This event took place. Read about it on Linkedin here. Watch it on Youtube here. See his response to each question down below.
The value of feedback
A live virtual discussion with
Umit Subasi
FRM President, Campbell International,
FRM Member of the Executive Board & President Emerging Markets, Beiersdorf
About Umit Subasi
As former President, Campbell International, Member of the Executive Board & President Emerging Markets, Beiersdorf, and Vice President & Zone Director, SC Johnson, Mr. Subasi will share his experience leading operations on a global basis, but also as a volunteer firefighter.
Mr. Subasi currently holds Board Membership and Business Advisory positions across Consumer and Industrial sectors.
In his most recent role as President, Campbell International, Mr. Subasi led all global businesses outside the Americas. This global leadership role was accountable for the strategic direction and operational oversight of Campbell’s International business portfolio. He joined the company in November 2013 as the President of Asia-Pacific.
Campbell is a global food company headquartered in Camden, US, and is NYSE quoted.
Prior to that, Mr. Subasi served as a Member of the Executive Board & President, Emerging Markets for Beiersdorf AG, one of the world’s leading personal care companies based in Hamburg, Germany, and listed as DAX 30. He led a significant expansion of the company’s presence in emerging markets, overseeing the business strategy, the development and implementation of a new operating model, and delivering consistent growth across all geographies.
Mr. Subasi began his career with SC Johnson and held general management positions in both developed and developing markets, culminating with his role as Vice President & Zone Director in Europe and as an Officer of the Company. During his tenure, he led different markets and established company’s brands in such countries as Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, Italy, Russia, CIS, and Turkey.
Question Mr. Subasi responded
- In some European countries, by law, Boards have employee representatives. Is that good? ᵂᵃᵗᶜʰ ᶠᵘˡˡ ʳᵉˢᵖᵒⁿˢᵉ
- As a President or Board Member, what issues do you usually need to deal with? What decisions you need to make？Xiaoning Panᵂᵃᵗᶜʰ ᶠᵘˡˡ ʳᵉˢᵖᵒⁿˢᵉ
- As Board Member & President of multiple companies, what is the main difference when working in the US or Germany?Jack Yang ᵂᵃᵗᶜʰ ᶠᵘˡˡ ʳᵉˢᵖᵒⁿˢᵉ
- What makes the Asia-Pacific markets unique? Does Asia-Pacific have the most growth potential—if so, why? Jenny Gelbman ᵂᵃᵗᶜʰ ᶠᵘˡˡ ʳᵉˢᵖᵒⁿˢᵉ
- Who is more important to a company: its customers or its employees? Liu Lu ᵂᵃᵗᶜʰ ᶠᵘˡˡ ʳᵉˢᵖᵒⁿˢᵉ
- For those who applied for a job and had several interviews online, and those who traveled around the nation for the final round of interviews and didn’t get a job, what Feedback would be appropriate? ᵂᵃᵗᶜʰ ᶠᵘˡˡ ʳᵉˢᵖᵒⁿˢᵉ
- What was the most powerful Feedback you have gotten in your professional career and how did it impact your life?Katie Jiang ᵂᵃᵗᶜʰ ᶠᵘˡˡ ʳᵉˢᵖᵒⁿˢᵉ
- Feedback generally isn’t perceived as praise. It can be perceived as advice or criticism. At its best, is it observational?Caroline Arnos ᵂᵃᵗᶜʰ ᶠᵘˡˡ ʳᵉˢᵖᵒⁿˢᵉ
- What tools do you use when you are receiving what you may feel is hard criticism? Leila Rojas ᵂᵃᵗᶜʰ ᶠᵘˡˡ ʳᵉˢᵖᵒⁿˢᵉ
- As a volunteer firefighter, have you ever received any feedback that you think is meaningful for other aspects of your life? Zhixuan Yu ᵂᵃᵗᶜʰ ᶠᵘˡˡ ʳᵉˢᵖᵒⁿˢᵉ
- If you could give your younger self your best piece of advice before entering the workforce, what would it be?Michelle Warman ᵂᵃᵗᶜʰ ᶠᵘˡˡ ʳᵉˢᵖᵒⁿˢᵉ
Thank you, Umit
Students prepared this short video to thank Umit for his presentation.