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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 f... more

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Bill Winters planned to become a diplomat. Instead, a job at J.P. Morgan led him into banking and eventually to a pivotal early-career decision: move into the emerging derivatives business despite knowing little about it.

In this episode of Executiv... more

Anthony Scaramucci’s career has included high-profile successes and setbacks.

In this episode of “Executive Decisions,” the SkyBridge Capital founder reflects on leaving Goldman Sachs to build his own business, why insecurity led him into the wrong... more

Bettina Orlopp took over as CEO of Commerzbank as the German lender was pushing ahead with a multiyear turnaround — and as UniCredit was building a stake that raised the pressure on the bank's leadership.

In this episode of Executive Decisions, Orlo... more

Steve Hasker never followed a formal career plan. Instead, the Thomson Reuters CEO says his biggest decisions were guided by one question: Would he learn more by saying yes than by staying where he was?

In this episode of “Executive Decisions,” Hask... more

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Recent Guests

Anthony Scaramucci
Former Goldman Sachs partner, founder of SkyBridge, former White House official
SkyBridge, White House (2017)
Episode: Face the Music: Anthony Scaramucci
Bettina Orlopp
Executive with a long career in consulting and banking, including CEO roles at Commerzbank and senior leadership at UniCredit
Commerzbank, UniCredit
Episode: Run Toward the Hard Problems: Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp
Steve Hasker
CEO of Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters
Episode: Go Where You’ll Learn More: Thomson Reuters CEO Steve Hasker
Dimitri de Vreeze
CEO of DSM-Firmenich, discussed career, decisions, and leadership
DSM-Firmenich
Episode: Success Isn’t the Finish Line: DSM-Firmenich CEO Dimitri de Vreeze
Mike Gitlin
CEO of Capital Group (guest)
Capital Group
Episode: Say Yes Before You're Ready: Capital Group CEO Mike Gitlin
Ester Baiget
CEO of Novozymes
Novozymes
Episode: Choose Impact Over Ambition: Novonesis CEO Ester Baiget
Robin Vince
CEO of Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon); former Goldman Sachs executive
BNY Mellon
Episode: Leave Without a Plan: BNY CEO Robin Vince
Stéphane Boujnah
CEO of Euronext, former socialist activist and policymaker
Euronext
Episode: Be Willing to Stand Alone: Euronext CEO Stéphane Boujnah
James Reed
CEO of Reed Group
Reed Group
Episode: Don’t Stop Trying Things: Reed CEO James Reed

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Steve Sedgwick
Host of Executive Decisions

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • One of the best British finance podcasts

    Great guests, conversations and range of current and future business and markets trends

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natasha Poole
    Australia9 months ago
  • CEOs are human too

    At CNBC, we spend a lot of time talking about the outcomes of business decisions, examining how they move markets and shape the world.

    But we don’t often talk about how those decisions are made.

    I’ve always found this fascinating. These are people making decisions that affect thousands of livelihoods and all of our investments.

    ➡️ How do they arrive at those pivotal, news-making decisions?

    ➡️ What moments earlier in their lives shaped the way they lead?

    ➡️ Is decision-making a talent, a muscl... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cristy Garratt
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Insightful Leadership

    What makes a leader and how do they make key decisions? This series is giving me a fascinating window into how business leaders build their careers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JulieBBRH10
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Brian A

    Really seeing a different side of these business leaders. Useful to learn from their big choices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr BrianA0703
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Amazing Insight

    Loving the candid insight into the C Suite leaders. Too often we know little about the men and women behind the title. Good to see how human and honest they can be.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jackie0401
    United Kingdom10 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth and breadth of guest backgrounds.
High-quality insights into leadership philosophy and risk.
Guests provide actionable takeaways on decision-making under pressure.
Engaging, human-side of leaders with candid stories.
The host creates a relaxed, informative interview style that invites reflection.

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Face the Music: Anthony Scaramucci
Q: Why did you take that job in the administration given your past political positions?
The guest explains a complex calculus of opportunity, risk, and the belief that he could influence outcomes; he also stresses that many cycles push people toward Trump, but ultimately he acknowledges misjudgments and the personal toll of that decision.
Run Toward the Hard Problems: Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp
Q: What was your approach to turning around the bank's performance and governance during crises?
Her approach focused on building a strong team, being transparent with stakeholders, and implementing a clear strategy (Strategy 2024) even when the environment was difficult, with emphasis on speed and decisive execution.
Run Toward the Hard Problems: Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp
Q: Why did you decide to join Commerzbank despite the crisis surrounding the bank?
She joined because she liked the people and saw a good opportunity for a new chapter, arguing that the right leadership could make a difference and that she would explore other options if it didn't work.
Choose Impact Over Ambition: Novonesis CEO Ester Baiget
Q: Why did you leave Dow to join Novozymes, and what drew you to Novozymes' purpose?
She was captivated by Novozyme's purpose and the potential to make a bigger impact, believing she could help the company grow by aligning it more closely with biology as a tool to solve real-world problems.
Choose Impact Over Ambition: Novonesis CEO Ester Baiget
Q: Tell me a little bit about where you come from.
Baiget describes growing up Catalan with a strong family influence, practical education, and an early exposure to English and mentorship, which set a foundation for curiosity and learning.

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This series centers on high-stakes decision-making at the top of business and policy, featuring candid conversations with global CEOs and leaders about how pivotal choices were reached, the uncertainties faced, and the trade-offs that shaped organizations. Interviews often weave in career paths, leadership philosophy, and the human side of steering large institutions through transformation, crises, or industry shifts. Notable strengths include access to senior leaders across finance, tech, biotech, and manufacturing, and a focus on practical decision-making insights rather than abstract theory. Potential listeners include aspiring executives, investors, and corporate strategists seeking real-world leadership lessons and patterns in strategi... more

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2. Bettina Orlopp
3. Steve Hasker
4. Dimitri de Vreeze
5. Mike Gitlin
6. Ester Baiget
7. Robin Vince
8. Stéphane Boujnah

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