Discovering CX Transformation

Interview Emre Gurkan (CEO Zain Iraq) | Human Centric CEO Series | EPS #39

Zanna van der Aa Season 1 Episode 39

Leadership is about more than strategies and metrics; it’s about balancing the head and the heart.

In this podcast, Emre Gurkan (CEO Zain Iraq) and I explore the journey of blending creativity and discipline, structure and spirit, to create meaningful transformation in organizations. Discover how authentic leadership, cultural transformation, and a focus on both hard and soft metrics can drive real impact.

This is a videocast available on YouTube via this link.

Whether you're leading a team or shaping your own journey, this podcast offers insights into combining logic with imagination for sustainable success. Watch now and learn how to 'run and fly' towards a brighter future.

Recorded in Kuwait in November 2024.

NB. This video podcast was recorded as part of the UNITY CX transformation program we are currently running in Zain Kuwait.

#humancentricity #cxtransformation #interview #zain #kuwait #customerexperience #inspiration

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(00:17) Introduction  
(00:31) Emre’s Personal Journey  
(04:05) Core Leadership Values  
(04:48) Balancing Duality in Life and Work  
(07:33) Joining Zain: A Career Shift  
(09:41) The Role of Culture in Transformation  
(12:29) Lessons in Listening and Diversity  
(16:43) Dreams for Cultural Transformation  
(19:14) Concrete Steps for Transformation  
(24:18) The Power of Listening  
(29:47) Combining Creativity and Structure  
(34:10) The Future of Leadership and Personal Growth  
(35:12) The Unity Program  
(38:35) Final Thoughts on Leadership