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3. From China Expat to Global CTO: Leadership Lessons from Fabien Dumont

Leaders in Motion · 2025-11-28 · 50 min

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Executive searchhuman resourcescareerexecutivescareer change

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“Life is a matter of people.” Autoliv CTO Fabien Dumont on building sustainable performance across cultures, crises, and decades. From quality manager in France to global CTO via a transformational China tour, Fabien breaks down how r elationships, execution, and long‑horizon bets compound. We cover the shift from short wins to durable results , aligning with HQ without losing local relevance , and the decisions that only pay off years late r. In this episode: Turning China’s speed into global advantage “Feed, feed, feed” HQ: cadence, transparency, and trust Saying no, focus, and the career math behind tough calls How to reverse knowledge transfer and scale best practices worldwide Building teams that outlast market cycles Fabien Dumont , Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Autoliv If you lead across regions or report to a global HQ, this one’s for you. Follow the show and leave a rating to help more leaders find it. - Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your executive inspiration and learn how global leaders think ahead, move faster, and lead smarter.

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