Interviews
Interview: Steven Baert on corporate culture, 21 May, 2018
Culture at heart: Steven Baert, Novartis
Steven Baert, the group head of human resources at Novartis, explores the thinking behind culture change at the Swiss pharmaceuticals behemoth.
Interview: Jane Diplock on integrated reporting, 16 Mar, 2018
Paradigm shift: Jane Diplock, IIRC
Jane Diplock, one of the founders of integrated reporting and a committee chair at the International Integrated Reporting Council, believes we’re finally moving towards a new, more holistic era for capitalism — but it’s early days yet.
Interview: Philip Aiken on keeping an ear to the ground, 5 Mar, 2018
View from the chair: Philip Aiken—Balfour Beatty & Aveva
Philip Aiken, chairman of Balfour Beatty and Aveva, spends much time visiting his overseas operations—it's the best way to get first-hand feedback, he says.
Interview: Katharina Latif on sustainability strategy, 2 Mar, 2018
Core strengths: Katharina Latif, Allianz
Katharina Latif of insurance giant Allianz explains how her climate and sustainability team transitioned from the firm’s fringes to its strategic centre—and what its next steps will be.
Interview: Daniel Schmid on sustainable business, 24 Nov, 2017
Sustaining momentum: Daniel Schmid, SAP
SAP is a global trailblazer in sustainability. The German software giant’s Daniel Schmid reveals how other business leaders can follow suit.
Interview: David Nussbaum on sustainability, 17 Nov, 2017
Well connected: David Nussbaum, Drax
Sustainability guru David Nussbaum has been appointed to the board of energy giant Drax, a company that he says is already on the right path to embracing the new, more responsible business environment in which we live.
Interview: Robert Swannell on sustainability, 9 Nov, 2017
A leading role for the future: Robert Swannell, M&S
As Robert Swannell departs Marks & Spencer as chairman, he tells Board Agenda that he is optimistic about the role of M&S and wider business in a more sustainable, engaged and happy society.
Interview: Mark Price, former deputy chairman, John Lewis; Minister of State for Trade & Industry, 21 Aug, 2017
Engaging with happiness: Mark Price
Evidence is growing to show that employee engagement is fundamental in achieving sustainable, commercial success—and can be a means to address the lack of trust in business, argues Mark Price.
