Exceptional Leaders
Morgan Stanley hosts this interview series where its experts talk with leaders from prominent companies. The conversations explore leadership principles as well as broader shifts affecting industries, markets, and society. Each episode offers insight into how successful executives navigate change and drive their organizations forward.
Episodes
Thermo Fisher: The Company Behind the Science
Most people don’t interact with Thermo Fisher Scientific firsthand. Still, the company's tools, services and manufacturing capabilities underpin many of the advances that define modern life, from new medicines and diagnostic tests that keep us healthy, to the materials and semiconductors that power the digital economy.In this episode of Exceptional Leaders, Morgan Stanley’s Head of Life S
Hinge Health: Physical Therapy Gets Virtual
Digital health has long captivated investors and industry participants with the promise of making healthcare more accessible, affordable and efficient. Yet despite significant investment across the sector, few companies have found a way to deliver digital care at scale, profitably. Hinge Health has emerged as one of the notable exceptions.In this episode of Exceptional Leaders, Morgan Sta
What’s Behind India’s Next Era of Growth
The success of India’s transformation isn’t just about building rail lines, data centers or chip fabs – it means connecting them into a cohesive strategy that is widely beneficial. “Technology should not be left in the hands of a few,” says Ashwini Vaishnaw, who is India’s Minister for Railways, Electronics and Information Technology and a key figure in India’s development.The proceeding
United Airlines: Leading for the Long Haul
United Airlines operates at the center of a complex global network—where every decision is shaped by constant change.In this episode of Exceptional Leaders, Morgan Stanley’s Lead North American Airlines analyst, Ravi Shanker, sits down with Kirby at United’s headquarters in Chicago to discuss what it means to head a global airline, why leadership—not management—defines success, and how Un
Wellhub CEO: Redefining Corporate Well-Being
Wellhub CEO & Co-Founder Cesar Carvalho shares his perspective on how companies are rethinking wellness, moving beyond perks to strategic investments in their people. As the company’s fast-growing digital platform continues to reshape how organizations support employee health, Carvalho highlights a clear shift: Businesses are recognizing th
SAP: Steering Business into the AI Era
From its early days building ERP systems in Germany, SAP has evolved to become a backbone of global business. Today, many of the largest companies in the world depend on SAP systems to run everything from financial accounting and supply chain management to e-commerce and data analytics, making the company’s strategic choices uniquely consequential.When Christian Klein became CEO in 2020,
Coca-Cola: Building a Company That Can Adapt with James Quincey
On this episode of Exceptional Leaders, host Dara Mohsenian, Morgan Stanley’s U.S. beverage and household products analyst, speaks with James Quincey, Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company. Together, they discuss the leadership and cultural decisions that have helped Coca-Cola evolve at global scale—building an organization designed to adapt in moments of disruption and to grow across
Dick’s Sporting Goods: A New Arena of Retail with Executive Chairman Ed Stack
On this episode of Exceptional Leaders, host Simeon Gutman, Morgan Stanley’s hardline and broadline retail analyst, speaks with Ed Stack, Executive Chairman and longtime former CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods. Together, they discuss the strategic decisions that have enabled the company to lead through disruption and redefine the future of brick‑and‑mortar retail. Stack shares how Dick’s is c
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