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What makes a leader successful? Learn from people at the top. Join Bloomberg Television award-winning anchor and editor-at-large Francine Lacqua as she speaks with CEOs and other industry leaders to discover what drives them, their definition of success and how they are shaping their companies amid a fast-changing world. Publishes every other Monday.

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HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery joins Francine Lacqua to explain why he is “ruthless about killing complexity” as he pushes through an AI-fuelled overhaul of one of the world’s biggest banks. He reflects on leadership, integrity and cultural fluency, and s... more

In next week's episode, host Francine Lacqua speaks with Georges Elhedery, chief executive of banking giant HSBC. Here's a preview of that conversation where he talks about why the use of artificial intelligence at the bank is not optional.

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Having navigated some of life’s most defining transitions, Melinda French Gates reflects on the choices that set her path—from Microsoft executive to philanthropist and now founder of Pivotal. She shares how values-based leadership, resilience and th... more

What makes a leader successful? Francine Lacqua interviews top CEOs and global industry leaders for candid lessons on leadership, management, and the future of work.

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Recent Guests

Georges Elhedery
Chief Executive of HSBC
HSBC
Episode: Preview: Georges Elhedery on HSBC’s AI-Powered Reset
Melinda French Gates
Philanthropist and former Microsoft executive, author of The Next Day
Gates Foundation / Pivotal Ventures
Episode: Melinda French Gates on Tech, Billionaire Wealth and Why She Worries About the Truth
Alexander Stubb
President of Finland
Government of Finland
Episode: Finnish President Alexander Stubb on How to be Resilient in Russia's Shadow
James Kanagasooriam
Chief Research Officer at Focaldata
Focaldata
Episode: In the City: Is AI Fueling the UK’s Hiring Freeze?
Doug Gurr
Interim Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority, previously a partner at McKinsey, founder and CEO of Internet startup Blue Heath, and board member of ASDA Walmart.
Competition and Markets Authority
Episode: In the City: CMA's Doug Gurr on the Balance Between Risk and Regulation
Marcus Ashworth
Bloomberg Opinion columnist
Bloomberg
Episode: In the City: Is the UK Housing Market Running Out of Steam?
Zia Yusuf
Businessman turned politician in the Reform UK party
Reform UK
Episode: In the City: Is the Anti-Immigrant Reform UK Ready to Take Charge?
Lucy White
UK politics correspondent
Bloomberg
Episode: In the City: Is the Anti-Immigrant Reform UK Ready to Take Charge?
Sam Richards
Chief executive of the think tank, Britain Remade and former special advisor at number 10, Downing Street.
Britain Remade
Episode: In the City: Can the UK Spending Review Turn Ambition into Action?

Hosts

Francine Lacqua
Bloomberg anchor/editor-at-large; hosts leadership and market-focused discussions across business and policy topics.
Allegra Stratton
Co-host of In the City; frequent commentator on UK politics and business policy.
David Merritt
Co-host of In the City; Bloomberg journalist with broad coverage of finance and markets.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 127 ratings
  • Thank you!

    Love the insights that you guys have brought over the years!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andybee109
    Australia8 months ago
  • Decent content, questionable host

    The content is alright for a London-centric audience but it’s very difficult to listen with Allegra Stratton on, knowing the sheer contempt and disrespect she holds for the British public.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jacobbower96
    United States2 years ago
  • Can at times be tepid at best

    Depends on global situation

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    paulsplanet
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Immensely important show

    A highly entertaining, educational, and fun show documenting all the important aspects of global and domestic economic/business news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alejandro Mc
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • In the city

    Excellent perspective from the Bloomberg team

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CPH *****
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Preview: Georges Elhedery on HSBC’s AI-Powered Reset
Q: How do you take some of those really difficult decisions when you have so many people that depend on you?
Elhedery emphasizes transparent, principled decision-making, balancing performance considerations with employee impact, and leveraging data-driven approaches to support fairness and consistency in how reviews and changes are communicated.
‘I Was Ruthless About Killing Complexity’: HSBC CEO on Rewiring the Bank
Q: What honest advice do you impart to someone with great potential?
Enjoy the process, stay present, and remember to have fun along the way to maximize impact.
‘I Was Ruthless About Killing Complexity’: HSBC CEO on Rewiring the Bank
Q: How do you overcome self-doubt or imposter syndrome?
Return to first principles—clarify your mission and ensure your actions align with it, while building and empowering other leaders around you.
‘I Was Ruthless About Killing Complexity’: HSBC CEO on Rewiring the Bank
Q: Rapid fire: Your top tips for holding highly effective meetings.
Make decisions decisively; a poor decision is better than paralysis, as it can be adjusted later if needed.
Melinda French Gates on Tech, Billionaire Wealth and Why She Worries About the Truth
Q: What does leadership mean to you and how has that definition evolved over your career?
She emphasizes leading with integrity, aligning actions with values, and building teams that reflect those values, especially in transitioning roles and challenging environments.

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What is Leaders about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program features high-profile business and policy leaders, with episodes often centered on global markets, regulation, economics, and leadership lessons from top executives. Guests range from central bankers and regulators to CEOs, politicians, and prominent analysts, with frequent focus on the UK economy, financial services, real estate, and technology trends. The show tends to balance sharp economic analysis with strategic leadership insights, offering takeaways for executives, investors, and policymakers. Noteworthy strengths include access to top Bloomberg anchors and a track record of timely conversations around regulatory changes, market shifts, and major policy announcements that shape business strategy. Potential listeners shoul... more

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2. Melinda French Gates
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