<![CDATA[GXN Leadership Podcast]]>The Global Executive Network (GXN) is the global network of executives in the merch industry including textile.

The GXN Leadership Podcast covers management topics like „Management development“, technology and intercultural exchange on a global base.

]]>www.GXN-net.orgRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:22:09 GMTWed, 29 Apr 2026 15:35:08 GMT60GXN©<p>The Global Executive Network (GXN) is the global network of executives in the merch industry including textile.</p><p>The GXN Leadership Podcast covers management topics like „Management development“, technology and intercultural exchange on a global base.</p>episodicGXN©michael.freter@gxn-net.orgno<![CDATA[Episode 6: Culture as a Success Factor]]>Culture Before Growth: Jo-An Lantz on Leadership and Geiger’s European Expansion

In Episode 6 of the GXN Podcast, Jo-An Lantz, President & CEO of Geiger, shares her perspective on leadership, international growth, and Geiger’s continued expansion into Europe.

For Jo-An, successful acquisitions are about much more than market access, revenue, or scale. **Culture is a critical success factor.** She explains why shared values, leadership principles, and cultural fit are at the heart of Geiger’s acquisition strategy—and why preserving the strengths of acquired companies is essential for sustainable growth.

A conversation with Michael Freter about **leadership, culture, and building a truly global organization without losing its identity.**

]]>e0e50862-de1b-4393-b332-9fbde9c857ebTue, 22 Sep 2026 12:41:31 GMT<p>Culture Before Growth: Jo-An Lantz on Leadership and Geiger’s European Expansion</p><p>In Episode 6 of the GXN Podcast, Jo-An Lantz, President &amp; CEO of Geiger, shares her perspective on leadership, international growth, and Geiger’s continued expansion into Europe.</p><p>For Jo-An, successful acquisitions are about much more than market access, revenue, or scale. **Culture is a critical success factor.** She explains why shared values, leadership principles, and cultural fit are at the heart of Geiger’s acquisition strategy—and why preserving the strengths of acquired companies is essential for sustainable growth.</p><p>A conversation with Michael Freter about **leadership, culture, and building a truly global organization without losing its identity.**</p>no00:27:5216Episode 6: Culture as a Success Factorfull<![CDATA[Episode 5: Leading the Next Chapter with ASI President & CEO Ashish Mittal]]>In this episode of the GXN Leadership Podcast, Michael Freter sits down with Ashish Mittal, the new President and CEO of ASI, for an engaging conversation about leadership, innovation, and the future of the promotional products industry. Ashish shares his vision for ASI, discusses the evolving needs of distributors and suppliers, and explores the trends that will shape the industry in the years ahead. A dynamic and insightful discussion with one of the industry's newest leaders.

]]>6103000b-7517-4973-8e90-6470ee9e501bTue, 07 Jul 2026 12:18:00 GMT<p>In this episode of the GXN Leadership Podcast, Michael Freter sits down with Ashish Mittal, the new President and CEO of ASI, for an engaging conversation about leadership, innovation, and the future of the promotional products industry. Ashish shares his vision for ASI, discusses the evolving needs of distributors and suppliers, and explores the trends that will shape the industry in the years ahead. A dynamic and insightful discussion with one of the industry's newest leaders.</p>no00:22:3215Episode 5: Leading the Next Chapter with ASI President & CEO Ashish Mittalfull<![CDATA[Episode 4: From Artwork to Production: A Digital Transformation Case Study with FastEditor&reflects]]>In this GXN Leadership Podcast episode, we explore a real-world digital transformation project with the CEO of FastEditor and Marc Mombauer from reflects. The conversation highlights how seamless logo integration into production workflows is helping improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. As reflects rolls out the FastEditor platform, this episode offers a compelling case study of how innovative software can transform operations in the promotional products industry. A must-listen for anyone interested in automation, digital workflows, and the future of production.

]]>843ed76b-ae03-4887-9ca3-d07cc5224f6bFri, 03 Jul 2026 10:59:08 GMT<p>In this GXN Leadership Podcast episode, we explore a real-world digital transformation project with the CEO of FastEditor and Marc Mombauer from reflects. The conversation highlights how seamless logo integration into production workflows is helping improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. As reflects rolls out the FastEditor platform, this episode offers a compelling case study of how innovative software can transform operations in the promotional products industry. A must-listen for anyone interested in automation, digital workflows, and the future of production.</p>no00:28:4214Episode 4: From Artwork to Production: A Digital Transformation Case Study with FastEditor&reflectsfull<![CDATA[Episode 3: The Future of Promotional Products with Drew Holmgreen]]>In this GXN Podcast episode, Dr. Georgie Lack and Michael Freter sit down with Drew Holmgreen, President and CEO of PPAI, to explore the evolving role of promotional products in today’s business landscape. The conversation covers industry trends, innovation, sustainability, community building, and the opportunities shaping the future of the global promotional merchandise sector. An insightful discussion with one of the industry’s leading voices.

]]>08240ad5-a46b-44f3-a4c9-daf020876feaThu, 25 Jun 2026 09:07:55 GMT<p>In this GXN Podcast episode, Dr. Georgie Lack and Michael Freter sit down with Drew Holmgreen, President and CEO of PPAI, to explore the evolving role of promotional products in today’s business landscape. The conversation covers industry trends, innovation, sustainability, community building, and the opportunities shaping the future of the global promotional merchandise sector. An insightful discussion with one of the industry’s leading voices.</p>no00:35:0113Episode 3: The Future of Promotional Products with Drew Holmgreenfull<![CDATA[Episode 2: the power of sponsorship]]>In today’s podcast we welcome Founder & Chief Network Officer Michael Freter to the microphone and talk to him about Sponsorship, the power of Sponsorship at GXN and the GXN Sponsors.

]]>e0867a23-e2da-41ed-984a-2f5956eada79Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:17:17 GMT<p>In today’s podcast we welcome Founder &amp; Chief Network Officer Michael Freter to the microphone and talk to him about Sponsorship, the power of Sponsorship at GXN and the GXN Sponsors.</p>no00:14:1012Episode 2: the power of sponsorshipfull<![CDATA[Episode 1: Succeeding through learning]]>Dr. Georgie Lack in conversation with Gaurav Bhagat, Founder of Consortium Gifts and Gaurav Bhagat Academy, and Carleen Gray, CEO, GroupeSTAHL North America. They talk about the meaning of learning and unlearning as a base of success in a constantly changing world.

]]>89a41708-05b9-4441-a3cd-eb3cbb99bab7Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:48:33 GMT<p>Dr. Georgie Lack in conversation with Gaurav Bhagat, Founder of Consortium Gifts and Gaurav Bhagat Academy, and Carleen Gray, CEO, GroupeSTAHL North America. They talk about the meaning of learning and unlearning as a base of success in a constantly changing world.</p>no00:38:4111Episode 1: Succeeding through learningfull