Transitioned from operations into leadership through learning and development
Recognized the importance of understanding how people learn and what motivates them
Pierre’s experience spans fashion, advertising, branding, theology, product design, and strategy, fostering a holistic, conceptual approach.
Cross-disciplinary insights are crucial for modern leadership and problem-solving.
His early days at Microsoft and witnessing the leadership transformation under Satya Nadella.
Challenges of teams working in silos and the importance of unifying under a collaborative platform.
The importance of finishing projects and taking ownership of outcomes
How entrepreneurship naturally followed product success
Overcoming the misconception that storytelling is merely a “soft skill”
Real-world experience influencing digital transformation in a major bank using stories
For Jake, family — particularly marriage and fatherhood — surpasses professional accomplishments.
He speaks about the evolving nature of relationships and the lifelong journey of bonding with his sons.
Hunter is the founder of The Value Creators, which is a business education brand that aims to bring a new perspective on value creation.
He’s also an author and his latest book is titled The Post‑Managerial Era of Capitalism:Organizational Design as the Next Innovation Frontier (Elements in Reinventing Capitalism)
Edward is the author of a book titled The Success Guide – How to Thrive in the Corporate Environment.
Dushyant is the managing director of Playbook Partners (India).
• Observing leaders working hard but still falling behind
• Innovation often failing at adoption—not ideation
