Podcasts about country manager

Juan Carlos Galindo, Country manager de Nike Colombia by Diario La república

¿La inteligencia artificial puede convertirse en el asesor financiero que millones de mexicanos necesitan para poner en orden sus finanzas? En este episodio, Selene Ramírez, reportera de Tecnología, Octavio Torres, reportero de Economía en Expansión, y Anahí Sosa, Country Manager de Fintual, analizan cómo la IA está transformando la forma en que las personas gestionan sus ahorros, inversiones y créditos. Hablan de su potencial para ampliar el acceso a la información financiera, reducir barreras y acompañar la toma de decisiones, pero también de los riesgos que surgen cuando los usuarios consultan a una inteligencia artificial sobre su dinero. Escucha un episodio nuevo cada lunes en todas las plataformas.

Patrick Burke is Country Manager at Hostinger, leading marketing across the US, UK, AU and CA. Fifteen years in the trenches at agencies, startups and global brands. American expat in Spain. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Early-stage startups provide the fastest path to learning ownership, adaptability, and real business skills. 2. Sustainable growth comes from balancing short-term performance marketing with long-term brand building. 3. The biggest barrier today isn't launching a business. it's taking the first step and executing. Check out Patrick's website. Build your business today with accessible tools - Hostinger Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 Days - Join JLD on his free '50 Days to Something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days.

Could your CDC vouchers, GST vouchers and cash payouts be worth more than you think? Hosted by Michelle Martin, Ayush Goyal, Country Manager of SingSaver and MoneyHero Singapore, shares how households can turn government support into a smarter financial plan. From making the most of payouts and SRS tax savings to getting financially ready for a BTO, discover practical ways to create more breathing room and get ahead in 2026. The show starts with a bite of AI news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The June holidays have begun and many parents are likely going through a familiar challenge — managing their children's screen time. But for Gen Alpha, the digital world isn't just a place to pass the time. It's where they learn, play, socialise and increasingly, shape their understanding of the world. Today's children are navigating an online landscape that is vastly different from anything previous generations experienced. However, the use of technology also comes with plenty of risks. On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Pamela Ong, Country Manager, Singapore and Asia at ESET to learn how parents can protect their children from the online dangers, And whether is it still only about limiting our children’s screen time in today’s setting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Expert Topic: Is the UK becoming the new study destination of choice for South Africans? Guest: Brad Latilla-Campbell, Crimson Education's Country Manager

TP Consultores y Red Hat, conversamos con Guillermo Deffit, Gerente de Ventas y Cesar Torres, Country Manager de Red Hat en Venezuela. Red Hat es un líder mundial en soluciones de software de código abierto para empresas, ofreciendo una amplia gama de productos y servicios que permiten a las organizaciones construir, implementar y gestionar aplicaciones en entornos híbridos y multi-nube.

Today’s headline news for Canadian IT solution providers: ASUS Canada Country Manager: ASUS Canada has announced the appointment of Vernon Coutinho as Country Manager for its System Business Group. Made ahead of the ASUS Business Summit 2026 in Toronto, the move underscores the company’s long-term growth ambitions in the commercial market as it accelerates its focus on AI-ready devices. 7AI PLAID ELITE Launch: Security vendor 7AI has launched PLAID ELITE, a fully managed, AI-native security operations solution. The platform uses agentic AI to autonomously complete the majority of investigations end-to-end, offering partners a way to scale security operations without increasing headcount. Guardz Appoints Channel Leader: SMB cybersecurity platform Guardz has appointed former Pax8 executive Danni Munro as its new Director of Channel Sales for the ANZ region. The hire reflects a broader global channel push by the vendor to help MSPs meet the accelerating demand for consolidated security services. ChannelNEXT Toronto: TechnoPlanet’s ChannelNEXT conference kicks off tomorrow in Toronto, gathering Canadian VARs and MSPs to tackle pressing channel challenges. The event will feature extensive discussions on the future of the channel ecosystem. ManageEngine Autonomous AI: ManageEngine is rolling out an autonomous AI push designed to streamline IT operations. The initiative aims to help MSPs handle increasingly complex environments with automated workflows. Tech Builders 2026: Global Startups will host the Tech Builders 2026 conference in Toronto on June 16, focusing on the new digital economy. The event will explore AI, venture capital, and Canada’s role as a global innovation hub. Tech Financing Adoption: Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada is urging the channel to embed financing into partnerships. Director of Technology Finance Jim Moschos believes this approach will help clients overcome the high upfront costs of complex technology implementations. CRTC Streaming Demands: The CRTC has officially ordered streaming giants like Netflix and Apple TV to boost their spending on Canadian content. The regulatory move is designed to support the domestic production industry. Read Full Transcript Welcome to The Buzz from ChannelBuzz.ca, I’m Robert Dutt, today is Wednesday, May 27th, and here’s what’s happening in the channel today. Yesterday, ASUS Canada announced the appointment of Vernon Coutinho as Country Manager for its System Business Group. The announcement, which came just ahead of the ASUS Business Summit in Toronto, reflects the company’s long-term growth ambitions in the Canadian commercial market. Coutinho, who brings nearly 30 years of industry experience, will oversee strategy and performance across consumer, gaming, and commercial segments. For Canadian MSPs, this signals a deepening of the ASUS partner ecosystem locally. The company is actively accelerating its focus on AI-ready commercial devices, bringing its consumer DNA into the workplace. According to ASUS, the goal is to elevate the business laptop experience by delivering devices that are secure, manageable, and enjoyable to use. Also on Tuesday, 7AI announced the availability of PLAID ELITE, a fully managed, AI-native security operations solution. The platform combines autonomous investigation by AI agents with expert oversight from 7AI security engineers, delivering a continuous, follow-the-sun security outcome. The company is positioning the tool as a way for organizations to protect their environments without needing to build or scale an internal operations team. What makes this relevant for the channel is the service model. Rather than relying entirely on human analyst shifts, PLAID ELITE’s coverage scales with investigation volume through agentic AI. 7AI noted that agents are now autonomously completing the majority of investigations end-to-end, allowing partners to drive security outcomes through technology rather than headcount. Cybersecurity platform Guardz has appointed former Pax8 executive Danni Munro as its new Director of Channel Sales for the Australia and New Zealand region. While this is an international appointment, Munro’s background in scaling Pax8’s operations underscores a broader channel push by Guardz. The company is actively deepening its partner relationships to meet accelerating demand from small and medium-sized businesses facing rising ransomware threats. This move highlights a continuing global trend where cybersecurity vendors are relying on seasoned channel veterans to help MSPs deliver consolidated security services to clients who lack the internal expertise to manage threats independently. In Brief – TechnoPlanet’s ChannelNEXT conference kicks off tomorrow in Toronto to address pressing partner challenges. ManageEngine says its new autonomous AI push will streamline IT operations for managed service providers. Global Startups is set to host the Tech Builders 2026 conference in Toronto on June 16. Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada is urging the channel to embed financing into partnerships to offset complex technology costs. The CRTC has ordered streaming platforms like Netflix and Apple TV to boost their spending on Canadian content. Full details and links in the show notes or the blog post. Later today on In The Channel, we will be airing our conversation with Coro CEO Joe Sykora to discuss security stacks and the 2026 threat landscape. And if you haven’t heard it yet, be sure to check out yesterday’s episode featuring Nigel Brown, CTO of Microserve, for a practitioner’s take on AI readiness and tokenomics from Dell Technologies World. That’s how we’re seeing the headlines today. I’m Robert Dutt for ChannelBuzz.ca, thanks for listening. Have a great day.

Maria Fossarello est arrivée en France à 17 ans avec un rêve : bosser à la Commission européenne. Quinze ans plus tard, elle est VP RevOps de Welcome to the Jungle après sept ans chez BlaBlaCar (marketing puis Head of Paid Channel global, 20M€ de budget sur 21 pays) et un passage chez Qonto (Head of RevOps). Entre les deux, beaucoup de portes fermées au nez. La Commission européenne d'abord. Innocent ensuite, où elle a candidaté avec une photo d'elle et son smoothie préféré (résultat : réponse automatique). BlaBlaCar Londres, où on lui a proposé un poste de Country Manager qu'elle ne comprenait pas. Tout ce qui rend son parcours intéressant aujourd'hui s'est joué dans la façon dont elle a transformé ces refus en énergie, puis dans la façon dont elle a appris à prendre des sujets que personne ne réclamait dans ses boîtes successives. Cet épisode, c'est une plongée dans le quotidien d'un VP RevOps en scale-up, mais c'est surtout un manuel de carrière pour toutes les Ops qui veulent grandir avec leur boîte plutôt que d'attendre la promotion suivante.Ce que tu vas apprendre dans cet épisode :Comment monter en responsabilité sans titre officiel : sortir de sa fiche de poste, prendre les sujets vacants, et rester volontairement large pour multiplier les opportunités.Pourquoi un VP RevOps doit gagner la confiance de ses pairs (les autres VPs) autant que de sa propre équipe.La méthode 1:1 que Maria a affinée année après année : commencer par l'humain "comment ça va ?", refuser les 1:1 où elle parle toute seule, et pourquoi le peer coaching bat la progress review.Ce qu'il faut tuer en priorité dans une scale-up française : les meetings récurrents à plus de 6 personnes qui durent depuis trop longtemps, et l'illusion que travailler 12 heures par jour rend productif.La différence concrète entre un VP RevOps et un CRO en scale-up : Maria détaille son organigramme chez Welcome (CEO → CRO → 4 VPs en France et UK) et ce que ça change dans son quotidien.Sa position assumée d'anti-framework : pourquoi copier-coller un playbook entre deux contextes ne fonctionne presque jamais, et comment elle pense la priorisation par quarter à la place.Notes complètes, ressources et captures de l'épisode : [lien] Pour aller plus loin :Gemba (terme japonais) : aller sur le terrain avec son équipe pour comprendre un sujet complexe ensemble, pratique reprise de Qonto.Modjo et Dust : outils utilisés par Maria chez WTTJ pour faire des analyses approfondies sur les transcripts de calls (pricing, playbooks, objections).Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Energised Futures, Centrica's in-house research and innovation incubator, has partnered with Panasonic in a new pilot designed to advance intelligent heat-pump control. Demonstrating how collaboration across manufacturers, installers and technology innovators can accelerate the shift to smarter, more efficient low carbon heating. Heat Pump Trial The research has explored the automation and optimisation of heat pumps in Dublin homes as part of an EU funded Horizon-2020 programme – the DEDALUS project – to develop user-centered demand side response (DSR) systems. By combining technical innovation from Energised Futures with Panasonic's manufacturing expertise alongside local installer partner Mos Mechanical's on the ground installer insight, the project reflects the full lifecycle of heat pump deployment. Energised Futures is creating bespoke digital twins for all participating homes and remotely controlling each Panasonic heat pump with predictive algorithms to deliver optimum comfort and efficiency. Building on the success of its earlier MESH project, funded by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, the team has developed advanced control algorithms to enable the Panasonic heat pumps to participate in Demand Response. The system prioritises heating the home and hot water tank when electricity is cheap and low-carbon, while preserving occupant comfort: reducing heat pump operating costs and emissions and simultaneously supporting grid balancing and integration of renewables. Insights from the Dublin trial will feed directly into complementary pilots in Austria, Denmark, Italy, Spain and Romania, helping to build a holistic understanding of how smart heating and flexibility solutions work across different climates, housing types and energy systems. The overall programme wrapped at the end of April, following which the combined results from Dublin and the other EU pilots will be analysed and shared. Ben Krikler, PhD, Head of Energised Futures and Director of Research & Innovation, Centrica, emphasised the opportunity ahead: "Heat pumps have incredible potential, but that potential isn't being fully realised" "By combining advanced controls, predictive algorithms, and real-world data, we can make heat pumps smarter, more efficient, and more rewarding for households by delivering comfort at the lowest running cost while also helping to balance the grid and reduce emissions." Underscoring the wider benefits of the project, Laurence Cox, Country Manager for Panasonic Heating & Cooling Ireland said: 'This project highlights the real-world benefits of heat pump technology, from reduced energy costs and improved comfort to lower carbon emissions. We are proud to be working alongside Centrica and MOS Mechanical to help underline the growing importance of proven, low-carbon technologies in supporting the transition to a more sustainable built environment." The pilot adopts a user-centric, co-creation approach to understand what drives or hinders participation in demand response, including factors such as comfort, data privacy, and energy literacy. Supported by a robust social science framework and drawing on behavioural science, motivation theories, and socio-economic insights, the project actively involves participants through workshops, segmentation analysis, and interface testing. MSM Renewable installed the heat pumps and worked directly with participating households, giving them practical support and helping ensure the trial reflected real-world installer and customer experience. Reflecting on the trial, Mick O'Shea, Founder & CEO of Mos Mechanical's said: "Heat pumps are evolving quickly, and projects like this make sure installers stay ahead" "Hands on experience with the latest systems gives us the confidence to show customers how efficient heat pumps really are. It also proves that when the industry works together, the technology delivers more for households — and opens new opportunities for installers." As the progra...

La transformación digital ya no es exclusiva de las grandes empresas, y hoy una PyME puede operar, comprar y crecer desde el celular. En este episodio, Selene Ramírez, reportera de Tecnología, Ivet Rodríguez, editora de Empresas en Expansión, y Pedro Maldonado, Country Manager de Amazon Business, hablan sobre la forma en que las empresas pueden digitalizar sus procesos de compra y abastecimiento para ganar eficiencia, reducir costos y tener mayor control financiero.  Escucha un episodio nuevo cada lunes en todas las plataformas.

Todos los ecommerce hablan de tráfico, de captación, de logística o de inteligencia artificial. Pero hay una parte mucho menos visible que seguramente esté afectando a las ventas más de lo que parece, y es el momento del pago. Ese instante en el que el usuario ya ha decidido comprar, mete la tarjeta, pulsa el botón final… Y aun así la operación puede fallar, encarecerse o incluso bloquearse sin que la tienda online entienda bien por qué.Ahora puedes crear y configurar fácilmente tu propia tienda online en solo unas horas sin conocimientos de programación y con todas las funcionalidades incluidas que necesitas para crecer. Haz clic aquí para empezar tus 14 días de prueba gratis sin meter tarjeta de crédito.Para hablar de todo ello he invitado a Jorge Sorial, Country Manager de Craftgate en España, una fintech especializada en orquestación de pagos que ayuda a los ecommerce a recuperar pagos que suelen perderse y a optimizar una parte del negocio que muchas veces se deja en piloto automático y no se presta la atención que merece. Y te prometo que se pierde mucho dinero y muchas ventas por ese agujero. Hoy con Jorge hablamos de cosas como:De cuánto dinero puede estar perdiendo un ecommerce en el checkout sin darse cuenta.De qué es realmente la orquestación de pagos y por qué no es lo mismo que tener un único TPV.De cómo se puede recuperar una parte de los pagos rechazados.Por qué dos operaciones aparentemente iguales pueden tener costes y riesgo de fraude muy distintos.De cómo afectan los pagos a la expansión internacional, a la conversión y también al margen del negocio.Y muchas otras cosas que te cuento en este episodio, como siempre, sin filtros.Patrocinador del podcast Siteground: https://stgrnd.co/esecommerce Web sneaker: https://pychon.comWeb: https://ecosistemaecommerce.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE2zroaDzTVZRwNOh5Ma9cg/?sub_confirmation=1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javierlopezrod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Ecosistema-Ecommerce/61550625909016/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ecosistemaecommTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ecosistemaecommerceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecosistemaecommerceSi quieres patrocinar este programa, escríbenos a jlopez@ecosistemaecommerce.com

Joana Proença de Carvalho é Country Manager da Ackermann Portugal. Uma carreira que a levou aos locais mais recônditos do Brasil. Não teme que a IA lhe tire o lugar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following article of the Automotive industry is: 'Hannover Messe 2026 and the Future of Mexico's Factory Floor' by José Antonio Velazquez, Country Manager Mexico, Facteon. 

Joana Proença de Carvalho é Country Manager da Ackermann Portugal. Uma carreira que a levou aos locais mais recônditos do Brasil. Não teme que a IA lhe tire o lugar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En este episodio de Vida Digital conversamos con Soledad Rovira, Country Manager de Mastercard para Panamá y Belice, sobre uno de los temas más urgentes para la economía local: la aceptación digital en los comercios. ¿Por qué el 77% de los negocios en México, Centroamérica y el Caribe aún no acepta pagos electrónicos? ¿Qué barreras frenan a los pequeños empresarios y emprendedores? ¿Y cómo están cambiando la nube, la tokenización y la inteligencia artificial las reglas del juego?Soledad explica con claridad los beneficios reales para las pymes: "En tres palabras: ganan competitividad, ganan eficiencia y ganan seguridad." También destaca el enorme potencial sin explotar: "Cerca de 11 millones de pequeñas y microempresas podrían beneficiarse directamente de tener una mayor aceptación digital en los próximos cinco años." Y cierra con una visión de futuro contundente: "Expandir la aceptación digital es el factor más poderoso para acelerar el crecimiento de pagos, reducir la fricción y reducir la informalidad."Una conversación imprescindible para todo emprendedor, dueño de negocio o simplemente curioso sobre hacia dónde va la economía digital en nuestra región.

The following article of the Talent industry is: 'Mental Strength: The Decisive Factor Behind Performance' by Camille Rouxel, Country Manager & Partner, 5 Steps Headhunting.

“No se va”, así se lo ha dicho el primer ministro Keir Starmer a su gabinete cuando cada vez son más los diputados laboristas que piden que renuncie. Crisis política que se está trasladando ya a los mercados con la deuda británica a 30 años cotizando a niveles que no se veían desde 1998, en el 5,8%. Las perspectivas económicas de Alemania mejoran en mayo, tras dos meses consecutivos de fuertes caídas aunque todavía se encuentra en territorio negativo, según el indicador ZEW que sube hasta los -10,2 puntos, siete puntos más respecto al mes anterior. El dato es mucho mejor de lo esperado. Según el presidente del instituto, “las expectativas están mejorando pero aún se mantiene en territorio negativo a la espera de que la guerra termine pronto”. En la actualidad nacional, el gobierno ha aprobado este martes el proyecto de Ley de Gestión Pública e Integridad del Sistema Nacional de Salud, con el que busca poner límite a la privatización de la gestión de los hospitales públicos. Hablaremos con Miguel Benatar, Country Manager de Booksy en España, de la teoría del pintalabios rojo. Y los temas de la actualidad, a debate en la Tertulia de Cierre de Mercados con Juan Iranzo, catedrático de Economía Aplicada de la UNED y director de DarmadatA, y Antonio Alvarez-Ossorio, del despacho de abogados Alvarez-Ossorio Miller.

Expert Topic: SA's medical school bottleneck is driving students abroad Guest: Brad Latilla-Campbell, Country Manager at Crimson Education

We are sitting on a goldmine and most of us don't even know it. Uganda has the rain. The soil. The land. The climate that the whole world envies. And yet, we are importing the food we should be growing ourselves.Joel Ssenjala, Country Manager of Holland Greentech, a man who has spent over a decade in the trenches of Uganda's agricultural sector, shares what will make you angry, inspired, and ready to act.

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"The amount of time you need to spend listening in Japan is very high." "You have to turn up your EQ sensitivity or your EQ radar very, very high." "No matter what, love it." "Feedback should be ninety percent positive." "Leadership is achieving the organisation's goal by maximising the potential of your team." Paul Kraft is the Country Manager for Haribo in Japan and a seasoned food and beverage executive whose career has crossed global brands, entrepreneurial ventures, and distributor-led market development. His relationship with Japan began when he first visited in 1991 on a school trip after studying finance and economics, and he later returned to Osaka to teach English before building his early career in the United States as a product and brand manager in the frozen food sector. Starbucks then recruited him to establish its consumer packaged goods office in Tokyo, where his team expanded the brand beyond coffee shops into convenience store cup coffee, canned coffee, and dry coffee formats. He later launched Honey Baked Ham in Japan through an omnichannel strategy covering food service, retail, and online sales, before joining Nespresso to lead the business-to-business group serving hotels, restaurants, and off-premise clients. At Haribo, Kraft became the company's first person on the ground in Japan, guiding the distributor, shaping strategy, and acting as the bridge between the Japanese market and the global organisation. His career arc reflects adaptability in Japan: learning when to push, when to listen, when to use nemawashi, how to reduce uncertainty, and how to lead through consensus, precedent, relationship depth, and trust. Paul Kraft's leadership journey in Japan is a practical study in how global executives must adapt ambition, speed, and commercial logic to a business culture that places deep value on patience, consensus, trust, and emotional intelligence. His connection with Japan began in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when Japanese business influence was highly visible internationally. Toyota, Japanese management methods, and major Japanese investments overseas created a sense that understanding Japan was essential for future business leaders. Kraft studied finance and economics, visited Japan for the first time in 1991, and fell in love with the country. After graduating, he returned to Osaka to teach English before moving back to the United States and entering the food business. His early food career gave him broad commercial exposure. He worked as a product and brand manager for a privately held frozen food company, handling brands across categories such as ice cream, pizza, and frozen egg rolls. He also gained experience in research, brand management, and mergers and acquisitions. The turning point came when Starbucks recruited him to return to Japan and set up a consumer packaged goods office in Tokyo. Within three months, he sold his cars, sold his house, gave away his tools, and moved to Japan. It was a decisive commitment to the market. At Starbucks, Kraft's team was responsible for everything outside the coffee shops, including convenience store cup coffee, canned coffee, different drinks, and packaged coffee products. Japan's vast convenience store network meant the business could scale dramatically. At one point, he believed Starbucks may have been selling more cups of coffee outside the stores than inside them. Yet the opportunity came with culture shock. Kraft encountered long, meandering meetings with Japanese partners where the purpose was not necessarily to decide, but to discuss. Coming from a Western business environment that valued agendas, pre-reads, data, speed, and explicit outcomes, he found this difficult. Partners might resist data, avoid firm conclusions, or reject new ideas because they had no precedent. This introduced one of Kraft's central leadership lessons: frustration management is a business skill in Japan. He admits that in his early years he sometimes relied too much on visible frustration or forceful leadership. He learned that anger in Japan is not usually interpreted as strength. It is often seen as weak self-control, poor maturity, low self-awareness, and a failure to read the group. In a culture shaped by uncertainty avoidance and consensus, the leader who becomes known as a hothead loses influence. Kraft's next major chapter, Honey Baked Ham, tested his entrepreneurial instincts. He cold-called the CEO of the American family-owned chain and convinced the company to support a Japan launch. The concept was unfamiliar in a market where honey-baked ham did not have obvious precedent. Kraft built an omnichannel model covering food service, a physical store, and online sales. He worked with local financial backers, freelancers, part-time staff, and a very lean team. The leadership challenge was not just selling a product, but selling belief. To attract employees and customers, he had to tell the story of the brand, offer the product directly, and reduce the perceived risk of joining or buying into something new. In Japan, he found that new ideas often need a "Japanese stamp of approval". For Honey Baked Ham, that stamp came from the New Otani Hotel. Once the product was accepted by a respected, traditional, luxury Japanese hotel, the market could interpret it differently. It was no longer merely a foreign idea. It had local legitimacy. This is decision intelligence in a Japanese setting: understanding that data alone is not enough if social proof, trust signals, respected reference points, and emotional confidence are missing. At Nespresso, Kraft moved from entrepreneurial uncertainty into a highly structured global organisation. Nespresso, as part of Nestlé, had strong processes, operational discipline, monthly reviews, and clear accountability systems. Kraft led the business-to-business group, serving hotels, restaurants, and off-premise clients. There, he focused on weekly one-on-ones, feedback, and structure. He maintained regular conversations with direct reports, taking notes, sharing updates, listening to their updates, and discussing future deliverables. He also saw the value of monthly operational reviews where commitments were visible and specific: who would do what by when. Red, yellow, and green status tracking created accountability, but it also required leaders to prevent people from setting themselves up to fail. At Haribo, Kraft now leads largely through influence. Haribo had existed in Japan for decades through distributors, but Kraft became the first person representing the company directly on the ground. His role is to guide the distributor, shape strategy, interpret the Japanese market for the global organisation, and influence outcomes without necessarily controlling every lever. This is leadership through relationship rather than hierarchy. For Kraft, the answer lies in patience, small-group influence, and nemawashi. Large meetings with many distributor representatives are rarely where minds are changed. The real work happens in smaller conversations, offline follow-ups, and repeated explanations of why something matters. Across the interview, Kraft's leadership philosophy is consistent. He advocates weekly one-on-ones, positive feedback, careful listening, written notes, high EQ, and learning Japanese. He believes leaders should look for people doing things right and tell them specifically. He also believes leaders should encourage initiative, especially in Japan, where proposing an idea can itself be a courageous act. Ultimately, Kraft defines leadership as achieving the organisation's goal by maximising the potential of the team. In Japan, that means leading with EQ rather than ego, using structure without crushing people, building consensus without losing accountability, and understanding that influence is earned through patience, presence, and trust. Q&A Summary What makes leadership in Japan unique? Leadership in Japan is unique because authority alone is rarely enough to move people, partners, or organisations. Kraft's experience shows that Japan places heavy emphasis on consensus, precedent, trust, and the emotional readiness of the group. A meeting may not be designed to make a decision in the Western sense. It may be designed to exchange views, test reactions, identify resistance, and prepare the ground for a later decision. This can frustrate executives who arrive expecting agendas, data, pre-reads, and immediate outcomes. However, in Japan, the visible meeting is often only one part of the decision-making process. The real work may occur before and after the formal meeting. This is where nemawashi becomes essential. Rather than forcing a decision in front of a large group, effective leaders work privately with stakeholders, listen to their concerns, explain the reason behind the proposal, and create alignment before asking for visible agreement. In some organisations, this may connect to formal mechanisms such as ringi-sho, where written proposals circulate for approval. Even when ringi-sho is not used formally, the underlying cultural logic remains: people want to avoid surprises, protect relationships, and reduce uncertainty before committing. Why do global executives struggle? Global executives struggle in Japan when they assume that leadership methods which worked elsewhere will automatically work here. Kraft describes coming from a Western environment where meetings were purposeful, decisions were expected, and data played a central role. In Japan, he encountered long discussions without agendas, partners who were not prepared to discuss data, and resistance to ideas because they had never been done before. For a Western leader, this can look inefficient or evasive. For Japanese counterparts, it may reflect caution, uncertainty avoidance, and the desire to avoid exposing the group to visible failure. Another reason global executives struggle is emotional pacing. Kraft admits that his own frustration management was a multi-year learning process. Early in his Japan career, he sometimes believed that a leader had to pound the table, push harder, or force things to happen. Over time, he realised that visible anger usually weakens credibility in Japan. It may be interpreted as poor self-control, low maturity, insufficient self-awareness, or an inability to operate inside the group. Leaders who become known as hotheads lose influence. Is Japan truly risk-averse? Kraft's experience suggests that Japan is not simply risk-averse; it is highly sensitive to uncertainty, precedent, and failure visibility. People may resist new ideas not because they dislike innovation, but because they cannot forecast the outcome, cannot point to a precedent, or cannot see how failure will be managed. His Starbucks orange mocha example illustrates this clearly. Even with data and enthusiasm, Japanese counterparts resisted because they could not forecast something that had never been done before. The absence of precedent made the idea difficult to accept. At Honey Baked Ham, Kraft had to reduce uncertainty on multiple fronts. He needed employees to believe in a small start-up-like venture, customers to accept an unfamiliar product, and business partners to see legitimacy in the concept. He did this through storytelling, product sampling, financial backing, and visible local validation. The New Otani Hotel became a crucial Japanese stamp of approval. Once a respected Japanese institution accepted the product, the perceived risk fell. This is a useful lesson for leaders: in Japan, risk is often managed through social proof, credibility markers, and trusted reference points. Decision intelligence in Japan requires more than analysis. It requires understanding how people feel safe enough to act. What leadership style actually works? The leadership style that works in Japan is patient, structured, emotionally intelligent, and specific. Kraft repeatedly returns to the importance of weekly one-on-ones. He used them not as casual check-ins, but as disciplined leadership routines. He wrote down the person's name, the date, his update, their update, the future focus, and the deliverables. Over time, this built trust and created a rhythm of communication. In Japan, where employees may hesitate to speak up in larger forums, one-on-ones provide a safer space for concerns, ideas, and coaching. Kraft also emphasises feedback, especially positive feedback. He argues that feedback should be ninety percent positive. This does not mean avoiding problems. It means noticing specific behaviours that should continue and reinforcing them. At Nespresso, Kraft also saw the value of structured accountability. Monthly operational reviews asked who would do what by when, using red-yellow-green status tracking. This helped cut through ambiguity and group responsibility. The most effective style is not soft consensus or hard command. It is a combination of empathy, structure, clarity, and support. How can technology help? Technology can help leadership in Japan when it reduces uncertainty, improves shared understanding, and supports better decision-making. Kraft's career points repeatedly to the importance of data, forecasting, operational reviews, and structured follow-up. At Starbucks, he wanted data-driven conversations with partners. At Nespresso, process and dashboards made accountability visible. At Haribo, he works in a market where convenience stores are highly sophisticated and retail execution depends on understanding channels, forecasts, and consumer behaviour. Modern tools such as retail analytics, AI-supported forecasting, digital twins, scenario planning dashboards, and decision intelligence platforms can be powerful in Japan because they allow teams to test ideas before committing. In a high-consensus culture, technology can create a shared factual base. It can help people compare options, visualise consequences, and reduce the fear of the unknown. Digital twins, for example, can allow leaders to model supply chain, distribution, retail placement, or product launch scenarios without requiring immediate real-world commitment. This can lower emotional resistance and make decisions feel safer. However, technology cannot replace trust. In Japan, data may be necessary, but it is rarely sufficient. Leaders must still explain the why, conduct nemawashi, listen to objections, and create confidence among stakeholders. Does language proficiency matter? Language proficiency matters in Japan because it signals respect, commitment, and seriousness. Kraft says leaders should try to learn Japanese, even if they do not become fluent. Fluency helps a leader catch nuance, understand emotional tone, and communicate directly with employees, partners, and distributors. It also helps reduce the distance that can exist between a foreign executive and a Japanese team. In a market where trust is built slowly, the effort to learn the language can itself become a stamp of approval. That said, Kraft does not suggest that language ability alone makes someone an effective leader. A fluent but impatient leader can still fail. A non-fluent but humble, consistent, and respectful leader can still build trust. The key is effort. Trying to learn Japanese shows that the executive is not merely passing through. It shows they are willing to adapt to the local context, not simply demand that the local context adapt to them. What's the ultimate leadership lesson? The ultimate leadership lesson from Kraft's experience is that leaders in Japan must maximise people's potential by building trust, reducing uncertainty, and communicating with discipline. His definition is clear: leadership is achieving the organisation's goal by maximising the potential of the team. That requires more than setting targets. It requires creating the conditions in which people can contribute, speak up, try ideas, receive feedback, and accept accountability without fear of humiliation. Kraft's career shows that Japan rewards leaders who can operate as bridges. At Starbucks, he bridged global brand ambition and Japanese retail realities. At Honey Baked Ham, he bridged an unfamiliar American food concept and Japanese legitimacy signals. At Nespresso, he bridged global process discipline and local team development. At Haribo, he bridges headquarters, distributor partners, retailers, and the Japanese market. The best leaders in Japan do not abandon ambition. They adapt how ambition is communicated and implemented. They listen longer, give more positive feedback, use smaller meetings, manage their frustration, explain the why, and build consensus before demanding action. Author Credentials Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have also been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). In addition to his books, Greg publishes daily blogs on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, offering practical insights on leadership, communication, and Japanese business culture. He is also the host of six weekly podcasts, including The Leadership Japan Series, The Sales Japan Series, The Presentations Japan Series, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews. On YouTube, he produces three weekly shows — The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews — which have become leading resources for executives seeking strategies for success in Japan.

The following article of the Automotive industry is: 'Why Measuring Success Matters More Than Novelty' by Antonio Ulloa, Country Manager, Radwell.

Marcelo Braga, sócio de Financial Services da Forvis Mazars, conversa com Wagner Mendonça, Country Manager da PayJoy, sobre os desafios da inclusão financeira no Brasil. A discussão aborda como tecnologia, novos modelos de crédito e parcerias com o varejo estão ampliando o acesso ao consumo e à renda, especialmente para a população de baixa renda ainda excluída do sistema tradicional.Participantes:Wagner Mendonça, VP and Country Manager, PayJoy.Host(s):Alexandre Abreu, Apresentador, Tracto.Marcelo Braga, Sócio do Financial Services, Forvis Mazars.

The following article of the Finance & Fintech industry is: “Is Mexico on the Road to a Cashless Future?” by Ivan Baquero, Country Manager Mexico, Evertec Mexico.

According to J. Rotbart & Co.’s Exclusive Precious Metals Report for Q1 2026, the quarter was defined by record price peaks followed by a sharp March correction, as volatility rose but underlying market fundamentals remained intact. Gold outperformed, maintaining positive year-to-date gains despite a pullback from January highs, while silver declined amid rising real yields and a stronger US dollar. On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Richard Wang, Country Manager for Singapore at J. Rotbart & Co., to unpack the key drivers behind these moves and what they could mean for precious metals markets in Q2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En el episodio de hoy charlaremos con Pablo López, Country Manager de Trade Republic, sobre la situación financiera a nivel global, los nuevos modelos de inversión y los riesgos a los que se enfrenta la sociedad sin una correcta planificación financiera.

Los mercados comienzan la semana con la atención puesta en las negociaciones entre Estados Unidos e Irán y el fuerte repunte del precio del petróleo, después de que Teherán haya rechazado participar en las conversaciones previstas para este lunes en Pakistán. Además, arranca una semana especialmente intensa en el plano empresarial. En España comienza la temporada de resultados con las cuentas de Bankinter y Enagás, que publicarán mañana. En los próximos días también rendirán cuentas grandes compañías internacionales como Sanofi, Orange, SAP, Intel, Tesla, UnitedHealth o Boeing. En el apartado macroeconómico, el foco estará en los PMI que se conocerán el jueves tanto en Europa como en Estados Unidos, claves para medir si la economía empieza a notar ya el impacto de la guerra en Irán. En la Tertulia de Mercados de Capital Intereconomía analizan este escenario Gonzalo Ramón-Borja Álvarez de Toledo, Country Manager y Managing Director en España de Swisscanto International Asset Management; Romualdo Trancho, Sales Leader de Investment Solutions & OCIO de Mercer Wealth España; Lorenzo González, responsable de Iberia de DNB Asset Management; y Mariano Arenillas, responsable para Iberia de DWS.

Leading digital bank Monzo has officially launched in Ireland, marking day one of a new way of banking for Irish customers. The launch follows a 100,000 user waitlist and five consecutive weeks as the most downloaded Finance App in Ireland, signalling huge demand for a new way of banking in the Irish market. This marks a major milestone in Monzo's European expansion. Being the first digital bank to secure a full banking licence from the Central Bank of Ireland four months ago, all Monzo accounts are protected up to €100,000 under the Deposit Guarantee Scheme. Michael Carney, EU CEO at Monzo said: "Ireland deserves a better way of banking, and it's clear customers are ready for it. The response to our waitlist shows just how strong that demand is. As our first market in Europe, we're excited to bring a bank that people genuinely love to Ireland, delivering the experience we've built serving millions. Our mission is to make money work for everyone and we're bringing that to Ireland today with free everyday banking and a simpler, smarter way for people and businesses to manage their finances". The cost and complexity of everyday banking With 38% of Irish customers ranking free accounts as one of the most important features they want from their banks, Monzo will offer free personal and business banking for everyone. Monzo also aims to eliminate the financial burden for SME owners too, who currently pay an average of €365 a year in bank fees or charges. Monzo research found that only 19% of Irish customers say they have a high level of trust in Irish banks, and just 25% would recommend their bank to friends or family. Monzo aims to bridge this 'trust gap' in the market with no hidden fees, industry-first fraud features and clear, transparent banking. While it takes time to earn trust, Monzo is customer obsessed and co-creates tools and features by listening to pain points Irish customers experience, finding innovative ways to solve them. Just one example is Monzo's industry-first 'Call Status' feature that lets customers know if they're really speaking to Monzo on the phone. While only 13% of customers say their bank always explains products clearly, 42% feel they need a "translator" to understand banking terms, products and communications. Monzo is here to change that. With no confusing terms and conditions, no jargon and 24/7 customer support, Monzo's mission is to make money work for everyone – no translator required. Saving remains a challenge Research shows that saving continues to be a challenge across the country, with 34% of those who save earning no interest at all. Nationally, Irish households are sitting on approximately €172 billion in bank deposits, earning little or nothing. Monzo customers can access a free instant access savings account, which allows them to start saving from as little as €1 while earning a competitive 1.6% variable interest rate – nearly twelve times the average Irish rate on overnight deposits. The future of Irish banking The Irish market is only moving one way, and that's digital. Bringing a new era of banking, Monzo is solving pain points and listening to what customers want. With 83% saying they want to track everything from spending to saving all in one place, Monzo's single app can do just that. Allowing customers to manage spending, organise their money and view balances in one place. Elaine Deehan, Country Manager for Ireland at Monzo said: "Our research is clear, Irish customers want free everyday banking, money that works harder for them, a partner they can trust, and a bank that speaks their language. Monzo combines the best of banking and technology with industry-first features now available to Irish customers. We're here to truly listen to our community and build the future of banking together". Irish customers can now apply for an account by downloading the Monzo app. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and o...

Suzana Curic, Country Manager de AWS (Amazon Web Services) y Begoña Villacís, Directora Ejecutiva de SPAINDC (Asociación Española de Data Centers), comentan la inversión de la compañía en España hasta los 33.700 millones de euros para expandir sus centros de datos y convertir a España en el corazón digital de Europa. “La inversión viene motivada para dar respuesta a los clientes”, Suzana Curic. Además de esta multimillonaria inversión, desde la compañía confirman que van a haber instalaciones, como una fábrica de servidores, tanto de embalaje, de pruebas, de fabricación y de reciclaje. ¿Cuál será el impacto de todo esto en el empleo? “30.000 empleos de trabajo apoyarán todo esto durante los próximos diez años”, confirma la Country Manager de Amazon Web Services. “Esto es una historia de éxito”, afirma Begoña Villacís. Sobre todo, destaca la importancia que ha tenido esto para la Comunidad de Aragón, ya que como destaca, en Silicon Valley ya se habla de la Comunidad. Para ella, una de las claves de que la empresa haya mirado a la región, es lo bien que está trabajando la Administración de Jorge Azcón. Sobre la forma en la que ha aterrizado la compañía en nuestro país, Directora Ejecutiva de la Asociación Española de Data Centers señala que “han aterrizado de una manera perfecta”. Otra de las razones por las que Begoña Villacís nos cuenta que es una magnífica noticia es por el aporte que hace a la industria española. “España es un país que lleva décadas desindustrializado”, confiesa la invitada. También apunta que “la pandemia nos puso frente al espejo” y que “somos un país que está desnudo en la industria”. Para ella todo esto no es coincidencia, ya que una compañía de la talla de Amazon haga todo esto, con esta inversión, significa que la administración aragonesa ha hecho un muy buen trabajo.

En un entorno donde la IA generativa presiona a las organizaciones a moverse rápido, la inversión en software ha alcanzado cifras históricas, superando el billón de dólares a nivel mundial.Sin embargo, muchas empresas están cayendo en la “licencitis”; el mal de adquirir plataformas que no se utilizan o que no impactan la productividad.En este episodio, conversamos con Lorena Rodríguez Mahecha, Country Manager de Axity Colombia, sobre cómo construir una transformación tecnológica real que rediseñe la operación y no se limite a una simple digitalización de tareas.Descubre cinco claves para que la tecnología sea un habilitador real de valor:Digitalizar vs. transformar: ¿por qué automatizar procesos antiguos sin rediseñarlos solo hace que la operación sea más cara, pero no más eficiente?Cultura de experimentación controlada: ¿cómo permitir que los usuarios exploren nuevas herramientas sin comprometer la ciberseguridad, convirtiendo a los adoptadores tempranos en multiplicadores?Adiós a las charlas magistrales: la importancia de cambiar las capacitaciones genéricas por talleres de uso en caliente, donde la tecnología se adapte a la realidad de cada rol.TI como socio estratégico: el paso necesario para que el área de tecnología deje de ser soporte técnico y se siente en la mesa ejecutiva para resolver los dolores del negocio.Respeto por el software: ¿por qué antes de ejecutar es vital planear, 'arquitectar' y diseñar para asegurar que la herramienta realmente mueva los KPI de la organización.Si quieres entender cómo lograr que la tecnología potencie el talento de tu equipo en lugar de solo sumar complejidad, este episodio es para ti.Para profundizar en cómo la innovación transforma las empresas, explora nuestros contenidos en el blog Capital Inteligente Bancolombia

Luca Carabetta, dopo un'esperienza in Parlamento, è diventato il Country Manager di Trade Republic. In questo episodio, in collaborazione con Trade Republic, ci racconta come risparmiano e investono gli italiani, come sta cambiando l'educazione finanziaria nel nostro Paese e l'innovazione che ha portato Trade Republic nel settore. Scopri Trade Republic e iscriviti a questo link: https://trade.re/actuallypodcast Messaggio promozionale. Condizioni contrattuali ed economiche regolati nei fogli informativi e nel Contratto col Cliente disponibili sul sito. Investire comporta rischi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Country Manager of Merz Therapeutics' Mike Stone discusses commercial launches, the speed of mid-sized pharma, and rebranding DEI. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Fem og førti kroner i måneden. Ingen installasjonskost. Og kundene tror ikke på det.Alexander Ramberg er Country Manager for Themo i Norge. De er tre stykker. På atten måneder har de rullet ut 8000 smarte termostater på Strawberry-hoteller, EVO treningssentre, studentboliger og kommunale bygg. Forretningsmodellen? Du betaler 45 kr/mnd per termostat, sparer 90-120 kr. Netto positiv fra dag én.Gjennom STRØM-sesongen har vi fulgt strømmen steg for steg. Gårdeiere som kjenner smerten (#107). Elhub som ga oss datagrunnlaget (#108). Tibber som viste oss fleksibilitet (#109). Sunday Power som installerer sol og batteri på taket (#110). Jonas Nøland som advarte om energikrisen (#111). Paal Skoe som vil gjøre datasentre til Norges neste eksportindustri (#112). Nå har vi snakket med fyren som vil gjøre alle de dumme ovnene smarte.Vi snakker om:Tre brødre fra Estland startet Themo i 2014. Alexander tok det til Norge med tre mann og landet EVO, Strawberry og Horten kommuneBadegulvet som batteri: varmes opp til 29 grader klokken fire om natten når strømmen er billig, holder varmen gjennom pristoppen klokken syvThomas i EP107 spurte om termisk lagring i bygningsmasse. Alexander, dette er svaret"Too good to be true": gratis installasjon, 45 kr/mnd, gjennomsnittlig besparelse på 90-120 kr. Hvorfor tror ikke kundene på det?Hotellrom på 28 grader, 24/7, også de som er tomme. 250 000 watt som brenner i ingentingPMS-integrasjon med Mews: gjest sjekker ut, rommet går til 17 grader. Ingen merker detFrekvensmarkedet: Themo handlet 1 MW i Finland, skrur på 2000 varmekabler i syv sekunder. Gjestene merker ingenting, men får betalt for detStatnett, åpne opp. Themo har 4 MW klar i Norge. De venterThemo Smart Socket: panelovnproduktet som kommer i september. 60% besparelse på kontor. En smart-plugg med SIM-kort og patentert lås (etter at gjester dro ut 8 av 10 på et hotell i Østfold)Gjest: Alexander Ramberg, Country Manager, ThemoLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alexander-ramberg/Themo: themo.ioFølg Praktisk PropTech:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/praktisk-proptechInstagram: @praktiskproptechYouTube: youtube.com/@praktiskproptechWeb: praktiskproptech.noProdusent: SylvioMentioned in this episode:

Welcome to episode 129 of The Journey Is the Reward!On this episode, Brian and Micah continue their discussion of the Singapore Airshow 2026, Sadly, there is no listener feedback.  However, Listener Lu didn't let us down and she wants to know about the WiFi wars. Then, Micah gives us an update about his cousins Thailand adventures, an update on Chase cash back cards and Brian corrects himself on business class layouts.  For the main event, Brian and Micah continue to discuss the Singapore Airshow 2026.  Brian was impressed with the static displays and chalets offered by some of the major companies in attendance.With the help of YanLin of Bell Helicopter, Brian was also able to record an interview with Dan McQuestin, Country Manager, Australia.  It's a great conversation about the MV 75 and the rest of the Bell product line. And no airshow would be complete without an aerial display. Brian was impressed by some displays and let down by some others.As always, our ears are blessed by the soul-stirring sounds of the Madalitso Youth Choir. Their Welcome and Goodbye songs, recorded at the Royal Livingstone Hotel in Zambia, are the perfect way to bring this flight to a close.You can always find the audio recording at ⁠⁠www.thejourneyisthereward.org⁠

Scarica Trade Republic da questo link https://trade.re/onemoretime Messaggio promozionale. Condizioni contrattuali ed economiche regolati nei fogli informativi e nel Contratto col Cliente disponibili sul sito. Investire comporta rischi. Qui sotto trovi i biglietti per vedere One More Time a TEATRO https://www.ticketone.it/artist/luca-casadei/Â Qui sotto puoi ascoltare le puntate integrali di FUORI DAL BUIO https://open.spotify.com/show/5L5v3AKzqbRVNZ9iqwDn55?si=5f252edc6a594c60 Oggi faremo un viaggio con Luca Carabetta, Country Manager di Trade Republic, la più grande piattaforma online di risparmio in Europa. Protagonista di una precoce carriera politica, che l’ha portato a diventare deputato della Repubblica a soli 27 anni, ha proseguito la sua carriera in ambito finanziario. In questa puntata Luca non ci racconterà solamente il suo percorso di vita, ma ci offrirà degli strumenti per capire il mondo degli investimenti e la psicologia nella finanza. Ci darà degli spunti importanti su come gestire il nostro denaro ed evitare gli errori più comuni. Il dream team di One More Time è composto da: Samar Abdel Basset, Davide Tessari, Alice Gagliardi, Tommaso Galli, Maria Noemi Grandi, Gloria Giovanditti, Marco Caddia, Emma Marsan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwis are spending less time on hold to customer service call centres. Research from AI platform ServiceNow estimates New Zealanders spent 22 million hours waiting on hold last year – two million less than the year before. It says banks and retailers have the fastest resolution time of 2.4 days on average, while government and manufacturing lag behind at 6.5 days. ServiceNow Country Manager Kate Tulp told Mike Hosking the improvements are being driven by AI. She says 72% of New Zealanders say that they're willing to embrace AI and actually want to use self-service first. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debate con Félix de la Fuente, CCO de Templus; Pablo Chapinal, Sales Director de Zscaler; Mar Garcia, Country Manager de Okta; y Francisco Bonilla, Territory SE Manager de Fortinet

Bienvenue dans Choose Your Mentor, le podcast qui vous connecte aux parcours inspirants de celles et ceux qui construisent l'Afrique d'aujourd'hui et de demain.Ici, on ne parle pas seulement de réussite.On parle de chemins, de décisions, d'échecs, de discipline… et de vision.Aujourd'hui, j'ai le plaisir de recevoir Stéphane Kouakou, un professionnel reconnu dans l'univers du marketing et de la communication, avec plus de quinze années d'expérience dans la publicité et les stratégies de marque. Depuis ses débuts, il est animé par une conviction simple : une idée créative peut transformer la perception d'un produit… mais aussi celle d'une entreprise, voire d'une génération de consommateurs. Dans cet épisode, nous allons explorer :comment naît une passion pour la communicationce que signifie réellement construire une marque forte en Afriqueles leçons tirées de plus de 15 ans dans l'industrie publicitaireet surtout, les principes de discipline et de leadership qui façonnent l'influence.Si vous êtes entrepreneur, marketeur, créateur ou simplement curieux de comprendre comment les idées deviennent des marques puissantes, cet épisode est pour vous.Je suis Malick Diabaté, et vous écoutez Choose Your Mentor.Installez-vous confortablement.La conversation commence maintenant.

With the pace of change in the technology sector, women must push for ongoing learning and development opportunities, urges tech leader Gillian Whelan, who believes women can sometimes be less vocal when asking for support that goes beyond the day-to-day or expecting investment in themselves as employees. Whelan, who is Managing Director and Country Manager at international IT and business consultancy emagine's operation in Ireland, says ongoing learning and personal development are essential to progress in the tech sector and that women need to push out of their comfort zones to move up the career ladder. Whelan says: "Every career benefits from structured development programmes, but not all employers offer this without pressure from their employees. The technology sector moves at a faster pace than many others, which means that keeping ahead is crucial for progression. In my experience, women can sometimes be less pushy when it comes to asking for this kind of support, but if we are to address the gender imbalance in this sector, then this needs to change. "Tech is still largely dominated by men, but I have found this is not just because of biased recruitment practises, but often because there is a larger pool of male candidates for tech roles. So, there should be a real opportunity for women to stand out, and a CV full of seized development opportunities will certainly help. "Development is important at all levels and particularly in the early career stages as professionals look to make their mark and find their niche. They're also likely to be up against a higher number of candidates when looking for new roles." Whelan adds that with a looming tech skills gap, it is the young, early years professionals, both male and female, who are the future and should be getting the support they need to prepare themselves. With businesses vying for the limited tech skills available in Ireland, this is an opportunity for supportive employers. Whelan, who was instrumental in developing the training programme at emagine before becoming MD, explains: "An employer who offers structured development plans with a series of micro-credentials and certifications will undoubtedly attract and retain the best employees because they will feel valued, driven and like they are constantly learning and so don't need to move on to find new work experiences. "Women should be looking for this sort of offering from an employer, especially if they feel less confident fighting for investment in their skills. Nonetheless, women must keep constantly working on themselves, their skills, confidence and attitude to risk-taking." More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Competenze, incontro (o non incontro) tra domanda e offerta, dinamiche del mercato, come guardare all'impatto dell'Intelligenza Artificiale. Parliamo di tutto questo con Marcello Albergoni, Country Manager di LinkedIn in Italia, che viene a trovarci in studio.

There's concerns among experts following the latest medical platform hack that's left an impact on Kiwis. MediMap is widely used across New Zealand, particularly in aged care, disability, hospice, and community health. Some users' information had been changed, including altering ages, changing patient's names to Charlie Kirk - and claiming living users were deceased. CISO Lens Country Manager Nadia Yousef says it's unclear why this happened, and there's nothing hinting towards extortion or blackmail just yet. "It's not clear who did it, it's very unclear why - there's, I think, a lot more to follow over the next few days." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tertulia con  Raúl González, Director de Sector Público de Getronics; Oscar Rivas, Manager Solutions Architects de Dell Technologies; Jorge Vazquez, Country Manager de Nutanix; y Juanjo García, Partners & Alliances Director de Templus

Stephen Grootes speaks to Brad Latilla-Campbell, Country Manager at Crimson Education about the growing number of South African students gaining admission to top US universities and the role Crimson Education is playing in that pipeline. As competition for places at Ivy League institutions intensifies globally, more high-performing local graduates are seeking structured guidance on applications, scholarships and positioning themselves for elite programmes. This platform works with ambitious students aiming for highly selective universities in the United States, helping them navigate admissions strategies, standardised testing, and funding pathways. The trend reflects both the globalisation of higher education and the increasing appetite among South African families to access world-class academic networks abroad. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia isn't just another western market. Amazon learned this quickly in its 12th market roll out. In this episode of The CMO Show, Lena Zak, Country Manager for Amazon Business Australia, discusses the nuances of branding in an unusually personal, human‑to‑human business culture with distinct approaches to buying and supplier relationships.  From buyer instincts shaped by Amazon's B2C footprint to the procurement friction unique to local organisations, Lena shares the surprises that forced her team to rethink assumptions and rework their approach, including the need to explain what Amazon Business even is before they could persuade anyone why it matters.  What are Lena's biggest lessons?  How listening beat out global playbooks in a market where trust still trumps technology  How the whimsical Little Bo Peep campaign became an unlikely shortcut to clarity and cultural connection  Why simplicity in fast shipping, easy controls and fewer suppliers to manage proved the strongest lever for earning confidence with Australian organisations navigating digital transformation.  It's a behind‑the‑scenes look at the decisions, challenges and creative swings that defined one of Amazon's most interesting market launches and a reminder that in B2B, understanding how people buy is still the most powerful strategy of all.  This episode is brought to you by impact advisory, communications and events agency, ImpactInstitute in partnership with Adobe.  www.impactinstitute.com.au | https://business.adobe.com/au

Signs the job market is on the up. New Seek data shows job ads have grown by 1.5% since October and are now 11.7% higher year on year. Gisborne's led monthly growth with an almost 4% increase, while Marlborough's the only region with a record annual decline in ads, at -6%. However Seek Country Manager Rob Clark says the fact growth stretches across regions and industries is a marked improvement on this year. He told Mike Hosking they're hopeful the growth will continue. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mauricio Schwartzmann es un ejecutivo peruano con corazón Mexico con una sólida trayectoria en el mundo financiero y tecnológico, marcada por su experiencia en liderazgo, innovación y estrategia. Es Ingeniero Industrial en la Universidad de Lima y cuenta con un MBA en Thunderbird School of Global Management con enfoque en estudios internacionales. Inició su carrera profesional en Citibank Perú, donde ocupó distintos puestos clave durante más de 15 años entre Perú y México, destacando como Managing Director de Pagos e Inclusión Financiera en Citibanamex. Desde ese rol, lideró iniciativas como CoDi (Cobro Digital), un proyecto emblemático de pagos QR, y supervisó un portafolio con más de 6 millones de clientes. Luego dio un salto al mundo fintech como CEO y socio fundador de RappiBank Perú, donde lanzó con éxito productos digitales como cuentas bancarias y tarjetas RappiCard, y lideró un equipo de más de 135 personas, gestionando una base de más de 350 mil usuarios. En 2022, regreso a Mexico para asumir su actual rol como Country Manager de Mastercard México, liderando la estrategia de negocio, innovación tecnológica y expansión de productos en uno de los mercados clave de la compañía a nivel global. Bajo su dirección, Mastercard ha impulsado productos como Click to Pay, y expandido su ecosistema a través de la integración de fintechs como Arcus, escalando operaciones locales clave como el sistema de compensación nacional. En 2024, fue reconocido como el líder de ventas #1 en América Latina en los President's Club Awards de Mastercard. Mauricio es esposo, papá, mentor, inversionista, board member y parte del panel de Shark Tank México en su décima temporada. Su trayectoria refleja cómo la ejecución, el enfoque y el desarrollo constante pueden traducirse en grandes resultados.

La inteligencia artificial ha avanzado a un ritmo acelerado y ha permitido avances en áreas como la medicina y la ciencia. Sin embargo, sus avances han creado una nueva brecha entre países. ¿Hasta qué punto la inteligencia artificial puede convertirse en un motor real de productividad si los problemas estructurales del Estado siguen intactos?Para este capítulo hablamos con el médico neuroradiólogo, German Arango; con el ex ministro de tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones, David Luna; con María Paula Forero, politóloga y autora del libro "Más allá de los algoritmos: reflexiones sobre ética e inteligencia artificial en la era digital"; con Víctor Muñoz, ex director del Dapre y experto en inteligencia artificial; y con Juanita Rodríguez, Country Manager de Bitso.

The tech skills gap is ever worsening in Ireland, with even large firms struggling to compete with multinationals to snaffle the best professionals. One person who knows all about this is Gillian Whelan, Managing Director and Country Manager of Emagine Ireland. Gillian has tackled the challenge of accessing specialised tech skills with a model she calls ‘Bestshoring',  bringing together bespoke, global teams for each project, using the best people from the right locations, at the right cost. In other words, building a custom ‘Avengers dream team' of global experts. I recently caught up with Gillian.Gillian talks about her background, fixing Ireland's devastating tech skills gap, the need for security by design and more.More about Gillian Whelan:Since joining Aspira in 2017 as a Senior Executive, Gillian has made a significant impact on the business, progressing to head up the very successful Project Management Training Practice within the company. She was subsequently promoted to Chief Commercial Officer in late 2021 and became the natural choice for the leading role, as the consultancy evolves and grows through its strategic partnership with Emagine. Gillian then took over from former Ireland MD Peter Ryan.