Interviews

Gain management and leadership insights from international faculty in our Interviews section. This section features interviews with some of the most thought-leading minds from the world of finance, marketing, leadership and other key business disciplines. It also features interviews with past participants of our Executive Education programmes.

Featured interviews

We are an intellectual sparring partner for business and for society

In January 2021, Professor Sameer Hasija took the helm as Dean of Executive Education at INSEAD. A scholar of technology and operations management, Hasija has long been fascinated by how technology and business models interact; not simply to drive incremental improvements, but to create what he calls “game-changing” benefit. He brings this curiosity and a deep interest in reinvention – the capacity to create new combinations that previously seemed inconceivable – to his new role at INSEAD.

Side-stepping the three reasons most companies fail to transform digitally

"The possibilities are exciting. At the same time, the pace is such that those who lag are likely to find themselves not only falling behind and finishing last, but cut out of the race all together."

How to be a partner to your organisation

With HR leaders needing to step up to more strategic roles, Carmen Chong explains how INSEAD’s BSHR programme is a fast track to building the knowledge, understanding and credibility to lead change and create real value.

Closing the gender leadership gap

Professor Jennifer Petriglieri, director of the new Women Leaders Programme, discusses this new initiative designed to help women in senior management enhance their leadership skills.

Creating long-term value with the Transition to General Management programme

"It’s life changing. The ethos of the course, and the people you meet, is tremendous."

Reframe yourself with the Transition to General Management programme

"It’s a moment that helps you start looking at your career, your industry and at your professional development differently. It’s like reframing yourself." Maarten Kerbert on how the Transition to General Management programme helps give you different perspectives.

Becoming an innovation catalyst

Innovation by Design programme director, Manuel Sosa, explains how harnessing the transformational force of design can help you become an innovation catalyst within your organisation.

Refresh your knowledge and discover new strategic approaches to digital marketing

"Leading Digital Marketing Strategy was relevant and fast paced – three days to refresh your knowledge and discover new strategic approaches to digital marketing."

"Having to explain your industry to an outsider challenges your acceptance of certain aspects of the status quo. It fuels creativity in solving issues at hand. "

Interview with Hendrik de Zeeuw, past-participant of the Managing Partnerships and Strategic Alliances programme.

Experiencing a culture like no other at INSEAD

Interview with Abdullah Al Mutrif, Certificate in Global Management holder.

Open your eyes and become more sensitive to digital marketing topics

"The programme exceeded my expectations in every way and I came away feeling a native in the topic." says David Resch, a past participant of Leading Digital Marketing Strategy.