LeadershipNext Academy 2025: An Evening on Sustainable Leadership & Career Growth
On May 8, 2025, Page Executive was delighted to participate in the Wine & Cheese Evening hosted by the LeadershipNext Academy in Düsseldorf.
Representing Page Executive, Caroline Gellrich-van Brakel (Head of Page Executive Germany & Austria) and Daniel Knott (Associate Partner at Page Executive Germany) joined a room filled with leaders, talents, and innovators for an inspiring exchange on career management, sustainable leadership, and purposeful networking.
A Highlight: “From Trainee to CEO – My Path to Sustainable Leadership”
The keynote of the evening came from Alexander von Maillot, CEO of Nestlé Germany, who shared a candid and personal reflection on his career journey, from trainee to top executive.
His insights into responsible leadership, long‑term thinking, and personal growth resonated strongly with participants and set the tone for an open and meaningful dialogue.
A Well Curated Event
A special thank you goes to Sabine Hansen and the LeadershipNext Academy team for creating an atmosphere that encouraged genuine exchange and connection.
The conversations that unfolded after the keynote were just as valuable: insightful, authentic, and rich in new perspectives.
Key Takeaways
- Sustainable leadership requires self reflection, responsibility, and authenticity.
- Career management remains a dynamic, lifelong journey, shaped by adaptability and openness.
- High quality networking continues to be one of the strongest drivers of professional development.
- Events like these unlock new perspectives, contacts, and inspirations for personal and leadership growth.
Looking Ahead
The evening left us with valuable impulses, meaningful conversations, and new connections that will continue to shape our work at Page Executive.
We look forward to future collaborations with LeadershipNext Academy and to more opportunities to engage with leaders who are shaping the future of work.
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