Kevin's Interviews

Welcome to the news room - a selection of provocations, challenges and inspirations - media coverage from 1997 to the present looking at the life and passions of a Chairman and former working CEO.

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5 Ways to be a Super-Work-Star – fin24

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According to Kevin Roberts, worldwide executive chair of Saatchi & Saatchi, one needs five things to be successful in a job these days: IQ (intelligence quotient): Look for smart employees who can move, think and do fast. EQ (emotional intelligence): In a world of empathy and intuition one must be able to follow your instinct…

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Tap ‘Return on Involvement’ For Competitive Edge – fin24.com

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Carrin Smith from fin24 met with Kevin Roberts in Cape Town and discusses building competitive advantage through creative leadership and where great creativity comes from. Cape Town – Building competitive advantage needs creative leadership and great creativity comes from the edge, usually not via the middle, according to Kevin Roberts, Worldwide executive chair of Saatchi…

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We Will Run More Global Pitches From India Now: Kevin Roberts – Business Standard

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Interview with Worldwide CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi By Viveat Susan Pinto | Mumbai One of the longest serving chief executives in advertising, Kevin Roberts of Saatchi & Saatchi will make way for a new leadership team beginning next year. Robert Senior takes over as worldwide CEO, while Roberts, 64, will be the executive chairman….

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Leadership Beyond Reason – ACCJ Journal (PDF)

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The American Chamber of Commerce Japan (ACCJ) Journal met with Kevin in Tokyo to discuss Lovemarks, Leadership and Language, “He doesn’t bring a business card to meetings, he isn’t wearing a tie, he happily drinks water straight from the bottle, and he doesn’t want to check this article before it goes to print. None of…

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The Power of Coaching – NZ Rugby World

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In an Op-Ed for NZ Rugby World, Kevin Roberts discusses the increased impact coaches are having on rugby and the growing role of mental toughness, decision-making, attitude and accountability in the game.

The Senior Screenager – Werbewoche (PDF)

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Kevin Roberts, author of Lovemarks, is an unconventional thinker focused on getting brands into the hearts of consumers. The Saatchi & Saatchi CEO Worldwide was one of the top speakers at this year’s Swiss Economic Forum in Interlaken. (In German)