CED's Shareholder vs Stakeholder Capitalism Series with Ravi Saligram of Newell Brands

Sustaining Capitalism

CED’s Shareholder Versus Stakeholder podcast series consists of compelling conversation with CEOs about whether there is a shift towards stakeholder capitalism underway and the implications of the debate on the CEOs’ leadership roles within their companies and in society. The podcast series continues the roundtable discussions launched by The Conference Board for sitting C-suite executives to discuss the practical significance of the shift from a shareholder to stakeholder focus.

In this discussion, CED President Dr. Lori Esposito Murray sits down with Ravi Saligram, a CED Trustee and President & CEO of Newell Brands.

“Shareholder value and stakeholder value are really inextricably intertwined, they’re not mutually exclusive. In fact, I would posit that shareholder value is a consequence of driving stakeholder value, because you really have to think about what’s best for your stakeholders in any company – without consumers and customers, if you’re not delighting them, you cease to exist.” – Ravi Saligram, President & CEO, Newell Brands