In this next installment of Heidrick & Struggles’ Leadership Perspectives video series, Heidrick & Struggles’ Luke Robbins and Linda Zhang speak to Leigh Stewart, the vice president of global talent and executive development at global packaging solutions company Amcor Group. Stewart, who provides innovative people and culture solutions to support the development of Amcor employees globally to deliver their company strategy, discusses managing a global people strategy, leadership development and retention, and the importance of succession planning, particularly from a talent development and investment perspective. He also discusses the impacts of the current inflation cycle; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and what he believes are critical leadership attributes for future-ready leaders. 

About the interviewers

Luke Robbins (lrobbins@heidrick.com) is a principal in Heidrick & Struggles’ Perth office and a member of the global Industrial Practice.

Linda Zhang (lzhang@heidrick.com) is the partner in charge of the Shanghai office and leads the firm’s CEO & Board of Director's Practice in China. She is also a member of the Consumer and Industrial practices.