Talking with Tech Leaders
Explore the forefront of technology with 'Talking with Tech Leaders,' a podcast brought to you by Be-IT. Dive deep into the minds of the industry's most influential figures - from visionary CEOs and pioneering CTOs to innovative entrepreneurs and seasoned engineering managers. Each episode unveils the secrets behind the tech-driven transformation, offering unique insights into navigating the tech career landscape, mastering interview techniques, climbing the corporate ladder, and the ins and outs of starting your own tech venture. Join us for incredible conversations that connect you with the strategies, trends, and leadership insights shaping the future of the business world.
Talking with Tech Leaders
Talking with... Bob Keiller, Master of Storytelling, Values and Entrepreneurship
He says it himself – Bob Keiller doesn’t quite qualify for the ‘tech’ part of ‘Talking with Tech Leaders’. So it’s perhaps worth renaming this episode Talking with Values Leaders, or Talking with Storytelling Leaders. Whatever we’re calling it, it’s well worth listening to.
He chats through his career with host Michael Phair, charting his journey from Heriot Watt University, through a series of roles in the oil & gas sector. Bob describes how he led a $280millon MBO of the Halliburton division he managed, then sold it to Wood Group, becoming their CEO – responsible for more than 50,000 employees, before taking on chairmanship of Scottish Enterprise, Entrepreneurial Scotland and various trade bodies.
Through it all, there’s a golden thread around communications and culture. There’s nobody who better understands the importance of strong values and engaging storytelling as incredibly powerful leadership tools.
Plug in, sit back and enjoy.