The Geopolitics of Business

In the run up to COP28, host Sam Gyimah speaks with Lord John Browne, the current Chairman of BeyondNetZero and former CEO of energy giant BP. The two discuss the broader forces that shape the world's energy market, touch on his personal journey from oil man to net zero champion, and strategize on what it will take to transition the global economy in order to address the climate crisis.The Geopolitics of Business is a show by Sam Gyimah, produced by FP Studios. Views and opinions expressed on the podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Foreign Policy, its affiliates, or any institution Sam Gyimah is associated with. Investment carries risk. We recommend individual investors consult with an independent financial advisor before making any investment.  For listener questions or business inquiries please email info@thegeopoliticsofbusiness.com. You can find a summary of the key points in this episode in The Geopolitics of Business Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our premiere episode, host Sam Gyimah speaks with José Manuel Barroso, chair of GAVI, the Global Vaccine Alliance. Barroso has also served as Prime Minister of Portugal, President of the European Commission and Chairman of Goldman Sachs International.The two have a wide ranging conversation on shifting power blocs covering topics such as US-China relations, Russia and Ukraine, fragmentation of the global order, and vaccine nationalism. Barroso shares personal stories of his years in politics and business and what it was like being in the room negotiating with world leaders including George W. Bush, Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin.The Geopolitics of Business is a show by Sam Gyimah, produced by FP Studios. Views and opinions expressed on the podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Foreign Policy, its affiliates, or any institution Sam Gyimah is associated with. Investment carries risk. We recommend individual investors consult with an independent financial advisor before making any investment.  For listener questions or business inquiries please email info@thegeopoliticsofbusiness.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The Geopolitics of Business" is the podcast where the boardroom meets the stateroom. On each episode, host Sam Gyimah, a former Wall Street bank financier, entrepreneur, and British Government Minister, has frank discussions on the impacts on business of big political decisions with the world’s leading investors, CEOs and politicians who have made the big calls at the toughest moments. Featured guests include former EU Commissioner President Jose Manuel Barroso, businessman and former British Deputy Prime Minister Lord Michael Heseltine, and former BP Chairman John Brown.With themes ranging from shifting power blocs, rapidly advancing technology, de-globalization, end of free money, populism and polarization and climate action, these conversations are meant to engage, illuminate and provide insights for leaders seeking greater understanding of the high stakes interplay between global business and geopolitics, and where we’re heading.To get in touch with The Geopolitics of Business, please contact info@thegeopoliticsofbusiness.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.