This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Ken Holland, Vice President and General Manager of the Los Angeles Kings and one of the most accomplished executives in NHL history. Ken reflects on his promotion to General Manager of the Detroit Red Wings in 1997, winning the Stanley Cup, and the strategic thinking behind trades that shape a winning franchise.

This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Jennifer Heil, Olympic gold medalist, entrepreneur, and Chef de Mission for Team Canada right as the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are underway. Jennifer explains what the Chef de Mission role really involves. lessons from building her women’s-health-centered startup and the importance of mental health for high-level athletes.

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore sits down with Ambassador Pete Hoekstra, the United States Ambassador to Canada, about the evolving Canada–U.S. relationship. Ambassador Hoekstra reflects on the constructive role politics can play in society, how trade tensions are managed while preserving a strong bilateral partnership, and how diplomacy adapts as governments and political leadership change.

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Jean-Pierre Primiani, General Manager of the Opera for a behind-the-scenes look at leadership in the arts. Jean-Pierre discusses why philanthropy is essential to sustaining cultural institutions, the story behind a historic five-million-dollar donation, and how translation makes performances accessible to bilingual audiences.

This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Naveed Irshad, President and CEO of Manulife Canada, one of the country’s leading insurance companies. Naveed discusses how Canada’s aging population is reshaping the insurance industry, how Manulife is working to better educate Canadians on the value of insurance in long-term financial security, and how the company is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to boost productivity.

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Kurtis McBride, CEO of Miovision, a Canadian company transforming how cities manage traffic through technology. Kurtis explains how Miovision designs systems that help municipalities operate more efficiently, the strategic thinking behind Miovision’s recent acquisitions, and what Canada must do to position its innovation sector competitively against much larger international players.

This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Economic Development for Quebec Regions. Minister Joly discusses how the federal government is preparing young people for the future, the role her department plays in creating jobs and supporting economic growth across Quebec, and key investments designed to strengthen both economic competitiveness and national resilience.

This week on the CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Mitch Joel, a Canadian entrepreneur. Mitch shares insights from his early career writing for leading business and technology magazines, growing and selling his digital agency, and how leaders should think about implementing AI responsibly.