Welcome to Remastered, the podcast where we explore how innovators are closing the gap between strategy and execution. I’m your host, Tom Savigar.

Today, I’m joined by Tom Fawcett, a visionary in corporate innovation and the former CEO of AA-X, the innovation arm of the AA. Over the last decade, Tom has launched and scaled new ventures inside some of the UK’s most established businesses, from Jaguar Land Rover to Samsung—and he’s developed a deeply practical and proven playbook along the way.

In this episode, we dive into what it takes to create breakthrough businesses within legacy organizations. We talk about:

Why innovation must move beyond ‘theater’ and into the core business,

How to orchestrate across stakeholders with different motivations—from investors to execs to front-line teams,

And the messy reality of building real, revenue-generating ventures like Vixer, the AA's' connected car platform.

Tom shares lessons on staying agile, using AI as a tool rather than a gimmick, and keeping people at the heart of innovation. He’s also refreshingly honest about the personal resilience required to do this work—and the emotional intelligence needed to bring others with you.

If you’re navigating innovation inside a large organization, or trying to turn great ideas into commercially viable ventures, this conversation is full of insight—and realism.

Let’s get into it.

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Welcome back to Remastered, the podcast where we explore the stories and strategies behind transformative innovation. I’m your host, Tom Savigar, and today, we’re joined by Antoine Jaubard, founder and creative director at Bande Originale and former Retail Design Innovation Director at L’Oréal.

In this episode, Antoine shares his experience leading L’Oréal’s Retail Lab, a groundbreaking innovation space that transformed the way brands experiment with retail, digital experiences, and material design. We dive into:

• How he built an innovation ecosystem that combined research, prototyping, and cultural transformation.
• The importance of physical labs in an increasingly digital world—and how they must evolve to stay relevant.
• Why asking the right questions is more important than chasing trends—and how he challenges conventional thinking with the “So what?” test.
• His perspective on brand experience in the metaverse, omni-channel strategies, and the future of retail design.

Antoine’s approach to practical, human-centered innovation is full of lessons for anyone leading change in their organization. So, whether you're a brand leader, an innovator, or just curious about the future of retail and experience design, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Let’s dive in.

Thanks for tuning in to Remastered! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it helps us reach more listeners like you.

For more insights on strategy, innovation, and transformation, follow Remastered and Society Lab on LinkedIn or visit Societylab.com.

Join us next time as we continue exploring the bold ideas and strategic shifts shaping the future. Until then, keep remastering the way you lead and innovate.

Welcome to Remastered, the podcast where we explore the stories and strategies driving real change in the world of innovation. I’m your host, Tom Savigar, and today, we’re joined by Martin Evensen, founder and CEO of New Movements, a company dedicated to accelerating circularity through visionary design and human-centric values.

In this episode, Martin takes us on a journey through his approach to ‘multi-horizon innovation’ — a method that balances immediate product improvement, medium-term strategic goals, and a 100-year vision for sustainability. We’ll discuss how New Movements challenges conventional value chains, collaborates across industries to develop groundbreaking materials, and uses its signature product — a beautifully designed circular shoe—as a symbol of its larger mission.

Some of the key themes we explore include:

• How innovation begins with small, actionable steps to create big ripple effects.
• The importance of value-based leadership and co-creating a culture where the best ideas win.
• Why Martin believes in building community centers, not just stores, to foster meaningful experiences for customers and employees alike.

If you’re interested in how design, circularity, and business can come together to create lasting impact, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Let’s dive in!"

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Welcome back to Remastered, the podcast where we uncover the stories and strategies behind transformative innovation. In this episode we’re diving into an inspiring conversation with Dr. Tom Waller, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Design at Decathlon, and a leading voice in human-centric innovation. Dr. Waller challenges us to think differently about what it means to innovate, from deeply understanding the human-machine interface to separating brand identity from operational models. He shares insights into how Decathlon is uniquely positioned to embrace the democratization of sport—making intentional movement and well-being accessible to everyone.

We explore ideas such as:

• How the human experience drives innovation beyond basic design thinking.
• Why businesses must differentiate between a brand’s elasticity and the fluidity of its operating model.
• And opportunities to lead in a world where sport is evolving into a daily act of health, not just elite competition.

Dr. Waller also emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions, embracing discomfort, and going beyond surface-level responses to truly understand customer needs. His approach offers a practical and philosophical roadmap for businesses looking to create meaningful impact through innovation. Whether you’re a strategist, innovator, or sports enthusiast, this conversation will leave you rethinking what’s possible.

Thanks for tuning in to Remastered! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it helps us reach more listeners like you.

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Join us next time as we continue exploring the bold ideas and strategic shifts shaping the future. Until then, keep remastering the way you lead and innovate.

Welcome to Remastered, the podcast where we dive deep into the forces driving innovation today. I’m Tom Savigar, your host and partner at Society Lab. In today’s episode, we’re exploring ‘The Power of Optimism’ in innovation with two leaders who embody this mindset—Koreen Fader, CEO of QVC UK, and Daniel Fox, VP of Strategy and Innovation at QVC International.

Together, we uncover how QVC cultivates a unique blend of optimism, curiosity, and resilience in their approach to innovation. We’ll hear how this mindset influences everything from empowering teams to breaking down barriers, creating human-centered shopping experiences, and building a culture where every team member can contribute to shaping the future.

Whether it’s Koreen’s insights on creating fast-track opportunities for innovation or Dan’s perspective on unlocking human-centered experiences, today’s conversation is packed with actionable wisdom. So, stay with us as we uncover the optimistic strategies driving QVC forward.

Thanks for tuning in to Remastered! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it helps us reach more listeners like you.

For more insights on strategy, innovation, and transformation, follow Remastered and Society Lab on LinkedIn or visit Societylab.com.

Join us next time as we continue exploring the bold ideas and strategic shifts shaping the future. Until then, keep remastering the way you lead and innovate.