In this inspiring new episode of C-Suite Talks, Dürrin Ergün sits down with two powerhouse leaders shaping global transformation: Pia Costea Selzer-Plon, COO at The Gap Partnership, and Alessandro Piccinini, Managing Director at Nestlé Nespresso SA Germany.

They get real about what it takes to drive bold change, lead with purpose and negotiate with impact. From negotiation as a skill to a critical tool for aligning stakeholders, driving meaningful change and balancing short-term execution with long-term vision, this episode is packed with practical wisdom for today’s C-suite.

Key takeaways

• Lead with what’s good for business, people and the planet

• Be patient with ambition, act with urgency

• Take only the best of legacy forward

♻️ Can packaging save the planet? Only if we negotiate like it can.

On the latest episode of Inside My Head of a sustainable packaging leader, Jessie Lancaster dives into the mind of sustainability expert Paul Earnshaw, Lead Packaging Manager at Tesco.

From negotiating internal roadblocks to external expectations, this episode uncovers how leaders are navigating the growing pressures of sustainability.

Key highlights:
▪️How to turn difficult conversations into collaborative opportunities
▪️The real commercial impact of packaging taxes and extended producer responsibility (EPR)
▪️Why innovation and education must go hand in hand in sustainable transformation

🎙️ Listen now to The Negotiation Society podcast.

What does it take to drive commercial success across continents, build high-performing teams and foster a strategic negotiation culture?

In this episode of Inside My Head of a transformational leader, Katherine Edgecombe sits down with Christina Bundgaard, Vice President of Commercial Western Europe at Philips. With a career spanning six countries and three continents, Christina shares her insights on leadership, the importance of negotiation skills and the relentless pursuit of personal and career growth.

Key highlights:

👉 The impact of genuine collaboration in negotiations

👉 Why negotiation is a muscle that needs continuous training

👉 How curiosity empowers career development and analytical thinking

👉 The importance of agility in encountering changes

Christina shares, “Negotiation is no longer just about price; it’s about delivering exponential growth for both retailers and suppliers. And to do that, we must constantly train and refine our negotiation muscle.”

🎙️ Tune in now to The Negotiation Society podcast by clicking on the link in the comment below to gain insights from a leader redefining success.