Global Perspectives

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.

Season 1, Episode 7 - Douglas Holmes & Richard Threlfall

The climate crisis is forcing CEOs to completely re-think their business strategies. Douglas Holmes has spent his career studying business behavior and culture. In episode 7 of Global Perspectives, he speaks to Gillian Tett about his views on proactively leaders are tackling the issues.

Gillian is also joined by KPMG International's Global Head of KPMG IMPACT, Richard Threlfall, who discusses what progress has been made on ESG and why further action is essential.

Season 1, Episode 6 - David Ko, Richard Busellato & Judd Caplain

David Ko and Richard Busellato ditched their successful “desk jobs” to become advocates for greater sustainability in the finance world. In episode 6 of Global Perspectives, they chat to Halla Mohieddeen about the need for CEOs to deal with the immediate financial crisis that climate uncertainty is creating.

Halla also speaks to KPMG International's Global Head of Financial Services, Judd Caplain, about unease in the markets and what may lie ahead.

Season 1, Episode 5 - Patricia Ensworth & Carl Carande

For CEOs, the “new norm” has created opportunities and tensions. In conversation with Gillian Tett, business anthropologist Patricia Ensworth shares her thoughts on the risks and rewards facing businesses as they tackle innovation, social and cultural change.

For episode 5 of Global Perspectives, Gillian also speaks to KPMG International's Global Head of Advisory, Carl Carande, about how leaders are adapting in an era of innovation and disruption.

Season 1, Episode 4 - Mandeep Rai & Nhlamu Dlomu

In a rapidly changing, uncertain world, does GDP remain a relevant metric of success? Business author Mandeep Rai speaks to Halla Mohieddeen about her mission to drive CEOs towards a new “values compass”.

Episode 4 of Global Perspectives also features KPMG International's Global Head of People, Nhlamu Dlomu, who gives her view on the progress so far on leadership commitments to ESG.

Season 1, Episode 3 - Denise Hamilton & Kristine Remedios

CEOs recognize that ESG matters, but driving the change can be the biggest challenge. Denise Hamilton is a maverick in the field of allyship, diversity and inclusion. In episode 3 of Global Perspectives, she shares her thoughts with Halla Mohieddeen on how board rooms can deliver on their promises.

Also on the program, KPMG International's Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Kristine Remedios, who files her report card on business success in ESG.