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In celebration of #PrideMonth, Spencer Stuart’s LGBTQ+ employee resource group, PRIDEful, hosted an inspiring panel discussion with three esteemed members of the community: Orlando Gonzales, senior vice president at Human Rights Campaign, Chris Mossiah, executive director at JPMorganChase, and Kelly O'Connell, managing partner at 360 Venture Collective. The group joined our very own Brickson Diamond for an insightful conversation exploring safety and intersectionality, the significance of a safe environment and the importance of acknowledging each other's humanity. Thank you to our speakers and to all who organized this fantastic event!

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What would CEOs and board directors ask their peers if they had a chance? It turns out top leaders have a wide range of questions for one another, from the highly practical to existential. In this month's edition of Empowering Leaders, we explore what's top of mind for CEOs and board directors around the world, and share insights on how to best prepare for a board opportunity.

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AI’s impact on the marketing function was the theme of Spencer Stuart’s 22nd CMO Summit in New York. The fascinating roundtable conversation with more than 20 top CMOs highlighted both the excitement about AI’s incredible promise as well as the immense challenges that come from a powerful, evolving tool. Learn more: https://bit.ly/45HVmgC

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Allies often can use their own privilege to be more vocal about when other groups are experiencing inequity. Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings told us, “Change occurs when people with privilege choose to stand with people who lack privilege and demand change.” Read more: https://bit.ly/3cMvoyl#PrideMonth

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77% of nominating/governance committee members surveyed said that board composition and succession planning was the number one priority for their committees — up from just 56% last year. What do these results suggest? Find out: https://bit.ly/39Z0EvK

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What does today’s volatile landscape demand of leaders of consumer packaged goods companies? To find out, we spoke with the CEOs of some of the world’s largest and most well-known CPG companies about the challenges ahead and what they mean for leaders. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RszwYFMany thanks to our interviewees:Jacob Aarup-Andersen, CEO, Carlsberg Group Brian McNamara, CEO, Haleon James Quincey, Chairman and CEO, The Coca-Cola Company Dirk Van de Put, Chairman and CEO, Mondelēz International Noel Wallace, CEO, Colgate-Palmolive Poul Weihrauch, CEO, Mars

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How common is a CEO change for PE-backed software firms? More than half of the companies we studied had a CEO transition during their hold period. Find out what this means for private equity firms: https://bit.ly/4ezuIud

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Global board directors are seeking greater insight into every aspect of ESG — a strong sign that they recognize the importance of sustainability oversight as a board function. Learn more in our latest study in partnership with Diligent: https://bit.ly/3X9ZO5n

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We were delighted to welcome 40 leaders from a select group of Swiss companies to Spencer Stuart’s annual Leadership Forum at the Dolder Grand Hotel. Our guest speaker was Erik Fyrwald, CEO of IFF and the theme of the evening was Leading Transformation with Clarity and Purpose.A highly experienced CEO with a tireless passion for revitalizing businesses that are on a transformation journey, Erik is rapidly bringing a renewed sense of purpose to IFF’s mission and setting it on a trajectory for success. During a fireside chat with Sigrid Artho, Erik reflected on several key aspects of his role as CEO: the importance of having the right leaders in place; the power of listening; the benefits of simplifying the strategic vision and tying it to purpose; and the positive impact of communicating a clear message that is repeated consistently for both internal and external audiences.Of course, success starts with having the right team. Whatever the urgency of the situation, rushing into a key appointment can be a mistake, so as Erik pointed out it always pays to take time making the right decisions about people.In his first six months with the business, Erik has toured all of IFF’s major sites around the world with members of his leadership team. They have listened to what it is that their 22,000 colleagues like about the company, and also to what frustrates them. Leaders who are genuinely open to feedback, and who invest time in helping people make sense of the changes that need to be made, will inevitably see a corresponding uplift in energy and engagement across the business. And as Erik pointed out, few things have greater impact than the ability to engage your people.With a refreshing level of candor, Erik provided examples of where businesses he has led have got things wrong. He pointed out that it’s the CEO’s job to take full accountability for mistakes and to give others the credit for success. Such attitudes percolate through an organization, helping shift the culture towards a focus on the customer, innovation and operational excellence – all essential ingredients of IFF’s success.#insideIFF #weareIFF #leadership #transformation #engagement #innovation

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