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Rapid Response: Navigating a leadership crisis, w/Web Summit CEO Katherine Maher

Nov 30, 2023
Katherine Maher, the dynamic CEO of Web Summit and former head of the Wikimedia Foundation, shares her journey in handling a leadership crisis following the abrupt departure of her predecessor. She offers insights on how to restore confidence among major partners like Amazon and Google. Maher discusses the intertwining of politics and business, emphasizing the essentiality of values and accountability during upheaval. With 70,000 attendees at the Lisbon event, she highlights the importance of effective communication and inclusive leadership in navigating turbulent times.
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  • Katherine Maher successfully navigated a leadership crisis at Web Summit, restoring confidence and enabling the signature event to draw 70,000 attendees.
  • Maher emphasizes the importance for technology companies to align their values with their actions and meet their social obligations.

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