"You Don’t Grow Into Being a Good CEO by Pretending to Be Someone You’re Not" with Kevin Campbell, CEO, Capgemini Insights & Data GBL | CEO, Syniti

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On this episode of Executiveland, Kevin Campbell, CEO of Insights and Data at Capgemini and former CEO of Syniti, joins Elizabeth Freedman to share the unspoken realities of stepping into the top job. Drawing on decades of experience leading global data and transformation businesses, Kevin offers a candid look at how senior executives balance instinct, influence, and accountability while navigating boards, acquisitions, and an AI-driven landscape. You’ll explore: Why strong opinions in the C-suite should spark productive debate, not silence it How to influence a CEO by pairing data with context, judgment, and market perspective What it takes to build aligned, mission-driven executive teams that perform under pressure The leadership lesson behind “taste the soup” and staying close to the business Why curiosity is becoming a defining competitive advantage for leaders navigating AI and transformation Tune in for straight talk on boardroom dynamics, executive communication, and leading through change with clarity and conviction. For more tools, insights, and strategies to lead with clarity and credibility, visit Elizabeth’s website , take the C-Suite Readiness Assessment , and

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