In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

Aliko Dangote, founder and CEO of the Dangote Group and builder of Africa’s largest industrial conglomerate. He recounts rising from trading to industrial scale. Topics include backward integration to replace imports. The making of the world’s largest single-train refinery and its infrastructure. Ambitious $45bn capex plans, Africa’s demographic opportunity, and balancing growth with climate and inequality.

Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO of IBM who led its shift into hybrid cloud, AI and quantum after 35 years, shares marquee topics. Short takes on why he bet early on AI. A plain explanation of quantum and its first use cases. Reflections on reshaping a trusted but dated company and the mindset needed to take bold risks.

Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO of IBM and long-time exec who led its push into hybrid cloud, AI and quantum computing. He discusses IBM’s reinvention toward hybrid cloud and AI. He explains bets like the Red Hat deal, rebuilding a risk-taking culture, the company’s multi-model AI approach, and why quantum could matter for materials, drugs and finance.

Jamie Dimon, long-serving CEO of JPMorgan Chase known for his frank annual letters, shares leadership and strategy highlights. He discusses building a client-first culture and battling bureaucracy with transparency. He flags cyber threats and geopolitical fragmentation as top risks. He describes AI’s role at the bank and why he prefers influence from the private sector.

Jamie Dimon, long-time Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, shares sharp, real-world views on building relentless corporate culture and enforcing accountability. He discusses small autonomous teams, fighting bureaucracy, disciplined risk practices, private credit limits, cyber and geopolitical threats, AI adoption, and Europe’s economic challenges. Short, candid, and action-focused conversation.

Alain Lam, CFO of Xiaomi and architect of its move from smartphones into EVs and AI, joins to discuss the company’s rapid expansion. He talks about fast product development, treating cars as consumer electronics, Xiaomi’s integrated device ecosystem, and the launch of its large language model. Short, fast-paced conversation about scale, speed to market, and connecting phones, homes and cars.

Alain Lam, CFO of Xiaomi and senior exec driving strategy across phones, EVs, AI and robotics. He discusses Xiaomi’s rapid move from smartphones to electric cars, the speed and local supply-chain play that enables fast launches, the company’s AI and robotics ambitions, and how a tightly integrated ecosystem connects devices, homes and vehicles.

Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries and connector of art, technology, and people. He talks about curation as making unexpected connections. He explores listening as the root of creativity. He discusses multi-sensory shows, tech collaborations like video games, and long-term relationships with artists.

Hans Ulrich Obrist, artistic director of the Serpentine Galleries and connector of artists and disciplines. He explores listening as the root of creativity. He champions serendipity over rigid planning. He discusses multi-sensory, tech-driven shows, long-term projects, AI in art, and how embedding artists and cross-discipline thinking can reshape organizations.

Andrea Guerra, CEO of the Prada Group, a seasoned luxury executive behind Prada’s revival and the Versace acquisition. He discusses Prada’s cultural DNA rooted in art and design. He argues luxury should return to exclusivity and experience. He explains using AI in CRM and the rationale and patience behind buying Versace.