First-time CEO pitfalls, and how to avoid them
Kevin O’Brien shares the lessons every first-time CEO needs to hear — from unpacking the brief to unlocking future potential and uniting the team....
Rajashree Rane is a Worldwide BD and AI strategist & advisor to Retail and Consumer goods (RCG) leaders at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where she helps enterprises harness GenAI and cloud transformation to drive growth, enhance customer experiences, and optimize operations. With a career spanning RCG companies including Unilever, Amazon, and AWS, she brings deep expertise in translating AI innovation into measurable business outcomes. She is a board member of the Luxury 2050 Forum, where she explores how cloud innovation, AI, and sustainable technologies can reshape luxury experiences while preserving heritage. She holds an MBA from IMD Business School.
July 14, 2025 • by Richard Roi in I by IMD Podcasts • 1 min read • Podcast available
Kevin O’Brien shares the lessons every first-time CEO needs to hear — from unpacking the brief to unlocking future potential and uniting the team....
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July 11, 2025 • by Silke Mischke in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 7 min read
While some organizations retreat from inclusion commitments under political pressure, the path to lasting transformation lies in embedding diversity deeply within core values rather than treating it as a compliance issue. Leaders...
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