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How Mars CEO Poul Weihrauch is future- proofing the legacy of one of the world’s largest family-owned companies
July 3, 2025 • by Jean-François Manzoni in CEO Dialogue Series
Mars CEO Poul Weihrauch shares how family ownership enables long-term thinking, purpose-driven leadership, and sustainable growth across generations....
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CEO Dialogue
Jean-François Manzoni, Professor of Leadership and Organizational Development, hosts frank discussions with CEOs of companies including Nestlé, AstraZeneca and many more.

How Mars CEO Poul Weihrauch is future- proofing the legacy of one of the world’s largest family-owned companies

Anchored, alert, and agile: how Keppel CEO engineered a change in fortune

Refreshingly authentic: HEINEKEN chief says it’s vital just to be yourself

Rio Tinto CEO: ‘You have to bring hearts and minds with you’

International SOS’s Arnaud Vaissié: ‘The job of a CEO is to be a stress absorber’

Ringing the changes: Vodafone ‘insider’ makes some tough calls as CEO

The Interview
With great power comes great responsibility. Leaders of organizations from Alvanon to Zurich Zoo share insights on their own journeys.

Zhou Yunjie: Haier’s innovative management model drives global growth

The Tolaram family enterprise on building and sustaining a legacy over 75 years

Lessons from a legacy: Keeping business and family in balance to create a multigenerational enterprise

Creating centuries-long success over six generations – and counting

Collina’s rules of the game for quick decision-making

Brian Eno and the art of imposing boundaries
Live Events Relives

Leading in Turbulent Times
Join us as we explore diverse issues from digital supply chain transformation to mental health in the workplace in a series of webinars led by our professors.

The promise and pitfalls of employee well-being initiatives

In times of transformation, social capital matters more than ever

From Boomers to Gen Z: Managing generational dynamics in the workplace

Where the heck are the women in tech? New ways to attract, develop, and retain female talent

Navigating tomorrow: The essence of future-ready companies

AI regulation: Turning compliance into competitive advantage

I by IMD book club
From the journey of senior executives to issues of gender and data bias, each month, we’ll discuss one recently released book, and add a new one to the list, so you'll be able to plan ahead.

Sustainable transformation is more than strategy, it’s a test of leadership

Why embracing circularity strengthens business resilience and long-term profitability

How to outsmart the smart world

The AI Dilemma: If we are as gods, we may as well get good at it

We are all activists

The cooperative economy: A vision for tackling society’s grand challenges
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Refreshingly authentic: HEINEKEN chief says it’s vital just to be yourself
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Dolf van den Brink, CEO of HEINEKEN talks to Jean-François Manzoni about early influences in his career that have helped him excel as a leader....
The Carvajal family on creating centuries-long success over six generations – and counting
December 3, 2024 • by Peter Vogel in Videos • 8 min read
Cristina Carvajal, President of one of Latin America’s most respected family enterprises, discusses the benefits of having a family member as the CEO of the family business....
“Take risks. Take decisions. Learn, adapt, and move forward.”
November 22, 2024 • by Peter Voser in Videos • 7 min read
Peter Voser, former CEO of Shell and Chairman of the Board of Directors at ABB and PSA offers his unique perspectives on guiding businesses through difficult times....