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The Morgan Stanley Interview

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In this engaging series from Morgan Stanley, Research equity analysts and leaders from around the firm sit down with CEOs at world-class companies to unpack broad foundational changes in sectors, industries and markets. Watch the trailer above.

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Iberdrola: Leading the Charge on Clean Electricity

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Morgan Stanley sits down with Iberdrola Executive Chairman Ignacio Galán to talk about his love for the natural world, the most important drivers of progress in the energy transition and the investment case for green electricity.

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Morgan Stanley’s James Gorman: Seizing the Moment

Apr 22, 2024

As part of our Exceptional Leaders/Exceptional Ideas series, James Gorman, Morgan Stanley’s Executive Chairman, reflects on his 14-year tenure as CEO, leading the firm during periods of unprecedented disruption and opportunity.

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Van Hauwermeiren: 'Everyone Can Innovate'

Feb 28, 2024

Tim Van Hauwermeiren, co-founder and CEO of argenx, talks about how the biotech develops novel treatments for autoimmune conditions, why the line between success and failure is “razor thin” for fledgling companies and why innovation should happen in all corners of an organization.

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Delta's Ed Bastian: Making Travel Magical

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Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic helped build brand loyalty, his conviction to take tough stands and how he sees sustainability shaping the future of air travel.

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The Home Depot: ‘Our Culture is our Differentiator’

Oct 5, 2023

Ted Decker, CEO of The Home Depot, talks about the outlook for home improvement after its pandemic-driven boom, why technology makes DIY more accessible, and how he plans to lead The Home Depot through the next phase of growth while preserving the culture that made the company successful.

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AstraZeneca: Creating a Culture of Innovation

Sep 7, 2023

Pascal Soriot, the CEO of AstraZeneca, talks about how AI is changing drug development, the significance of ‘smart chemo’ and why real innovation requires taking risks.

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Bill Gates: Big Ideas on Digitalization and Clean Energy

Aug 9, 2023

Bill Gates has spent a lifetime chasing what he calls “wild ideas.” Now he’s focused on breakthroughs in clean energy and digitalization as a tool to tackle global poverty.

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How Digitalization is Transforming India

May 5, 2023

Morgan Stanley sits down with Nandan Nilekani, one of the visionaries behind India’s digital transformation to discuss how India’s digitalization is transforming healthcare, education and banking in India—and driving its economic growth.

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Harley-Davidson: Revamping an Iconic Brand

Apr 12, 2023

Morgan Stanley sits down with Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz to talk about what might be the biggest challenge of his career: making sure the iconic brand stays relevant without losing its authenticity.

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Northrop Grumman: Redefining What’s Possible

Mar 20, 2023

Morgan Stanley sits down with Northrop Grumman President and CEO Kathy Warden to talk about how one of the world’s largest aerospace companies thinks about innovation and exploration.

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RWE: A Major Coal Producer Makes a Big Bet On Clean Energy

Feb 16, 2023

Morgan Stanley sits down with Markus Krebber, CEO of Germany’s RWE, to talk about how the company has transformed from one of the world’s largest brown coal producers to a leader in the global transition to clean energy.

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Palo Alto Networks: Staying Ahead of Cyber Threats

Jan 19, 2023

Morgan Stanley sits down with Nikesh Arora, Chairman & CEO of Palo Alto Networks, to talk about how the pandemic changed the cybersecurity landscape.

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Amgen: How Biotechnology is Transforming Medicine

Dec 16, 2022

Morgan Stanley sits down with Bob Bradway, Chairman and CEO of one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, Amgen, to talk about how this once-niche segment is driving some of the biggest breakthroughs in medicine.

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