Teneo Insights Podcast

As U.S.-China tensions escalate across trade, security and geopolitics, both countries appear locked in a strategic competition with global consequences. In this episode, Director of the RAND China Research Center Jude Blanchette and Professor of Finance at the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University Zhu Ning join host Kevin Kajiwara to explore the economic and geopolitical dynamics shaping Beijing's long-term strategy—and Washington's response. From China's evolving trade posture and domestic stimulus efforts to rising risks in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea, this conversation examines what's driving the relationship today and what it could mean for global markets, supply chains and long-term stability.

As Europe approaches a pivotal election in Germany on February 23rd, mounting tensions between the U.S. and Europe take center stage, particularly over negotiations on the Russia-Ukraine war. With shifting global power dynamics, a key question emerges: can Europe rely on the U.S. as it once did? In this episode, Teneo Managing Director Carsten Nickel and WestExec Advisors Principal and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder join host Kevin Kajiwara to examine the evolving transatlantic relationship. As Europe navigates this uncertainty, its leaders face critical decisions on security, sovereignty and alliances. This discussion unpacks what happens when the old geopolitical rules no longer apply and explores the forces shaping the continent's future.

As the second Trump Administration begins, expectations are high for pro-growth policies and a favorable regulatory environment that could drive increased M&A activity. Join Teneo Insights Series host Kevin Kajiwara and guests Makan Delrahim, Partner at Latham & Watkins and former Assistant Attorney General in charge of the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division, Lauren Thomas, Lead Deals Reporter at The Wall Street Journal and Teneo Senior Managing Director Stephen Cohen for a timely discussion on the evolving M&A landscape, including potential shifts in antitrust enforcement and market dynamics. The conversation also explores how businesses and investors are preparing for new challenges and opportunities, from changing policies and geopolitical considerations to the broader economic implications of this pivotal moment.

Despite geopolitical tensions, trade wars and market volatility, global CEOs and investors remain optimistic about 2025. In this special edition of the Teneo Insights Series, our host Kevin Kajiwara is joined by Teneo Chairwoman Ursula Burns and CEO Paul Keary to discuss the results of Teneo's recent survey of global CEOs and institutional investors. “Vision 2025: Where is the World Going in 2025 and Beyond?” captures perspectives from more than 300 global public company CEOs and 380 institutional investors representing approximately $10 trillion USD in company and portfolio value. The report offers unique perspectives on key issues facing corporate leaders in 2025 and beyond and includes findings on the macroeconomic outlook, M&A, geopolitics, innovation, ESG and leadership.

The geopolitical landscape of 2025 is poised for profound shifts as structural changes continue to reshape global dynamics. In this episode, Teneo's geopolitical risk experts join host Kevin Kajiwara to explore key trends and risks shaping the year ahead. From the global implications of the impending Trump presidency and how regions like Europe, China, Canada and Mexico are preparing for possible tariff threats to developments in the Middle East, including the collapse of the Assad regime and prospects for peace, this discussion provides essential insights for navigating the challenges and opportunities in 2025 and beyond. Read Teneo's latest insights in "What to Watch in 2025," where our geopolitical risk team delves even further into the key trends, regional flashpoints and critical risks shaping the world.

Now that the U.S. election has been decided, the political landscape is shifting its attention to the potential initiatives from the Trump Administration's first 100 days in office. Join Teneo Insights Series host Kevin Kajiwara for a post-election discussion with Teneo Vice Chairman and former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan and Trey Gowdy, former U.S. Representative from South Carolina. The conversation analyzes the implications of the election, focusing on anticipated cabinet appointments, expected policy initiatives and their potential impacts on business and markets. The discussion also explores how shifts in tax, trade and foreign policy could reshape the business environment, offering thought-provoking insights and strategies for companies to stay ahead amidst these evolving challenges. Teneo Insights | Election 2024 This episode is part of Teneo's ongoing series of conversations around the business implications of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

With just over a month until Election Day, the race for the White House remains exceedingly close as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump compete for 270 electoral votes. Join Teneo Insights Series host Kevin Kajiwara for a conversation with Jonathan Martin, Politics Bureau Chief at Politico and Senior Managing Director and head of Teneo's Washington D.C. office Nate Tamarin as they analyze the state of the race, focusing on polling trends, key battleground dynamics and campaign strategies. They also explore how unexpected events, like Hurricane Helene, could impact the outcome while reflecting on lessons learned from the 2020 election and examining concerns about election challenges and political stability during the transfer of power. Teneo Insights | Election 2024 This episode is part of Teneo's ongoing series of conversations around the business implications of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

As the dust settles from the highly anticipated Harris-Trump presidential debate, the race for the White House is entering a critical phase. Join Teneo Insights Series host Kevin Kajiwara for a conversation with former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy as they dissect the debate's outcome; its potential ripple effects; what it revealed about the state of the race and the crucial role of low-propensity voters. Kevin and the former Speaker also explore the down-ballot implications; the increasing polarization in politics and how corporate America should be preparing for the economic and legislative shifts on the horizon as Election Day approaches. Teneo Insights | Election 2024 This episode is part of Teneo's ongoing series of conversations around the business implications of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

With Vice President Kamala Harris poised to face off against Former President Donald Trump on November 5, initial polling data indicates a race that will come down to the wire. Join Teneo Insights Series host Kevin Kajiwara for a conversation with Teneo Senior Managing Director Nate Tamarin and John Anzalone, Co-Founder of Impact Research and chief pollster for Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign. Nate and John share their perspectives on what the current polls reveal about the state of the electorate and the “persuadable vote,” down-ballot implications of Harris entering the race, the playbook for both parties following the Democratic National Convention, and implications for businesses as they scenario plan during the 14 weeks until Election Day. Teneo Insights | Election 2024 This episode is part of Teneo's ongoing series of conversations around the business implications of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

Teneo's Antonio Barroso and Stéphane Dupuis join our host Kevin Kajiwara for a deep dive into the upcoming snap elections in France; the latest polls; key issues shaping the race; how the recent European parliamentary elections provide a lens into Europe's political climate; a preview of the UK's elections; and the broader implications for businesses navigating Europe's evolving political environment.

For decades, companies have supported the LGBTQ+ community – and continue to do so. Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLAAD and Faten Alqaseer, Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of DE&I Advisory at Teneo delve into the evolving landscape of LGBTQ+ rights amid growing anti-LGBTQ+ activity and increasing political polarization; how organizations like GLAAD can assist companies during Pride month and a consequential election year; the concept of quiet diplomacy; GLAAD's advocacy efforts and the importance of LGBTQ+ engagement to corporate America.

Tune in for an insightful discussion as Elizabeth Economy, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and former Senior Foreign Advisor to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo (2021-2023), and our host Kevin Kajiwara unravel the layers of complexity surrounding the consequential geopolitical relationship between the U.S. and China. This newly released episode dissects China's domestic and foreign policy priorities; the anticipation leading up to the U.S. presidential election; internal perceptions of Chinese leadership and policymaking; trade tensions; and ramifications for global businesses.

Listen now to the latest on the evolving situation in the Middle East following Iran's retaliatory attack on Israel, including the strategic calculus from both parties; potential paths to de-escalation; the increasing risk profile in the region; and implications for the global security landscape and businesses worldwide. In this special edition episode, our host Kevin Kajiwara gleans insights from Middle East diplomat and policy expert Ambassador Dennis Ross, Senior Advisor at Teneo's partner firm WestExec Advisors and Distinguished Fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

Serving for over 37 years in the military, culminating his career with six consecutive commands as a general officer, General David Petraeus holds a war record RUSI calls unrivalled by any other living officer of his rank. In this newly released episode, General Petraeus, who also served as Director of the CIA during the first Obama Administration, joins our host Kevin Kajiwara to delve into the current state of global affairs, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine, the evolution of warfare, China's geopolitical goals and the key themes of his co-authored book, Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare From 1945 to Ukraine.

An increasing and compounding set of global challenges have underscored the need for business leaders to meticulously adapt to the evolving geopolitical and economic environment. In this newly aired episode, Brian Moynihan, Chair of the Board and CEO of Bank of America, joins our host Kevin Kajiwara to delve into the anticipated trends and risks within the banking industry and broader business environment for 2024; how the shifting world order affects global businesses and his lessons in leadership during periods of uncertainty and volatility.

A succession of global challenges has emphasized the necessity of thoughtful consideration regarding how businesses adjust to the evolving geopolitical and economic landscape. In this newly aired episode, Rana Foroohar, global business columnist and associate editor at the Financial Times and global economic analyst at CNN, joins our host Kevin Kajiwara to explore the turbulent geopolitical landscape, how it impacts global businesses, the current macroeconomic outlook and the vulnerabilities of globalization which have paved the way for the emergence of economic localization.

The events of 2023 suggest that the global system has entered an intense period of structural transition that will reorder geopolitics and reshape the international business environment in fundamental ways. In this newly released episode, Teneo's global team of geopolitical risk experts join our host Kevin Kajiwara for an important discussion on critical issues to watch in key regions around the world in 2024.

Despite higher interest rates, geopolitical strife and market volatility, global CEOs and investors see opportunity in the year ahead. In this special edition of Teneo Insights, Teneo CEO Paul Keary and Chairwoman Ursula Burns join our host Kevin Kajiwara to discuss the results of Teneo's recent survey of global CEOs and institutional investors – Vision 2024: Where is the World Going in 2024 and Beyond? – representing more than $3.4 trillion USD of company and portfolio value. Vision 2024 offers unique perspectives on key issues facing corporate leaders in 2024 and beyond and includes findings on the macroeconomic outlook, deglobalization, innovation, disruption, ESG and leadership.

Listen now for the latest on the current state of U.S. politics; how Congress will avert a government shutdown; the state of the electorate; and the biggest challenges and opportunities facing global businesses in today's volatile environment. In this newly released episode, that comes one year before Americans cast their votes in the 2024 presidential election, former U.S. Speaker of the House and Teneo Vice Chairman Paul Ryan joins Kevin Kajiwara on the Teneo Insights Series.

At the heart of America's political and social turbulence is a crisis of trust in the key institutions of American life. In this newly released episode, Gerry Baker, Editor at Large of The Wall Street Journal and author of American Breakdown joins our host Kevin Kajiwara to explore the multiple crises afflicting America today and how we can restore confidence and rebuild purpose for a better future.

Listen now to the latest on the situation in Israel and the war that it has prompted; what to anticipate in the days ahead; and the repercussions for businesses and investors across the globe. In this newly released episode, our host Kevin Kajiwara gleans insights from experts Jon Alterman, Teneo Senior Advisor and Director of the Middle East Program at CSIS and Ambassador Dennis Ross, Senior Advisor at Teneo's partner firm WestExec Advisors and former White House National Security Council Senior Director for the Central Region.

Sally Susman, Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Pfizer and author of Breaking Through joins our host Kevin Kajiwara on the Teneo Insights Series. Sally shares insights from her long-standing career as a trailblazing communications leader and the important lessons she learned along the way; how she led corporate affairs at Pfizer during the COVID-19 pandemic and through the vaccine rollout; and the importance of breaking through the noise and communicating with intention and authenticity in our turbulent world.

Andrew Liveris, Teneo Senior Advisor, former Dow Chairman and CEO and author of Leading through Disruption: A Changemaker's Guide to Twenty-First Century Leadership joins our host Kevin Kajiwara on the Teneo Insights Series. Drawing on four decades of global leadership experience, Liveris discusses a new framework for business leaders seeking to thrive in an era of exponential change, how to create a more equitable, sustainable future and his vision for tomorrow's “enlightened board.”

With an ever-changing world order, arts and cultural organizations are uniquely positioned to build civic capacity for public discourse around controversial issues. While their role is to serve as custodians of culture, they are also required to take responsibility for their constituencies and stakeholders and act as agents of positive change. Max Hollein, Marina Kellen French Director and CEO at the Metropolitan Museum of Art joins our host Kevin Kajiwara for an insightful discussion on leading one of the largest and most unique cultural institutions in the world and the integral role museums play in cultural and civic life at a time of social and political reckoning.

  An armed rebellion in Russia led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the private military company (PMC) Wagner, shocked the world and amounted to the most significant challenge to Putin's rule in over two decades. Although the revolt was short-lived, new questions about Putin's hold on power remain. Michèle Flournoy, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Teneo's partner firm WestExec Advisors and Chair of the Center for a New American Security; Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Senior Advisor at WestExec Advisors and former Deputy National Intelligence Officer for Russia and Eurasia at the National Intelligence Council; Andrius Tursa, Central & Eastern Europe Advisor for Teneo, join our host Kevin Kajiwara for an important update on Russia's war against Ukraine, the weakening of Putin's grip on power and how a period of instability in Russia might impact Ukraine and the rest of the world

Today's fast-paced and interconnected operating environment is forcing leaders and organizations to go beyond their economic roles and drive meaningful change. Visionary leaders with clear objectives can unlock the potential of individuals, communities and companies, and inspire bold action. Ginni Rometty, Teneo Senior Advisor, former Chair, President and CEO of IBM and author of Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World joins our host Kevin Kajiwara for a conversation on the Teneo Insights Series. Ginni shares insights from her book, including her journey to the Fortune 500 C-suite, and the important lessons she learned along the way which have helped her navigate a rapidly evolving global business landscape and recognize the expectations of corporate leadership in this era of disruption.

The emergence over the past decade of intensified great power competition has fueled fragmentation and heralded a particularly disruptive period for the global economy. Russia's invasion of Ukraine, fraught U.S.-China relations and the risk of escalation in the South China Sea continue to drive a disproportionate amount of uncertainty in the world today. Michèle Flournoy, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Teneo's partner firm WestExec Advisors, Chair of the Center for a New American Security and Under Secretary of Defense for Policy under President Obama, joins our host Kevin Kajiwara for a discussion on the state of U.S. national security and the maelstrom of geopolitical risks facing the world through the unique lens of Flournoy's long-standing career as a military and defense policy expert.

We are pleased to welcome Teneo Brand Ambassador and PGA Tour star Shane Lowry to the Teneo Insights Series. Shane is a six-time winner on tour, including the 2019 Open Championship and 2022 BMW PGA Championship. He also represented Team Europe at the 2021 Ryder Cup and Ireland in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Shane Lowry joins Kevin Kajiwara for a timely discussion on the Masters Tournament, the first golf major of the year; the importance of building both mental strength and physical skill; and his love of the game, which culminated in his Open Championship victory. Shane also offers insights into the future of golf, including how the sport continues to evolve and attract new players and avid viewers alike.

We are pleased to welcome Richard Haass back to the Teneo Insights Series. Dr. Richard Haass, a veteran diplomat, respected scholar and proven leader, is in his 20th year as president of the Council on Foreign Relations. Dr. Haass is the author or editor of 14 books on American foreign policy, one book on management and one on American democracy. His latest book, The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens, was published by Penguin Press in January 2023 and became a New York Times best seller. He previously served as Director of Policy Planning for the U.S. Department of State and was the United States Special Envoy for Northern Ireland. Dr. Haass joins Kevin Kajiwara for a discussion on his new book, major current geopolitical events including the Russia-Ukraine War and China-U.S. relations and a perspective on the role of Council on Foreign Relations as he prepares to step down after 20 years at the helm.

China's growing economic and geopolitical influence has emerged as a dominant concern for political leaders in the U.S. and around the world. From the Chinese surveillance balloon incident and China's strategic partnership with Russia to a sweeping leadership reshuffle at the National People's Congress – the trajectory of the U.S.-China relationship and the evolution of China's domestic politics have the world on edge. Ling Li, lecturer of Chinese politics and law at the University of Vienna and former Senior Research Fellow at the U.S.-Asia Law Institute of the New York University School of Law; Paul Haenle, Teneo Chairman, Asia Pacific Region; and Gabriel Wildau, Managing Director, Teneo join our host Kevin Kajiwara for a timely discussion exploring the current events shaping U.S./China relations, Chinese elite politics and the ramifications for multinationals operating in China.

In the wake of technological, geopolitical, climate and demographic shifts, the conventional wisdom about globalization has been put to the test. In an increasingly connected and competitive world, how can the U.S. lean into its regional strengths and dominate the next decade? Shannon O'Neil, Vice President, Deputy Director of Studies and Nelson and David Rockefeller Senior Fellow for Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, and author of The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter, joins our host Kevin Kajiwara for an important discussion on the reality of globalization, the evolution of trade networks and what this means for U.S. economic competitiveness.

On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “special military operation” – a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. With an intense humanitarian crisis, inflationary shocks, staggering energy prices and disruptions to global trade, impacts from the war in Ukraine continue to reverberate across world regions. Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Senior Advisor at WestExec Advisors and former Deputy National Intelligence Officer for Russia and Eurasia at the National Intelligence Council and Jeffrey Edmonds, Research Scientist at the Center for Naval Analyses and expert on Russia and Eurasia , join our host Kevin Kajiwara for their perspectives on the state of the war as the one year anniversary nears and what comes next as Russia commences its latest offensive.

The 118th Congress has taken power with a reordered balance of control. With rising partisanship, fiscal challenges, Republican investigations of the Biden Administration and the legislative limitations of a split government, it promises to be a contentious year on the Hill. Steve Clemons, Editor-at-Large of Semafor and former Editor-at-Large of The Hill and The Atlantic and Orson Porter, Senior Managing Director, Teneo join our host Kevin Kajiwara for a timely discussion on the House Republicans' threadbare majority, the likelihood of legislative gridlock and what this means for corporations as they head into a tumultuous 2023.

As we look ahead to 2023, we are pleased to release a special edition episode of Teneo Insights “Where is the World Going in 2023 and Beyond?” featuring Teneo CEO Paul Keary and Chairwoman Ursula Burns. Our conversation stems from the results of Teneo's recent survey of global CEOs and institutional investors, representing more than $3 trillion USD of company and portfolio value. The survey explores what is on the minds of CEOs and investors as they plan for 2023 and finds diverging views on topics such as the global macroeconomic outlook but significant alignment on other looming issues including deglobalization. The survey also addresses some of the steps corporate leaders are taking in the face of other disruptive forces, including changing economic conditions, geopolitics, ESG, talent and innovation.

Teneo's global team of geopolitical risk experts join our host Kevin Kajiwara for an important discussion on critical issues to watch in key regions around the world in 2023.

Evolving great power politics; economic and humanitarian crisis caused by war in Europe; a scientifically and politically charged energy transition; and ongoing technological disruption are conspiring to make 2023 another fraught year. John Brennan, former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and Principal at Teneo's partner firm WestExec Advisors, joins our host Kevin Kajiwara for an important discussion on the world's most rampant threats and how corporations and the intelligence community must continuously adapt as crises and disruption arise over time.

Faced with rising greenhouse gas emissions, global warming, a growing energy crisis and extreme weather events worldwide, COP27 seeks international solidarity to accelerate global efforts to confront the climate crisis. Pia Heidenmark Cook, Teneo Senior Advisor and former Chief Sustainability Officer for IKEA and Phillip Cornell, Principal for Energy and Sustainability at Economist Impact and Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council's Global Energy Center join our host Kevin Kajiwara for a discussion on the notable successes and shortcomings of COP27, policy and regulatory implications, stakeholder accountability and how global businesses can help lead the net-zero transition.

Xi Jinping has emerged from the Party Congress with a history-making third five-year term and more power than ever before. His challenge will now be to deftly manage the various headwinds facing China, including the economy, geopolitics, COVID-19 and many other issues. Yun Sun, Senior Fellow and Co-Director of the East Asia Program and Director of the China Program at the Stimson Center; Paul Haenle, Teneo Chairman, Asia Pacific Region; and Gabriel Wildau, Teneo Managing Director, join our host Kevin Kajiwara for an important discussion on China's Party Congress and what its outcomes mean for China and the rest of the world against the backdrop of a volatile geopolitical environment.

For the first time in history, the UK ushered in a new monarch and prime minister in the same week. Both Liz Truss and King Charles III take over at a turbulent time in Britain, and while Truss faces a brewing social, political and economic storm, Charles III grapples with the future of the commonwealth. Tina Brown CBE, award-winning journalist, editor, author and former Editor-in-Chief of Tatler, Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, joins our host Kevin Kajiwara, for a discussion on the future of the commonwealth under King Charles III, the queen's legacy, Britain's global reputation and what's next for British politics as Truss faces mounting domestic pressure.

The upcoming midterm elections and recent legislative activity have brought policy and politics back to the fore. While historical trends, rising inflation rates, volatile markets and an impending recession favor Republicans taking control of the House, uncertainty remains, and no election outcome is guaranteed. Paul Ryan, Teneo Vice Chairman and 54th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives joins our host Kevin Kajiwara, for a conversation covering the 2022 midterm elections and how they will impact the congressional balance of power, government affairs, policy making and global markets as we approach the latter half of the Biden administration's first term.

Europe has witnessed its most intense combat since World War II, but Ukraine's recent counteroffensive has dramatically turned the tide of Russia's invasion. As Europe faces a make-or-break winter, and Putin confronts domestic political risks with faltering international support, the war is on the verge of the next, potentially decisive phase – on the battlefield, geopolitically and economically. Kevin Kajiwara hosts defense policy and intelligence experts Michèle Flournoy and Andrea Kendall-Taylor for an in-depth analysis of the past seven months of conflict, how the war will continue to evolve as Putin faces mounting pressure at home and abroad, and the ever-widening geopolitical and economic impacts of Russia's invasion.

As the world emerges from the summer season, our host Kevin Kajiwara moderates a “back to school” edition of the Teneo Insights Series with Teneo's geopolitical experts from around the world covering major developments and issues ranging from a new monarch in the UK, upcoming U.S. mid-term elections, an impending energy crisis in the EU, the latest on the war with Ukraine, the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist party and more.  

After a tumultuous three-year tenure, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that he will step down following a wave of resignations by lawmakers and government officials. With the nation's politics in turmoil, what comes next for Britain's leadership? Lord Hague of Richmond, former British Foreign Secretary, former leader of the UK Conservative Party and Teneo Senior Advisor, and Carsten Nickel, Teneo Managing Director and expert on Europe, join our host Kevin Kajiwara for an important update on the future of British politics, the reaction of foreign leaders to the crisis in Westminster, what's next for the United Kingdom on the world stage and the ramifications for global businesses.

The world is facing an unprecedented level of humanitarian emergencies. While the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has precipitated a humanitarian tragedy and threatens future global food security, the situation is increasingly worsened by natural disasters fueled by climate change and environmental degradation. At this pivotal time, global leaders are uniquely poised to bring their power to the aid of millions. Dr. Paul Spiegel, Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health, WHO Emergency Coordinator for the Ukrainian refugee response, and Professor of the Practice in the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH) joins our host Kevin Kajiwara for an important discussion on the current humanitarian and refugee crises, the state of food insecurity around the world, and how corporate leaders can catalyze action and seize this opportunity to make concrete and substantial commitments to address the needs of those affected.

The capitalist system continues to evolve and faces the question of the nature and degree of change necessary to deliver growth and prosperity for all. Growing public discontent over rising economic inequality, heightened competition and existential threats are driving this change and revolutionizing the way the corporate world is imagined and run. Alan Murray, CEO of Fortune Media and author of Tomorrow's Capitalist: My Search for the Soul of Business joins our host Kevin Kajiwara for an important discussion on the stakeholder capitalism movement in an era of political and cultural extremism and how America's corporate leaders have emerged as drivers of social and economic change.

The global operating environment is increasingly complex, and the response window is ever shorter. Russia's war in Ukraine, the rise of China, political polarization in the U.S., cyber risks, the energy transition, the growing threat of a global recession and stagflation are all conspiring to challenge today's business leaders as never before. Jeh Johnson, former Secretary of Homeland Security under President Obama and Partner at Paul Weiss, joins our host Kevin Kajiwara for an important discussion on how boards and CEOs are responding to the multitude of risks that threaten their ability to do business.

With the war in Ukraine still raging in all its dimensions and likely to continue for the foreseeable future, the U.S. and its allies continue to apply and add sanctions while attempting to mitigate the negative ramifications for the global economy. As businesses acclimate to a new environment, Teneo experts Wolfango Piccoli, Co-President, Political Risk Advisory; Gabriel Wildau, Managing Director; Emily Stromquist, Managing Director; Andrius Tursa, Central & Eastern Europe Advisor; and James Brady, Vice President, join our host Kevin Kajiwara for an important update on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the near- and long-term implications on global energy markets, international energy security, economic policy and the global operating environment.

Is a recession coming? Many experts think it is inevitable. Unlike the last recession in 2008-09, global regulators and governments may struggle to guide the economy to a soft landing. What can CEOs and boards do to combat the myriad challenges thrown by the impending economic downturn? Teneo experts Daniel Butters, CEO of Financial Advisory, and Jay Goffman, Client Chairman of Financial Advisory, join our host Kevin Kajiwara for a timely discussion on the global economic operating environment and how to weather the storm during this period of economic and geopolitical turmoil.

From Russia's invasion of Ukraine and seismic shifts in the world of energy to increasing inflation and the risk of a global recession, businesses are navigating an unprecedented minefield of volatile and interconnected geopolitical threats. Steven Rattner, Chairman and CEO of Willet Advisors LLC, Economic Analyst on MSNBC's Morning Joe, contributing writer to The New York Times, and Counselor to the Secretary of the Treasury and “Car Czar” under President Obama, joins our host Kevin Kajiwara for a wide-ranging discussion on global markets, the energy revolution and the political outlook.

Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Senior Advisor at WestExec Advisors and former Deputy National Intelligence Officer for Russia and Eurasia at the National Intelligence Council; Carsten Nickel, Teneo Managing Director and expert on Europe; Orson Porter, Teneo Senior Managing Director and government affairs expert; and Andrius Tursa, Teneo's Central & Eastern Europe Advisor join our host Kevin Kajiwara for the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war and the ramifications for financial markets, geopolitics and the business world.

Yun Sun, Senior Fellow and Co-Director of the East Asia Program and Director of the China Program at the Stimson Center; Paul Haenle, Teneo Chairman, Asia Pacific Region and Director of the Carnegie-Tsinghua Center in Beijing; Gabriel Wildau, Teneo Managing Director and former Shanghai Bureau Chief for the Financial Times join our host Kevin Kajiwara for an important discussion on the immediate and long-term implications for China and its relations with the West, as well as Russia, in response to the continued escalation of the war in Ukraine.