Knowledge & Thought Leadership

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Boyden's Board of Directors Series, Interview with Svein Rennemo: Chairman, Statoil

In this Board of Directors Series special edition features a one on one interview with Norway’s Svein Rennemo, Chairman of Statoil, one of the world’s largest energy companies. He discusses the extra pressure on boards for oversight, checks and balances involving chairmen, Norway’s progressive governance system and mandating female board members.

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A Discussion with Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau’s William Pate

This issue features William Pate, President & CEO of the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, a nonprofit organization, engaged in promoting metro Atlanta and Georgia globally as the conventions, meetings, and tourism destination. He discusses the economic impact that the tourism and hospitality industry has on a region.

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A Discussion with Wabtec’s Albert Neupaver

This issue features Albert Neupaver, President and CEO of Wabtec, a global supplier of products, services and systems for rail and industrial markets. He discusses the importance of a technology edge, the real definition of lean principles, the company’s push into China and who makes the best mentor.

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A Discussion with BigFix's Dave Robbins

This issue features Dave Robbins, former President and CEO of BigFix, a company acquired by IBM in 2010. He discusses the new world of powerful mobile devices, the “good guys” and “bad guys” of IT security, and the keys to managing a major turnaround.

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A Discussion with Telenor's Kristin Skogen Lund

This issue of Boyden's Leadership Series features Kristin Skogen Lund, Executive VP and Group Director of Telenor. She discusses the power of mobile services as the 21st century communications tool, the success of Scandinavian companies and government, how delegating is effective, and the benefits of challenges early in a career.

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