How to navigate digital disruption in retail

The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast explores the intersection of business, organizational culture, and talent in conversations with leading thinkers around the world.

In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Jacques Amey talks to Alexis Nasard, CEO of Bata, the 124-year-old family-owned global footwear company. Nasard discusses how he is leading Bata through digital innovation and cultivating the mind-set of a start-up culture. He also discusses how the company stays nimble and adaptable amid fierce competition in retail and new emerging technologies in the sector.

Some questions answered in this episode include:

• (1:12) Why do you refer to Bata as a 124-year-old start-up, and how does its strong heritage coexist with its new business strategy?
• (14:45) What does agility mean in your business?
• (16:51) How are you attracting and retaining the right talent to turn the company into a lasting institution? 
• (25:40) In your career, what have you learned about how best to incubate and support innovation?