Diplomacy at its finest

The lady from the $9 trillion business

The largest asset manager in the world is not exactly a household name. Melanie Seymour reveals the cultural foundations which keeps such a huge global business true to its core values. We talk about mentors, how Melanie spots talent, and the big 3 questions she uses to keep the business on track. An inspirational conversation with some wonderful soundbites on how to remain authentic in a corporate world, and even how a backpack is the most important possession in life. And to top it all we put Melanie on a desert island with four of her favourite people!

The Italian loved by Hungary

This episode features the iconic Marco Rossi, Hungarian national football coach. Marco reveals how it felt to inflict England’s heaviest defeat since 1928 at Wembley, but also how fragile the line is between glory and failure. We go back to 1954 and discuss the greatest team never to win the World Cup, how his grandfather influenced his journey through life, and just who would he choose as his once in a lifetime dinner guests? Listen and find out, you may be surprised!

Diplomacy at its finest

In this inaugural episode we are delighted to be joined by Dr Ferenc Kumin, Hungarian Ambassador to the UK. In this fascinating discussion we learn about the characteristics of Hungary itself, and what it takes to be a diplomat in the modern world. And the ambassador shares some advice he would have told his 15 year old self.