{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64c1fb4a8e16bd00116ffd75/663938b2573e5b00134dd545?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"34 | Reinventing Xerox with Greg Stein (Head of M&A and Strategy at Xerox)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64c1fb4a8e16bd00116ffd75/1715026160128-cc55607c8e049dde1c4bf0022c22317b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Greg Stein is the head of M&amp;A and Strategy at Xerox, and he joins the show to discuss how Xerox’s Project Reinvention addresses operational simplification and repositioning for growth.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Good Revenue, host Neeta Bidwai and Greg cover:</p><ul><li>How the initiative is driven by challenges like COVID-19 impacts, supply chain disruptions, and the shift to hybrid work.</li><li>The transition towards a service-led, software-enabled business model.</li><li>The focus is on digital services and IT solutions while moving away from non-core assets through strategic divestments and partnerships.</li><li>Insights on the challenges and strategies involved in refocusing a major public company.</li><li>Importance of a strong internal culture, long-term vision, and innovative partnerships to drive transformation.</li><li>Greg also touches on the complexities of divestments, the role of mergers and acquisitions, and the future direction for Xerox in meeting the evolving workplace needs.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>_</p><p>Where to find Greg:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-stein/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-stein/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Where to find Neeta:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/neetabidwai/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/neetabidwai/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Where to find Good Revenue:</p><p><a href=\"https://goodrevenue.io/goodrevenue\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://goodrevenue.io/goodrevenue</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHrhuWbpYnUwrR75H2Ip4yQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHrhuWbpYnUwrR75H2Ip4yQ</a></p><p><br></p><p>_</p><p>Highlights:</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome</p><p>00:34 Overview of Project Reinvention</p><p>01:35 Simplifying Xerox's Operating Model</p><p>02:15 Geographic and Offering Presence Review</p><p>02:37 Repositioning for Growth</p><p>04:04 Challenges and Vision for the Future</p><p>04:30 Differences in Project Reinvention</p><p>05:29 Considering Going Private</p><p>06:22 End State Vision for Xerox</p><p>09:16 Strategic Refocusing and M&amp;A</p><p>12:32 Divestments and Employee Considerations</p><p>17:04 Partnerships and Future Strategy</p><p>19:35 Advice for CEOs and Executives</p><p>21:55 High Performance Companies</p><p>23:16 Conclusion and Farewell</p><p><br></p><p>_</p><p>Referenced:</p><p>• Xerox: <a href=\"https://www.xerox.com/en-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.xerox.com/en-us</a>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Neeta Bidwai"}