S8E07: Two challenges for every new CEO, with Miguel Giribet Giral (CEO, Cash Converters España)
March 8, 2022
"Strategy is a commodity, execution is an art."
Miguel Giribet Giral (CEO, Cash Converters España) speaks with Xquadrant's Founder Richard Medcalf. Miguel was formerly VP at Stubhub and Chief Commercial Officer at the high-growth e-commerce business Privalia, before joining Cash Converters España as CEO in 2020.
We are continuing our season "The CEO Learning Curve". Interesting and inspiring CEOs reflect on what got them the top job, what they've learned over the first few quarters in the role, and what lies ahead.
In this conversation, you’ll discover:
- The 2 major areas every CEO needs to focus on, and the balance to put on each.
- How a sabbatical to Bali set Miguel on fire with a purpose that the business is now delivering on.
- The differences between the online and offline worlds of retail - and the learning curve that represented.
- How the CEO role needs to change to triple gross margin in 5 years.
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