The Executives' Exchange

Episode 069 – Mathias Carlbaum, President and CEO, International   In this episode of the Executives’ Exchange, Mathias Carlbaum, President and CEO of International, joins Travis Hunter, Managing Partner at KPMG.  After spending nearly 40 years under the name Navistar, the Lisle, Illinois based manufacturer of trucks, engines, and buses is going back to its roots as International. From its beginnings as a one-man operation in 1831 to its current strength of 15,000 employees, Mathias leverages his international experience while honoring the company’s local legacy.   00:00 – Intro 00:48 –Address the Navistar/International Name Change 2:35 – Background of Mathias Carlbaum 3:57 – International Experience Impact on Leadership Style 6:05 – Inspiration to Pursue Career 8:02 – Impact of Mentors 11:25 – Leadership Impacted by Army 14:15 – Observations and Views for International 20:25 – Technology in Automotive Industry 25:06 – Managing Stakeholder Expectations 29:24 – Legacy 34:30 – Most Rewarding Experiences 38:40 – Teaching the Next Generation 42:50 – Rapid-Fire Questions 47:06 – Outro   Episode Link: International   Guest Host: Travis C. Hunter Jr., Chicago Office Managing Partner, KPMG Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago      Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.    Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated.   For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.   Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

Tune in as Karen Lynch, CEO of CVS Health, and Michael Pykosz, CEO of Oak Street Health, discuss their objectives in improving health care across the United States. Gain insights into their strategies for expanding access and reducing costs, especially within underserved communities. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on November 7, 2023. 00:00 – Intro 1:12 – Karen's first job 2:00 – How she recharges 4:05 – Rapid fire questions 5:19 – Long term vision for CVS 9:02 – Acquiring Oak Street Health 15:08 – How AI fits into health care 17:40 – A word from our sponsors, Shure 18:22 – How CVS takes on challenges with health inequities 23:02 – Karen’s leadership philosophy 28:04 – What has made her so successful 31:11 – Outro   Episode Link: CVS | Oak Street Health   Guest Host: Michael Pykosz, CEO, Oak Street Health Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago     Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.    Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated.  For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.   Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

Episode 067 – Aamir Paul, Schneider Electric North America & Gil Quiniones, ComEd   Discover what the future of energy can look like on our latest episode of the Executives’ Exchange. Aamir Paul, President & CEO of Schneider Electric North America, Gil C. Quiniones, CEO of ComEd and guest host, Jennifer Scanlon, President & CEO, UL Solutions discuss how they are meeting growing energy needs in innovative and sustainable ways. This conversation was recorded in front of a live audience on January 24, 2024.    00:00 – Intro 3:20 – How electrification is countering climate change 7:34 – Schneider introduction 10:28 – ComEd introduction 12:53 – Government incentives driving energy efficiency 15:52 – Getting to a net zero demand 18:10 - ComEd’s approach to the growing demand for energy efficiency 26:26 – Schneider efforts in sustainability and reducing carbon emissions 30:35 – A word from our sponsor, Shure 31:40 – Sustainability roadmaps 37:35 – Barriers to electrifying everything 44:25 – What you can do to ease the transition to electricity and energy sustainability 48:38 – Outro   Episode Link:  ComEd | Schneider Electric   Guest Host: Jennifer Scanlon, President & CEO, UL Solutions Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago     Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.    Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated.   For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.   Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

Episode 066 – Jenny Just, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, PEAK6 Investments  On this episode of the Executives’ Exchange, Jenny Just, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at PEAK6 Investments, sits down with guest host Chris Schyvinck, CEO of Shure Incorporated. They explore Jenny’s journey to become one of America’s self-made female billionaires and the secrets she learned while playing poker.    00:00 – Intro   00:55 – Early Childhood background – how it shaped her  05:15 – Early Career Journey  11:50 – Prioritizing Investments  15:18 – Motherhood Influences on Entrepreneurship   19:20 – How Brands Under Peak6 Support Its Vision  23:10 – Penson & Apex Aquisition  27:25 – Trends Happening Today  32:13 – Challenges for Peak6  33:03 – Why Poker is Important  35:00 – Teaching Poker to Women; “Poker Power”  39:38 – Creating Womens Trading Program  42:26 – Last Thoughts  45:35 – Rapid Fire Questions  48:25 – Outro    Episode Link: PEAK6     Guest Host: Christine Schyvinck, CEO, Shure Incorporated  Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago      Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.     Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated.    For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.    Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram 

Episode 065 – Kevin Warren, President and CEO, Chicago Bears  Today on the Executives’ Exchange, we have the privilege of sitting down with Kevin Warren, President of the Chicago Bears, to gain valuable insights into the world of sports management. Kevin shares compelling stories about his early career and life, painting a comprehensive picture of the drive and accomplishments that define his success today.    00:00 – Intro   1:03 – Early Childhood background  8:39 – Meaning of mentorship and focus  14:49 - Early career journey  21:39 – Starting his sports firm  24:52 – Biggest accomplishment  30:41 – Shore Sponsorship  31:27 – Approaching leadership  36:06 – Changing the Big Ten  38:18 - Fostering culture on and off the field  45:12 – What advice would you have for someone who wants to go into sports  00:00 – Rapid Fire Questions  50:30 – First thing he does when he wakes up in the morning  50:50 – Favorite life quote  51:17 – Last movie he saw in the theater  52:02 – Favorite Chicago restaurant  53:40 – If you could buy a plane ticket right now, where would you go  54:34 – Favorite Super Bowl snack  55:58 - Outro    Episode Link: Chicago Bears    Guest Host: Travis C. Hunter Jr., Chicago Office Managing Partner, KPMG  Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago        Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.     Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated.    For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.    Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram 

Episode 064 – Ari Levy, Founder and CEO, SHIFT In today's episode of The Executives’ Exchange, we have the pleasure of speaking with Ari Levy, Founder and CEO of SHIFT. Ari delves into his life and career, discussing the profound influence of his childhood values on his passion for advocacy and health. He also shares insights from his early career experiences that fueled his journey into the business world, ultimately leading to the creation of SHIFT, a concierge primary care practice in River North.   00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Early Background 3:05 - How did his childhood values shape him as a business owner? 4:59 - Education/career background and how it weaves together with his current career 12:15 – Childhood health issues 14:50 – Power of advocacy 18:19 – Working with athletes 23:03 – Developing your skills and wellth 24:06 – Approach on educating people on wellth 27:31 - How do you get the disciplines in your business to collaborate and deliver results 30:22 – Patients’ mental health importance 35:53 - AI and technology with patient impact/outcome 40:14 – Learning/using AI for improving human thinking 42:30 - What significant/changes do you see around the health ecosystem? 47:02 – Sharing values with his children and family 49:30 – Rapid fire questions 52:44 - Ari flips the script and interviews Travis 55:18 – Outro   Episode Link: SHIFT   Guest Host: Travis C. Hunter Jr., Chicago Office Managing Partner, KPMG Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago      Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.    Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated.   For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.   Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

Episode 063 – Steven Malony, CEO, Belkin On this episode of the Executives’ Exchange we are honored to be joined by a versatile role model who broadened his mindset abroad, Steven Malony, CEO of Belkin. He is known for his many different roles and international experience which make him a strong and well-rounded business executive. Hear how a new perspective can really help strengthen and form a leader. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on October 3, 2023.   00:00 – Intro 0:57 – Steven's personal background 2:53 – How he got into Sales 5:06 – Career timeline 6:38 – Advice for international assignments 8:22 – Which experience best prepared you for your role as CEO? 9:38 – Transition to CEO 12:23 – Company rebranding 14:16 – What is next for technology? 15:53 – How to know what technology to invest in next? 18:01 – How Falcon decided to go into audio products 20:49 – Managing working with competitors 22:40 – Word from our sponsor, Shure 23:32 – How COVID-19 affected business strategies 29:42 – Energy efficiency and sustainability 36:18 – Advice for CEOs 40:40 – How he prioritizes company initiatives 42:00 – His favorite product 43:00 – Outro   Episode Link: Belkin   Guest Host: Chris Corley, Chief Commercial and Operating Officer, CDW Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago      Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.    Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated.   For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.   Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

Episode 062 – Laurent Therivel, President and CEO, USCellular On this episode, we have the privilege of discovering the leadership journey of USCellular’s President and CEO, Laurent Therivel. LT shares the origin story of his love for telecommunications and how he balances that passion with his family. Explore the future of communication, USCellular, and LT with us on the Executives’ Exchange!   00:00 – Intro  01:10 – Early life & young leadership 05:20 – Therivel's journey in the Marines & passion for telecommunications. 10:42 – Life after the Marines 11:48 – Journey to USCellular & family life 16:10 – Path to CEO & finding your role 20:18 – Navigating through COVID-19 & “Undercover Boss” 27:30 – Revisions & rewards after “Undercover Boss” 30:51 – Message from our sponsor, Shure 31:23 – Radio networks & spectrums 38:16 – Corporate initiatives & responsibility with technology 43:41 – The power of social media 49:56 – Establishing strong government relationships 53:32 – Next chapters in life and business 54:48 – Rapid Fire Questions 57:14 – Outro   Episode Link: USCelluar   Host: Margaret Mueller, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago   Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago      Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.    Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated.   For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.   Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

 Episode 061 – Debra A. Cafaro, Chairman and CEO, Ventas Inc.   On this episode of the Executives’ Exchange, Debra A. Cafaro, Chairman and CEO of Ventas Inc. discusses the importance of recognizing and leveraging one's unique and professional strengths. Known as the longest-standing female CEO of an S&P 500 company, get inspired by Debra’s indelible impact on the real estate industry through her strategic foresight and long-standing track record of success in the business world.   00:00 – Intro 01:36 – Cafaro’s strong upbringing 07:30 – Decision to pursue becoming a lawyer 12:21 – Taking a risk to join the business side 16:50 – Discussing real estate investment trusts 19:40 – The journey to Ventas 23:23 – Cafaro’s perspective on specs 25:05 – Main responsibilities as CEO 25:13 – Message from our sponsor, Shure 25:44 – Career path to CEO 28:30 – Lessons learned from self-doubt 30:23 – Leading Ventas through hardships 37:41 – Tailwinds & Headwinds of Ventas 41:28 – Ventas OI (operational insights) 44:16 – Cafaro civic leadership & philanthropy in Chicago 47:57 – Prioritization to give back to your community 52:04 – Rapid fire questions 53:19 – Outro   Episode Link: Ventas Inc.   Host: Margaret Mueller, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago   Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago      Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated.   For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.   Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

Episode 060 - Richard Edelman, Chief Executive Officer, Edelman  We welcome back Richard Edelman, CEO of Edelman, to discuss the Edelman Trust Barometer a second year in a row. The 2024 findings explore the collision of trust, innovation, and politics in an era of rapid innovation. In this episode, we’ll dive into how institutional leaders can build trust as stewards of change and support the innovations that will power our future. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on February 7, 2024.    00:00 – Intro   00:56 – Trust Barometer Intro   02:53 – The power of innovation & acceptance  04:04 – Developing countries higher in trust  04:49 – Business is more trusted than other institutions   05:42 - The Midwest is the least trusting on business  06:18 – U.S. trust is falling in Southeast Asia  06:60 – The Information War  07:46 – How the pandemic has influenced trust in innovation  09:19 – Innovation is becoming politicized   10:38 – The fear of innovation being poorly managed   11:55 – AI has the potential to be the leading edge of innovation - if well-managed  12:32 – Trust in science & innovation  14:08 – Antipathy to innovation is a global phenomenon  15:46 – Implementation vs. Innovation  16:13 – Why should businesses partner with the government and NGOS?  16:46 – Bringing science back with society  18:37 – Message from our sponsor, Shure  19:08 – Why innovation?  20:44 – Why is the Midwest the least trusting?  21:38 – What is making people feel innovation is mismanaged?  23:10 – The importance of upskilling  23:49 – Business & government   25:18 – Trust in Science & Vaccines   26:28 – The global phenomenon of trust   27:30 – Trust in social media & news  28:10 – Business partnering with government   29:27 – A warning to brands seeking attention   20:41 - Outro    Episode Link: Edelman | 2024 Trust Barometer    Guest: Richard Edelman, Chief Executive Officer, Edelman  Host: Margaret Mueller, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago    Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago      Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated.    For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.    Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram