Leading Corporate Transformation: The WHU Podcast, powered by PwC Podcast Por Prof. Dr. Serden Ozcan Prof. Dr. Martin Glaum Gori von Hirschhausen arte de portada

Leading Corporate Transformation: The WHU Podcast, powered by PwC

Leading Corporate Transformation: The WHU Podcast, powered by PwC

De: Prof. Dr. Serden Ozcan Prof. Dr. Martin Glaum Gori von Hirschhausen
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Im Podcast "Leading Corporate Transformation" der WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management und PwC Deutschland geben Prof. Dr. Serden Ozcan, Prof. Dr. Martin Glaum (beide WHU) und Gori von Hirschhausen (PwC) authentische Einblicke in Transformationsprojekte verschiedenster Unternehmen, geschildert aus unterschiedlichen C-Level Perspektiven europäischer Top-Führungskräfte, beleuchtet mit wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen.Der Podcast der WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management und PwC Deutschland Economía Exito Profesional Finanzas Personales Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo
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  • Christian Schätz, COO Microsoft Deutschland – the Future of AI, Cloud Adoption & Fostering a “Learn-it-All” Culture

    Christian Schätz, COO Microsoft Deutschland – the Future of AI, Cloud Adoption & Fostering a “Learn-it-All” Culture
    Jan 11 2026
    What is the perspective of one of the world’s leading technology companies on the future of Artificial Intelligence? In this episode, Christian Schätz, COO of Microsoft Deutschland, discusses how Microsoft scales innovation while adapting to Germany’s regulatory, operational, and cultural environment. Christian explains why Microsoft views AI as a copilot rather than an autopilot — a technology built to augment human capability. He shares how Microsoft, as “customer Zero” applies AI internally, from natural-language access on core business systems to significant efficiency gains in customer support and global shared services. The conversation turns to Germany’s adoption dynamic, shaped by engineering rigor, regulatory depth, and the role of workers’ councils. Christian describes how Microsoft balances its global strategy with local expectations around security, sovereignty, and trust — and why the company’s shift from a know-it-all to a learn-it-all culture is crucial in this fast-moving environment. We close with Christian’s personal leadership journey, from hotel management to the C-suite, and his advice for young professionals preparing for an AI-driven future — centered on curiosity, continuous learning, and the ability to “get stuff done.” Guest Christian Schätz, COO - Microsoft Deutschland Hosts Prof. Dr. Serden Ozcan, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management Gori von Hirschhausen, PwC Germany Editorial Team Annika Lux-Röhrig Simon Görlach
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    59 m
  • Jan Philipp Schmitz, Executive Vice-President at Ardian – Scaling Global Growth in Private Markets

    Jan Philipp Schmitz, Executive Vice-President at Ardian – Scaling Global Growth in Private Markets
    Nov 13 2025
    How does one of the world’s leading private investment houses balance agility, scale, and purpose? In this episode, we sit down with Jan Philipp Schmitz, Executive Vice President and Member of the Executive Committee at Ardian, to explore how the firm has grown from a management buyout of AXA Private Equity into a $192 billion global investment leader. Jan Philipp takes us inside Ardian’s multi-asset model, spanning private equity, infrastructure, and private credit - and explains why secondaries and infrastructure are some of the firm’s fastest-growing pillars. He reveals how Ardian combines entrepreneurial speed with institutional discipline, fostering a culture of shared ownership where employees and investors are deeply aligned. We also discuss the strategic value of staying private, and what it takes to scale globally while keeping decision-making decentralized and fast. Guest Jan-Philipp Schmitz, Executive Vice President and Member of the Executive Committee, Ardian Hosts Prof. Dr. Serden Ozcan, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management Gori von Hirschhausen, PwC Germany Editorial Team Annika Lux-Röhrig Simon Görlach
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    53 m
  • Helene von Roeder, CFO Merck – Combining Pharma, Life Science and Electronics in a Stock-Listed, Family-Owned Firm

    Helene von Roeder, CFO Merck – Combining Pharma, Life Science and Electronics in a Stock-Listed, Family-Owned Firm
    Sep 4 2025
    How do you steer a 350-year-old global science and technology company through complex transformation while balancing short-term market expectations and long-term family ownership? In this episode, we speak with Helene von Roeder, CFO of Merck, a diversified company operating in healthcare, life sciences, and electronics. We explore how Merck navigates M&A strategy across highly specialized sectors, why capital allocation can be a competition between business units, and how conglomerate structure can be a strength - if properly managed. Helene shares her views on pharma portfolio, the strategic rationale behind the $3B SpringWorks acquisition, and how internal R&D capabilities remain crucial even in a buy-to-innovate world. We also discuss the implications of tariffs, geopolitical uncertainty, and the evolving US-China dynamic for Merck’s global supply chain and investment logic. Finally, Helene reflects on her own career path: from physics and investment banking to the executive floor and why failure, resilience, and a healthy dose of humility matter just as much as financial discipline. Guest: Helene von Roeder, CFO of Merck KGaA Hosts: Prof. Dr. Martin Glaum & Gori von Hirschhausen Editorial Team: Simon Görlach, Annika Lux-Röhrig
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    58 m
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