Global Perspectives

Season 4, Episode 2 - Stefano Moritsch & Linda Yueh

2026 look set to be another year of deepening global economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Economic populism, trade protectionism,
shifting demographics and even alarms about deglobalization are driving decision making and threatening long-term economic stability. In such a confusing and challenging environment, what can CEOs do today to ensure sustainable long-term growth? Leading economist and business author, Linda Yueh, shares her views and insights with KPMG’s Global Head of Geopolitics, Stefano Moritsch, in the latest edition of KPMG’s must-listen podcast series, Global Perspectives.

Season 4, Episode 1 - Regina Mayor & Gillian Tett

2026's World Economic Forum gathering in Davos was the biggest in the event’s history, with more CEOs and more political leaders than ever before. But, with economic headwinds and geopolitical disruption threatening global cohesion and collaboration, could deglobalization damage the current consensus-driven approach to international business? KPMG’s Global Head of Clients & Markets, Regina Mayor, catches up with Gillian Tett – the world-renowned journalist and business commentator – to hear her views on the future for Davos and what CEOs need to be thinking and doing today to tackle the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Season 3, Episode 4 - Leading global research on Trust in AI

KPMG in collaboration with the University of Melbourne, will be launching a leading piece of research on Trust in Artificial Intelligence, a global study measuring the general population’s experience, use and attitudes towards AI.

 

KPMG International’s Global Head of Corporate Affairs Jane Lawrie recently sat down with Nicole Gillespie, Chair in Trust and Professor of Management, University of Melbourne, to share their thoughts on the initial survey findings, and the importance of trust in organizations.

 

The full survey will be released in the spring 2025 so stay tuned to find out more

Season 3, Episode 3 - Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive, Standard Chartered

This season we are marking 10 years of the KPMG CEO Outlook and talking to business leaders and innovative thinkers across industries, countries and continents to better understand what drives them, how they are navigating challenges, their views on the greatest risks to growth and how they make the difference.

Outlook of the CEO looks back at the last decade as well as considering the opportunities and obstacles that lie ahead.

In this episode, Jon Holt, Chief Executive and Senior Partner, KPMG UK and Switzerland, interviews Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartered.

With over 35 years of experience in the financial sector Bill has led Standard Chartered through a number of significant transformations in areas including bringing a strong focus to sustainable finance and digital innovation.

Together Jon and Bill discuss the economy, geopolitical tensions, AI, hybrid working, sustainability and leadership.

Season 3, Episode 2 - Baroness Dambisa Moyo, author and global economist

This season we are marking 10 years of the KPMG CEO Outlook and talking to business leaders and innovative thinkers across industries, countries and continents to better understand what drives them, how they are navigating challenges, their views on the greatest risks to growth and how they make the difference.

Outlook of the CEO looks back at the last decade as well as considering the opportunities and obstacles that lie ahead.

In this episode, Jane Lawrie, KPMG’s Global Head of Corporate Affairs, interviews the global economist and author, Baroness Dambisa Moyo.

Baroness Moyo is a world-renowned economist and author of four New York Times Bestselling Books, she has sat on a number of corporate boards and has been named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.  

Baroness Moyo talks about the future of the world economy, how AI can solve the world’s most intractable problems and the new growth it brings, and her reasons for optimism.

Season 3, Episode 1 - Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados

This season we are marking 10 years of the KPMG CEO Outlook and talking to business leaders and innovative thinkers across industries, countries and continents to better understand what drives them, how they are navigating challenges, their views on the greatest risks to growth and how they make the difference.

Outlook of the CEO looks back at the last decade as well as considering the opportunities and obstacles that lie ahead.

In this episode, John McCalla-Leacy, KPMG’s Head of Global ESG, interviews the Honorable Mia Mottley, the first female Prime Minister of Barbados, a role she has held since 2018.

The Prime Minister speaks about the pressing climate crisis, how AI and tech is changing business, and the importance of engaging people when building a sustainable future.

 

Season 2, Episode 5 - Geena Davis & Lisa Heneghan

Is gender equality still a boardroom issue? For many CEOs, the broad range of crises impacting the world right now risk pushing equality and diversity down their agenda, but getting IDE right remains crucial for the success of a business and for the benefit of wider society. In the latest edition of Global Perspectives from KPMG, Halla Mohieddeen chats to Hollywood star Geena Davis about her own mission to achieve greater representation of women on-screen. Halla is also joined by KPMG’s Global Chief Digital Officer, Lisa Heneghan, who shares her own personal experiences of tackling gender equality in the world of tech and STEM.

Season 2, Episode 4 - Mehreen Khan & Regina Mayor

With central banks taking a tough approach on interest rates, are businesses facing the prospect of a prolonged global recession? In the latest episode of Global Perspectives with Halla Mohieddeen, we’re joined by The Times Economic Editor, Mehreen Khan and KPMG Global Head of Clients & Markets, Regina Mayor, to hear their views on the current economic outlook.

Season 2, Episode 3 - Anders Fogh Rasmussen & John McCalla-Leacy

The rise of geopolitical uncertainty and polarization is raising doubts over the future of global trade. Is cross-border collaboration a thing of the past? In the latest edition of Global Perspectives, Halla Mohieddeen chats to former Danish Prime Minister and NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, and KPMG’s Global Head of ESG John McCalla-Leacy, to hear their views on the need for political and business leaders to stay connected.

Season 2, Episode 2 - Celine Schillinger & Jane Lawrie

In uncertain times, how can CEOs truly shine with effective leadership that embraces talent, sustainability and equity? In the latest Global Perspectives with Halla Mohieddeen, French entrepreneur and change practitioner, Celine Schillinger, is joined by KPMG Global Head of Corporate Affairs, Jane Lawrie, to discuss the need for greater purpose and shared values as tools to unlock growth.