's taken - The concept of failing your way to success - Moving from acting into professional poker and then speaking The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Pa...
2019-12-0931 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastSuzanne Stanton: Senior VP at RGPSuzanne Stanton is Senior VP at RGP, a global consulting firm working across 48 countries. In this episode, she covers: - The main challenges that she finds in recruiting - Explaining what practices RGP have in place to ensure good employee retention - Words of encouragement to aspiring female business leaders The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential exposure t...
2019-12-0220 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastRobert Wispelweij: Head of Workforce Management, Tournaments and Events from FIFA in SwitzerlandRobert Wispelweij is Head of Workforce Management, Tournaments and Events from FIFA in Switzerland. Using his 15+ years experience, he covers: - How HR leaders can drive HR to be the best strategic business partner - Why you should take advantage of extra-curricular activities early in your life and career - Which football player would be his first choice as a podcast interviewee The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and J...
2019-11-2536 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastDr Laura Penn: Founder and CEO of The Public Speaking SchoolDr. Laura Penn is disrupting the status-quo for public speaking. Leadership speaking pioneer and world-class professional speaker coach, she empowers leaders and change-makers to help make the world a better place - one speech at a time. In this episode, she covers: - How to prepare and deliver a talk that rocks, - How we create openness by showing vulnerability - How she navigated a change in her career after starting a family The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through e...
2019-11-1828 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastThomas Fabian: Global Controller at Nobel BiocareThomas Fabian has a wealth of experience in finance and controlling and has worked throughout his career in biotech and medical devices industries. Thomas is currently working as Global Controller for Nobel Biocare. In this episode, he covers: - Anticipating and being mindful of fitting the aspirations of your team members into the long term development of your business - Recruitment aspects and how a CV should be clear in outlining achievements - Why his favourite interviewee for a podcast would be Elon Musk The EMEA Recruitment Podc...
2019-11-1119 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastPatrick Wright: Director at Center for Executive Succession at Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South CarolinaPatrick Wright is Director at Center for Executive Succession at Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. In this episode, he covers: - The changing nature of the Chief HR Officer - How firms use people as a source of competitive advantage - What makes him unique in the HR field - How to stand out in HR given the challenges that AI and data will bring - The importance of not forgetting your family throughout your career The EMEA Recruitment Podca...
2019-10-1528 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastChristina Moreno: Founder and CEO of She MattersChristina Moreno is the founder and CEO of She Matters in The Netherlands, a social enterprise recruitment agency with a mission to empower refugee and migrant women to enter the labour market. In this episode, she covers - Her journey from international lawyer to founding She Matters, - Her motivation for establishing the business - Her perception of good work/life balance The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and...
2019-10-0922 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastAlpana Banerjee: SVP, CHRO at Kuoni TumlareAlpana Banerjee is SVP, CHRO at Kuoni Tumlare. In this episode, she covers - Her career progress from her degree in textile chemistry to now leading an HR function across 34 countries - How she would like to see HR take responsibility for business results along with the rest of the business - Her challenge to other HR leaders to have a team that's as good as hers! The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Pau...
2019-09-2324 minEMEA Recruitment Podcast#020 - Amy Edmondson: Author of "The Fearless Organization" and Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business SchoolAmy Edmondson is the author of "The Fearless Organization" and Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School. Amy Edmondson won the 2017 Thinkers50 Talent award and is best known for her pioneering work on teaming, innovation and psychological safety. In this episode, she covers - Her latest book, "The Fearless Organization", looking at creating psychological safety in the workplace for learning, innovation and growth - A pivotal moment in her career when she wrote to her hero, Buckminster Fuller, and ultimately secured a role within his business. - Her guide to creating c...
2019-09-1635 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastJordy Kool: Chairman of Iron Asset ManagementJordy Kool is Chairman of Iron Asset Management company as well as being a successful entrepreneur across a range of countries and disciplines. In this episode, he covers - What he feels are the key attributes in the DNA of a successful entrepreneur - What he considers to have been his biggest failure to date and what he learned from that - Which book he feels has had the most impact on his life The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect o...
2019-09-0927 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastLeslie Johnston: Executive Director at C&A FoundationLeslie Johnston is Executive Director at C&A Foundation and she has over 20 years of experience of management across multiple sectors including smallholder agrobusiness entrepreneurship and corporate philanthropy. In this episode she covers: - Her vision and strategy to make fashion a force for good - The small department that has been developed at C&A Foundation looking at internal policies on diversity, equity and inclusion - How she reflects in her spare time whilst running The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you thr...
2019-09-0248 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastPaul Smits: CFO and leader in digitalization and innovationPaul Smits is a CFO in the Netherlands and a leader in digitalization and innovation. In this episode he covers: - The challenges facing the next generation of CFOs - How AI and BI will impact cultures and change recruitment and retention plans - How he sees the role of the finance professional changing over the years, particularly with the introduction of AI and BI The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the pr...
2019-08-2623 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastPaola Granati: Global HR Business LeaderPaola Granati is a Global HR Business Leader focusing on change management and talent development currently located in Switzerland. In this episode she covers: - Building value, virtue and excellence through culture, - The use of performing arts to generate meaning, awareness and change, - What profession she would have chosen if not HR. The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the j...
2019-08-1933 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastNadia Kaddouri: SVP Head of Finance for EMEA region at Swissport in Switzerland.Nadia Kaddouri is SVP Head of Finance for EMEA region at Swissport in Switzerland. In this episode she covers: - How she ensures that she is an inclusive leader - Why she's passionate about finance working as a strategic partner to the business - Why she enjoys the tranquillity of diving in her spare time. The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to th...
2019-08-1227 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastThomas Bode: Global Head of Data and Analytics at Swarovski in Switzerland.Thomas Bode is Global Head of Data and Analytics at Swarovski in Switzerland. In this episode he covers: - What he feels are the priorities for organisations in terms of Business Intelligence, Business Analytics and data governance. - Advice for those aspiring to enter this discipline - Who he has found inspiring through his career. The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to th...
2019-08-0530 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastPatrick Stein: Group Head of HR and Academy at Synpulse Management Consultancy in Switzerland.Patrick Stein is Group Head of HR and Academy at Synpulse Management Consultancy in Switzerland. Synpulse work as a valued partner to renowned international financial services companies. In this episode he covers: - The culture and structure of Synpulse Management Consultancy and how they actively involve employees in decision-making processes, - The people practices he sees as the most significant in terms of return on investment, - How important it is when recruiting Millenials to be genuinely emotional about the culture in which your company operates. The EMEA Recruitment Po...
2019-07-2921 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastSeliz Vitale: VP and FP&A Europe for Ecolab in SwitzerlandSeliz Vitale is VP and FP&A Europe for Ecolab in Switzerland. Her previous career also includes time spent with Carlsberg and Dow Chemical. In this episode she covers: - The differences for professional women in working for Swiss-owned and US-owned companies, - The importance in believing in yourself and being yourself - How understanding the psychology of your team is really crucial as a leader. The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of t...
2019-07-2217 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastLiz Johnson: Paralympic Gold-winning athlete and co-founder of The Ability PeopleLiz Johnson is a Paralympic Gold-winning athlete, sports commentator and co-founder of The Ability People, a 'for profit', social enterprise dedicated to empowering the skilled global disability population. In this episode she covers: - Overcoming hardships with logical approaches - Working as a mentor - Why she started The Ability People The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential ex...
2019-07-1528 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastHeiko Fischer: Founder and CEO of Resourceful HumansHeiko Fischer is the founder and CEO of Resourceful Humans, a company which enables organisations to operate as entrepreneurial networks with 100% entrepreneurship and 0% bureaucracy. In this episode he covers: - The "Bear Hug" of a day spent with Dave Ulrich, - The need for companies to fully commit when embarking on transformation - The crucial business advantage of the future which he thinks to be diversity of thought. The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both si...
2019-07-0838 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastCheryl Maguire: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at LSB IndustriesCheryl Maguire began her finance career in the big four and has since progressed, working with global businesses across the Netherlands, Switzerland and the US and currently holds the position of Senior Vice President and CFO at LSB Industries. In this episode she covers: - How she avoids having any regrets about her career - Advice for women in finance looking to progress - How she plans her time effectively The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both...
2019-07-0120 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastRené Schori: Global HR Director at Ricola AGRené Schori is the Global HR Director at Ricola in Switzerland and has had a vast experience in HR and has progressed his experience with other Swiss companies including Lonza and Vitra. In this episode he covers: - The challenges that Ricola have had in recruitment and retention processes - Building a culture that is both progressive but also keeps to the roots of the business The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul...
2019-06-0315 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastMelissa Muirhead: Global People Capability Manager for Finance at HeinekenMelissa Muirhead has had a successful career in HR before moving from New Zealand to the Netherlands in 2018 to work for Heineken. Here she is responsible for driving strategic talent priorities for a global finance function of around 5000 employees In this episode she covers: - Her passion for coaching young finance talents - Heineken's career subway initiative - The difference in business culture in New Zealand to the Netherlands The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both...
2019-05-2027 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastIvan Nash: Chief Financial Officer at Endemol Shine GroupIvan Nash had a varied career in finance before progressing to Chief Financial Officer at Endemol Shine Group. In this episode he covers: - The biggest learning curve of his career - His advice to those aspiring to progress to CFO level within technology, media & telecoms - Planning your time to achieve a good work/life balance The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advi...
2019-05-0630 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastFredrik Hedlund: Senior Vice President for Finance at NielsenFredrik Hedlund is Senior Vice President for Finance at Nielsen. Nielsen is a leading global information & measurement company, provides market research, insights & data about what people watch, listen to & buy. In this episode he covers: - the best recruitment, retention and employee engagement strategies - the impact of changing technology on the role of the CFO today The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing adv...
2019-04-1831 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastIlja Linnemeijer: Chief Digital Officer PwC NLIn this episode of the EMEA Recruitment Podcast Paul and Jenny speak to Chief Digital Officer at PwC in the Netherlands: Ilja Linnemeijer. Ilja talks about: Passion for technology Development of tech throughout the years AI & Robotics Challenges for business with changing technology Recruitment of people in technology Retention of staff Values that PwC have that have keep staff loyal Getting involved in Data Science Taking Action To connect with Ilja you can find him on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilinnemeijer/ The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and...
2019-03-1130 minEMEA Recruitment PodcastSusannah Rodgers MBEIn this episode of the EMEA Recruitment Podcast Paul and Jenny speak to An MBE awarded Paralympic Athlete whose entry in to international competition came later in life. Susannah Rodgers is a self-titled "Accidental Athlete", now a non-executive director, an advisor and consultant on disability and equality, sport and performance tools. The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential exposure to recruitment ‘best practi...
2019-02-1427 min
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Introduction EpisodeThe EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential exposure to recruitment ‘best practice’ for the hiring employer, giving each party an insight and understanding into the perspective of the other. This podcast is brought to you by EMEA - At EMEA Recruitment we are specialists in Finance, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations Recruitment at Middle-Management to Executive levels across Switzerland, The Netherlands and the wider EMEA & US r...
2019-01-2719 min