Carl-Peter Forster

Carl-Peter Forster, an experienced industrial executive and board chair of Vesuvius plc and Keller Group plc, shares invaluable insights from his tenure at renowned companies like BMW and General Motors. He discusses the importance of retaining talent during team changes and offers strategies for advising strong-willed founders. Forster reflects on the lessons learned from GM's crisis and emphasizes that boards should concentrate on strategy, people, and execution rather than governance. He also explores the emerging risks in the defense sector and the relevance of R&D investments.