In this episode of Hire Learning, Oz Rashid sits down with Judith Kaltschmitt, Chief Marketing Officer for Moët Hennessy (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), to explore what it takes to build world-class teams inside one of the most iconic luxury brand portfolios in the world.With over a decade of experience at Procter & Gamble and a passion for brand transformation, Judith shares how she hires for potential over pedigree—and why curiosity, attitude, and strategic thinking matter more than resume bullet points.You’ll learn:

• Why the best interviews don’t feel like interviews
• How she led a global brand turnaround in just 12 months
• Her case for hiring outside of the industry
• What she looks for in a standout candidate
• How Moët Hennessy balances tradition with innovation
• Whether you’re hiring talent or building a career in marketing, luxury, or leadership—this episode is full of actionable insight.

Timestamps:

 00:00 – Intro & welcome

 02:00 – Judith’s role at Moët Hennessy and brand scope

 04:45 – The culture inside a legacy luxury brand

 07:30 – Procter & Gamble: the ultimate marketing school

 10:50 – How to onboard fast in a new company

 13:40 – Leading a brand turnaround in Pakistan

 18:05 – How she thinks about talent and hiring

 20:30 – Why she doesn’t prioritize category experience

 22:15 – Her favorite interview ever (and what made it so effective)

 24:00 – The one interview question she loves to ask

 26:15 – Candidate experience: what makes it stand out

 29:10 – The biggest hiring mistakes (and what she’s learned)

 31:30 – Advice for better interview processes

 34:45 – The best hire she’s ever made

 36:30 – What she’s excited about right now in her role

 39:20 – Gen Z drinking habits and alcohol-free trends

 42:00 – Book recommendation: Thinking, Fast and Slow

 43:50 – Her advice to her 20-year-old self

 46:20 – Lightning round: favorite German cities, food, and sports legends

 49:10 – Final thoughts and wrap-up

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