The Portera Connect Podcast

In the world of business, it’s very easy to get disconnected. Although we spend more time on social media, more time in meetings and definitely more time solving problems and adding value for our clients, it becomes very easy to forget the human side of business. The human side of business is the people that comprise it. Individuals with unique experiences and knowledge we can learn something from. At Portera, we spend most of our time solving problems, adding value and building meaningful solutions for our clients. In this series called “Connect”, we focus on specifically the people. Speaking with existing clients, connecting with new ones and having interesting conversations around meaningful topics.

Episode 31: Maxime Jonker – Sailing, Success and Pursuing Greatness | Maxime Jonker – Team Portera
Episode 31: Maxime Jonker – Sailing, Success and Pursuing Greatness | Maxime Jonker – Team Portera
In this episode, Waleed Siraj sits down with Maxime Jonker. Maxime is a world-class sailor that...
Episode 30: Annette Duetz & Odile van Aanholt | Competitive Excellence, Passion & Sailing
Episode 30: Annette Duetz & Odile van Aanholt | Competitive Excellence, Passion & Sailing
In this episode, Waleed Siraj sits down with the dynamic duo of the 49’er class, Annette Duetz...
Episode 29: Sailing, Innovation & Success | Annemiek Bekkering – Sailing Innovation Center
Episode 29: Sailing, Innovation & Success | Annemiek Bekkering – Sailing Innovation Center
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Baris Kavakli and Annemiek Bekkering. Annemiek is a...
Episode 28: Innovation, Technology & Purpose | Paqui Lizana – Global Head Technology Strategy at IKEA
Episode 28: Innovation, Technology & Purpose | Paqui Lizana – Global Head Technology Strategy at IKEA
In this episode, we’re joined by Paqui Lizana. Paqui is the Global Head of Technology...
Episode 27: Strategy, Commerce & Leadership | Oliver Baggaley – Director Group Mechanization at Ahold Delhaize
Episode 27: Strategy, Commerce & Leadership | Oliver Baggaley – Director Group Mechanization at Ahold Delhaize
In this episode, we sit down with Oliver Baggaley, the Director of Group Mechanization at Ahold...
Episode 26: Energy, Transformation & People | Sarim Sheikh
Episode 26: Energy, Transformation & People | Sarim Sheikh
In todays episode, we’re joined by Sarim Sheikh. Sarim is the former Chief Operating Officer for...
Episode 25: Data Privacy, Security & Transformation | Anna Russel – WW VP Sales & Strategy at CyberRes
Episode 25: Data Privacy, Security & Transformation | Anna Russel – WW VP Sales & Strategy at CyberRes
In this episode, Baris Kavakli sits down with Anna Russel, the World Wide Vice President of Sales...
Episode 24: Transformation, Leadership & Values | Sjoerd Blüm – Schiphol Aviation Group Aviation Solutions
Episode 24: Transformation, Leadership & Values | Sjoerd Blüm – Schiphol Aviation Group Aviation Solutions
In this episode, Waleed Siraj sits down with Sjoerd Blum – Schiphol Group Aviation Solutions to...
Episode 23: Transformation, Purpose & Community | Erol Ozguner – CIO Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
Episode 23: Transformation, Purpose & Community | Erol Ozguner – CIO Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
In this episode, Baris Kavakli sits down with Erol Ozguner – CIO of the Istanbul Metropolitan...
Episode 22: Cybersecurity & Transformation | Tim Sedlack – Director Product Management at OpenText
Episode 22: Cybersecurity & Transformation | Tim Sedlack – Director Product Management at OpenText
In this episode, Baris Kavakli sits down with Tim Sedlack – Director of Product Management at...
Episode 21: Sustainability, Responsibility & Leadership | Fatima Da Gloria – Vice President Sustainability at AirFrance – KLM Group
Episode 21: Sustainability, Responsibility & Leadership | Fatima Da Gloria – Vice President Sustainability at AirFrance – KLM Group
  In todays episode, we’re joined by Fatima Da Gloria. Fatima is the Vice President...
Episode 20: E-Delivery, Logistics & Purpose | Martijn van der Geer – Manager Solution Design & Sourcing E-Delivery Europe at Maersk
Episode 20: E-Delivery, Logistics & Purpose | Martijn van der Geer – Manager Solution Design & Sourcing E-Delivery Europe at Maersk
  In todays episode, we’re joined by Martijn van der Geer. Martijn is the Manager Solution...
Episode 19: Understanding People & their Behaviors | Edith Doosje – General Director & Master Trainer at PCM
Episode 19: Understanding People & their Behaviors | Edith Doosje – General Director & Master Trainer at PCM
In todays episode, I’m joined by Edith Doosje. Edith is the general director & co-founder at...
Episode 18: Transformation, Energy & Strategy | Steven Janssen – Strategic IT Partnerships at Shell
Episode 18: Transformation, Energy & Strategy | Steven Janssen – Strategic IT Partnerships at Shell
In todays episode, we’re joined by Steven Jansen. Steven is the Head of IT Strategic Partnerships...
Episode 17: Happiness, Success, Ambition & Technology | Daniel Gebler – CTO at Picnic
Episode 17: Happiness, Success, Ambition & Technology | Daniel Gebler – CTO at Picnic
In todays episode, we’re joined by Daniel Gebler. Daniel is the Chief Technology Officer at...
Episode 16: Logistics, Supply Chain & a Human Connection | Gordon MacGregor – Business Development Director at DSV
Episode 16: Logistics, Supply Chain & a Human Connection | Gordon MacGregor – Business Development Director at DSV
In todays episode, we’re joined by Gordon MacGregor. Gordon is the Director of Business...
Episode 15: Zooming out to understand where to Zoom in | Peter Strikwerda – Global Head of Digitalisation & Innovation at APG Group
Episode 15: Zooming out to understand where to Zoom in | Peter Strikwerda – Global Head of Digitalisation & Innovation at APG Group
In todays episode, we are joined by Peter Strikwerda. Peter is the Global head of digitalization...
Episode 14: Making Curiosity Your Biggest Asset | Karl Prag – Chief Digital Officer at CEVA Logistics
Episode 14: Making Curiosity Your Biggest Asset | Karl Prag – Chief Digital Officer at CEVA Logistics
In todays episode, we’re joined by Karl Prag. Karl is the Chief Data Officer at CEVA...
Episode 13: Customer Centricity & Being People Oriented | Barbara de Koning Gans – COO at VodafoneZiggo
Episode 13: Customer Centricity & Being People Oriented | Barbara de Koning Gans – COO at VodafoneZiggo
In todays episode, we’re joined by Barbara de Koning Gans. Barbara is the Chief Operating Officer...
Episode 12: Data, Leadership and Transformation | Burce Gultekin – Global Director of Data & Analytics at FrieslandCampina
Episode 12: Data, Leadership and Transformation | Burce Gultekin – Global Director of Data & Analytics at FrieslandCampina
In todays episode, we’re joined by Burce Gultekin. Burce is the global director of Data and...
Episode 11: Digital Transformation, Strategy & Marketing | Michel Brok – Head of Data & Digital at Danone
Episode 11: Digital Transformation, Strategy & Marketing | Michel Brok – Head of Data & Digital at Danone
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Michel Brok. Michel is the head of data & digital at...
Episode 10: Innovation, Disruption and Becoming Human-Centric | Mercedes Vidal – CIO & Global Digital Channels Director at Vodafone ES
Episode 10: Innovation, Disruption and Becoming Human-Centric | Mercedes Vidal – CIO & Global Digital Channels Director at Vodafone ES
In today’s episode, we sit down with Mercedes Vidal. Mercedes is the Chief Information...
Episode 9: Authenticity, Creating Great Cultures & Building Meaningful Teams | Quique Vivas – CCO & Executive Board Member at Vodafone
Episode 9: Authenticity, Creating Great Cultures & Building Meaningful Teams | Quique Vivas – CCO & Executive Board Member at Vodafone
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Quique Vivas the Chief Commercial Officer & Executive...
Episode 8: Manu Patiño Luengo | Transformation & What It Takes to Succeed – Global Digital & IT Director at DIA (ex CIO Vodafone Madrid)
Episode 8: Manu Patiño Luengo | Transformation & What It Takes to Succeed – Global Digital & IT Director at DIA (ex CIO Vodafone Madrid)
Transformation & What It Takes to Succeed | Manu Patiño Luengo
Episode 7: Mallikarjun Rao | CTIO & Executive Board Member at Telefonica Deutschland
Episode 7: Mallikarjun Rao | CTIO & Executive Board Member at Telefonica Deutschland
Mallikarjun Rao talking about his journey from a small village in India to now leading one of the...
Episode 6: Sumathi Manjunath | VP (D2D) Digital Transformation at Danone
Episode 6: Sumathi Manjunath | VP (D2D) Digital Transformation at Danone
Sumathi Manjunath talking on the topic of transforming by embracing change at the Portera Connect...
Episode 5: Nir Chervoni | Head of Data Security at Booking.com
Episode 5: Nir Chervoni | Head of Data Security at Booking.com
Data Security, Privacy, & Risk | Nir Chervoni - Head of Data Security at Booking.com
Episode 4: Dirk van der Heijden | Director IT Operations at AkzoNobel
Episode 4: Dirk van der Heijden | Director IT Operations at AkzoNobel
The importance of being people oriented | Dirk van der Heijden - Director IT Operations at AkzoNobel
Episode 3: Vladimir Sterngold | Global Director of Data and Technology at Danone
Episode 3: Vladimir Sterngold | Global Director of Data and Technology at Danone
"Culture is living" | Vlad Sterngold - Global Director, Data & Technology Danone
Episode 2: Jan van Boesschoten | Digital Platform Manager at VodafoneZiggo
Episode 2: Jan van Boesschoten | Digital Platform Manager at VodafoneZiggo
"Innovation is having the guts to burn money" | Jan van Boesschoten - Digital Platform Manager...
Episode 1: Baris Kavakli | Managing Director at Portera B.V
Episode 1: Baris Kavakli | Managing Director at Portera B.V
“It’s not about the wind, it’s about where you actually want to go” In this...

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