Executive Life
Wednesdays at 6:35 pm (repeats 9 am Saturdays)
Pete Forster and François Clerc invite Swiss-based executives to offer insight into the upper echelons of corporate Switzerland and beyond. In the fast-paced business world, top managers frequently change jobs and you will find that some of our previously interviewed guests have moved on to new positions.
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Executive Life: Jean-Francois Lagasse of DeloitteWednesday, 8 May, 2013François Clerc talks to Jean-Francois Lagasse, partner and head of Deloitte Corporate Finance Switzerland. We find out what distinguishes Deloitte, plus more insights about the field, clients and his role on the team:
Executive Life: Sebastien Tondeur, MCI GroupWednesday, 10 April, 2013François Clerc visits the office of MCI Group, and speaks to CEO Sebastian Tondeur about his vision of creating a global events enterprise:
Executive Life: Jack Clemons, BataWednesday, 13 March, 2013François Clerc heads to the office of Bata Brands in Lausanne to chat with Group CEO Jack Clemons about the history of the shoe giant that revolutionized the manufacturing of shoes during the early 20th century:
Executive Life: Kevin Cornelius, Ernst and YoungWednesday, 13 February, 2013François Clerc sits down with the Kevin Cornelius, partner at Ernst and Young, to talk about global mobility and lessons learned from expatriation:
Executive Life: Johanna Ralston, CEO of World Heart FederationWednesday, 12 December, 2012François Clerc talks to Johanna Ralston, CEO of the Geneva-based World Heart Federation. She says the federation is necessary because heart disease and stroke are the leading cause of death in many countries, especially in middle income countries:
Executive Life: Philippe Vignon, Geneva Tourism & ConventionsWednesday, 14 November, 2012François Clerc sits down with Philippe Vignon, CEO of Geneva Tourism & Conventions to talk about what it’s like being responsible for the global reputation of the Geneva region:
Executive Life: Dominique Legros, Dentsply-MailleferWednesday, 10 October, 2012François Clerc visits the offices of Dentsply-Maillefer to talk to CEO & Vice President Dominique Legros about the history behind this major dental supply enterprise:
Executive Life: Patrick Verguet, Edwards LifesciencesWednesday, 12 September, 2012François Clerc speaks to the president of Edwards Lifesciences for Europe, Patrick Verguet, at their headquarters in Nyon:
Executive Life: Robert Deillon, Geneva AirportWednesday, 13 June, 2012François Clerc sits down with Robert Deillon, CEO of Geneva Airport and Chairman of the Swiss International Airports Association:
Executive Life: Bill DeLacy, Hewlett-PackardWednesday, 9 May, 2012François Clerc visits Hewlett-Packard to sit down with Bill DeLacy, Senior Vice President and General Manager of HP’s Imaging and Printing Group for Europe, Middle East and Africa: