Learning From Leaders: André Hoffmann, Vice Chairman of Hoffmann-La Roche

André Hoffmann is Vice Chairman of Hoffmann-La Roche, the world’s largest biotech company, with over 90,000 employees and a presence in more than 150 countries. Inspired by a childhood surrounded by nature in the Camargue in France, André is passionate about sustainability and business as a force for good, which is evident in his diverse roles at organizations including WWF International, the MAVA Foundation and the World Economic Forum, among others. In this fascinating deep dive interview with Peter Vanham, author of “Before I Was CEO”, André explains his personal business philosophy. Video chapters: 1:51 Hoffman-La Roche’s Operations During the Pandemic 4:04 Developing Diagnostic COVID Tests 7:51 Supply and Demand in the Face of Increasing Pressure 14:13 Predictions for the Immediate Future of COVID 17:08 Humans and Nature: The Integration of Sustainability and Business 24:04 Different Experiences Benefit Management Skills 28:33 How Can Entrepreneurship and Private Enterprise Influence the Public Good? 33:55 “What Gets Measured Gets Managed” 37:24 Balancing Capitalist Values With Ethics 42:51 Tackling the UN Sustainable Development Goals (DSDG) 46:57 Hoffman-La Roche’s Specific Approach to Sustainability 50:33 Maintaining Sustainability Standards in Markets Where It Isn’t a Priority 53:11 Mindsets That Foster Success 55:23 Effects of Digitalization on Pharmaceutical Companies 58:28 Ethics, Values, and Industry Learning directly from global leaders and experts in their field is a core element of the student experience at EU Business School: https://info.euruni.edu/eu-info/?camp... #Hoffmann #LaRoche #EUBusinessSchool #Business Follow us: Facebook -   / eubusinessschool   Twitter -   / eu_group   LinkedIn -   / eu-business-school   Instagram -   / eu_business_school   EU Blog - https://www.euruni.edu/blog/ EU TV - https://euruni.tv