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Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Albert Howard - Episode 79Some of the best leadership lessons come from the most unexpected places.In this new episode of Flex and the City, I had the pleasure of speaking with Albert Howard, Co-Founder and Director of Business Development at MiniBranch.Albert’s career path is anything but ordinary. From his early days in sales to his time in banking and now business development, every step of his journey has been guided by one simple idea — people come first.What struck me most in our conversation was his ability to draw leadership lessons from everywhere, even from...
2025-11-1227 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Philip Brown - Episode 78I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Philip Brown, CEO of Clearstream Banking S.A., and I have to say, this conversation really stayed with me.From his early days in banking during London’s Big Bang to leading one of Luxembourg’s most established institutions, Phil’s story is one of curiosity, courage, and connection.What struck me most was his deep belief in people, in trust, long-term relationships, and the human side of finance. He reminded me that leadership isn’t about control but about creating space for othe...
2025-10-1525 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Stephanie Eckermann - Episode 77I had the immense pleasure of interviewing Dr. Stephanie Eckermann, Executive Board Member of Deutsche Börse AG and Chairwoman of Clearstream entities, for Flex and the City.We talked about career paths, female leadership, attracting young talent to finance, AND the surprising link between running a global post-trade business and hosting a great BBQ.From AI to agency, data to diversity—this episode is packed with insights for leaders at every level.- The REAL skills modern finance leaders need- Why curiosity at the top isn’t optional- A...
2025-06-2523 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Stephane Pesch - Episode 76In this new episode of Flex and the City, I sit down with Stéphane Pesch, CEO of the Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (LPEA).He’s not just navigating Luxembourg’s private capital space — he’s shaping it.And he’s doing it with values, vision, and a deep belief in people.💥 In this episode:➡️ From liquid funds to private equity — Stéphane’s personal pivot➡️ Why curiosity, adaptability and self-belief are non-negotiables for future leaders➡️ How Luxembourg is building an ecosystem rooted in purpose, education, and innovation
2025-06-0327 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Florent Albert - Episode 75In this week’s episode of Flex and the City, I’m joined by Florent Albert, CEO of Utmost, for an insightful conversation on the art of leading through change.Florent’s journey spans the globe—Provence, New Caledonia, Paris, Leeds, the US—and each chapter has shaped his unique approach to leadership. From navigating mergers and acquisitions to understanding team dynamics and regulation, one thing is clear: change is inevitable, but it’s how leaders respond that truly matters.Florent doesn’t just manage change—he thrives through it. He embraces resistance, knowing that creating a sense...
2025-05-1325 min
The Recruitment Show with Lewis MalehWant to be a better leader in 2025?Want to be a better leader in 2025? The world is changing faster than ever, and leadership needs to evolve with it. In this episode, I explore with Rachel Treece the essential qualities and strategies that will define successful leaders in the years to come. From mastering emotional intelligence and fostering inclusivity to embracing technology and continuous learning, you'll gain valuable insights to elevate your leadership game.
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2024-12-1837 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Paul Chapman - Episode 74In the final episode of Flex and the City for 2024, I have the pleasure of connecting with the visionary Paul Chapman, Managing Director of HornbyChapman! 💼✨ Paul shares his invaluable insights on why the next generation of Financial Services professionals—especially Gen Z—must embrace AI and sharpen their sales skills to thrive in this dynamic industry. Key Takeaways:Resilience wins: Your circumstances don't define your future. Paul's story is a testament to perseverance and embracing change, showing that life’s biggest shifts can lead to unexpected growth. ✨Embrace innovation: Paul highlights the transformat...
2024-12-1729 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Brian Godins - Episode 73In the latest episode of Flex and the City, I had an inspiring conversation with Brian Godins, Chief Commercial Officer at Callistone. His 31-year journey through financial giants like Morgan Stanley and HSBC offers insightful wisdom for every listener.The Chief Commercial Officer of Calastone shares what financial services can learn from Doods the cat and how they need to adapt and stand out to attract Gen Z talent. 🚀A Few Key Highlights:From Tennis Dreams to Finance: Brian’s shift from aspiring sports commentator to a leader in finance highlights the power of emb...
2024-12-1026 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Philippe Renard - Episode 72𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗱: 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 🚀In my latest episode of Flex and the City, I engaged in an enlightening conversation with Philippe Renard, Deputy CEO of Caecis and former CEO of RBC in Luxembourg. Philippe shares his remarkable journey from engineering to finance, offering valuable insights that resonate across industries.𝗔 𝗙𝗲𝘄 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Philippe transitioned from a chemical engineering background into banking, emphasizing that banking operations can be viewed through an industrial lens—focusing on processes, KPIs, and scalability.𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀: As market margins shrink, financial institutions must prioritize efficiency and cost management, similar to manufacturing practices.𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Philippe stresses the importance of fostering diverse teams to unlock potential and drive innovation, acknowledging that the financial industry has a long way to go in achieving gender balance.Philippe Renard’s insights offer a fresh perspective on leadership and the future of financial services. His journey underscores the importance of adaptability, diversity, and a human-centric approach in driving success. 🌍💼
2024-11-1316 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with David Sarfas - Episode 71I'm thrilled to share our latest episode of Flex and the City, where I had the privilege of speaking with David Sarfas, The Managing Director at CSC. 🎙️ ✨ In this episode, David Sarfas, Co-Head of Global Funds and UK Country Head at CSC, shares his thoughts on the future of financial services. He emphasises that if the industry wants to win gold, it must focus on increasing transparency, safety, and security—not just for its clients but for the public as a whole. 💼 🎯 In this episode, David also opens up about:🚀 Navigating a global career in fi...
2024-09-2519 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Aric Faber - Episode 70Dave Micallef dives into an engaging conversation with Aric Faber, the dynamic President and CEO of SalesPage, on the latest episode of Flex and the City.From starting with Aric Faber's background, leadership philosophy, and experiences in business. To emphasising the importance of authentic leadership, influenced by his early experiences in sports and mentorship. He values teamwork and building a strong, motivated team that aligns with personal and professional goals. He also highlights the need for the financial services industry to better communicate its positive impact on...
2024-09-0427 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Emanuele Vignoli - Episode 69Had an amazing interview with Emanuele Vignoli, the CEO of HSBC in Luxembourg on Flex and the City, and it did not disappoint! 🎙️✨Emanuele dives deep into “Gender Finance” and his passion for boosting diversity in financial services. He stresses the importance of authentic leadership, continuous development, and staying curious in our ever-changing world. 🌍Emanuele also champions the development of new leaders, emphasising personal growth and patience as keys to success. Hear his insights on what it means to be a “post-pandemic leader” today. 🚀Family and Self care were his words of wisdom highlighting the impo...
2024-07-1620 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Francesca Prym - Episode 68🎙️ Today on Flex and the City, we took a virtual trip to Bella Italia with Francesca Prym! As the CEO of UBS Fund Management in Luxembourg and Head of UBS Mancos Europe, Francesca brought one important thing—ENERGY.You’ll walk away from this episode feeling inspired, energised, and reassured by her incredible insights and passion for the industry. 🌟Francesca's vision for the future of fund management in Europe is innovative and deeply committed to excellence and sustainability. 🌍✨ Tune in to hear about the importance of adaptability in a rapidly changing market and her personal journey to leader...
2024-06-2617 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Kirsty Watson - Episode 67In this special edition of Flex and The City, Dave Micallef engages in an eye-opening conversation with none other than Kirsty Watson, the powerhouse Chief Operating Officer of Advisors at abrdn. Kirsty takes us on a journey from her roots in Dunfermline, Scotland, to her unexpected path into the world of financial services. Drawing inspiration from leaders like Barack Obama, Nelson Mandela, and Sheryl Sandberg, Kirsty shares her valuable insights on leadership, emphasising the importance of humility, bravery, and human connection. As the conversation unfolds, Kirsty highlights the...
2024-04-0928 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Bhagesh Malde - Episode 66I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Bhagesh Malde, the Global Head of SS&C GlobeOp, for a great new Flex and the City conversation. From starting his life in Kenya and then beginning his working career in The City of London to his journey across multiple continents, Bhagesh's story is one of adaptability, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of diverse perspectives.As an ethnic minority navigating the corporate world in the 90s, Bhagesh encountered unique challenges that fostered a deep appreciation for the richness that diversity brings to any team or organisation....
2024-03-1231 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Craig Blair - Episode 65I had an incredible conversation with Craig Blair, the Country Head of Franklin Templeton Luxembourg on Flex and The City. Craig is authentic, humble and thoughtful in his approach to leadership.He speaks from the heart and believes that everyone can be successful. We spoke about his childhood in Belfast, the impact of the "troubles" and the strength of his mother often alone raising 3 children as well as his passion for travel, music and rugby.Craig is passionate about cultural and neurodiversity having experienced this at different stages in his life within his family and i...
2024-01-2326 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Falk Fischer - Episode 64It was a pleasure to host Falk Fischer on Flex and the City, where we delved into his 6 C’s: Cuba, China, Culture, Connection, Change, and Camping. Falk and I discussed the continual nature of change, encouraging us to take control and steer it. He also stressed the importance of understanding various cultures, arguing that this comprehension is crucial for appreciating different viewpoints. He expressed his view that the main assets in Financial Services are human beings; and we talked about the importance of the power of connecting with clients and employees on a personal leve...
2024-01-0931 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Enrique Sacau - Episode 63Had a fantastic time interviewing Enrique Sacau on Flex and the City! As the Group CEO of Kneip, Enrique shared his insightful thoughts on appreciating what we have and avoiding making things too complex in general and also in the fund industry. He also shed light on the importance of flexibility and adaptability in the ever-changing business and geopolitical landscape. Thanks for sharing your wisdom, Enrique! We all need to stop the Drama would be my big takeaway from this great conversation. His humility was truly inspiring.𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!
2023-11-1420 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Benjamin Collette - Episode 62Had a fantastic time interviewing Benjamin Collette on #FlexandtheCity. 🎙️ ✨ We delved into how the financial industry can learn from the kitchen—just as the right mix of ingredients makes a great dish, diversity in financial services teams can lead to great success. 🥘 🚀 He also shed light on the preconceived notions surrounding financial services being an exclusive club. His dedication to breaking down these barriers through financial education is inspiring.Thank you, Benjamin, for sharing your wisdom and expertise. 🌟
2023-10-2424 min
Sparks by IgniumFrom Marketing to recruitment to Henka – Rachel Treece’s journey!In this episode of Sparks by Ignium Phil Rose talks to Rachel Treece, host of the “Flex in the City” podcast, which aims to showcase human leaders in the financial services industry and make it a more attractive sector for younger people. Rachel is also founder of the Henka Institute and FTS Global. Rachel shares how she got into the financial services industry through a combination of fate and a mentor's suggestion. She also talks about the goal of her podcast, which interviews leaders in the industry to highlight their stories and make the industry more appealing. Phil and Rach...
2023-10-1250 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Elaine Chim - Episode 61Wonderful to interview Elaine Chim from Apex Group who brings both Yin and Yang to financial services.Elaine was born and raised in Glasgow to Asian immigrants and after starting her career in London has spent the last decade in New York Yin and Yang is the symbol of harmony that reminds us that life is a balancing act and we are most fulfilled when we learn to embrace its dualities. Elaine talks about the need to embrace empathy and foster a balanced approach in leadership to ensure sustainable performance. She believes that by...
2023-10-1020 min
DECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Rachel Treece - Leadership & Executive CoachRachel Treece is the CEO of fts global and The Henka Institute. Leadership & Executive Coach | Bestselling Author | Keynote Speaker| M&A Expert | Financial Services PodcasterShe previously worked as an executive within the global financial services sector and has a vast experience of managing multi-cultural teams for FTSE and Fortune 100 companies.Rachel wishes her legacy to be "making financial services a better place " and to help the industry attract the talent it deserves to this ecosystem.Rachel was awarded Most Inspiring Women in Entrepreneurship in 2012 and is afounding member of the...
2023-10-0356 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Martin Vogel - Episode 60Flex and the City is back after the summer vacation and who better to interview than Martin Vogel the Global Strategy Officer of Waystone. 🎧 🎙️ 🌟 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗲'𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀. Plus, we'll be discussing his 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺, and how his military background has shaped his view on what it takes to lead. We'll also 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆, his vision on the balance of regulation, and his perspective on the challenges and opportunities resulting from AI. 🤖 Join us for this exciting conversation and discover how this industry stalwart continues to break barriers and redefine the role of leadership in the financial sector. Don't forget to tune in, like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more inspiring conversations from leaders around the globe! 💫 🌍
2023-09-2730 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Norbert Schmitz - Episode 59Flex and the City is coming to you from Switzerland🇨🇭 today, where we had the fantastic opportunity to sit down with the self-proclaimed "fund nerd" Norbert Schmitz.Norbert shares his unique perspective on leadership and communication in the funds industry, drawing from the intriguing analogy of pets and their owners. He believes that, much like the special bond and understanding between pets and their owners, leaders and their teams in the funds industry should also share a strong connection.During our in-depth conversation, Norbert emphasizes the significance of trust, transparency, and empathy in effective leadership. He als...
2023-05-2322 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Michael Fox - Episode 58I loved interviewing Michael Fox - he gave me real goosebumps.From discussing his humble beginnings to his unwavering passion for encouraging new talent to join the financial services industry, Michael's story is truly remarkable. Michael discusses the importance of social mobility and highlights key elements of great leadership: effective communication, authenticity, having a clear vision, empowering others, and fostering inclusivity!But what really gave me goosebumps was hearing about his brave and emotional journey of belatedly coming out and living his truth. 🏳️🌈✨ His words of wisdom for young people to embrace and live their au...
2023-05-1029 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Claire Marshall - Episode 57Claire Marshall is an agent of change driven by doing the right thing.From beginnings in the North of England and "meandering" her way to the role of Chief Internal Auditor for abrdn, Claire shares her views on harnessing the collective, the power of diversity of thought and the need for resilience (huge positives in that word meandering but you need to listen to the podcast) 😀.Claire brought a huge amount of joy and personal wisdom to the interview. She shared with vulnerability and humility her life-changing experience of Breast Cancer and how that has as...
2023-04-1821 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Sarah Sinclair - Episode 56Sarah Sinclair is baking a new future for the financial services industry. 🎂 I met Sarah less than a month ago and it was quickly evident we shared alignment and passion on many subjects. As a result, I invited her to record this wonderful interview.Sarah stands for putting people at the heart of the financial services industry. As a leader in technology, she says that a symbiosis between AI and Humans needs to be even better leveraged, without fear!!She is passionate about restoring the image and trust of the financial services industry - not jus...
2023-03-2918 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Janusz Lorenc - Episode 55I'm grateful to know Janusz Lorenc, and every time I meet him, I learn something.It was such a joy to interview him. Janusz is the epitome of humility and sage wisdom who talked to me about the importance of values, understanding human beings, and the power that “flow” can bring to the financial services industry.Janusz knows the importance of connections, perspectives, making time for decision-making, and the need to slow down to speed up.Fundamentally, Janusz is a man of service, serving his family, his clients, his friends, and his employees.
2023-03-1432 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Rob Williams - Episode 54Rob Williams is someone I met as a 21-year-old starting out in the asset management industry.In this great podcast, Rob talks about the critical importance of values-based leadership and changing the language in asset management to better connect with consumers.His company, Royal London Asset Management, was originally formed in 1861. Driven by the purpose of serving the community, the values that held true then are still being lived today.True sustainability with purpose and heart I would say!Rob talked about the future of distribution and the challenges that the...
2023-02-2123 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Catherine Battershill - Episode 53Catherine Battershill is a profoundly passionate leader who talks about the need to build trust in asset management with the public.As an ex-marketeer, Catherine believes more can be done to re-write the script when it comes to how asset management markets itself.From true board diversity, how great leaders drive culture, direction, and motivation, they bring leadership skills and the power of self-awareness to boards.If you work in the investment fund industry and sit on a board or aspire to sit on a board this is a must listen.
2023-01-3124 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and The City with Peter Brown - Episode 52Peter Brown cares. He cares about community, collaboration, and the importance of contacts (relationships).He is deeply passionate about harnessing the collective and how financial services can really act as a force for good in the world.He shares wonderful stories about how the power of incrementalism, leadership, and a "one team" approach can harness the power of sustainable performance.If you are curious about how to achieve sustainable performance either personally or for your organisation this is a must listen!!
2023-01-1024 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and the City with Steven Van Tuijl - Episode 51Steven Van Tuijl is a Leader.Human, Humble and Honest.A man born in the flatlands of the Netherlands, he shares his passion for taking inspiration, energy and perspective from the Swiss Alps. He shares stories of the great Ray Dalio as well as the incredible ability Michael Schumacher had to harness the collective within the team to ensure success. Steven shares his belief that the future of financial services depends on the industry not resisting the future but embracing it.In that vein, Steven invites young leaders to "Li...
2022-11-1521 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and the City with Kavitha Ramachandran - Episode 50Kavitha Ramachandran is a legend in the Luxembourg financial services industry.In this podcast, Kavitha shares her story of growing up in Chennai, coming to Europe and joining the financial services industry.Kavitha embodies a growth mindset. She is deeply curious, authentic, open-minded and prepared to step out of her comfort zone. Courageous and daring are the words that come to mind.Listen to this podcast where Kavitha shares her thoughts on how financial services could benefit from embracing some of the key attributes of Indian music, such as agility, improvisation, & en...
2022-10-2521 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and the City with Micaela Forelli - Episode 49Micaela Forelli is the first Italian to be interviewed on Flex & the City. As with many Italian greats, she is innovative, kind and visionary. 🇮🇹Micaela talks about the critical importance of continuous innovation in financial services, plus how some of the softer leadership skills such as caring, being inclusive, getting curious, and maintaining a growth mindset create the most effective leaders.She also shares her thoughts on what advice Leonardo Da Vinci would give to financial services if he were alive today.Una bellissima intervista!! 👏
2022-10-0426 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and the City - Chris Edge - Episode 48For anyone who has worked in the financial services industry in Luxembourg, you will undoubtedly have heard of, worked for or met the inimitable Chris Edge. Chris shared the importance of doing the right thing and supporting others without fear. Chris talks about the need to take opportunities as they come up and for leaders to embody an "entrepreneurial" spirit and energy.He is the epitome of a growth mindset even though it means stepping out of your comfort zone from time to time (he is even living this now learning French and Cabinet making!)
2022-09-2027 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and the City - Noel Fessey - Episode 47"Don't allow the regulatory imperative to extinguish agency and the power of people " said Noel Fessey, CEO of European Fund Administration, with enthusiasm and sapient wisdom.I loved interviewing Noel who brings a wealth of knowledge from the military and from history to the financial services industry. He speaks with passion and authority about the way companies can create sustainable performance by enabling individuals to grow and create added value through a culture of agency.A sailor, a mountaineer and a historian - Noel is a true compass that inspires people to advance, grow...
2022-07-0447 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and the City with Campbell Fleming - Episode 46Campbell Fleming is a legend in the financial services industry. He is CEO of AssetCo plc and Chairman of The Big Exchange.Anyone who has met Campbell will be touched by the way he makes them feel. Human.From a humble background down under to barrister to financial services game changer. Humility remains firmly at Campbell's heart.❤️Campbell mentions the words client and client satisfaction with a passion that is inspiring, honest, and infectious. He truly believes that the sustainable performance of the industry will be dependent on our ability to engage with clie...
2022-06-1424 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and the City with Jurgen Vanhoenacker at Lombard International Assurance - Episode 45This week on Flex and the City I interview Jurgen Vanhoenacker, Executive Director of Sales, Marketing and Wealth Structures at Lombard International Assurance.Have you heard about AC/DC and the way in which they managed sustainable performance? Meet Financial Services' very own lead guitarist and celebrated hard rocker Jurgen Vanhoenacker. There are lots of parallels: Jurgen is charismatically a hard rocker. Tough, kind, supportive, compassionate yet energetic, and unfiltered passion. WSYWIG. The bottom line with Jurgen is he is, like other great rock stars, in service of other human beings. His clients, the...
2022-05-3039 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and the City - Jonny Black from abrdn - Episode 44This week on Flex and the City I talk with Johnny Black, Head of Commercial & Strategy, Advisor Sector, abrdn Jonny Black is far from Black - he's colourful, sparkly, and energetic which is just what the industry needs. Not afraid to challenge and call things out. Fresh air. Jonny celebrates difference - and the power that difference (we even talked about his dad's dislike of Deliveroo) can have on different generations of investors. What Jonny brings with heart ❤️ and conviction is the need for the industry to connect with the Dreams, wishes, and emotion...
2022-05-1619 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and the City with Christophe Girondel - Episode 43I've heard over the years from a number of sources that Christophe Girondel is a respected leader. Even at the beginning of the podcast recording, Christophe creates a climate of trust. He stands for trust and authenticity. We talked about the Nordic influence on his leadership which I've coined "Hygge" Leadership but we also talked about the powerful influence of remote travel and this powerful perspective that brings a peaceful, groundedness to Christophe's leadership. Sustainable Performance, Authenticity, Agency, and Leader as Coach are words that come to mind.
2022-05-0218 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and the City with Denise Thomas - Episode 42This week on Flex and the City we interviewed Denise Thomas who is the COO of abrdn. Authentic isn’t quite a big enough word to describe Denise Thomas. I prefer the acronym WYSIWYG or Down to Earth; Real; Fun. I would work for Denise. I connected with Denise because she’s genuinely interested in people. She is curious about people. Deeply curious. As you may have heard and I have said before curiosity is at the core of being a leader who brings a coaching style to the workplace. It is this curiosity that engend...
2022-03-2920 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and the City, Episode 41 - Kunle OlafareThis week on Flex and the City we interviewed Kunle Olafare who is the CEO of SK Financial. Kunle is part of the new movement of leaders who lead with heart and humanity – In this podcast, he reveals his own personal 5 Ps for achieving growth and success.
2022-03-1526 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesFlex and the City - Episode 40 with Karl HarderThis week on Flex and the City I interviewed Karl Harder, the co-founder & Managing Director of Abundance a Financial Services game changer and lifelong environmentalist (before Greta was even born!!!) Karl is a deeply human individual and his lack of ego, profound humility, and straightforward simplicity provokes you into reflecting on the power of money and the purpose behind its accumulation and use. The interesting thing about Karl is that he didn't work in financial services until much later in life when he had previously gained experience working with the inspirational Anita Roddick. If you want to hear a...
2022-03-0122 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesLaurie Spengler for Flex and the City Episode 39This week on Flex and the City I interviewed Laurie Spengler, CEO, Impact Investor and Field Builder. A G7 Task Force Member amongst many other philanthropic endeavours who helps make our world a better place.Laurie cares. Laurie is abundant. Laurie really understand the value of deep relationships.Laurie articulates with conviction and drive the importance of being in service to people and planet and the critical role that money plays in enabling that. Money has purpose yet is often misused.If you work in the industry and have the slightest int...
2022-02-1528 min
Soul-Inspired-LeadershipThe success of an M&A is in the leadership not the process, guest Rachel Treece, CEO fts globalIn M&A people usually look at the data when looking to merge a couple of companies. What is often overlooked are the people. Specially about the cultural fit of two groups of people. It comes down to creating a performance focused environment that fits. During an M&A the focus is mostly on all the technical or the structural aspects of the M&A and the people are the last bit that one looks at. Yet people are the most critical part. There's one fundamental fact that we need to keep in mind. As hu...
2022-02-0623 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesPips Bunce for Flex and the City Episode 38Pips Bunce is one of the most genuine, humble, kind, perceptive, and passionate leaders I have met. Pips was in touch with my team and they all said she made them feel truly special and valued. ❤️This is a rare quality. True Leadership. In addition to the day job at Credit Suisse, Pips puts an enormous amount of energy and passion into connecting and educating our community at large.Pips is bringing a deep sense of humanity and courage to the financial services industry which we applaud with humility.We need more...
2022-01-2428 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesTom Baigrie for Flex and the City Episode 37This week on Flex and the City I had the very great pleasure to interview the loving, vocal, and driven Tom Baigrie who is the Chair of LifeSearch👇 Tom epitomizes love for his family, for his customers and for his industry. He gives sound advice to any financial services entrepreneur when he says “your purpose should not be on just making money, it has to about the value you bring and what you do for your customers” In Henka terms Tom leads his own tribe with heart, with spirit and hunger/purpose. ❤️Thank you Tom for s...
2022-01-1121 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesAlan Chalmers for Flex and the City Episode 36This week on Flex and the City, we have the privilege to speak to the very kind, encouraging, inspiring Alan Chalmers, who leaves an incredible impression on people whenever he interacts with them.Alan, is the former publisher of Funds Europe and well known in the Financial Services industry with an incredible depth of knowledge about the industry.No wonder Alan is also a formidable entertainer with a love for excellent wine, good food and sharing this with wonderful people. We asked him who the six leaders are in the Financial Services Industry that h...
2021-11-2522 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesJohn Beck for Flex and the City Episode 35This week on Flex and the City, we have the privilege to speak to John Beck. John, is Senior Vice President and Director of Global Fixed Income for Franklin Templeton London, and is our first fixed income expert, who leverages his tremendous knowledge of historical economic events combined with his own forward looking views, in a way that really brings to life his perspectives on how financial services needs to change in order to stay relevant, attract new talent and ensure its own sustainability.John Beck knows the power of the long game… and he’s bee...
2021-11-1031 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesAndy Agathangelou for Flex and The City Episode 34If you work in financial services and you care for the clients the industry supports and the people it employs you have to listen to this podcast. If you lead in the industry and believe in ethics and morality at your core you have to listen to this podcast.I know you are busy and even a punchy podcast needs a moment. Take that moment. 🙏Andy Agathangelou is the founder of Transparency Task Force. I’ve met plenty of purpose driven people but no one as purpose driven as Andy. His sacrifice and genero...
2021-10-0639 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesSandy Begbie for Flex and the City Episode 33Sandy is passionate about diversity and inclusion. In this episode, he throws down the gauntlet to challenge Financial Services to have the courage to change their recipe, to really achieve true inclusion.Stay tuned to find to find out what the Financial Service industry can learn from Sandy
2021-09-2027 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesSusanne Schartz for Flex and The City Episode 32Flex and The City is back after a much needed summer holiday break. Today on Flex and The City episode 32, we interview the data junkie herself, Susanne Schartz , COO of SEQVOIA. 💪 Susanne Schartz is on a mission and is passionate about data and technology as the basis of business solutions that are driving growth. Stay tuned as we find out why Susanne believes data could be the new high for financial services.Thank you, Susanne 🙏 Our vision is to give financial services meaning and purpose through great Leadership. #financialserv...
2021-09-0618 min
Hack The FutureRachel TreeceDo you have a fixed mindset (look smart at all costs) or a growth mindset (learn at all costs)? Rachel Treece is the CEO of The Henka Institute a coaching and transformation consultancy on a mission to help leaders turn uncertainty into action and ultimately thrive as humans. Rachel shows that to embrace a better future leaders must ask better questions of themselves and their teams to win the war for talent, spark innovation, navigate disruption, and yes, makes profit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-09-0138 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesMark Polson for Flex and the City Episode 31Today on Flex and The City episode 31, we interview the financial platform guru himself, Mark Polson. Mark is The Lang Cat Founder and CEO ( Chief Entertainment Officer ) An expert on all things platforms, pensions and investments. A prolific writer and public speaker, even when people ask him not to be. Pitched somewhere between a prepared talk and – quite possibly – improvised stand-up, Mark Polson delivers an excellent talk as he shares why financial services needs stop taking itself so seriously, allow people to be themselves and why financial services need to go on their ow...
2021-07-2027 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesLynne Connolly for Flex and The City Episode 30I’ve been doing Flex and the City for almost 2 years.This was the first time that I had tears in my eyes.Lynne Connolly is the Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Standard Life Aberdeen. But before that Lynne is a mother, family member and human being.Lynne gave a great wake up call to the financial services industry where she says the pace of transformation is simply not happening fast enough.Her call to the industry and to human beings is “What are you waiting for?”...
2021-06-2928 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesChristian Pellis for Flex and The City Episode 29This week on #Flexandthecity we get a chance to speak to Christian Pellis CEO of Amundi Deutschland.We think Christian has incredible energy of positivity, authentic nature, charisma, and legacy. His passion to leave a positive legacy in the financial services industry is clear and he reminds us all on how to enhance understanding of the financial services industry in order to reduce the fear of investing.We would love to know what words you would use to describe Christian and his Leadership style?Let us know in your comments below.👇Tun...
2021-06-1620 min
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Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesDenise Voss for Flex and The City Episode 28#flexandthecity is back today with episode 28 as we dig deep into the theme for today’s podcast: Human Kind and the reasons why the financial services industry needs to be there for society. 🎙️🎙️ In a time of crisis, #leadership is not just important, it is vital! That is why I asked Denise Voss to join me on the Flex And The City podcast as I intuitively saw a leader who embodied a gentle persistence for improving financial education. Denise Voss, Independent Director for Investment Funds and Chairwoman of LuxFlag, brings humility, vision, innovative thinking and above all has a d...
2021-05-2625 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesRobert Van Kerkhoff for Flex and The City Episode 27FATC Vulnerability and the importance of balance and humour in financial services is the theme for today's #flexandthecity podcast. 🎙️🎙️ I love talking to great #leaders and exploring their different styles, the way in which they #connect with the troops and the way in which they engage in conversation. In a time of crisis, #leadership is not just important, it is vital! That is why I asked Robert Van Kerkhoff to join me on the Flex And The City podcast as I intuitively saw a leader stepping out of the old norm into a beautiful and effective new norm.
2021-05-0524 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesJakob Drzazga for Flex and The City Episode 26We learn the importance of scaling the Financial Industry through Passion, Belief and Purpose.Tune in to find what financial services can learn from Jakob and the passion he brings to the industry. Flex and the City is about true Leadership in financial services and about sustainable transformation. Our vision is to give financial services meaning and purpose through great Leadership.#financialservices #leadership #assestmanagement
2021-04-0823 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesDavid Bower for Flex and the City Episode 25Today, we interview David Bower, Global Head of Institutional Sales at FE Fundinfo.David is a man of great integrity, he grows the potential in others. He is Leader as a Coach.David brings enormous energy, positivity and optimism to the financial services industry and explains why purpose and a sustainable growth mindset is critical for the investment industry, as told by a farmer's son! I love talking to great leaders and exploring their different styles, the way in which they connect with the troops and the way in which they engage in conversation.
2021-03-2529 min
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial servicesJulian Ide for Flex and The City Episode 24Julian is a man of great integrity, he grows the potential in others. He is a Leader as a Coach. We learn the importance of authentic Leadership in Financial Services; as reflected in his favorite classic malt. Tune in to find what financial services can learn from Julian and the passion he brings to the industry. Flex and the City is about true Leadership in financial services and about sustainable transformation. Our vision is to give financial services meaning and purpose through great Leadership.#financialservices #leadership #leaderascoach
2021-03-0320 min
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