In this insightful interview, we are joined by Andreas Lindner, the dynamic Group CFO at Orior, a renowned food and beverage group listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange. Notably honored as the CFO of the Year by CFO Forum Schweize, Andreas shares the intricate layers of his prolific journey and provides valuable insights on finance, leadership, and the importance of teamwork in the modern corporate world.

This discussion is intensively relevant for budding leaders, managers, professionals, students, and anyone aiming to traverse the corporate spectrum. The audience stands to gain from Andreas’ rich reservoir of knowledge, experience, and learnings - invaluable skills and practical advice to navigate the corporate labyrinth.

Reasons to Listen to the Full Interview

• Learn how to craft an exemplary leadership style that hinges on communication, goal-setting, and trust.
• Discover the importance of balancing professional and personal relationships within your team for enhanced collaboration.
• Understand the common pitfalls in business and entrepreneurship and how to steer clear of them.

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• Andreas Lindner CFO at Orior
• CFO Forum Schweize
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Interview Highlights

Andreas Lindner: Leadership Style and its Significance

• Andreas Lindner advocates for a leadership style that is deeply rooted in setting clear targets for the team and then allowing them the autonomy to achieve them.
• He emphasizes the importance of maintaining close relationships with team members.

 "Leadership is about self-awareness, communication, and cooperation skills."

Employee Training and Development Approaches

• The Orior Group CFO reveals that he approaches employee training and development on an individual basis with each direct report.
• Andreas mentions that Orior is developing a campus program for employee development, but the decision-making power lies with the executives and leaders.

 "People development leadership is very individual."

Habits of an Effective Leader

• Andreas Lindner believes in the importance of informal moments, like coffee breaks and lunches, for team collaboration. He promotes the idea of sometimes avoiding business talk in such casual settings.

"It's important for the team to collaborate well, so don't forget the coffee breaks."

Common Mistakes in Business and Entrepreneurship

• Andreas Lindner observes that businesses often falter when they lose focus on cash flow management.
• He advises hiring slowly but decisively and firing swiftly when necessary.
• He warns entrepreneurs against overconfidence and underscores the importance of treating staff well.

"Focus on the cash flow. Hire very slow, but then fire fast. Don't be too overconfident. Treat your staff well."

Reach Out

• To reach Andreas for any queries, comments, or concerns, he encourages connecting with him through Orior

Listen to the full interview to absorb the depth of wisdom Andreas Lindner has to offer for anyone aiming to make their mark in the corporate world.

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