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cover of episode From the high seas to corporate boardrooms: Suzanne Heywood in conversation

From the high seas to corporate boardrooms: Suzanne Heywood in conversation

2025/3/25
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Suzanne Heywood: 我七岁时，父亲决定环球航行，这彻底改变了我的人生轨迹。我们选择了逆风航行的路线，这增加了航行的危险性，也让我经历了常人难以想象的艰辛。母亲未能兑现教育承诺，让我感到失望，与母亲的关系也日渐恶化。在航行的过程中，我经历了巨大的风暴，几乎丧命，这让我对海洋产生了恐惧。在被父母遗弃在新西兰后，我决定自学，并成功考入牛津大学。这段经历让我学会了韧性，并培养了我与各种各样的人沟通的能力。在职业生涯中，我多次选择不走寻常路，这让我获得了宝贵的经验，也让我在面对不确定性时更加从容。 Grace Lorden: Suzanne的回忆录《Wave Walker》是一本引人入胜的书，它不仅展现了Suzanne在海上度过的童年，也展现了她非凡的韧性。Suzanne的童年经历充满了挑战，但她展现了非凡的韧性，这值得我们学习。Suzanne的职业生涯也同样精彩，她从海上到企业高管的转型，展现了她卓越的领导力。

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Suzanne Heywood shares her extraordinary childhood spent on a boat, WaveWalker, which greatly shaped her life. Her story is not just one of adventure but also of resilience, as she faced and overcame numerous challenges.
  • Suzanne Heywood spent her childhood on a boat called WaveWalker.
  • The journey was intended to follow Captain Cook's third voyage.
  • She faced numerous challenges, including a lack of formal education.
  • Her family spent nearly a decade at sea, traveling to various remote locations.
  • Suzanne eventually returned to the UK and pursued higher education.

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Contributor(s): Suzanne Heywood | Join us for a fireside chat with Suzanne Heywood, Chair of CNH Industrial N V and Iveco Group, and Chief Operating Officer of Exor Group. In conversation with Grace Lordan, Suzanne will reflect on her extraordinary personal and professional journey, from her early years spent at sea—captured in her memoir Wavewalker—to leading some of the world’s largest companies. Suzanne will also discuss her biography What Does Jeremy Think?, exploring the remarkable career of her late husband, Sir Jeremy Heywood, who served four Prime Ministers as Cabinet Secretary. Suzanne will be offering unique insights on leadership, resilience, and navigating complex global challenges, Suzanne’s decades of experience in both business and government will provide a fascinating perspective for today’s current and emerging leaders.