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Zhike Lei & Marcus Schindler on exploration and purpose at Novo Nordisk

December 8, 2025 • by Zhike Lei in I by IMD Podcasts • 2 min read • Podcast available

IMD’s Zhike Lei talks with Marcus Schindler on driving innovation at Novo Nordisk, balancing delivery and discovery, and preparing R&D teams for AI....

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Inside the transition: Bottlenecks and strategic choices

December 1, 2025 • by Julia Binder, Knut Haanaes in I by IMD Podcasts • 2 min read • Podcast available

In the second episode of IMD’s sustainability series, IMD's Julia Binder and Knut Haanaes welcome Kunal Chandra of RWE to discuss the energy transition....

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AI’s rise from winters to workplaces

November 17, 2025 • by Didier Bonnet in I by IMD Podcasts • 2 min read • Podcast available

AI has leapt from obscurity to ubiquity, reshaping work and society. But its flaws run deep, forcing leaders to balance its promise with its dangerous limitations. ...

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Europe’s irreplaceable innovator: ASML’s CEO on powering the digital future

November 10, 2025 • by Jean-François Manzoni in I by IMD Podcasts • 1 min read • Podcast available

ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet on EUV innovation, AI-driven chip demand, and leading Europe’s most critical technology company....

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Olympian insights: Leadership meets elite sports

November 4, 2025 • by Susan Goldsworthy in I by IMD Podcasts • 2 min read • Podcast available

Oliver Zeidler shares his journey from swimmer to World Champion rower, balancing sport, business, and a beginner’s mindset....

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From Wuhan to the boardroom: Dan Luo’s journey to impact

October 20, 2025 • by Omar Toulan in I by IMD Podcasts • 2 min read • Podcast available

At OWP Singapore, IMD’s Omar Toulan speaks with business leader Dan Luo on driving growth and profitability at global brands like Heinz, Lego, and Fonterra....

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Benefits by design: Novonesis CEO’s strategy for sustainable growth

October 13, 2025 • by Jean-François Manzoni in I by IMD Podcasts • 2 min read • Podcast available

Novonesis CEO Ester Baiget explains how advanced tech and a unique ‘library of strengths’ are reshaping food production and laundry solutions worldwide....

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Inside the Transition: The outlook for COP 30 and the road ahead

October 6, 2025 • by Julia Binder, Knut Haanaes in I by IMD Podcasts • 2 min read • Podcast available

Knut Haanaes and Julia Binder explore the front lines of the energy transition with Paul Watkinson, revealing the politics, tech, and strategies shaping a sustainable world....

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Uncertainty and Enterprise: Amar Bhidé on risk, imagination, and innovation

September 1, 2025 • by Stefan Michel in I by IMD Podcasts • 2 min read • Podcast available

In this edition of the I by IMD podcast, Stefan Michel and Amar Bhidé discuss risk vs uncertainty, AI’s challenges, and the role of imagination in business....

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How to bounce back after summer

August 18, 2025 • by Michael D. Watkins in I by IMD Podcasts • 2 min read • Podcast available

Michael Watkins & Brenda Steinberg share strategies in this I by IMD podcast to turn post-summer blues into leadership and personal growth....

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