2 Inspiring Execs Explain The Art Of Business Succession
2 Inspiring Execs Explain The Art Of Business Succession
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2 Inspiring Execs Explain The Art Of Business Succession

For Mr & Mrs Smith co-founder Tamara Lohan, succession was never about stepping back but about safeguarding the future of her business. After leading the brand through the challenges of the pandemic and its acquisition by hotel mega group Hyatt in 2023, she handed the reins to long-time colleague and now-CEO Natasha Shafi earlier this summer. In this candid conversation, the pair reflect on navigating change with transparency, trust and courage – and reveal what it really takes to step into, and away from, the top job.
How I Made It: Nicole Melillo Shaw, Volvo UK MD
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How I Made It: Nicole Melillo Shaw, Volvo UK MD

From working with household consumer names to steering one of the world’s most forward-thinking car brands into a more sustainable future, Nicole Melillo Shaw is no stranger to bold moves. Now Managing Director of Volvo UK, she’s redefining leadership in a traditionally male-dominated industry – blending innovation with empathy, strategy with sustainability. Here, Nicole opens up about her journey to the top, the pivotal lessons learned along the way and how she manages to balance motherhood with the demands of corporate life.