Learnings from Leaders: the P&G Alumni Podcast
Episodes
Jorge Uribe, former P&G Latin America leader
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“It is better to sleep well than to eat well. Knowing that you have done the right thing - there is nor price for that.” Jorge Uribe served as P&a...
Brian Niccol, Chipotle Mexican Grill, CEO & Chairman
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s powerful to say ‘I don't know everything’ - I love an organization of thinkers, creators, and people unafraid to be accountable for idea...
Yolanda Talamo, Heineken's Chief People Officer
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Share good moments, but also pass on learnings where things did NOT go great - for experience and learning that will benefit others.” Yolanda Tal...
P&G Alumni "Leaders Under 40" (pgalums.com/40 - Sept 30th deadline)
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The P&G Alumni “Leaders Under 40” program (pgalums.com/40) is a great way for P&G Alumni under 40 doing amazing work in their careers and ...
Matt Story, Visa’s VP of Global Marketing Partnerships & Advocacy
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Seek out experiences and not titles, because that's where you’ll get the most value at the end of the day.” Matt Story is VISA’s Vice Preside...
Gordon Brunner, P&G’s Former Chief Technology Officer
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Honestly, if you could describe what you needed to a P&G technologist - it could be done.” Gordon Brunner, was P&G’s Chief Technology O...
Kristi Zuhlke, Founder & xCEO, KnowledgeHound
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Entrepreneurship is high risk, high reward - the ability to solve problems others haven’t been able to figure out.” Kristi Zuhlke is Founder an...
Julio Nemeth, P&G’s Chief Product Supply Officer
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Overcome inhibition and introversion. Get prepared, but don't get intimidated by roles, personal equities, or styles.” Julio Nemeth is Procter &a...
Kevin Clayton, Cleveland Cavaliers, VP of Diversity, Inclusion & Community Engagement
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Connecting diversity, equity, inclusion and engagement to the business allows everybody to see themselves playing a role.” Kevin Clayton is Cleve...
Silvia Dávila, Danone - President of Latin America
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Be decisive and provide certainty - to make people feel secure in uncertain times.” Sylvia Dávila is Danone’s Regional President for Latin Ame...
Jim Taylor, Arby’s President
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“To lead others effectively, you have to learn how to lead yourself effectively.” Jim Taylor serves as President of Arby’s, the second-lar...
Lisa Gevelber, Google’s Chief Marketing Officer for the Americas
25 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“We’re in a unique moment where we need to dream big about how things should work - where everybody wins and can take part” Lisa Gevelber is Goo...
Jay Sethi, Diageo Beer Company CMO & SVP of Diageo Convenience North America
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Let's be wrong sooner because we'll learn from it - move on and take on challenges in a very different way.” Jay Sethi is the CMO of Diageo Beer ...
Teri List, former CFO, the Gap, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kraft Foods
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“This is a time when courage is required - leading with integrity, humility, clarity, and unity - and doing what’s right.” Teri List is A 35-yea...
Tom Kuhn, PGA Tour, VP of Marketing
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“We’re going to need leaders with the aptitude, flexibility and agility to face challenges we don’t know exist yet.” Tom Kuhn is the Vice Pres...
Remi Kent, 3M’s SVP & Chief Marketing Officer
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Creating greater personal connections - really extending your heart - makes a richer, more human leader ” Remi Kent is 3M’s SVP and Global Chie...
Jim Stengel, P&G's former Global Marketing Officer
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“I'm an ideas person, but learning to say no is important. People appreciate it.” Jim Stengel was P&G Global Marketing Officer from 2001 - 200...
Sylvie Moreau, Coty’s former President of Professional Beauty
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Create room for different voices around the table - to remove unconscious bias even among allies of equality.” Sylvie Moreau, is Coty’s former ...
Karan Bajaj, Whitehat Jr. Founder & CEO
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“The act of creation will transform you completely - even if it doesn’t achieve success.” Karan Bajaj is the CEO & Founder of WhiteHat Junio...
Amanda Clark, Papa John’s Chief Development Officer
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Listen for what you’re really good at - and embrace your superpower.” Amanda Clark is Chief Development Officer at Papa John’s International,...
Brian McNamara, GSK Consumer Healthcare CEO
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“You sometimes have to go slow to go fast. When chaos ensues, take a step back to think strategically.” Brian McNamara is CEO of GSK Consumer Heal...
Noel Geoffroy, Sanofi President, North America Consumer Healthcare
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Stay above the line - take ownership of your choices, and control what you can control.” Noel Geoffroy is Sanofi’s North America Head of Consum...
Mark Tatum, NBA Deputy Commissioner & Chief Operating Officer
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Sports and basketball transcends globally - teaching hard work, perseverance, teamwork, and respect.” Mark Tatum is the NBA’s Deputy Commission...
A.G. Lafley (Part 2): P&G’s former Chairman & CEO
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Life is about chapters, chances, and choices.” A.G. Lafley served as P&G’s CEO twice - from 2000-2009 and 2013-2015. In part 2 of a 2-part ...
A.G. Lafley (Part 1): P&G’s former Chairman & CEO
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Be the change you want to see - and make things better.” A.G. Lafley served as P&G’s CEO twice - from 2000-2009 and 2013-2015. In part 1 of...
2021: A Preview of WHO's Next...
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“People are the driving force that bring the brand to life...” To mark our first year of amazing conversations with so many P&G Alumni Leaders...
Dian Alyan, GiveLight Foundation Founder & CEO
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“If you have a compelling mission, you can really mobilize and galvanize the community.” Dian Alyan founded the GiveLight Foundation (GiveLight.or...
Charlotte Otto, P&G’s former Global External Relations Officer
04 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Be intellectually honest in any decision - otherwise you only see the answer that you want to see.” Charlotte Otto served as P&G’s Global E...
Jorge Mesquita, Johnson & Johnson’s former Executive Vice President
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Take greatest pride in the challenges you face, and being able to overcome them.” Jorge Mesquita is Johnson & Johnson’s former Executive Vi...
Michelle Crossan, Samsung Electronics’ SVP of Strategy, Innovation & Transformation
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Reframe the competition - to yourself - to fully achieve what you’re meant to achieve.” Michelle Crossan is Samsung Electronics America’s Sen...
Gurcharan Das, P&G India's former CEO, Author & Scholar
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Dharma is doing what must be done. Don’t worry about credit - you’ll be happier and your work better.” Gurcharan Das is known as “the godfa...
Shelly McNamara, P&G’s Chief Equality & Inclusion Officer
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“We are all intersectional - uniqueness is our greatest gift. Empathy makes you a better leader.” Shelly McNamara is P&G’s Chief Equality &a...
Emily Chang, McCann Worldgroup China, CEO
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“ 'Yes, and...' is a kind of courage. Only failure allows us to begin again more intelligently.” Emily Chang, CEO of McCann Worldgroup China. Emil...
Jim Lafferty, International CEO, Athlete, & Olympic Coach
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“The one thing you can’t teach in a job to be successful has to come from within - desire." James Michael Lafferty is the CEO of Fine Hygienic Hol...
Mohan Mohan, P&G former international leader (Europe, Middle East, Africa)
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Your value will only be known after you have moved on. So lay good foundations for those who come after you.” Mohan never imagined the career he ...
Tiana Conley, Kellogg’s VP of Global Cereal
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“You can have it all, but you can’t have it all at once. In the long view, it all balances out.” Tiana Conley is Kellogg’s VP of Global Cereal...
Tarang Amin, e.l.f. Beauty CEO & Chairman
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"It's always easier to make it through something when you're doing it together." Tarang Amin is CEO & Chairman of e.l.f. Beauty, the parent compan...
Zena Arnold, Kimberly Clark’s Chief Marketing & Digital Officer
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Go where the growth is happening - and the growth of yourself will follow.” Zena Arnold is Kimberly Clark’s Chief Digital & Marketing Off...
Kirk Perry, Google's President of Brand Solutions
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kirk Perry is Google’s President of Brand Solutions - where since 2013, he’s led global teams to enable brand partners to leverage all of Google t...
Najoh Tita-Reid, Logitech Head of Marketing Reinvention
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Najoh Tita-Reid leads Marketing Reinvention at Logitech where she’s reimagining, redefining and reinventing the global marketing function across 120...
Year in Review: the Next Generation
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we get ready for the year ahead, we reflect on the Learnings from Leaders we’ve had on this P&G Alumni Podcast. In this second “year in revi...
Year in Review: Industry Giants
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the year winds down, we reflect on the Learnings from Leaders we’ve had on this P&G Alumni Podcast. In this “year in review” episode, we r...
Year in Review: Leading CEOs
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the year winds down, we reflect on the Learnings from Leaders we’ve had on this P&G Alumni Podcast. In this “year in review” episode...
Year in Review: the P&G Greats
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the year winds down, we reflect on the Learnings from Leaders we’ve had on this P&G Alumni Podcast. In our first “year in review” episode,...
Alejandro Bethlen, CEO of the Bouqs
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Just do the right thing for the customer - don’t caveat it with other things.” Alejandro Bethlen is the CEO of the Bouqs Company - the le...
Filippo Catalano: Reckitt Benckiser’s Chief Information & Digitization Officer
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Leverage the purpose, values, & principles to use data for good.” Filippo Catalano is the Chief information & Digitization Officer at Reckitt...
Jill Beraud: Sh'nnong Beverage Company CEO & Levi’s Board of Directors
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Search and reapply for the insights and innovations to build your business.” Jill Beraud is the CEO and Co-founder of Sh'nnong Beverage compa...
Tami Hurwitz: Amazon Music Global VP of Marketing & Growth
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Find what balance means for ALL of your people.” Tami Hurwitz is Amazon Music’s Global VP of Marketing & Growth - a role she’s been in si...
Fernando Aguirre: Chiquita Brands former CEO & Professional Baseball Owner
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Make every decision in your career on the basis of values and principles, and you will be successful.” Fernando Aguirre is the former CEO of C...
Bob McDonald & Election 2020
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Leadership is about doing the right thing - beyond politics - for the purpose and values of the country.” This election may be the most imp...
Charlie Chappell: Hershey’s Head of Media & Comms Planning
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Work more on things that people haven’t figured out yet." Charlie Chappell is head of integrated media and communications planning at The Hers...
Shantanu Khosla: P&G’s India’s former lead, Crompton Greave’s Managing Director
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“The best leaders do what's right by people, not politics" Shantanu Khosla is Managing Director of Crompton Greaves - one of India’s leading Co...
Ed Artzt : P&G’s CEO & Chairman (1990-1995)
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Integrity can be a competitive advantage.” Ed Artzt served as P&G’s CEO & Chairman from 1990 to 1995 - during which sales grew to $33 billion, ...
Kris Malkoski : Newell Food Brands, CEO
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Live, Laugh, Love, & Let Go." Kris Malkoski is the CEO of Newell Food Brands - overseeing operations of brands like Ball, FoodSaver, and Rubber...
Gustavo Lopez Ghory : Kimberly Clark, Chief Supply Chain Officer
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Rediscover your passion - find where you need to be." Gustavo Ghory is the Chief Supply Chain Officer of Kimberly Clark. Previously, Gustavo wa...
Qaisar Shareef : P&G’s Pakistan & Ukraine, former country leader
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"There is no bending your principles and values, you either stick by them or you don't.” Qaisar Shareef spent a 30 year career at Procter & Ga...
Lisa Baird : National Women’s Soccer League, Commissioner
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"In challenging times, if no one has a game plan - you have to create one." Lisa Baird is the Commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer Leag...
Paul Polman : Unilever’s former CEO & Chairman
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"If you're in a position to improve others’ lives, then that is your duty." Paul Polman is Unilever’s former CEO (2009-2018), and currently co...
Gina Drosos : Signet Jewelers CEO
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Diversity is a business strategy - it's not an HR program, it's not a nice to have." Virginia “Gina” Drosos, is the CEO of Signet Jeweler...
Ed Rigaud : National Freedom Center Founder
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"People are willing to risk a lot to show their support for our freedoms." Ed Rigaud was the Founder & CEO of the National Underground Railro...
Benno Dorer : Clorox CEO & Chairman
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"If you always go for something your manager agrees to, then you're likely not bold enough. The magic is turning a no into a yes." Benno Dorer is the...
Linda Clement Holmes : P&G’s former Chief Diversity Officer & Chief Information Officer
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Some have to carry more weight than others - everybody's got to do their part to try to lighten their load." Linda Clement-Holmes served as P&G’...
Bracken Darrell : Logitech CEO
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"You’re always running an all-volunteer army - keep your people inspired." Bracken Darrell is President & CEO of Logitech - a company he joined...
Julie Sutherland : Estée Lauder VP & Commercial Head
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"The exciting part is that every single person right now is living history." Julie is the VP & Commercial Head of Canada for at Estée Lauder, where s...
Vince Hudson : American Express SVP of Brand Strategy & Marketing Operations
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Make lasting changes. What is the one thing you can change that creates the biggest shift?” Vince Hudson is SVP of Global Brand Strategy and Mark...
Antonio Sciuto : Salesforce.com SVP Office of the CEO & Nestle Waters former CMO
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"It's all about speed - learning fast and connecting the dots into greater success." Antonio Sciuto is an SVP in the Office of the CEO at Salesforce.c...
Alexandra Warbasse : Lyft Executive Development
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Getting unstuck is about resetting your success parameters to be owned by you." Alexandra Warbasse leads executive development at Lyft, the popular r...
Bob McDonald : P&G former CEO & 8th US Secretary of Veterans Affairs
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob McDonald served as the 8th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, under President Barack Obama. He is ALSO the retired chairman, president, ...
Jorge Montoya : Gap & Kroger Board Director, P&G LATAM former lead
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show of the P&G Alumni podcast, we interview Jorge Montaya, former President of The Procter & Gamble Company’s Global Snacks & Beverage...
Sara Mathew : Dun & Bradstreet former CEO
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"You win more frequently when others on your team are winning." Sara Mathew is former CEO of Dun & Bradstreet, and on the Boards of Campbell’s, Fred...
Cheryl Bachelder: Chick-fil-A & Pier 1 Director, Popeye's former CEO
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Success doesn't teach you much, but a good failure will set you straight." Cheryl Bachelder is the former CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and serves...
Chip Bergh : Levi's CEO
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s better to make the harder right, VS the easier wrong.” Chip Bergh is President & CEO of Levi Strauss & Company. Chip got his start in the ...
Andy Shih : Nike VP of eCommerce & Direct Stores
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Bigger is not always better, but you can thrive with a small group of people around you in big places.” Andy Shih is Nike’s VP of Direct Stores...
Janet Roller : Shutterfly VP Brand & Audience, former Marriott & Target Exec
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“As leaders, it’s more about the outcome and the conversations, versus the hours that you’re working.” Janet Roller is the VP of Brand & Audi...
Jim McNerney : Boeing & 3M former CEO
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“How do you change a culture? One conference room at a time.” Jim McNerney was CEO of both Boeing and 3M, before which he spent 19 years rising ac...
Julie Eddleman : Google Global Client Partner
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“To be the first person in a role can actually be a career accelerant.” Julie Eddleman is Global Client Partner at Google, accelerating partnershi...
Meg Whitman : Quibi CEO & former CEO of eBay & HP
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“You have to just say what's most important to you, and then...try to live that truth if you can.” Meg Whitman is the CEO of Quibi, a new video pl...
John Pepper : P&G former CEO & Disney former Chairman
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“What's really important is what you do and how you make people feel.” John Pepper was the CEO & Chairman of P&G from (1995-2002), Chairman of the...
Welcome to the P&G Alumni Podcast
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that many top leaders in business and beyond got their start at P&G? Did you also know that “Learnings” is not a word? This is “Lea...