cover of episode 63. Laxman Narasimhan, CEO of Reckitt Benckiser, on corporate purpose during a crisis

63. Laxman Narasimhan, CEO of Reckitt Benckiser, on corporate purpose during a crisis

2020/10/20
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Read more >) )   Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:18) > ) Senior partner Celia Huber speaks with Laxman Narasimhan, the CEO of Reckitt Benckiser. The UK-based global consumer-goods company focuses on products in health, hygiene, and nutrition categories, some of which saw massive demand spikes during the height of the pandemic. Before joining the company, Narasimhan held various senior roles at PepsiCo, most recently that of global chief commercial officer. He is also a former McKinsey senior partner. In this interview, recorded in early July, he shares his perspective on maintaining resilience through the COVID-19 crisis, staying connected while working remotely, and how the company’s purpose helped it navigate the pandemic. Discover our latest insights and join more than 92,000 influential professionals who are part of our LinkedIn community: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mckinsey-strategy-&-corporate-finance/)

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