Leadership 2050: Andrew White and Alan Jope

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Andrew White

Former Senior Fellow in Management Practice
Andrew White
Andrew was a Senior Fellow in Management Practice at Saïd Business School and was the Director on our Advanced Management and Leadership Programme.
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Leadership 2050: S1E1

Leadership 2050: Leading the Adventure

In episode one, Andrew White talks to Alan Jope, then CEO of Unilever, about the company’s theory of change, putting this into practice, and cultivating an 'inner and outer game.'

Unilever is one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies and over the last 15 years it has broken ground in terms of what it means to be a sustainable business on a global scale.

Although he describes himself as a 'reluctant CEO,' Alan is one of the world’s most powerful industry changemakers. Here he talks candidly about making mistakes, putting employees first and bringing a spirit of adventure into the company.

What kind of leadership does Alan think is needed between now and 2050?

Leadership 2050 is a podcast exploring the leadership we need to successfully transition to 2050. Who are the innovators setting the agenda for a more equal and sustainable future? In this series you’ll meet them. In each episode Andrew White talks to a visionary leader from the business community who is confronting the challenges humanity faces and finding solutions.

Background

Andrew White was a Senior Fellow of Management Practice at Saïd Business School. His research and teaching focused on how leaders transcend 21st century challenges such as disruptive technology change and the climate crisis. Also, how they create cultures that are diverse, inclusive, resilient and high performing, alongside the ongoing challenge of delivering profitable growth.

He also directed the Oxford Advanced Management and Leadership Programme, and worked with leaders from industry and governments across the world. 

Andrew White

Former Senior Fellow in Management Practice
Andrew White
Andrew was a Senior Fellow in Management Practice at Saïd Business School and was the Director on our Advanced Management and Leadership Programme.

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