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In this episode of the Unscripted podcast, host Sarah Nicastro welcomes Ben Williams, Director of Service Operations for Americas at 3D Systems, for a conversation around his advice to “be brilliant on the basics,” how that differs from the idea of mastering the basics, and what basics in service demand regular attention. Passionate about service and additive manufacturing, Ben helps companies harness technology to drive innovation, growth, and customer satisfaction. With vast experience in prototyping and manufacturing, he had witnessed the transformative impact of additive manufacturing on businesses firsthand. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Also, subscribe to our newsletter right here: https://www.futureoffieldservice.com/the-insider

In this episode of the Unscripted Podcast, host Sarah Nicastro gives an update on the upcoming announcement of the Future of Field Service Stand Out 50 leadership awards, a look into plans for Future of Field Service x IFS Unleashed, and a heads up on upcoming research to watch for. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Also, subscribe to our newsletter right here: https://www.futureoffieldservice.com/the-insider

In this session from Future of Field Service Live in Cologne, host Sarah Nicastro talks with Joern Lindstaedt, VP of Global Customer Service at Rolls Royce Power, about the company’s famous “power by the hour” innovation and how an early start at Servitization translates to a culture of continual innovation. Joern brings over 20 years of experience in customer and product support across aviation, transportation, and power generation. He has vast experience leading global, cross-functional teams and driving the development and implementation of worldwide service support strategies and MRO networks. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Also, subscribe to our newsletter right here: https://www.futureoffieldservice.com/the-insider

In this episode of the Unscripted Podcast, host Sarah Nicastro welcomes Tim Spencer, VP for North American Operations at Interblock Gaming, to reflect on what’s changed (or not) related to leadership, technology, talent, and customer-centricity over his 35+ year career. Tim has a wealth of experience from his roles at BUNN, Scientific Games, WMS Gaming, and as an Independent Consultant. He specializes in field and customer services, manufacturing and printing operations, sales management, and executive leadership. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Also, subscribe to our newsletter right here: https://www.futureoffieldservice.com/the-insider

In this episode of the Unscripted Podcast, host Sarah Nicastro welcomes Andy Schneider, European Vice President of Services and Support at Canon EMEA, to share the company’s five-pillar service strategy and why the relevance of service is near and dear to his heart. In his role, Andy's key focus is on driving growth and excellence in Canon's Digital Printing & Solutions unit by optimizing service delivery and leading cross-functional teams to consistently deliver outstanding results. Before that, Andy held senior roles at companies such as Spigraph, DICOM, Kofax, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Also, subscribe to our newsletter right here: https://www.futureoffieldservice.com/the-insider

In this episode of the Unscripted Podcast, host Sarah Nicastro welcomes Joe Molesky, SVP at Sodexo for a conversation about why leadership is so important in service today when it comes to attracting quality talent and creating an effective culture, how his own approach has evolved over his career, and the role mindfulness plays in his leadership today. As a leader known for his expertise in enterprise transformation, Joe is committed to driving improvement across all areas of business. His focus lies on executing strategies that create significant value for customers. Joe's goal is to design actionable plans, build inclusive teams, optimize operations, and foster a high-performance culture centered on delivering exceptional customer value. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Also, subscribe to our newsletter right here: https://www.futureoffieldservice.com/the-insider

In this episode of the Unscripted Podcast, host Sarah Nicastro shares a synopsis of attending Field Service East in Orlando on August 13th, 2024. She discusses the importance of customer centricity and the role of technology in improving employee and customer experiences. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Also, subscribe to our newsletter right here: https://www.futureoffieldservice.com/the-insider

In a session from Future of Field Service Live in Cologne, Germany, host Sarah Nicastro welcomes back Daniel Trabel, Director of Field Service EMEA at Thermo Fisher Scientific, to discuss how critical a company’s talent strategy is to service today and why it demands creativity and a willingness to break free of the status quo to be successful. Daniel is a passionate and visionary leader with a strong track record in clinical diagnostics, life sciences, medical devices, and biotechnology. Before joining Thermo Fisher Scientific, he was a Service Manager at Waters Corporation in Germany South, served as a Service Engineer at Cochlear, and held various key positions at Bio-Rad Laboratories. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Also, subscribe to our newsletter right here: https://www.futureoffieldservice.com/the-insider

In this episode of the Unscripted podcast, host Sarah Nicastro welcomes Alban Cambournac, VP of Consulting and Digital Services at Schneider Electric, to discuss the company’s digital journey and how it is taking its lessons learned and best practices and helping its customers achieve success as well. Alban shares his lessons learned in a global career, Schneider’s being named the most sustainable company of 2024 by TIME magazine, and what he thinks of all of the AI buzz. With over 25 years of experience in digital power, buildings, and energy management, Alban is an experienced leader at Schneider Electric, driving growth and innovation. He leverages his strong background in product marketing, strategy, and engineering to lead the US Consulting and Digital Services team, delivering value-added solutions through connected services. Alban holds an MSEE from SUPELEC and an EMBA from Vanderbilt University. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Also, subscribe to our newsletter right here: https://www.futureoffieldservice.com/the-insider

In a session from Future of Field Service Live in Cologne, Germany, host Sarah Nicastro talks with Jelle Coppens, Product Domain Expert of Service and Repair at Electrolux, about how the company is working smarter to maximize the impact of its workforce. Jelle has been with Electrolux for six years, starting as a resource planner for Electrolux Belgium and quickly becoming involved in the company's digital transformation. His expertise led him to join a project enhancing technical solutions across Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Denmark. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Also, subscribe to our newsletter right here: https://www.futureoffieldservice.com/the-insider