8. Götz Trillhaas, former Managing Director DACH, Snap Inc. and Country Director CEE, Google

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Götz Trillhaas, former Managing Director DACH, Snap Inc. and Country Director CEE, Google

What can German companies learn from American corporate culture?

How does decision-making work in American companies? How does the culture of innovation and error compare to that of German companies? Götz Trillhaas, long-time Country Director at Google and former Managing Director of Snap Inc., shares his experiences and insights with podcast hosts Harald R. Fortmann and Joy Edwin Thanarajah. He emphasizes the importance of corporate resilience and adaptability and talks about authentic leadership.

An overview of the contents of this episode:

• Differences between German and American corporate culture
• Decision-making in companies
• Innovation culture and its importance
• Error culture and dealing with failures
• Resilience and adaptability
• Importance of communication in the workplace
• Authenticity and transparency of managers
• Expectations of younger generations regarding working environments

Further links:

• Götz Trillhaas on LinkedIn
• Harald R. Fortmann on LinkedIn
• Joy Edwin Thanarajah on LinkedIn

About Suits & Sneakers

Suits & Sneakers is a podcast for decision-makers. Deininger CEO Joy Edwin Thanarajah and Managing Partner Harald R. Fortmann talk to leaders about topics such as new working environments, digitalization, the transformation of leadership and many years of experience in building and managing companies.

About Deininger

Deininger, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, is one of the leading executive search consultancies in Germany and operates with a global network of partners. Since its foundation in 1981, Deininger has specialized in identifying and recruiting top executives for companies in a wide range of industries. With business and industry expertise, Deininger supports clients in filling key positions in a dynamic market environment and a changing business world. With many years of experience and a focus on quality and sustainability in cooperation, Deininger has established itself as a trusted partner for national and international companies, from start-ups to larger medium-sized companies and corporations. Deininger - Frankfurt, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, China, Dubai, Great Britain, India, Poland and USA.

About this podcast production

• The intro voice-over of the podcast was recorded by Chérine De Bruin.
• The Deininger podcast “Suits & Sneakers” is a TON.EINS production.