Oct 08 2024 48 mins
Episode 069 – Mathias Carlbaum, President and CEO, International
In this episode of the Executives’ Exchange, Mathias Carlbaum, President and CEO of International, joins Travis Hunter, Managing Partner at KPMG.
After spending nearly 40 years under the name Navistar, the Lisle, Illinois based manufacturer of trucks, engines, and buses is going back to its roots as International.
From its beginnings as a one-man operation in 1831 to its current strength of 15,000 employees, Mathias leverages his international experience while honoring the company’s local legacy.
00:00 – Intro
00:48 –Address the Navistar/International Name Change
2:35 – Background of Mathias Carlbaum
3:57 – International Experience Impact on Leadership Style
6:05 – Inspiration to Pursue Career
8:02 – Impact of Mentors
11:25 – Leadership Impacted by Army
14:15 – Observations and Views for International
20:25 – Technology in Automotive Industry
25:06 – Managing Stakeholder Expectations
29:24 – Legacy
34:30 – Most Rewarding Experiences
38:40 – Teaching the Next Generation
42:50 – Rapid-Fire Questions
47:06 – Outro
Episode Link: International
Guest Host: Travis C. Hunter Jr., Chicago Office Managing Partner, KPMG
Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago
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