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Insights on responsible business

88 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago -

Tune in and listen to Frédérique Demenint and Vanessa Otto-Mentz, who talk with business leaders and experts, about their experiences in charting a new direction to what's commercial success and greater society impact. Previously hosted by Sir Rob Wainwright

Over complementary episodes we explore the different perspectives of building a better business; business leaders and experts from around the globe have shared their inspiring insights in conversation with our hosts Frédérique Demenint and Vanessa Otto-Mentz; senior partners of Deloitte with a career-long experience of navigating complex risk and security issues. 

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Trailer Petri Hofsté: a view from the top: how Boards are designing a different future after a seismic year

February 03, 2021 23:00 - 1 minute - 961 KB

Our guest is Petri Hofsté, named most influential supervisory board member of the Netherlands. Petri and Rob talk about crisis management lessons past and present, the challenges of recovery post COVID, and the pathway towards a stronger business agenda around sustainability. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A view from the top: how Boards are designing a different future after a seismic year

February 03, 2021 23:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

Our guest is Petri Hofsté, named most influential supervisory board member of the Netherlands. Petri and Rob talk about crisis management lessons past and present, the challenges of recovery post COVID, and the pathway towards a stronger business agenda around sustainability. Petri Hofsté is supervisory board member at Rabobank, Achmea, Fugro, and PON Holdings. She is the chair of the foundation board of Nijenrode Business University. As an authentic leader with experience in Finan...

Trailer: How institutional investors are driving new trends in responsible business

January 21, 2021 15:39 - 48 seconds - 765 KB

Insights on responsible business is a podcast about organisations building trust, security and resilience. Listen to our host Sir Rob Wainwright in conversation with Peter Borgdorff, a seasoned all-round executive who is widely recognized as an authority on pensions. And the former director of the second largest pension fund in the Netherlands.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How institutional investors are driving new trends in responsible business

January 21, 2021 15:39 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

Our guest is Peter Borgdorff, one of the most experienced pension fund executives in Europe. In this episode, Rob and Peter talk about the great responsibility pension funds hold in society and the growing influence of institutional investors in shaping new attitudes and commitments to responsible business in the economy. For 13 years Peter Borgdorff was the director of the second largest pension fund in the Netherlands. On January 1st 2021, he retired from Zorg en Welzijn. Peter ...

How the concept of trust is shaping healthcare

January 06, 2021 18:09 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Our guest is Mirjam van Velthuizen, a member of the Executive Board of University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht, one of the leading hospitals in Europe. In this episode, Rob talks with Mirjam about the tumultuous experience of the healthcare industry in managing the effects of a pandemic, and how it is helping to chart a profound change in patient care and on the underlying focus of the industry itself. Mirjam shares her vision of a more digitized form of healthcare in the future, wi...

How the concept of trust is shaping the future of health

January 06, 2021 18:09 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Our guest is Mirjam van Velthuizen, a member of the Executive Board of University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht, one of the leading hospitals in Europe. In this episode, Rob talks with Mirjam about the tumultuous experience of the healthcare industry in managing the effects of a pandemic, and how it is helping to chart a profound change in patient care and on the underlying focus of the industry itself. Mirjam shares her vision of a more digitized form of healthcare in the future, wi...

Trailer: How the concept of trust is shaping the future of health

January 06, 2021 18:08 - 1 minute - 961 KB

Our guest is Mirjam van Velthuizen, a member of the Executive Board of University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht, one of the leading hospitals in Europe. Rob talks with Mirjam about the tumultuous experience of the healthcare industry in managing the effects of a pandemic, and how it is helping to chart a profound change in patient care and on the underlying focus of the industry itself. Mirjam shares her vision of a more digitized form of healthcare in the future, with the concept of...

Trailer: How the concept of trust is shaping healthcare

January 06, 2021 18:08 - 1 minute - 961 KB

Our guest is Mirjam van Velthuizen, a member of the Executive Board of University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht, one of the leading hospitals in Europe. Rob talks with Mirjam about the tumultuous experience of the healthcare industry in managing the effects of a pandemic, and how it is helping to chart a profound change in patient care and on the underlying focus of the industry itself. Mirjam shares her vision of a more digitized form of healthcare in the future, with the concept of...

How the concept of trust is shaping the future of health

January 06, 2021 18:08 - 1 minute - 961 KB

Our guest is Mirjam van Velthuizen, a member of the Executive Board of University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht, one of the leading hospitals in Europe. Rob talks with Mirjam about the tumultuous experience of the healthcare industry in managing the effects of a pandemic, and how it is helping to chart a profound change in patient care and on the underlying focus of the industry itself. Mirjam shares her vision of a more digitized form of healthcare in the future, with the concept of...

The role of Facebook and digital at the heart of society

December 17, 2020 06:36 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

Our special guest for this episode is Nicola Mendelsohn, Facebook’s vice president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Rob and Nicola talk about the work of the tech sector in advancing the cause of responsible business, over this challenging year and into the future on climate change. They explore the unique profile of Facebook, its impact on society and the current challenges it faces. And Nicola opens up to share her revealing personal experiences of what it means to be a res...

Trailer Nicola Mendelsohn: The role of Facebook and digital at the heart of society

December 17, 2020 06:35 - 55 seconds - 874 KB

Our special guest for this episode is Nicola Mendelsohn, Facebook’s vice president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Rob and Nicola talk about the work of the tech sector in advancing the cause of responsible business, over this challenging year and into the future on climate change. They explore the unique profile of Facebook, its impact on society and the current challenges it faces. And Nicola opens up to share her revealing personal experiences of what it means to be a res...

The role of business in shaping the next normal

December 02, 2020 15:12 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

Our guest is Punit Renjen, the Global CEO of Deloitte. Punit talks to Rob about the profound impact of the pandemic on the global business community in 2020 and the lessons to be learned in shaping the next normal. They also discuss how putting purpose at the heart of your business is the key to long-term success. Punit Renjen has led Deloitte since 2015, transforming it into the largest and most successful professional services firm in the world. Today it operates in 150 countries...

Trailer Punit Renjen: The role of business in shaping the next normal

December 02, 2020 15:11 - 55 seconds - 874 KB

“……Covid has changed and disrupted a number of things, but I think it has reaffirmed or affirmed this notion that business can only be successful if the community and all stakeholders are successful. This is not only the right thing to do, it is the right business thing to do….” Insights on Responsible Business is a podcast about organizations building trust, security and resilience. Listen to our host Sir Rob Wainwright in conversation with our very own chief executive officer, Pu...

Trailer Mirjam de Blécourt: Empowering female leadership in the era of responsible business

November 18, 2020 11:19 - 46 seconds - 729 KB

Our guest is Mirjam de Blécourt, widely regarded as one of the best employment lawyers in Europe. Mirjam has been committed to diversity and the equal treatment of women for years and has recently written a book sharing her free spirited story to the top.  Rob and Mirjam talk about what it takes to lead in the era of responsible business, and about how to empower women and men within a better framework of inclusion and diversity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and ...

Empowering female leadership in the era of responsible business

November 18, 2020 11:13 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

Our guest is Mirjam de Blécourt, widely regarded as one of the best employment lawyers in Europe. Mirjam has been committed to diversity and the equal treatment of women for years and has recently written a book sharing her free spirited story to the top.   Rob and Mirjam talk about what it takes to lead in the era of responsible business, and about how to empower women and men within a better framework of inclusion and diversity. Leaders like Mirjam set powerful examples for other...

Trailer Steve Howard: Taking bold risks in business to build a sustainable future

November 04, 2020 08:21 - 37 seconds - 583 KB

Trailer Steve Howard. Taking bold risks in business to build a sustainable future See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taking bold risks in business to build a sustainable future

November 03, 2020 19:56 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

Our guest is Steve Howard, a leading business professional and recognized authority on sustainability. Steve and Rob talk about how we can make sustainability a core business driver, one that delivers on the bottom line around a strong, clear purpose. Steve talks about the importance of taking bold risks and failing fast, through disrupting your own legacy business systems. On meeting the challenge of climate change he’s a possibilist, in his own words. Are you too? Steve Howard wa...

Trailer Petri Hofste, a view from the top: how Boards are designing a different future after a seismic year

October 21, 2020 14:15 - 1 minute - 961 KB

Trailer for: A view from the top: how Boards are designing a different future after a seismic year

Deloitte Podcasts IRB Jeroen Tas Trailer

October 08, 2020 14:58 - 54 seconds - 845 KB

Trailer Jeroen Tas: How Philips is helping to create a sustainable healthcare future

October 08, 2020 14:58 - 54 seconds - 845 KB

Tune in to an engaging conversation with Jeroen Tas See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Deloitte Podcast IRB David Gregson trailer

October 07, 2020 16:03 - 1 minute - 983 KB

Trailer David Gregson: How the boardroom can shape an agenda of responsible business

October 07, 2020 16:03 - 1 minute - 983 KB

Tune in to a new podcast episode about responsible business See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How the boardroom can shape an agenda of responsible business

October 07, 2020 16:02 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

Joining us is David Gregson, a highly experienced businessman who's been on the board of over 30 companies, having chaired some 15 of them in sectors as diverse as consumer, media, real estate, healthcare, the environment, sport and public policy. Rob and David explore what goes on in the proverbial boardroom, including the signals he has seen across different industries that a new era of responsible business has now arrived. He talks about the rewards on offer to inspire the next...

How Philips is helping to create a sustainable healthcare future

September 10, 2020 14:40 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Joining us is Jeroen Tas, Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer of Philips, sharing his personal story for being committed in the job. Rob and Jeroen talk about the pandemic and how it created a rallying cry in the company to find urgent and practical solutions to help. Jeroen gives us more insights on the different dimensions of being a responsible business and the role of leadership to remove barriers for the teams to do what is necessary. They talk about how digitization can addres...

How 'smart risk taking' is essential to UNICEF's inspiring mission

August 26, 2020 12:58 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Joining us is Stephen Zimmermann, Director, Office of Internal Audit and Investigations of one of the most famous brands in the world, running one of the most inspiring missions: UNICEF. Sir Rob Wainwright and Stephen Zimmermann talk about how the cause of helping vulnerable children in highly challenging environments around the world doesn’t come without its fair share of difficulties. They talk about the principles of ‘smart risk taking’ and different examples that underscore the ...

How Rabobank is building a stronger agenda around trust

July 16, 2020 07:43 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

In this episode Sir Rob Wainwright talks to Els de Groot, Chief Risk Officer of Rabobank about the concept of trust. How the sector is moving more decisively to a business agenda focused on promoting trust, within its community and with the customers it serves. The response of the bank to the COVID crisis shows that they understand the critical responsibility they carry in the economy: A better bank for a better society. Els de Groot is the Chief Risk Officer of Rabobank and member...

How the World Economic Forum is driving a global agenda of responsible business

June 16, 2020 18:18 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

In this episode Sir Rob Wainwright talks to Alois Zwinggi, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, about the emergence of a new ‘zeitgeist’ in the global business community around purpose-driven leadership and impact. They discuss the changing role of the iconic Davos gathering of business and political leaders each year and the response of the global community to COVID-19. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

How investment management can serve the real needs of society

June 04, 2020 15:25 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

In this episode Sir Rob Wainwright talks to Jacco Minnaar, Chair of the Management Board of Triodos Investment Management, about leading a successful investment management business in a way that also brings a positive impact on society. He shares his experience of the challenges and opportunities involved in cultivating a responsible business agenda in a highly competitive part of the finance sector, while also surveying the effects of Covid-19. Jacco Minnaar is Chair of the Manage...

How a key cog in the European transportation sector stays true to its chartered course

May 19, 2020 20:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

In this episode Sir Rob Wainwright talks with Annika Hult, responsible for Stena Line North Sea operations, about the impact of Covid-19 on one of the leading shipping companies in Europe. She offers an insight into the company’s ‘Little White Book’ of values that has guided Stena Line on a course towards responsible business and how that will aid its recovery from this crisis.   Annika Hult is Managing Director of Stena Line BV and Trade Director of Stena Line North Sea. She is re...

Fake News and the Age of Information Quality

May 12, 2020 11:56 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

In this episode Sir Rob Wainwright talks to Frantisek Vrabel, founder and CEO of Semantic Visions, about the increasing role of information in society and for business. They offer a word of hope on the availability of new solutions and the potential for technology and human collaboration, while surveying areas of concern, from disinformation to the rising prevalence of AI-powered deep fakes. Frantisek Vrabel is CEO of Semantic Visions, a company that built a leading-edge technolog...

How responsible businesses can help power the fight against modern slavery

May 04, 2020 15:25 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

Sir Rob Wainwright has an engaging conversation with Dr. Jean Baderschneider, CEO of The Global Fund to End Modern Slavery about the huge global industry behind modern slavery. Hear about the scale of the problem, how Covid-19 is making the challenge more difficult to manage, and the opportunity business has to make a telling impact in the fight. Dr. Jean Baderschneider has three decades of experience in the private sector. She retired from ExxonMobil, the oil & gas giant, in 2013 w...

Unilever’s code of business principles: a strong framework for responsible business

April 29, 2020 10:47 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

In this episode our host, Sir Rob Wainwright talks with one of Unilever’s General Counsel, Simone Pelkmans about the changing role of legal counsel in today’s business sector. How the coronavirus crisis is accelerating a switch from legal guardian to key business enabler in optimising supply chains, the use of consumer data and so much more. All within a strong culture and framework of responsible business. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

Why ethics matter and the rules of the game in becoming responsible

April 21, 2020 14:14 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

In this episode our host, Sir Rob Wainwright has an engaging conversation with Digital Ethics expert Aimee van Wynsberghe. They talk about the importance of ethics, putting it into the current context of the coronavirus and the need to add ethics into design processes of technology. Responsible businesses are acting to promote higher levels of trust and finding the right balance between innovation and protecting the interests of consumers.

Why ethics matter for responsible business

April 21, 2020 14:14 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

In this episode our host, Sir Rob Wainwright has an engaging conversation with Digital Ethics expert Aimee van Wynsberghe. They talk about the importance of ethics for organisations, putting it into the current context of the coronavirus and the need to add ethics into design processes of technology. Responsible businesses are acting to promote higher levels of trust and finding the right balance between innovation and protecting the interests of consumers. See Privacy Policy at ht...

How cyber security can contribute to responsible business

April 17, 2020 08:19 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

In this episode we talk about the importance of cyber security for companies everywhere as they shift to a more responsible business agenda. We dive deeper into how a strong cyber security framework and with the right culture can contribute to the development of responsible business. What are the major challenges faced and what are the best response measures to protect a company’s vital assets.  Our host is Sir Rob Wainwright, formerly Executive Director of Europol, with experience...

Parallels and lessons learned in fighting both cyber and biological viruses

April 08, 2020 02:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

In this episode we talk about how responsible businesses can think through rare or unusual incidents in the healthcare space by drawing analogies. Can you make any comparisons between dealing with a virus in the cyber space and a virus in the healthcare space? Maybe the potential for further collaboration between these two sectors is greater than we think, as the world continues to grapple with the corona crisis.  Our host, Sir Rob Wainwright, has decades of experience dealing with...

Resilience, Crisis & Reputation

March 26, 2020 19:47 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Our guest today is Frederique Demenint leading our Resilience, Crisis and Reputation practice within Deloitte Risk Advisory. She brings to the table over 20 years of experience in corporate (crisis) communications and has supported executives and supervisory board members across industries during business critical situations. Before she joined Deloitte, she was CEO at strategic communications agency Hill+Knowlton Strategies in the Netherlands.

How to prepare for a crisis?

March 26, 2020 19:47 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Sir Rob Wainwright and Frédérique Demenint In the first episode we will explore how best to prepare for a crisis, how to manage its effects and impact when it happens, and the impact that actions taken have on the long term reputation for companies as a responsible business. Our special guest is Frédérique Demenint, an executive with 20 years of experience of guiding CEOs through periods and moments of great challenge.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...