Global Perspectives

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.

 

Global Perspectives - 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.

Global Perspectives - Season 2, Episode4 - 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.

  

Season 2, Episode 1 - Alexander Stubb & Bill Thomas

CEOs around the world are facing crises on multiple fronts – from geopolitical and economic uncertainty to climate change. Do gatherings like Davos remain appropriate platforms for leaders to strategically respond to the challenges of today? Halla Mohieddeen chats to former Finnish Prime Minister and WEF regular, Alexander Stubb about his views on the need for greater globalization and international collaboration. She’s also joined by KPMG Global CEO and Chairman, Bill Thomas.

Season 1, Episode 11 - Rory Cellan-Jones & Alex Holt

What role can the tech sector play in driving a return to sustainable growth in 2023? In the latest Global Perspectives podcast, Halla Mohieddeen is joined by former BBC economics and technology journalist Rory Cellan-Jones, discussing the need for the industry to be accessible and simplified. Halla also chats to KPMG’s Alex Holt, who offers his prognosis for the tech sector in an increasingly uncertain year ahead.

Season 1, Episode 10 - Elizabeth Briody & Regina Mayor

2023 looks set to be a year of uncertainty and geopolitical unease. The last few years have transformed how CEOs need to think, strategize and respond. In the latest Global Perspectives podcast, business anthropologist, Elizabeth Briody, chats to Gillian Tett about her experiences studying workplace culture and how blended working models and international cultural differences can create huge challenges for decision makers. Gillian is also joined by KPMG’s new Global Head of Clients and Markets, Regina Mayor, to discuss how some CEOs are adapting and embracing change, focusing more than ever on purpose and agile leadership.

Season 1, Episode 9 - Menny Barzilay & Akhilesh Tuteja

The latest KPMG Cyber Trust Insights report reveals 80% of leaders understand the importance of cyber security, but is an acknowledgement of the issue really translating into proactive CEO action? In the latest Global Perspectives, Halla Mohieddeen goes beyond the data with international cyber security expert Menny Barzilay and KPMG's Global Cyber Security Practice Leader, Akhilesh Tuteja.

Season 1, Episode 8 - Komal Ahmad & Dr. Anna van Poucke

A chance meeting with a homeless veteran transformed Komal Ahmad's life. The CEO is now on a mission to tackle hunger and food waste. In episode 8 of Global Perspectives, she chats to Halla Mohieddeen about her achievements and vision.

Halla is also joined by KPMG International's Global Head of Healthcare, Dr. Anna van Poucke, who gives her views on the unfolding international health and food crisis, and the future for the sector.