C-Suite Conversations

In today’s episode of C-Suite Conversations, Patrick Leddin sits down with Trevor Baldwin, CEO of the Baldwin Group, to explore his rise from commercial risk advisor to the executive suite. Trevor reflects on his early experience in private equity, the leadership principles that shaped his path, and how Baldwin Group has built a thriving culture aligned around ambitious goals. He also shares practical insights on sustaining engagement, sharpening strategy, and leading with clarity in times of change.

Today on C-Suite Conversations, Patrick sits down with Aneri Jambusaria, Head of Wealth Management at LPL Financial, the largest independent broker-dealer in the United States. Aneri shares her career journey and the pivotal experiences that have shaped her leadership style, from navigating complexity and scaling innovation to building trust in a rapidly evolving financial industry. Listeners will gain insights into how she leads with clarity, balances strategic growth with client needs, and fosters resilience in a dynamic marketplace.

We are joined by Kathleen Weslock, former Chief Human Resources Officer and senior advisor at Synopsys, to explore the people-first side of leadership. With over three decades of experience guiding organizations through transformation, scaling, acquisitions, and cultural change, Kathleen shares hard-earned insights on how leaders can build trust, foster resilience, and lead with authenticity in times of disruption. Recognized by HRO Today for her commitment to advancing leadership and workplace culture, Kathleen offers practical lessons for executives, HR leaders, and anyone striving to create thriving organizations that put people at the center of business success.

Today’s guest is Chief Human Resources Officer at Vertiv, Frank Poncheri. Together, we’ll explore lessons from his decades of leadership across global organizations. Frank reflects on his journey from GE Aerospace and Owens Corning to leading HR at Vertiv, a Fortune 500 company with over 30,000 employees, and shares insights on balancing career opportunities with family decisions, cultivating resilience, and navigating international assignments. He also underscores the importance of business acumen, consistency, and building trust through a strong “say-do” ratio. Leaders at every stage will gain inspiration on how to align personal values with professional impact while driving transformation in complex, global environments.

Today, we speak with Kerry Sirkka, Chief Recruitment Officer at Medical Solutions, about the challenges and opportunities of leading in one of the nation’s most competitive labor markets. Kerry shares her perspective on attracting, developing, and retaining talent in healthcare while navigating disruption and building resilient organizations. Listeners will walk away with practical insights on leadership, adaptability, and the future of staffing that apply whether you’re just starting your career, managing a team, or leading at the executive level.

How do leaders build strong teams worldwide? We discuss the answers with Carol MacKinlay, Chief Human Resources Officer at Pebl (formerly Velocity Global). Her three decades of experience leading people strategies across diverse organizations gives her a unique perspective to that question. Carol shares career lessons from scaling global teams, insights drawn from her unconventional path into HR, and her perspective on the evolving future of work.