The Chiefs Podcast

Monocle's editorial director Tyler Brûlé is joined by the chairman of Siemens AG, Jim Hagemann Snabe, at the company's Munich HQ. They discuss where a firm so intertwined in the critical infrastructure of our daily lives is heading next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle's editorial director Tyler Brûlé joins the CEO of Ringier AG, Marc Walder. They discuss where media is heading next and what our constantly evolving relationship with news means for consumers and business-owners alike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle's editorial director Tyler Brûlé joins the former head of the Danish intelligence service and head of Macro Advisory Partners, Thomas Ahrenkiel. From cyber security to Russia, terrorism and beyond we analyse the risks that face Europe as we head into 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle's editorial director Tyler Brûlé joins the CEO of Miami's Bal Harbour shops, Matthew Whitman Lazenby. Bal Harbour is a family-run retail mammoth with almost 60 years of history. Whitman Lazenby discusses how it will maintain its charm as it prepares for major expansion to its premises, and why footfall is booming, now more than ever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of ‘The Chiefs', Monocle's editorial director Tyler Brûlé is joined by the CEO of Finland's Posti, Turkka Kuusisto. As Christmas looms, we ask one of the leading players in logistics whether we'll be getting our gifts in time. Plus: how an innovative new flagship is designed to reinvigorate the post office as a physical space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of ‘The Chiefs', Monocle's editorial director Tyler Brûlé is joined by the CEO of Gucci, Marco Bizzarri. As the brand turns 100, we look at its evolution – and why embracing change is key to its future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle's editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, joins Ola Källenius, who leads both Daimler and Mercedes-Benz, to discuss why the original inventor of the four-wheeler is at the forefront of sustainable change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of The Chiefs, Monocle's editorial director Tyler Brûlé joins Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on leading in times of crisis and the future of Estonia and its national identity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of ‘The Chiefs', Monocle's editorial director Tyler Brûlé joins economist Mark Carney to get a macro view on global economic recovery as the world gets back on its feet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of ‘The Chiefs', Monocle's editorial director Tyler Brûlé joins the senior vice president of Audi brand, Henrik Wenders. They discuss the essence of “Made in Germany” and why brand consistency is key.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of ‘The Chiefs', Monocle's editorial director Tyler Brûlé speaks with CEO of Siemens Mobility, Michael Peter. They discuss the future of train travel, how to balance a human and digital touch and the innovation that we should be getting excited about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Monocle's editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, joins the outgoing mayor of Helsinki, Jan Vapaavuori. They discuss the path to realising Helsinki's potential – and why functionality is sexier than it sounds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monocle editorial director Tyler Brûlé joins CEO of Maserati Davide Grasso for the final installation of our travel and hospitality series. They discuss how to cater for the modern luxury consumer and how to go electric while staying true to your brand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this week's episode, Monocle's editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, meets the CEO of Rémy Cointreau, Eric Vallat. They discuss the future of hospitality, what it means to lead a brand with so much history, and whether 2020 will have a lasting impact on consumer trends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Monocle's editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, joins the founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, Blake Scholl. They discuss the path to making supersonic flight commercially viable again – and why it disappeared in the first place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Monocle editorial director Tyler Brûlé is joined by the GCEO of Qatar Airways, Akbar Al Baker. They look at the state of the aviation industry, Qatar Airways' no-fuss approach to the pandemic and why it never stopped flying.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of ‘The Chiefs', Monocle's editorial director Tyler Brûlé is joined by BMW Motorrad's chief designer Edgar Heinrich. They discuss why the future of the two-wheeler is looking bright and the innovative design process behind the upcoming CE 04. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle's editorial director and chairman Tyler Brûlé is joined by Professor Joël Mesot, president of ETH Zürich, one of the world's leading universities. They discuss the future of learning, Zürich's symbiotic relationship with the institution and ETH's impressive start-up programme, the Spin-offs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of ‘The Chiefs', Monocle's Tyler Brûlé and Andrew Tuck take a trip to Athens to visit Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at Mansion Maximos. They discuss Greece's newfound sense of national confidence, the strategic importance of the eastern Mediterranean and why Greece is back on the map for citizens, visitors and investors alike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of ‘The Chiefs', Monocle's Tyler Brûlé and Andrew Tuck take a trip to Athens to visit Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at Mansion Maximos. They discuss Greece's newfound sense of national confidence, the strategic importance of the eastern Mediterranean and why Greece is back on the map for citizens, visitors and investors alike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Edwards guides us through a curated selection of highlights from 2020's impressive catalogue of interviews. From CEOs to city mayors, presidents and beyond, Monocle's Tyler Brûlé sat down with those at the top to talk leadership and strategy in a year like no other. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle's Tom Edwards guides us through a selection of highlights from the year's interviews. From CEOs to city mayors and presidents, Tyler Brûlé sat down with those at the top to talk leadership and strategy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle's Tom Edwards guides us through a selection of highlights from the year's interviews. From CEOs to city mayors and presidents, Tyler Brûlé sat down with those at the top to talk leadership and strategy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode Tyler Brûlé is joined by Tristram Carfrae, deputy chair of engineering powerhouse Arup. They discuss the power of a cooperative company culture, the construction industry's responses to 2020's unique challenges and Arup's role in shaping the future of sustainable urbanism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle's editor in chief, Tyler Brûlé, joins Will Butler-Adams, the CEO of foldable-bicycle company Brompton. They discuss how the company handled an unprecedented rise in demand, the future of the bike industry, urban change and why weight will always be Brompton's obsession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé is joined by Norbert Kettner, who has been director of the Vienna Tourist Board for more than 10 years. They discuss the importance of celebrating our cities, how to support a night-time economy in times of crisis and why the spirit of Viennese decadence will endure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé is joined by Norbert Kettner, who has been director of the Vienna Tourist Board for more than 10 years. They discuss the importance of celebrating our cities, how to support a night-time economy in times of crisis and why the spirit of Viennese decadence will endure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of ‘The Chiefs', Monocle's editor-in-chief, Tyler Brûlé, sits down with Simonetta Sommaruga, president of the Swiss Confederation, in her office in Bern. They discuss the country's practical approach to the pandemic and why it worked so well. Plus: how Switzerland can take more of a role on the world stage, their ambition for a seat on the UN Security Council and why nothing beats face-to-face diplomacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of The Chiefs, Monocle's editor in chief Tyler Brûlé is joined by Susanne Kaufmann, founder of the eponymous cosmetics brand and spa. They discuss the unique qualities of the Vorarlberg region, the rise of “Made in Austria” – and why keeping production close to home is key.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Brûlé is joined by the global director of the world's leading art fair editions, Marc Spiegler, to discuss what the disruption to the events industry means for Art Basel – and how they plan on pushing forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We present highlights from our live conference The Chiefs, which took place in St Moritz from 17-18 September. From the man mitigating crises on the frontline to the woman at the helm of an iconic Swiss furniture brand, we highlight some top moments from our Alpine get-together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Monocle editor in chief Tyler Brûlé is joined by the mayor of Athens, Kostas Bakoyannis. They discuss why the Greek capital is on the rise (and how to keep it there) – and why the current moment is an opportunity for accelerating positive urbanism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle's editor in chief, Tyler Brûlé, is joined by renowned Swiss-Italian publisher Carlo De Benedetti to discuss the launch of his new print and digital publication, ‘Domani', how to build a new media brand in a moment of flux and the importance of European values. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle's editor in chief, Tyler Brûlé, meets the International Olympic Committee's director of corporate and sustainable development, Marie Sallois Dembreville. They discuss the IOC's new Lausanne HQ, its quest to meet sustainable goals in host cities and the legacy that the Olympics leaves behind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle's editor in chief, Tyler Brûlé, is joined by John Goodwin, the CEO of the Lego Foundation, from its home city of Billund in Denmark. We learn why the global crisis in education might be an opportunity to reimagine learning and to rediscover the value of play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle's editor in chief, Tyler Brûlé, is joined by Bracken Darrell, the CEO of multinational technology firm Logitech. They discuss how Logitech came to engineer almost every part of our virtual lives – from the boom in eSports to the revolution in the way we work – and why a design-led strategy helped to keep the company's future bright. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle's editor in chief, Tyler Brûlé, is joined by Silvio Napoli, the chairman of Swiss behemoth Schindler, manufacturer of everything from moving walkways to the elevators and escalators that 1.5 billion of us use every day. Napoli discusses how to engineer the future and streamline our journeys as society gets moving again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Peter Maurer, joins Tyler Brûlé to discuss the shifting funding models for international institutions, the importance of brand on the frontline and reshaping humanitarian aid and diplomacy in a post-coronavirus world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle editor in chief Tyler Brûlé asks leading drivers of change what challenges and opportunities lie ahead. In this episode, David Milband, CEO of the International Rescue Committee and former UK foreign secretary, discusses how to fix the vacuum in global leadership and why public trust – not hospitals – is the real key to fighting coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle editor in chief Tyler Brûlé asks leading drivers of change what challenges and opportunities lie ahead. In this episode, celebrated restaurateur Jeremy King discusses the fate of the UK hospitality industry – and tells us why the socially distanced restaurant is a myth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle's editor in chief, Tyler Brûlé, meets Emma Tucker, the editor of ‘The Sunday Times', to discuss what it's like to cover a global pandemic, the importance of Sunday journalism and how digital can complement, not replace, print media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle's editor in chief, Tyler Brûlé, meets Jens Henriksson, the CEO of Nordic financial services giant Swedbank, who talks about supporting SMEs, the path to economic recovery and how best to approach the challenges that lie ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle's editor in chief, Tyler Brûlé, talks to the CEO of Value Retail, Scott Malkin, about the luxury fashion industry's response to coronavirus, changing consumer habits and how disruption might be an opportunity to fix physical retail's enduring problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle's editor in chief, Tyler Brûlé, is joined by Sergio Ermotti, the CEO of Swiss multinational investment bank and financial services giant UBS, to discuss how to help small and medium-sized business through the crisis, the resilience of the Swiss economy and what next for global leadership and cooperation in a post-coronavirus world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle editor in chief Tyler Brûlé asks leading drivers of change what challenges and opportunities lie ahead. In this week's episode, Bernd Bauer, CEO of Swiss premium leisure carrier, Edelweiss Air, discusses risk mitigation as we take to the skies again and how to get the aviation industry's optimism back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle's editor in chief, Tyler Brûlé, joins some of the world's leading business figures to ask how we get to the other side of the crisis – and what that might look like. First up is Vas Narasimhan, CEO of Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis, who talks crisis management, the search for a vaccine and the importance of the spaces that we work in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle editor in chief Tyler Brûlé asks leading drivers of change what challenges and opportunities lie ahead. In this episode, Sarah McNally, founder of McNally Jackson bookshops, discusses the latest challenge to the publishing industry and why New Yorkers' steely resilience could save independent retail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.