The CEO Series with McGill's Karl Moore

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Chandra Kumar, President and CEO of Nestle Canada, who leads one of the country’s largest consumer goods companies. In this episode, they discuss how AI has become central to how Nestle operates and makes decisions, how GLP-1 drugs are influencing consumer behaviour, and why Chandra started his Chat with Chandra sessions for employees.

This week on the CEO Series, we replay an interview with the late Stephen Jarislowsky from 2024. Stephen, who recently passed away at age 101, was a Canadian business magnate and investor, and founder of Jarislowsky Fraser Limited. Tune in to hear fascinating stories from Stephen’s past and business strategy in his eyes given 80 years of experience in the field.

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Gary LeBlanc, President and Co-Founder of EverMe, a longevity intelligence platform, and the founder of Zero dB and author of Find Your SuperHuman. In this episode, they discuss how EverMe positions itself as an independent source of longevity intelligence, the biggest challenges to longevity in the modern day, and how to find the right partner when starting a new initiative.

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Dr. Patricia Faison Hewlin, an award-winning behavioral scientist and author of the new book Staying True to You. In this episode, they discuss her concept of the "middle self" as an alternative to full authenticity or full conformity, what her survey of nearly 1,500 workers revealed about authenticity, and her take on how leaders should and shouldn't be using AI.

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Mayor of Montreal, who leads one of Canada's largest and most dynamic cities. In this episode, they discuss how the mayor aims to bring less polarization to divisive issues like bike lanes and tenant versus landlord disputes, how she sets strategy for Montreal as a uniquely francophone city in North America, and how she plans to attract and retain talent and residents.

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Laurie Lanoue, Partner at McKinsey & Company, where she advises organizations on strategy, operations, and talent. In this episode, they discuss the recasting of supply chains driven by globalization, how McKinsey is using AI internally and with clients, and the DEI initiatives underway at the firm.

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Michael Deluce, President and CEO of Porter Airlines, the airline that has grown from a regional prop carrier into one of Canada's fastest expanding national airlines. In this episode, they discuss how data analytics drive strategy, how the doubling price of aviation fuel is impacting Porter's business model, and initiatives the airline is pursuing to address climate change. 

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Nicholas Remillard, President and CEO of the International Economic Forum of the Americas, which brings together global leaders through the Conference of Montreal, the Toronto Global Forum, and the World Strategic Forum. In this episode, they discuss the importance of the IEFA in a rapidly changing world, his thoughts on globalization as a movement, and how immigration contributes to Quebec's identity.

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Dr. Lucie Opatrny, President and Executive Director of the McGill University Health Centre. In this episode, they discuss how Quebec's healthcare system differs from other provinces, what healthcare can learn from other industries, and Dr. Opatrny's transition from academia in the faculty of medicine to executive leadership.