In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Barbara Mendes-Jorge, Sustainability Communications Expert and guest host, is joined by Arnaud Marqui, Chief Sustainability and Safety Officer at Tarkett, to explore how the circular economy is transforming business models and helping companies build long-term resilience.

Together, they discuss Tarkett's circular economy journey, the role of product design and take-back programs in reducing waste, and how business leaders can balance sustainability investments with commercial success while preparing for a more resource-constrained future.

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• EU Regulatory Outlook: The Way Ahead for 2026

• Corporate Governance in an Era of Sustained Disruption

• Europe 2026: Competitiveness, Clean Industrial Policy, and Institutional Reform

• How Businesses Can Turn Sustainability Ambition into Commercial Opportunities

In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Barbara Mendes George, sustainability communications expert and guest host, speaks with Edvin Lindgren, Global Circular Economy Lead at Hitachi Energy, about how the company is embedding circular economy principles into its strategy, operations and customer offering.

Together, they explore the shift from a linear value chain to a value cycle; how circularity can create customer value through longer product life, resource efficiency and new service models; and why data, regulation, collaboration and a clear business case are critical to accelerating progress.

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The EU's Circular Economy Test: Creating Demand at Scale

How Business Can Turn Sustainability Ambition into Commercial Opportunities

Why Reliable Supplier Data Is Now Key to Supply Chain Transparency

In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Sara Murray, Managing Director, International at The Conference Board, is joined by Nick Davis, Senior Fellow at The Conference Board, Chief Innovation Officer at Mid-Ohio Food Collective, CEO of Shopsight, and author of Future Ready, to discuss what it takes for organizations to thrive in an era of generative AI, accelerating technological change, and constant disruption.

Together, they explore what it means to become future ready; examine how leaders can move beyond isolated AI pilots to enterprise-wide transformation; discuss the operating models, leadership capabilities, and organizational cultures needed to adapt at speed; and share practical lessons on innovation, continuous learning, governance, and building organizations that can turn uncertainty into long-term strategic advantage.

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• Reinventing the Talent Pipeline in the AI Era

• Upskilling and Reskilling for AI

• Culture in Flux: Continuous Change and AI Transformation

• The Reimagined Workplace 2026: Adopting AI Today, Poised for Tomorrow

How are US consumers feeling as summer begins — and what should business leaders know about the growing economic impact of extreme heat?

In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Dana M. Peterson, Chief Economist and Leader of the Economy, Strategy & Finance Center at The Conference Board, is joined by Alex Heil, Senior Economist.

They begin by examining the latest US Consumer Confidence Survey, discussing why confidence improved modestly in June, how consumers are thinking about inflation, interest rates, employment, and recession risks, and what those expectations could mean for spending in the months ahead.

In the second half of the conversation, the focus shifts to one of the defining business challenges of our time: extreme heat. Alex explains how rising temperatures are affecting workers, productivity, energy systems, supply chains, and business operations around the world, while highlighting practical considerations for executives looking to build resilience.

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• US Consumer Confidence
• Forecast for the US Economy
• Global Economic Outlook

In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Sara Murray, Managing Director International at The Conference Board and guest host, speaks with Alejandro Fiorito, Economist at The Conference Board Europe, about the economic impact of the war in Iran and the broader geopolitical forces influencing markets and business.

Together, they explore the outlook for global growth; the evolving policy response in Europe and beyond; and why resilience, scenario planning, and adaptability are becoming essential capabilities for business leaders.

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• European Consumer Confidence

• CEO Confidence Diverges Globally, With Europe Lagging the US and China

• What Consumer Confidence Reveals About Europe's Recovery

• 2 Years Below Neutral: European CEO Confidence Falls as Outlook Deteriorates

Every generation has the responsibility to continue the Founding Fathers' vision, says Rep. Brad Schneider.

If the Founding Fathers materialized in 2026, they'd likely worry about polarization and threats to checks and balances, but they'd also be amazed by the breadth of American innovation. How can today's leaders reinvigorate civic values and political courage as we enter America's next 250 years?

Join David Young and guest Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Illinois, to find out why every generation has a responsibility to the republic, why today's environment punishes civility and political courage, and what gives him hope about American political and civic life looking forward.

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• 250 Years Forward: Strengthening an American Future

• America at 250: How Can We Move Past Political Deadlock?

• The CEO Center Q2 2026 Impact Report