{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6775cb68499663105e17ae63/67ac369d505cb2a0a32d1874?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Greg Foran: CEO of Walmart and Air NZ – Lessons & Insights from a Global Leader","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6775cb68499663105e17ae63/1739673369540-a67b3bb8-9820-4bc0-8fa5-2b4b987f658e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Greg Foran is the CEO of Air New Zealand – and one of the country’s most successful businessmen.</p><p><br></p><p>Greg started his career as a shelf-stacker in a Hamilton supermarket. By the age of 20 he was a Woolworths manager and by 48 he was on track to be the next CEO of Woolworths Australia – but was overlooked for the top job.</p><p><br></p><p>He pivoted to America via China where he started working his way up the Walmart ladder and in 2014 became the CEO of Walmart US.</p><p><br></p><p>As CEO of Walmart US – Greg had 1.5 million staff, 4,600 stores across the country and an annual GDP of 300 billion. This was a Kiwi running America’s biggest retailer.</p><p><br></p><p>Then in 2020, Greg left Walmart to move home to New Zealand and took the top job at Air New Zealand… just days before Covid-19 started grounding flights.</p><p><br></p><p>This was a fascinating chat – and we think you’ll quickly be able to see why Greg has had the career he’s had.</p><p><br></p><p>If you'd like to get one of our epic guests in to MC or Speak at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!</p><p><br></p><p>Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy.</p>","author_name":"Steven Holloway & Seamus Marten"}