Borderless Executive Live: The Podcast

We chart Luisa Boareto’s shift from finance to global DEI leadership and test what makes inclusion truly business critical. From women in logistics to structured hiring and leadership modeling, we map practical steps, honest metrics, and the courage to act amid pushback. • values-led career pivot from finance to DEI • change management and influential leadership as core tools • CEO sponsorship and strategy alignment • polarization as a filter for authentic commitment • systemic equity in tal...

Sustainability expert Mike Barber explains why sustainable business practices remain crucial despite losing some media spotlight and political traction in recent months. We explore how sustainability continues to gain momentum with investors, customers, and regulators while creating tangible business value through innovation, efficiency, and resilience. • Nearly 10,000 global corporations now committed to science-based targets for net zero emissions • Major investment firms like Brookfield c...

Brian Hughes, partner at Borderless Executive Search, practicses the relationship-focused approach to executive search that defines the firm and transcends traditional transactional methods. His diverse background across logistics, finance, and engineering combined with international experience in Japan shapes his unique ability to match candidates based on values and cultural fit. • Breaking down barriers geographically and conceptually in executive search • Building lasting relationships r...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to build your corporate ladder instead of just climbing one? Join us as we unravel the remarkable journey of Andrew Kris, from a high-ranking executive at Dow Chemical to the innovative founder of Borderless, a global executive search firm. Andrew’s career is anything but ordinary, spanning continents and industries—from life sciences to consumer goods and beyond. Discover how his adaptability and fearlessness became the cornerstone of his success, setting...

What if every career pivot could be a stepping stone to greater success and fulfillment? Join us as we unfold the extraordinary journey of Rosalie Harrison, whose path from pharmacist to top-tier lawyer, and now an executive at a global firm, defies conventional career norms. This episode shares how Rosalie's diverse background in research, sales, and technical writing equipped her with unique skills that propelled her into the legal world, where her keen eye for detail and advocacy shone. He...

What if mastering multiple languages could unlock unparalleled success in the world of international headhunting? Join us as we explore the career of Bisimwa Kaite, a multilingual executive search expert whose cultural intelligence sets him apart in the industry. Raised in a multicultural household and fluent in seven—yes, seven—languages, Bisimwa’s ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds is nothing short of remarkable. He doesn't just speak many languages; he understands the ...

What if your dream job isn't a job at all, but a calling you've yet to uncover? Meet Agnieszka Ogonowska, an extraordinary executive search consultant with over 15 years of experience, who peels back the layers of traditional career paths to reveal the hidden motivations that truly drive us. With stories of executives trading boardrooms for bakeries, Agnieszka's insights will transform how you view professional fulfillment. She doesn’t just match people with jobs; she guides them to careers t...

In this episode of Borderless Executive Live, our host Andrew Kris, a founding partner at Borderless, welcomes Valerio Coppini, Vice President of Business Development at Neste, for a deep dive into sustainability in the chemical industry, focusing on Neste's approach to fostering a Circular Economy. This conversation uncovers the extensive measures Neste is implementing to steer the industry toward a more sustainable future. Valerio provides a wealth of knowledge and the statistical data that...

In this episode of Borderless Executive Live, our host Andrew Kris, founding partner of Borderless, is joined by Anthony Harling, founding partner of Harlschon Consulting. Anthony specializes in executive transition and coaching, particularly for those facing challenges in finding their passion and place over the age of 50 in a new career. It’s true that you’re never too old to reinvent yourself, and with both life expectancy and the retirement age ever increasing, we are living and wor...

On this episode of the Borderless Executive Live, our host Andrew Kris is joined by Chris DeArmitt, President of Phantom Plastics, and the author of The Plastics Paradox: Facts for a Brighter Future. What if everything we knew about plastics is wrong? What if the world isn’t facing a plastic crisis but rather a misinformation crisis? And what if decision-makers are making policies based on bad information that harms the environment and costs us billions of dollars each year? In this e...

In this episode of the Borderless Executive Live Podcast, Dr. Catherine Koini and Andrew Kris share their personal experiences and insights on living and working abroad as an expat. From managing stress and anxiety, to adapting to a new culture, Catherine and Andrew offer valuable advice and strategies for navigating the challenges and rewards of expatriation. Tune in to hear their stories and expert insights on thriving in a new environment. Dr. Catherine Koini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/...

Borderless Executive: Live on LinkedIn – Ask us Anything 1st December 2022 In this session, Andrew Kris addressed the topic of Negotiating with a new employer, including points such as: - Weird money emotions - Don't play games - Understand the market - Understand your current package - No surprises - Attract me - Legal devil Join us next Thursday 4pm CET on Borderless Executive Live on LinkedIn for a fresh glance at current affairs and executive life.