Executive perspectives
Executive Perspective Blog
Leading voices within the Reynolds American organization share their authentic insights and experiences on the topics they are passionate about.
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Leading Side by Side: A Modern Approach to Leadership in Changing Times
Change, whether happening to an individual or within a company, can be difficult. Yet, to grow and evolve as people, and as an organization, change is necessary. And, given that change is constant, how we adapt and lead in periods of uncertainty will determine our success or failure.
Cracking the code — How to continue to grow diversity and inclusion in the tech industry
“If you see it in leadership, others in the environment will follow suit.” In this blog, Aaron Gwinner, our SVP and Chief Information Officer, shares his multi-faceted approach to building trust and creating a workplace where employees have the confidence to voice their opinions. For Aaron, this honesty, openness, and inclusion starts at the top.
Leadership Lab Podcast
In each episode of the Leadership Lab podcast series, our employee discuss with our executive team on a range of important topics, from Business Transformation to The Workforce of the Future. Listen to learn more.
Episode 3: A Better Tomorrow™ through Science and Digital Innovation
In our third episode, James Murphy, Executive Vice President of Research & Development and Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, and Aaron Gwinner, Senior Vice President of Digital Business Solutions, sit down to discuss how Reynolds American is building towards A Better Tomorrow through Science and Digital Innovation. Kianna Sanders, Global Graduate in Consumer Marketing, moderates the conversation, covering various topics, including Tobacco Harm Reduction, ensuring Reynolds American is Fit for the Future, and becoming a data driven organization.
Episode 2: Sustainability & Leadership
Watch as two of Reynolds’ dynamic leaders, Shay Mustafa, Senior Vice President, Business Communications & Sustainability and Bernd Meyer, Executive Vice President of Operations, discuss how our renewed focus on sustainability and efforts to develop bold leaders across our organization are helping to reshape the industry and transform our business. Carcyn Crandall-Wathke, a Global Graduate in Manufacturing who is just beginning her career journey within the Reynolds organization, facilitates the conversation.
Episode 1: Business Transformation
In our very first episode, Senior Scientist, Chanel Griggs sits down with Jorge Araya, Executive Vice President, Marketing & Chief Commercial Officer and Jeff Raborn, Executive Vice President, Law and External Affairs and General Counsel, for an interesting discussion around our corporate purpose of building A Better Tomorrow™, sustainability, career development and how we strive to make our organization a place where all employees thrive
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