Introduction

Through a candid conversation with Simone Maggioni, Pietro Gorlier CEO of COMAU, reflects on his international career, the pivotal mentors who shaped his approach, and the evolving demands of leadership in today’s business landscape. His insights offer valuable guidance for leaders navigating complexity, transformation, and generational change in global organizations.

About Lessons from the Top

Lessons from the Top is an Eric Salmon & Partners thought leadership series, featuring exclusive interviews with leading executives across industries. Each article explores actionable leadership insights and career lessons from the world’s top decision-makers.

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Introduction

In this edition of Lessons from the Top, our colleague Simone Maggioni speaks with Lorenzo Simonelli, Chairman and CEO of Baker Hughes. Simonelli talks about the fundamentals in leadership: the importance of being a role model, the endless value of feedback, the ability to communicate effectively, and how technology and culture drive innovation.

About Lessons from the Top

Lessons from the Top is an Eric Salmon & Partners thought leadership series, featuring exclusive interviews with leading executives across industries. Each article explores actionable leadership insights and career lessons from the world’s top decision-makers.

Read the full interview

Photo of Lorenzo Simonelli, Chairman and CEO of Baker Hughes who shares leadership insights in an interview with our colleague Simone Maggioni.

Introduction

In this interview with our colleague Simone Maggioni, Didier Leroy talks about his Leadership Journey at Toyota.  Through his insights and experiences, leaders can learn the value of patience, cultural adaptability, strategic diversification, and collaboration in building strong, resilient organizations.

About Lessons from the Top

Lessons from the Top is an Eric Salmon & Partners thought leadership series, featuring exclusive interviews with leading executives across industries. Each article explores actionable leadership insights and career lessons from the world’s top decision-makers.

 

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Didier Leroy on Toyota’s Global Strategy: Building a Resilient Automotive Brand

Setting the vision, giving stability: the CEO’s human touch

Thomas Schulz is the Group CEO of Bilfinger, a prominent global provider of industrial services, striving to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of clients within the process industry.

In this interview with our colleague Simone Maggioni, Thomas talks about CEOs adapting to change,  initiating cultural shifts, and driving stakeholders to share a common vision, building trust through a collaborative model.

 

 

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