Emma Walmsley

Andrew Palmer learns leadership lessons from CEO of GSK, Emma Walmsley; Nobel prize-winning psychologist, Daniel Kahneman; and one-time COO of Stripe, Claire Hughes-Johnson. Topics discussed include leadership experiments, defining company purpose, effective decision-making, being explicit as a manager, improving team performance, and reflections on leadership challenges.

The podcast features Emma Walmsley, the CEO of GSK, Daniel Kahneman, a Nobel prize-winning psychologist, and Claire Hughes-Johnson, the one-time COO of Stripe. They discuss lessons in leadership outside the office, the importance of leadership and clarity, the value of being explicit as a manager, and the significance of stepping back and effective leadership.

In this engaging discussion, Emma Walmsley, CEO of GSK and a key player in pharmaceuticals, shares insights on drug discovery and the integration of AI in speeding up medical advancements. She highlights GSK's breakthroughs in cancer treatments and respiratory medicine, while tackling the challenges of drug pricing and access. Emma also emphasizes the need for culture change within companies to foster innovation and accountability, and the significance of curiosity in leadership. Tune in for a captivating look at the future of healthcare!