Executive Decisions with Steve Sedgwick
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‘Executive Decisions’ is a CNBC podcast offering a rare window into the minds of top decision-makers. Hosted by seasoned financial journalist Steve Sedgwick, each episode explores the pivotal choices that shape the careers and legacies of influential business leaders and policymakers. Through candid conversations about risk, doubt and conviction, the series reminds us that even the most powerful face uncertainty and trade-offs.
The first season of 'Executive Decisions’ will launch on November 11th.
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Recent Episodes
S3E5 Leave Without a Plan: BNY CEO Robin Vince
After 26 years at Goldman Sachs, Robin Vince made a decision few senior Wall Street executives would make: he walked away without another job lined up. At 48, he chose to take what he called a “gap…
S3E4 Be Willing to Stand Alone: Euronext CEO Stéphane Boujnah
Stéphane Boujnah, the CEO of Euronext, reflects on a pivotal decision to block a major merger, the origins of his conviction and the emotional weight of leading against the consensus. See Privacy…
S3E3 Don’t Stop Trying Things: Reed CEO James Reed
James Reed reflects on the decision that defined his career — taking the risk of joining the family business. The Reed CEO discusses failure, purpose and why standing still is the worst decision of…
S3E2 Stop Trying to Fit In: Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein
At the start of his career, Lloyd Blankfein made a decision that would define the way he led — stop trying to fit in. In this episode of Executive Decisions, the former Goldman Sachs CEO reflects…
S3E1 If It’s Not Right, Leave: Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc
At one of the highest points in her career, Amanda Blanc made a decision most executives would avoid — she walked away. In this episode of Executive Decisions, the Aviva CEO reflects on leaving a…
S2E5 Own the Role You Have: Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan
Vas Narasimhan never planned on becoming a CEO. In fact, he says the idea only hit him six months before he got the Novartis job.He credits his rise to a lesson from his parents: throw yourself fully…
S2E4 Decide, Then Deliver: Schneider Electric CEO Olivier Blum
Thrust into the top job sooner than expected, Schneider Electric CEO Olivier Blum explains why leadership isn’t about making perfect calls — it’s about committing once you choose, following through…
S2E3 Use the Five‑Year Test: Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson
Shaped by family legacy, grit and a deep sense of responsibility, Jenny Johnson reflects on the pivotal decisions that took her from “the founder’s granddaughter” to the CEO of Franklin Templeton.See…
S2E2 Lead Through Discomfort: Philips CEO Roy Jakobs
Roy Jakobs reflects on the early experiences that shaped his leadership—from post‑war lessons in forgiveness to the resilience built through childhood asthma. In “Executive Decisions with Steve…
S2E1 Protect the User: Pinterest CEO Bill Ready
Pinterest CEO Bill Ready reflects on the pivotal decisions behind his rise from small-town-Kentucky to Silicon Valley—and the bold move that reshaped the platform for a new generation. See Privacy…
S1E12 Think for Yourself: Synthesia CEO Victor Riparbelli
In this episode of Executive Decisions, Steve Sedgwick sits down with Victor Riparbelli, co‑founder and CEO of Synthesia, to unpack the unconventional thinking that took him from a restless,…
S1E11 Learn the Lesson: Canary Wharf Chairman Nigel Wilson
In this episode of Executive Decisions, Steve Sedgwick sits down with Sir Nigel Wilson, chairman of Canary Wharf Group, to explore the curiosity-driven career that took him from a council estate in…
S1E10 Learn to Decide: Heidelberg Materials CEO Dominik von Achten
In this episode of Executive Decisions, Steve Sedgwick sits down with Dominik von Achten, CEO of Heidelberg Materials. One of Dominik’s earliest decisions was to leave the “dry” world of legal…
S1E9 Know When to Leave: Syensqo CEO Ilham Kadri
In this episode of Executive Decisions, Steve Sedgwick sits down with Ilham Kadri, CEO of Syensqo. Raised in a humble home in Casablanca without running water or electricity, Ilham shares how her…
S1E8 Be Yourself: Phoenix Group CEO Andy Briggs
In this episode of Executive Decisions, Steve Sedgwick sits down with Andy Briggs, CEO of Phoenix Group, for a candid conversation about leadership and purpose. Andy reflects on a career…
S1E7 Do the Hard Thing: London Marathon Events CEO Hugh Brasher
In this episode of Executive Decisions, Steve Sedgwick sits down with Hugh Brasher, CEO of London Marathon Events, for a compelling conversation about the life and leadership lessons sport can teach…
S1E6 Build, Don’t Complain: Veolia CEO Estelle Brachlianoff
In this episode of Executive Decisions, Steve Sedgwick sits down with Estelle Brachlianoff, CEO of Veolia, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, innovation and sustainability.Estelle shares…
S1E5 Know When to Stop: M&G CEO Andrea Rossi
In this episode of Executive Decisions, Steve Sedgwick sits down with Andrea Rossi, CEO of global investment manager M&G. Andrea shares how his multicultural upbringing—growing up in France with…
S1E4 Trust Your Gut: IIF CEO Tim Adams
In this episode of Executive Decisions, Steve Sedgwick speaks with Tim Adams, President and CEO of the Institute of International Finance and one of the most influential voices warning about the…
S1E3 Be Decisive, Stay Humble: London Stock Exchange CEO Julia Hoggett
In this episode of Executive Decisions, Steve Sedgwick speaks with Julia Hoggett, CEO of the London Stock Exchange and a trailblazer in British finance.Raised in a family of pioneering lawyers and…
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Executive Decisions with Steve Sedgwick has published 23 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Business, Careers.
Executive Decisions with Steve Sedgwick is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 37m.
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