The B Team

“In a world more divided than ever, collaboration is our greatest superpower – by working together, by building diverse workforces, by focusing on a green tomorrow, I believe we can unlock even more growth and innovation to drive our businesses forward.” Mats Granryd, #BTeam Leader and Director General of the GSMA, is a big believer in the power of collective action – and the potential of the global mobile industry. Following MWC Barcelona last week, he reflects on how connectivity is the ultimate bridge and shares one of his guiding principles from his time at the GSMA, the global mobile industry association. #MWC25 Read more in The Catalyst, The B Team’s monthly newsletter ??? https://lnkd.in/em24geP5

A blueprint for modern leadership. From Ireland’s first female President to a tireless climate defender, MRS ROBINSON shares #BTeam Leader Mary Robinson’s inspiring story of hope and the pursuit of justice. Watch the trailer, see the list of available screenings, or learn how to host a free screening of your own ??

"The task of leadership is to understand what your values are, what your purpose is – and to be clear on that because you're going to have to make decisions every single day that require you to pivot, think differently, adjust and create.” Yesterday Leah Seligmann, CEO of The #BTeam, spoke to Oliver Balch, PhD in a fireside chat at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona about the bright possibilities, as well as the challenges, that come with the future we are heading toward and the leadership we need to get there. She spoke about being a certain kind of technology optimist, the importance of meeting people where they’re at, and the power of unlikely partnerships and collaborations. ?? Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/eAcB74YV Full of trailblazing business leaders and technology experts, #MWC25 is a dynamic place to explore, share, debate, and discover the possibilities that technological innovation can bring to business transformation. Thank you MWC Barcelona and Mats Granryd, #BTeam Leader and GSMA Director General, for helping bring the potential of the industry to life. Photo credit: GSMA

A big welcome to EDP as it becomes the latest company to endorse The #BTeam Responsible Tax Principles, joining a dynamic group committed to raising the bar on how businesses approach tax. “Transparency and accountability are fortunately no longer considered a ‘nice-to-have’ by stakeholders. They are becoming essential.” - Rui Teixeira, EDP’s Chief Financial Officer. The global energy utility headquartered in Portugal is the 28th company to formally endorse the Principles, which are designed to support the development of a more sustainable and equitable global tax system. ??Learn more about EDP’s approach: https://lnkd.in/eS3q_cTv

#BTeam Leader Marc Benioff (CEO, Salesforce) reflects on artificial intelligence and the responsibility of CEOs to ensure that AI systems are built around trust, accountability, fairness, transparency, and sustainability. ?? Take a look: https://lnkd.in/eMaxSiDX

If you're watching the?Super Bowl?from LA this year you might see this clip from?Science Moms, a nonpartisan group of climate scientists, who also happen to be parents (if you're not one of the lucky few, you can also watch it here ????). The ad is ranked by the The New York Times as one of the best Super Bowl spots this year ?? Awareness of the urgency of the climate crisis - and what it means for the people and places we love - IS growing, as is the action we need. Please share ??

"...[T]oday’s CEOs and corporate leaders will be the last generation of executives who lead and manage exclusively human workforces. In this new era, we will need to learn how to manage human labor and digital labor so that they work together to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency, productivity, and success with our customers." #BTeam Leader Marc Benioff (CEO, Salesforce) reflects on artificial intelligence and the responsibility of CEOs to ensure that AI systems are built around trust, accountability, fairness, transparency, and sustainability – in The Catalyst, The B Team’s monthly newsletter. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMaxSiDX

“Think about it: we are the first generation that can be part of creating a sustainable future that is good for people and the planet. That inspires me. I hope it does for you too.” #BTeam Chair Jesper Brodin (CEO, Ingka Group) reflects on the role of business in the transition to a climate smart future.

The B Team is hiring! We are looking for a consultant to support the creation of our 2028 strategy. The application deadline is Friday 31 January 2025. Are you an exceptional candidate with: ? Experience of designing and implementing a strategy in a comparable organization; ? Familiarity with strategy tools/methods; ? Knowledge of Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) systems; ? A deep understanding of the changing geopolitical landscape? The #BTeam is a global collective of business and civil society leaders driving a better way of doing business for people and planet. Join us to help shape our 2028 strategy. The ideal candidate will be available to start by 3 February 2025 and should aim to complete the assignment by September 2025. #Consultancy #RemoteJob #Hiring Read more and apply by 31 January - link in the comments ??

“What could be more ‘pro-business’ than to work towards a more united and prosperous world? Now is the time to come together and act.” ??Read insights from #BTeam Leader Oliver B?te (CEO, Allianz) on how business leaders can be “catalysts for social cohesion”: https://lnkd.in/eVtp9YJ7? #WEF25