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Episode 98: Kurt Hegvold | Taking chances, creating value and bringing passion to everything you do
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In this episode of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, Mike Dickson sat down with Kurt Hegvold, VP Commercial Area Head and Managing Director ANZ, Electrolux to talk all things career, life and leadership! Kurt talks:
- Favourite brands, including Patagonia and their success with being purpose-led.
- How he started out in psychology and ended up in FMCG by chance.
- Why he has always been open to exploring new paths and new opportunities.
- The experience of working for large Tier 1 FMCG organisations such as PepsiCo, Unilever and Coca Cola.
- Why he always maintains a high level of curiosity in his career and brings a growth mindset to everything he does.
- Finding those watershed moments in your career.
- The best companies to work for as those that have a strong connection to their purpose and values and live those values every day.
- The difference between being a functional leader, where the focus is more on your technical skillset, vs a senior leader where the focus shifts to your soft skills.
Kurt has some amazing insights to share, so grab your headphones and listen in now!
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