In this episode of the Unscripted Podcast, host Sarah Nicastro welcomes Joe Molesky, SVP at Sodexo for a conversation about why leadership is so important in service today when it comes to attracting quality talent and creating an effective culture, how his own approach has evolved over his career, and the role mindfulness plays in his leadership today.

As a leader known for his expertise in enterprise transformation, Joe is committed to driving improvement across all areas of business. His focus lies on executing strategies that create significant value for customers. Joe's goal is to design actionable plans, build inclusive teams, optimize operations, and foster a high-performance culture centered on delivering exceptional customer value.

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In this episode of the Unscripted Podcast, host Sarah Nicastro shares a synopsis of attending Field Service East in Orlando on August 13th, 2024. She discusses the importance of customer centricity and the role of technology in improving employee and customer experiences.

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In a session from Future of Field Service Live in Cologne, Germany, host Sarah Nicastro welcomes back Daniel Trabel, Director of Field Service EMEA at Thermo Fisher Scientific, to discuss how critical a company’s talent strategy is to service today and why it demands creativity and a willingness to break free of the status quo to be successful.

Daniel is a passionate and visionary leader with a strong track record in clinical diagnostics, life sciences, medical devices, and biotechnology. Before joining Thermo Fisher Scientific, he was a Service Manager at Waters Corporation in Germany South, served as a Service Engineer at Cochlear, and held various key positions at Bio-Rad Laboratories.

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In this episode of the Unscripted podcast, host Sarah Nicastro welcomes Alban Cambournac, VP of Consulting and Digital Services at Schneider Electric, to discuss the company’s digital journey and how it is taking its lessons learned and best practices and helping its customers achieve success as well. Alban shares his lessons learned in a global career, Schneider’s being named the most sustainable company of 2024 by TIME magazine, and what he thinks of all of the AI buzz.

With over 25 years of experience in digital power, buildings, and energy management, Alban is an experienced leader at Schneider Electric, driving growth and innovation. He leverages his strong background in product marketing, strategy, and engineering to lead the US Consulting and Digital Services team, delivering value-added solutions through connected services. Alban holds an MSEE from SUPELEC and an EMBA from Vanderbilt University.

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In a session from Future of Field Service Live in Cologne, Germany, host Sarah Nicastro talks with Jelle Coppens, Product Domain Expert of Service and Repair at Electrolux, about how the company is working smarter to maximize the impact of its workforce.

Jelle has been with Electrolux for six years, starting as a resource planner for Electrolux Belgium and quickly becoming involved in the company's digital transformation. His expertise led him to join a project enhancing technical solutions across Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Denmark.

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In this episode of the Unscripted podcast, host Sarah Nicastro talks with Clinten van der Merwe, SVP and Head of Global Service and Project Management at TOMRA Recycling, about moving away from the “aftermarket as an afterthought” mentality, his North Star process, and the importance of storytelling in creative influence. This session was recorded at Future of Field Service Live in Cologne.

Clinten is a well-established Senior Service Management and Leadership Professional with vast global experience leading significant business transformation and optimization initiatives. He excels in addressing complex business challenges and implementing process and cultural changes to enhance organizational effectiveness. Throughout his career, Clinten has contributed to companies like Rapiscan Systems, Alubat Middle East, Multi Glass and Mirror, and Glass South Africa.

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In this episode of the Unscripted podcast, host Sarah Nicastro welcomes Teresa Carneiro, Field Service Engineer at STEMCELL Technologies, for a conversation about what drew her to field service, what she enjoys about the FSE role, the realities of being a young woman in field service, and her perspective on how her career might evolve.

Teresa, a 24-year-old from Portugal, recently completed her master's degree in biomedical engineering following a bachelor's in the same field. Due to limited career opportunities in Portugal, she sought work abroad and aimed for Germany. For the past five months, Teresa has been working as a field service engineer in Munich for STEMCELL Technologies.

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In a session from the Future of Field Service Live Tour in Stockholm, Sarah speaks with Darian Ari, Director of Nordic B2B Solution and Implementation at GlobalConnect, about being a young leader, taking chances on new talent, and tackling the service optimization trifecta of enablement, empowerment, and execution.

With deep expertise in IT and Telecommunications, Darian's practical skills make him a standout leader. He excels in critical business management and strategy, optimizing operations and driving growth while prioritizing employee satisfaction, coaching, and a positive organizational culture.

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In this episode of the Unscripted podcast, host Sarah Nicastro welcomes back Rainer Karcher, sustainability enthusiast, “climate activist in a suit,” and former Chief Sustainability Officer, who has recently departed the corporate world to start helping companies work toward their sustainability objectives. Rainer shares knowledge on current trends, common missteps, and the reasons why every organization should be invested in this topic.

Rainer is the Founder and Managing Director of Heartprint. He brings over 25 years of IT experience from leading companies like Allianz Technology, IBM, and Siemens AG. His expertise spans support, infrastructure, data centers, service operations, and IT sustainability. For Rainer, sustainability extends beyond environmental protection to encompass a holistic approach aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Agenda, addressing all ESG aspects.

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Our host Sarah takes the hot seat as she is interviewed by professor Hany Salah of the American University in Cairo about the relevance of service transformation, best practices, and trends impacting how companies are innovating and evolving.

Sarah Nicastro is the creator of Future of Field Service and VP, Customer Engagement at IFS. After completing her bachelor’s degree in psychology and then her MBA, Sarah intended to get into the non-profit sector, but life had other plans. She began her career in the media with Field Technologies magazine never even having heard the term “field service.” Expecting to grow bored quickly, she was surprised to fall in love with the layers of evolution and innovation that have kept things interesting for all these years.

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