𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗱: 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 🚀

In my latest episode of Flex and the City, I engaged in an enlightening conversation with Philippe Renard, Deputy CEO of Caecis and former CEO of RBC in Luxembourg.

Philippe shares his remarkable journey from engineering to finance, offering valuable insights that resonate across industries.

𝗔 𝗙𝗲𝘄 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:

𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Philippe transitioned from a chemical engineering background into banking, emphasizing that banking operations can be viewed through an industrial lens—focusing on processes, KPIs, and scalability.

𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀: As market margins shrink, financial institutions must prioritize efficiency and cost management, similar to manufacturing practices.

𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Philippe stresses the importance of fostering diverse teams to unlock potential and drive innovation, acknowledging that the financial industry has a long way to go in achieving gender balance.

Philippe Renard’s insights offer a fresh perspective on leadership and the future of financial services. His journey underscores the importance of adaptability, diversity, and a human-centric approach in driving success. 🌍💼

I'm thrilled to share our latest episode of Flex and the City, where I had the privilege of speaking with David Sarfas, The Managing Director at CSC. 🎙️ ✨

In this episode, David Sarfas, Co-Head of Global Funds and UK Country Head at CSC, shares his thoughts on the future of financial services.

He emphasises that if the industry wants to win gold, it must focus on increasing transparency, safety, and security—not just for its clients but for the public as a whole. 💼 🎯

In this episode, David also opens up about:

🚀 Navigating a global career in financial services — The unique challenges and opportunities he encountered while working across major financial hubs.

💙 Leadership with energy and authenticity — Why bringing your true self to work can fuel your success and inspire those around you.

💡 Advice for young professionals — Valuable tips on breaking into the industry and making an impact, no matter where you start.

📗 Must-read recommendations for CEOs — David shares the one book he believes every business leader should have on their shelf.Fl

Whether you're just starting out in the industry or you're a seasoned professional, David’s global insights and leadership experience offer invaluable lessons on navigating today’s dynamic financial landscape.

Dave Micallef dives into an engaging conversation with Aric Faber, the dynamic President and CEO of SalesPage, on the latest episode of Flex and the City.

From starting with Aric Faber's background, leadership philosophy, and experiences in business.

To emphasising the importance of authentic leadership, influenced by his early experiences in sports and mentorship. He values teamwork and building a strong, motivated team that aligns with personal and professional goals.

He also highlights the need for the financial services industry to better communicate its positive impact on society and suggests that companies should offer flexible roles to attract diverse talent.

From Athlete to Advisor: Aric talks about giving back to nurture talent and foster success.