Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode of Executive Decisions, Steve Sedgwick sits down with Andrea Rossi, CEO of global investment manager M&G.
Andrea shares how his multicultural upbringing—growing up in France with a Swedish mother and Italian father—shaped his adaptability and resilience as a leader.
He reflects on his academic journey from France to Rome and INSEAD, calling his MBA a truly formative experience.
Rossi reveals why joining GE was one of his best career decisions and how it sparked his passion for Six Sigma, a methodology he still champions today.
After two decades at AXA, his entrepreneurial drive led him to launch his own firm, only to face the challenges of COVID-19. He candidly discusses the lessons learned and why timing matters.
Now at the helm of M&G, Andrea outlines the company’s strategic priorities, his confidence in Europe’s growth potential and the importance of maintaining work-life balance in high-pressure roles.
Tune in for insights on leadership, resilience and navigating change from one of Europe’s top executives.
00:00 Andrea Rossi's Multicultural Roots and Adaptable Leadership
06:45 Formative GE Experience and Six Sigma Principles
14:26 From AXA to M&G: Leadership and Corporate Culture
23:04 COVID Setbacks and Sustainable Entrepreneurial Success
33:56 Leading M&G, Europe's Potential and Life Balance
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In this episode of Executive Decisions, Steve Sedgwick sits down with Andrea Rossi, CEO of global investment manager M&G.
Andrea shares how his multicultural upbringing—growing up in France with a Swedish mother and Italian father—shaped his adaptability and resilience as a leader.
He reflects on his academic journey from France to Rome and INSEAD, calling his MBA a truly formative experience.
Rossi reveals why joining GE was one of his best career decisions and how it sparked his passion for Six Sigma, a methodology he still champions today.
After two decades at AXA, his entrepreneurial drive led him to launch his own firm, only to face the challenges of COVID-19. He candidly discusses the lessons learned and why timing matters.
Now at the helm of M&G, Andrea outlines the company’s strategic priorities, his confidence in Europe’s growth potential and the importance of maintaining work-life balance in high-pressure roles.
Tune in for insights on leadership, resilience and navigating change from one of Europe’s top executives.
00:00 Andrea Rossi's Multicultural Roots and Adaptable Leadership
06:45 Formative GE Experience and Six Sigma Principles
14:26 From AXA to M&G: Leadership and Corporate Culture
23:04 COVID Setbacks and Sustainable Entrepreneurial Success
33:56 Leading M&G, Europe's Potential and Life Balance
#CNBC #CNBCPodcast #ExecutiveDecisions
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