In this conversation with Matthias Altendorf, we unpack the journey from workshop apprentice to CEO — and the leadership philosophy behind guiding a global, family-owned company into the future.

We speak about:

• Leading innovation without fear
• Turning uncertainty into manageable risk
• Why diversity builds resilience
• The balance between long-term stability and speed of change
• The role of digital transformation and AI in shaping tomorrow's leadership

At the heart of it all: a simple but powerful principle — be kind, be clear, and walk the talk.

An inspiring exchange on leadership, transformation, and preparing organizations for the unknown future.

In this conversation with Matthias Altendorf, we unpack the journey from workshop apprentice to CEO — and the leadership philosophy behind guiding a global, family-owned company into the future.

We speak about:

• Leading innovation without fear
• Turning uncertainty into manageable risk
• Why diversity builds resilience
• The balance between long-term stability and speed of change
• The role of digital transformation and AI in shaping tomorrow's leadership

At the heart of it all: a simple but powerful principle — be kind, be clear, and walk the talk.

An inspiring exchange on leadership, transformation, and preparing organizations for the unknown future.

What can a fast-growing private equity firm teach us about culture?

In this episode of Culture and Coffee, Guillaume Daniellot sits down with Christian Sinding, former CEO of EQT, to explore why culture is one of the strongest predictors of long-term performance — even in an industry known for numbers and speed.

Christian shares how EQT evaluates companies through mindset, values, and leadership behavior, and why the "why not" mentality often separates high-performing teams from the rest.

00:00 Welcome to the Culture and Coffee podcast

02:38 Christian Sinding's background and values

04:45 The importance of culture in investments

07:09 Challenges and successes in cultural integration

11:13 Traits of high-performing companies

15:28 EQT's approach to values and leadership

20:49 Embracing transparency and open calendars

34:38 Leadership and global expansion

36:37 Final thoughts and reflections

What can a fast-growing private equity firm teach us about culture?

In this episode of Culture and Coffee, Guillaume Daniellot sits down with Christian Sinding, former CEO of EQT, to explore why culture is one of the strongest predictors of long-term performance — even in an industry known for numbers and speed.

Christian shares how EQT evaluates companies through mindset, values, and leadership behavior, and why the "why not" mentality often separates high-performing teams from the rest.

00:00 Welcome to the Culture and Coffee podcast

02:38 Christian Sinding's background and values

04:45 The importance of culture in investments

07:09 Challenges and successes in cultural integration

11:13 Traits of high-performing companies

15:28 EQT's approach to values and leadership

20:49 Embracing transparency and open calendars

34:38 Leadership and global expansion

36:37 Final thoughts and reflections

In the first episode of the Straumann Group Culture & Coffee podcast, CEO of the Straumann Group Guillaume Daniellot sits down with Thomas Straumann, the founder of the Straumann Group, the entrepreneur who transformed a bold idea into a global success story.

Thomas opens up about his journey: from a daring management buyout in 1990 to shaping a company culture grounded in trust, respect, and freedom. He shares how an entrepreneurial mindset and long-term vision have guided Straumann Group through decades of innovation and growth.

Along the way, he reflects on how values drive sustainable success, and even how horse riding and racing mirror the strategy, patience, and courage needed in business.

00:00 Introduction to culture and its importance

00:32 Welcome to the Straumann Group Culture and Coffee Podcast

01:21 Meet Thomas Straumann: founder, visionary, leader

01:34 The birth of Straumann Group

03:12 The role of culture in business success

07:24 Challenges and resilience

10:01 Entrepreneurial spirit in the dental industry

15:00 Lessons from horse riding and business

17:16 Advice and legacy

18:25 Closing remarks

In the first episode of the Straumann Group Culture & Coffee podcast, CEO of the Straumann Group Guillaume Daniellot sits down with Thomas Straumann, the founder of the Straumann Group, the entrepreneur who transformed a bold idea into a global success story.

Thomas opens up about his journey: from a daring management buyout in 1990 to shaping a company culture grounded in trust, respect, and freedom. He shares how an entrepreneurial mindset and long-term vision have guided Straumann Group through decades of innovation and growth.

Along the way, he reflects on how values drive sustainable success, and even how horse riding and racing mirror the strategy, patience, and courage needed in business.

00:00 Introduction to culture and its importance

00:32 Welcome to the Straumann Group Culture and Coffee Podcast

01:21 Meet Thomas Straumann: founder, visionary, leader

01:34 The birth of Straumann Group

03:12 The role of culture in business success

07:24 Challenges and resilience

10:01 Entrepreneurial spirit in the dental industry

15:00 Lessons from horse riding and business

17:16 Advice and legacy

18:25 Closing remarks