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  1. Milken Institute1h 0m

    The Corporate Compass: Charting the Role of the CEO | Global Conference 2024

    Andy Serwer, Carmine Di Sibio, Jessica Sibley, Raj Subramaniam, David Zaslav

    CEOs from EY, Time Inc., FedEx, and Warner Bros. Discovery convened to address the intensifying challenges of stakeholder capitalism, geopolitical instability, and rapid technological disruption. The leaders detailed transformative shifts in their respective business models, such as FedEx's pivot to supply-chain technology and Time Inc.'s strategic move to a B2B framework, while highlighting how artificial intelligence is driving efficiency and reshaping content distribution. Despite varying cultural and governance hurdles, including EY's abandoned audit split and labor negotiations across industries, the panel emphasized that aligning CEO compensation with performance and leveraging trusted brands will remain central to navigating a complex future.

  2. Milken Institute59 min

    The Future of Corporate Governance | Milken Institute Global Conference 2024

    Andy Serwer, Betsy Atkins, Jarvis V. Hollingsworth, Dambisa Moyo, Ronald Sugar, Mark A. Weinberger

    Prominent governance leaders including Betsy Atkins, Ron Sugar, and Mark Weinberger address the imperative for boards to navigate rapid generative AI adoption and geopolitical fissures by embracing ambiguity and shifting from short-term survival to long-term value creation. The discussion highlights critical board evolution strategies, such as confidential peer assessments, the integration of digital upskilling roles, and the necessity of balancing stakeholder interests with rigorous capital allocation across diverse sectors from tech to sovereign wealth funds. By contrasting the governance models of public companies, state institutions like the Texas Teachers Retirement System, and global entities like Saudi Aramco, the speakers conclude that effective oversight requires a tailored approach that aligns board composition and risk tolerance with specific CEO archetypes and industry-specific assets.

  3. Milken Institute57 min

    Shifting Tides: How CEOs Navigate Today's Challenges

    Andy Serwer, David Solomon, Barbara Humpton, Jeff Harmoning, Carmine Decibio, Bob Backus

    CEOs from Goldman Sachs, Siemens, Viacom, General Mills, and EY discussed the strategic imperative of integrating diversity, sustainability, and technology into core business operations rather than treating them as peripheral issues. Leaders like David Solomon, Barbara Humpton, and Bob Backus highlighted specific initiatives ranging from carbon neutrality goals and digital transformation to talent retention and the rejection of creative mandates to align with evolving consumer values. The panel further addressed the necessity of adapting workforce development, communication strategies, and regulatory stances to navigate a shifting global landscape while maintaining organizational authenticity and growth.

  4. Milken Institute1h 22m

    A Conversation With Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Commerce | Part 2: U.S. Overview

    Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Andy Serwer, Tom Hayes, Kenneth Hersh, John Hickenlooper, Steve Krouskos, Kevin Clouden, Wilbur Ross

    Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper discussed a "Goldilocks" U.S. economic expansion characterized by rising consumer confidence and accelerated reshoring alongside contentious trade negotiations. The dialogue detailed the Trump administration's strategic delays on steel tariffs with Canada, Mexico, and the EU, the justification for ZTE sanctions, and the projected $1 trillion growth of the commercial space sector. While officials defended deregulation and energy independence as drivers of prosperity, panelists also warned of potential recession triggers including rising corporate debt and a "technology Cold War" that could disrupt post-WWII institutional frameworks.

  5. Milken Institute58 min

    Creating Meaningful Lives for the 21st Century Workforce: A Conversation with Top Executives

    Andy Serwer, John Chambers, Denise Morrison, Tim Sloan, Mark Weinberger, Devin Wenig

    Leaders from Cisco, eBay, Wells Fargo, Campbell's, and EY convened to establish that aligning workforce strategy with core social values is essential for navigating rapid technological shifts and a changing demographic landscape. These executives detailed specific outcomes, such as Wells Fargo's lowest turnover in thirty years following its listening campaign and compensation adjustments, and EY's record female retention rates driven by inclusive policies and a "better working world" mission. The panel further emphasized that addressing the critical skills gap through education reform, flexible work cultures, and continuous reskilling is necessary to sustain engagement and profitability in an era where traditional company lifecycles are shrinking.

  6. Milken Institute1h 0m

    Technology, Creativity, Values: What Drives the New Disruptors?

    Andy Serwer, Brandon Beck, Brad Delson, Dave Gilboa, Payal Kadakia, Mike Shinoda, Eric Schmidt, Bradley Horowitz, Brad Lee O'

    Four industry leaders from Riot Games, Linkin Park, ClassPass, and Warby Parker present a "New Disruptor" business model that replaces quarterly profit maximization with long-term stakeholder unity. By integrating employees, fans, and customers into a single ecosystem, these organizations leverage deep empathy and real-time feedback to achieve Net Promoter Scores in the high 80s and 90s. This strategy reframes relationships as the primary asset, enabling rapid organizational scaling while maintaining social missions that directly drive sustainable profitability.