Elections, Geopolitics, and Global Business: A Conversation with Former President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso

This is a podcast episode titled, Elections, Geopolitics, and Global Business: A Conversation with Former President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso. The summary for this episode is: <p>Unprecedented may be an overused word these days, but it certainly applies to the record number of national elections happening around the world in 2024. With more than 70 national elections and almost half the world’s population voting on their country’s leader, the results of this year’s elections could impact countries, business leaders, and perhaps the world for years to come.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In today’s Redefiners episode, José Manuel Barroso – chair of Goldman Sachs’ International Advisors, former President of the European Commission, and former Prime Minister of Portugal – sits down with Simon and Hoda to try to make sense of these global elections and much more. José Manuel talks about his journey from academia to politics, and the multitude of insights he’s gained during his various leadership roles over the years. He digs into what’s at stake with the elections and the growing risk of misinformation/disinformation in the democratic process. And he shares his perspectives on globalization, the critical role of democracy around the world, the green energy transition, and the future of the European Union.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We’ll also hear from <a href="https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/people/center-for-leadership-insight" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tom Handcock</a>, the global lead of our Center for Leadership Insight team, based in London. Tom will highlight key findings from our latest Global Leadership Monitor—which tracks the top external business threats facing organizations and leaders’ preparedness to face them.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like these Redefiners episodes:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/insights/podcasts/action-creates-hope-a-conversation-with-irc-president-and-ceo-david-miliband" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Action Creates Hope: A Conversation with IRC President and CEO David Miliband</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/insights/podcasts/thriving-through-adversity-re-release" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thriving Through Adversity: How WTO’s Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is Solving Global Problems</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/insights/podcasts/front-row-seat-to-the-digital-revolution-with-microsoft-vice-chair-and-president-brad-smith-part-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Front Row Seat to the Digital Revolution with Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith – Part 1</a> and <a href="https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/insights/podcasts/front-row-seat-to-the-digital-revolution-with-microsoft-vice-chair-and-president-brad-smith-part-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Part 2</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>