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- Since our founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Underpinning all that we do are five core values.
  
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- Since our founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Underpinning all that we do are five core values.
  
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In this engaging series from Morgan Stanley Research, the firm’s equity analysts sit down with business leaders at world-class global companies to unpack broad foundational changes in sectors, industries and markets. Watch the trailer above.

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How Digitalization is Transforming India

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Morgan Stanley sits down with Nandan Nilekani, one of the visionaries behind India’s digital transformation to discuss how India’s digitalization is transforming healthcare, education and banking in India—and driving its economic growth.

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Harley-Davidson: Revamping an Iconic Brand

Apr 12, 2023

Morgan Stanley sits down with Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz to talk about what might be the biggest challenge of his career: making sure the iconic brand stays relevant without losing its authenticity.

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Northrop Grumman: Redefining What’s Possible

Mar 20, 2023

Morgan Stanley sits down with Northrop Grumman President and CEO Kathy Warden to talk about how one of the world’s largest aerospace companies thinks about innovation and exploration.

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RWE: A Major Coal Producer Makes a Big Bet On Clean Energy

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Morgan Stanley sits down with Markus Krebber, CEO of Germany’s RWE, to talk about how the company has transformed from one of the world’s largest brown coal producers to a leader in the global transition to clean energy.

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Palo Alto Networks: Staying Ahead of Cyber Threats

Jan 19, 2023

Morgan Stanley sits down with Nikesh Arora, Chairman & CEO of Palo Alto Networks, to talk about how the pandemic changed the cybersecurity landscape.

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Amgen: How Biotechnology is Transforming Medicine

Dec 16, 2022

Morgan Stanley sits down with Bob Bradway, Chairman and CEO of one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, Amgen, to talk about how this once-niche segment is driving some of the biggest breakthroughs in medicine.

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Walmart: Can the World’s Largest Retailer Keep Growing?

Dec 7, 2022

Morgan Stanley sits down with Doug McMillon, President & CEO of Walmart, to talk about how the company pulled off one of the greatest omnichannel transformations in retail history—and why sustainable business practices benefit the bottom line.

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Schneider Electric: How Smart Buildings Could Save the Planet

Nov 17, 2022

Morgan Stanley sits down with Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman and CEO of Schneider Electric, to talk about why the digitization of the physical world will not only curb carbon emissions, but will profoundly change business, industry and society.

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The Morgan Stanley Interview: DBS Group

Oct 31, 2022

In this episode of Exceptional Leaders / Exceptional Ideas, we sit down with Piyush Gupta, CEO of Singapore’s DBS Group, to talk about why tech and climate are the two biggest themes in banking.

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The Golden Age of the Super App? Anthony Tan, CEO of Grab

Oct 10, 2022

What can the rise of Southeast Asia’s largest startup, Grab, tell us about the surging popularity of super apps? Morgan Stanley sits down with Anthony Tan, co-founder and CEO of Grab, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and opportunities in Southeast Asia.

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Future of Asset Management: Jenny Johnson, Franklin Templeton CEO

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Morgan Stanley sits down with Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton to talk about the future of asset management—and the number one mistake investors make.

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Why Strong Brands Can Weather Uncertain Times

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Morgan Stanley sits down with Tim Höttges, CEO of Deutsche Telekom to learn more about how he’s led the company through one of the most disruptive periods in the industry, and how the once state-owned enterprise became one of the world’s most valuable brands.

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Nubank: Inside One of the World’s Largest Digital Banks

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On this episode of Exceptional Leaders / Exceptional Ideas, Morgan Stanley sits down with David Vélez, CEO of Nubank, to discuss about how the fintech attracted 60 million customers largely through word of mouth.

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