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Episode Details
EPISODE INFO
- Released
- October 24, 2024
- Duration
- 52m
- Channel
- Stanford Graduate School of Business
- Watch on YouTube
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
In this View From The Top interview, Ayesha Karnik, MBA ’25, chats with Leena Nair, Global CEO of Chanel. Leena shares her inspiring journey of “firsts” from growing up in a small town in India to becoming the first woman of color CEO of a major luxury brand. She shares insights drawn from her extensive leadership experience in human resources and now as the CEO of the iconic French fashion house. Leena candidly discusses the challenges she faced breaking barriers, paving the way for future female leaders, and the invaluable lessons she’s learned about leadership and resilience along the way. A can’t miss conversation for anyone interested in global leadership steeped in humility, navigating cultural transitions, and empowering diverse voices in the corporate world.
SPEAKERS
Ayesha Karnik
hostStanford Graduate School of Business moderator/interviewer for the View From The Top series.
Leena Nair
guestGlobal CEO of Chanel.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Stanford Graduate School of Business, featuring Ayesha Karnik and Leena Nair, Leena Nair, Global CEO, Chanel explores Leena Nair on resilience, culture, and leading Chanel’s long-term vision Leena Nair recounts how being repeatedly underestimated shaped her resilience, determination, and commitment to “lift as you climb.”
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