From a finance "co-pilot" at Nestlé to Managing Director of CJ Foods Oceania, Eugene Cha’s journey is a masterclass in strategic glocalization. In this interview, she explores the power of "relinquishing the right to reinterpret," allowing local consumers to weave Korean heritage into their lives. Bridging Ph.D. theory with "startup grit," Cha discusses the shift from a "submarine" leader to an authentic visionary in Australia.

"Stay ahead of the airplane"—former pilot turned global executive Erwan Vilfeu shares how aviation principles shaped his leadership journey from Airbus engineer to marketing chief at Nestlé and Thai Union. An engineer who once worked with machines transformed into a leader dealing with people and emotions, applying cockpit discipline to boardroom strategy across iconic consumer brands.

Focus on solving specific business challenges rather than implementing AI for its own sake.