S8E05: 'Triangulating' to find great ideas, with Michel Robert (CEO, Epsilon Telecommunications)
February 15, 2022
“It's very easy to get excited about new ideas when you don't understand the foundations."
Michel Robert (CEO of Epsilon Telecommunications) speaks with Xquadrant's Founder Richard Medcalf. Michel had an extensive career in tech and telecoms, with positions at Dimension Data and Claranet before becoming CEO of Epsilon Telecommunications, a global connectivity provider that is simplifying how businesses connect applications and data in the cloud and around the world through its Network as a Service platform.
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 biggest differences between a General Manager role, and the CEO role
- How Michel "triangulates" to isolate and focus on the best ideas from the many that are generated within the business
- How organisational changes can improve customer centricity, and why smaller businesses have an advantage
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