The Running Elephant Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-running-elephant Hear more about our Savannah27 strategy from our Group CEO, Iñaki Ereño, and other leaders from across Bupa. Hosted by Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability & People Officer. (c) Bupa 2025 1bac2ad8-5525-50ea-ad7c-008c5e40ccfb yes en Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:00:03 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:22:11 +0000 http://www.bupa.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/ihOR9LAM_vwe_64OrxjRWpq_WeJIBuzFcpfLLdoCOgg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81ODAz/NGJhYWZkNzgxMmU0/ZjgwY2Y2NzBlZDg1/ZDc0OC5wbmc.jpg The Running Elephant http://www.bupa.com episodic Jo Hudson Hear more about our Savannah27 strategy from our Group CEO, Iñaki Ereño, and other leaders from across Bupa. Hosted by Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability & People Officer. Hear more about our Savannah27 strategy from our Group CEO, Iñaki Ereño, and other leaders from across Bupa. Jo Hudson No No Episode 45 - Savannah27 one year on 45 45 Episode 45 - Savannah27 one year on full 1e27a77a-de98-4219-bfe1-56d3881a377c https://share.transistor.fm/s/976cd072 In the final episode of 2025, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer talks with Dan Caines, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, about (almost) one year of Savannah27, our progress on the global emblematic projects and what’s next for 2026.

]]> In the final episode of 2025, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer talks with Dan Caines, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, about (almost) one year of Savannah27, our progress on the global emblematic projects and what’s next for 2026.

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1343 In the final episode of 2025, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer talks with Dan Caines, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, about (almost) one year of Savannah27, our progress on the global emblematic projects and what’s next for 2026.

]]> No Episode 44 - Nick Stone, CEO, APAC 44 44 Episode 44 - Nick Stone, CEO, APAC full 97efdbe6-7af4-40f1-b2b4-c2b51746d32f https://share.transistor.fm/s/99012ebf In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, speaks to Nick Stone, CEO of the Asia Pacific Market Unit about how things are going with Savannah27 and our three emblematic projects so far, and what's next for APAC.

]]> In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, speaks to Nick Stone, CEO of the Asia Pacific Market Unit about how things are going with Savannah27 and our three emblematic projects so far, and what's next for APAC.

]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:58:33 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1346 In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, speaks to Nick Stone, CEO of the Asia Pacific Market Unit about how things are going with Savannah27 and our three emblematic projects so far, and what's next for APAC.

]]> No Episode 43 - Carlos Jaureguizar, CEO, BGIUK 43 43 Episode 43 - Carlos Jaureguizar, CEO, BGIUK full debc92cf-0a60-493f-b4b6-8fa196f706f5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e9063dd In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, speaks to Carlos Jaureguizar, CEO of the Bupa Global, India and UK Market Unit about how things are going with Savannah27 and our three emblematic projects so far, and what's next for BGIUK.

]]> In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, speaks to Carlos Jaureguizar, CEO of the Bupa Global, India and UK Market Unit about how things are going with Savannah27 and our three emblematic projects so far, and what's next for BGIUK.

]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:56:37 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 751 In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, speaks to Carlos Jaureguizar, CEO of the Bupa Global, India and UK Market Unit about how things are going with Savannah27 and our three emblematic projects so far, and what's next for BGIUK.

]]> No Episode 42 - Iñaki Peralta, CEO, ELA 42 42 Episode 42 - Iñaki Peralta, CEO, ELA full 08d8f9eb-65b9-4b3c-870a-f0ea8bd7d152 https://share.transistor.fm/s/436153e0 In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, speaks to Iñaki Peralta, CEO of the Europe & Latin America Market Unit about how things are going with Savannah27 and our three emblematic projects so far, and what's next for the ELA MU.

]]> In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, speaks to Iñaki Peralta, CEO of the Europe & Latin America Market Unit about how things are going with Savannah27 and our three emblematic projects so far, and what's next for the ELA MU.

]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:47:28 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1122 In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, speaks to Iñaki Peralta, CEO of the Europe & Latin America Market Unit about how things are going with Savannah27 and our three emblematic projects so far, and what's next for the ELA MU.

]]> No Episode 41 - Farewell to Roger Davis, Chairman 41 41 Episode 41 - Farewell to Roger Davis, Chairman full 1428473c-8d10-4d66-a32c-e1db4dfc74ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cfe6b9f In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability & People Officer, speaks to Roger Davis, Chairman, about his tenure on Bupa's Board. Reflecting on Roger's 10 years at Bupa as he prepares to step down in May 2025, they discuss how much the organisation has changed in recent years, the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, and what Roger will miss most about Bupa.

]]> In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability & People Officer, speaks to Roger Davis, Chairman, about his tenure on Bupa's Board. Reflecting on Roger's 10 years at Bupa as he prepares to step down in May 2025, they discuss how much the organisation has changed in recent years, the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, and what Roger will miss most about Bupa.

]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:28:40 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 875 In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability & People Officer, speaks to Roger Davis, Chairman, about his tenure on Bupa's Board. Reflecting on Roger's 10 years at Bupa as he prepares to step down in May 2025, they discuss how much the organisation has changed in recent years, the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, and what Roger will miss most about Bupa.

]]> No Episode 40 - Our new Emblematic Projects 40 40 Episode 40 - Our new Emblematic Projects full bc6e7d50-8abd-4019-9d11-98bcab038b30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/86cce429 In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability & People Officer, speaks to Iñaki Ereño, Group CEO, about our new Emblematic Projects to support our Savannah27 strategy - Genomics, Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health - and what they mean for our businesses and our customers.

]]> In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability & People Officer, speaks to Iñaki Ereño, Group CEO, about our new Emblematic Projects to support our Savannah27 strategy - Genomics, Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health - and what they mean for our businesses and our customers.

]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:30:00 +0000 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1353 In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability & People Officer, speaks to Iñaki Ereño, Group CEO, about our new Emblematic Projects to support our Savannah27 strategy - Genomics, Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health - and what they mean for our businesses and our customers.

]]> No Episode 39 - Let's Make the Savannah Thrive! 39 39 Episode 39 - Let's Make the Savannah Thrive! full 418aabf1-2440-4b86-b339-5e77beb22fac https://share.transistor.fm/s/bccdc796 In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability & People Officer, talks to Group CEO Iñaki Ereño about Bupa's new global strategy, Savannah27. They discuss our ambitious 3x100 KPIs, our three new pillars, and our role as ecosystem engineers, ensuring the Savannah is thriving for our customers, our people, our communities and wider society.

]]> In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability & People Officer, talks to Group CEO Iñaki Ereño about Bupa's new global strategy, Savannah27. They discuss our ambitious 3x100 KPIs, our three new pillars, and our role as ecosystem engineers, ensuring the Savannah is thriving for our customers, our people, our communities and wider society.

]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:22:55 +0000 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 914 In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability & People Officer, talks to Group CEO Iñaki Ereño about Bupa's new global strategy, Savannah27. They discuss our ambitious 3x100 KPIs, our three new pillars, and our role as ecosystem engineers, ensuring the Savannah is thriving for our customers, our people, our communities and wider society.

]]> No Episode 38 - Making the Elephant Run! 38 38 Episode 38 - Making the Elephant Run! full 7a1501ca-ad25-4c54-8769-47489574f02c https://share.transistor.fm/s/339125af In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability & People Officer talks to Iñaki Ereño, Group CEO about the journey to making the Elephant run over the last three years, and how everything we've achieved together sets us up to enter the Savannah27 era in 2025.

]]> In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability & People Officer talks to Iñaki Ereño, Group CEO about the journey to making the Elephant run over the last three years, and how everything we've achieved together sets us up to enter the Savannah27 era in 2025.

]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1013 In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability & People Officer talks to Iñaki Ereño, Group CEO about the journey to making the Elephant run over the last three years, and how everything we've achieved together sets us up to enter the Savannah27 era in 2025.

]]> No The World Tour, episode seven: Jesus Bonilla, Sanitas Dental 37 37 The World Tour, episode seven: Jesus Bonilla, Sanitas Dental full 45d9212f-da68-4590-9686-8883d24e9ae5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b69510c1 Continuing our World Tour, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, talks to Jesus Bonilla, General Manager of Sanitas Dental in Spain, about his career so far, how we're using digital technology to improve the patient experience, training dental hygienists at Sanitas Campus, and what's next for dental in Spain.

]]> Continuing our World Tour, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, talks to Jesus Bonilla, General Manager of Sanitas Dental in Spain, about his career so far, how we're using digital technology to improve the patient experience, training dental hygienists at Sanitas Campus, and what's next for dental in Spain.

]]> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:30:30 +0000 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1645 Continuing our World Tour, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, talks to Jesus Bonilla, General Manager of Sanitas Dental in Spain, about his career so far, how we're using digital technology to improve the patient experience, training dental hygienists at Sanitas Campus, and what's next for dental in Spain.

]]> No The World Tour, episode six: Andrew Kinkade, Bupa Villages & Aged Care Australia 36 36 The World Tour, episode six: Andrew Kinkade, Bupa Villages & Aged Care Australia full c3ca5f33-f045-4f34-80db-8e50b210110e https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b15af60 In this episode, we continue our World Tour, where Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, will be talking to the General Managers of our business units around the world. In this episode, he talks to Andrew Kinkade, General Manager of Bupa Villages and Aged Care Australia, about his career so far, focusing on our people and residents to turnaround business performance, and what's next for care services in Australia.

]]> In this episode, we continue our World Tour, where Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, will be talking to the General Managers of our business units around the world. In this episode, he talks to Andrew Kinkade, General Manager of Bupa Villages and Aged Care Australia, about his career so far, focusing on our people and residents to turnaround business performance, and what's next for care services in Australia.

]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:47:40 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1548 In this episode, we continue our World Tour, where Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, will be talking to the General Managers of our business units around the world. In this episode, he talks to Andrew Kinkade, General Manager of Bupa Villages and Aged Care Australia, about his career so far, focusing on our people and residents to turnaround business performance, and what's next for care services in Australia.

]]> No The World Tour, episode five: Rebecca Pearson, Bupa Care Services UK 35 35 The World Tour, episode five: Rebecca Pearson, Bupa Care Services UK full 605c8a47-0955-410d-9b4b-6b10a5ee602e https://share.transistor.fm/s/411558ed In this episode, we continue our World Tour, where Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, will be talking to the General Managers of our business units around the world. In this episode, he talks to Rebecca Pearson, General Manager of Bupa Care Services UK, about her amazing 30 years at Bupa, making the business an even better place to work, the impact of the pandemic on our residents and people, creating a net-zero care home, and what's next for care services in the UK.

]]> In this episode, we continue our World Tour, where Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, will be talking to the General Managers of our business units around the world. In this episode, he talks to Rebecca Pearson, General Manager of Bupa Care Services UK, about her amazing 30 years at Bupa, making the business an even better place to work, the impact of the pandemic on our residents and people, creating a net-zero care home, and what's next for care services in the UK.

]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:24:34 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1300 In this episode, we continue our World Tour, where Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, will be talking to the General Managers of our business units around the world. In this episode, he talks to Rebecca Pearson, General Manager of Bupa Care Services UK, about her amazing 30 years at Bupa, making the business an even better place to work, the impact of the pandemic on our residents and people, creating a net-zero care home, and what's next for care services in the UK.

]]> No The World Tour, episode four - Gökhan Gürcan, Bupa Türkiye 34 34 The World Tour, episode four - Gökhan Gürcan, Bupa Türkiye full ace534d4-515d-4f5a-9af5-90eee5cded8e https://share.transistor.fm/s/61b0d0cd In the latest episode from our World Tour series, Nigel Sullivan speaks to Gökhan Gürcan, General Manager of Bupa Türkiye. Hear about how he sent a message to the universe to find his perfect role, the experience of joining the Bupa Group, how Bupa Türkiye supported people affected by the devastating earthquake there in 2023, as well as what excites him about the future.

]]> In the latest episode from our World Tour series, Nigel Sullivan speaks to Gökhan Gürcan, General Manager of Bupa Türkiye. Hear about how he sent a message to the universe to find his perfect role, the experience of joining the Bupa Group, how Bupa Türkiye supported people affected by the devastating earthquake there in 2023, as well as what excites him about the future.

]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:57:09 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1684 In the latest episode from our World Tour series, Nigel Sullivan speaks to Gökhan Gürcan, General Manager of Bupa Türkiye. Hear about how he sent a message to the universe to find his perfect role, the experience of joining the Bupa Group, how Bupa Türkiye supported people affected by the devastating earthquake there in 2023, as well as what excites him about the future.

]]> No The World Tour, episode three - Mark Allan, Bupa Dental Care UK 33 33 The World Tour, episode three - Mark Allan, Bupa Dental Care UK full eef33641-4d7e-463a-a9bb-786b833eb238 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8ffd4c1 In this episode, we continue our World Tour, where Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, will be talking to the General Managers of our business units around the world. In this episode, he talks to Mark Allan, General Manager of Bupa Dental Care UK, about how he's leading the business to growth, focusing on customers, people and culture, how we're doing our bit for the planet, and what's next for dental in the UK.

]]> In this episode, we continue our World Tour, where Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, will be talking to the General Managers of our business units around the world. In this episode, he talks to Mark Allan, General Manager of Bupa Dental Care UK, about how he's leading the business to growth, focusing on customers, people and culture, how we're doing our bit for the planet, and what's next for dental in the UK.

]]> Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:18:03 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1292 In this episode, we continue our World Tour, where Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, will be talking to the General Managers of our business units around the world. In this episode, he talks to Mark Allan, General Manager of Bupa Dental Care UK, about how he's leading the business to growth, focusing on customers, people and culture, how we're doing our bit for the planet, and what's next for dental in the UK.

]]> No Episode 32 - Be You at Bupa! 32 32 Episode 32 - Be You at Bupa! full ad99f3aa-2227-4f22-89e4-f60e96d1a933 https://share.transistor.fm/s/126e2350 In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability & People Officer, talks to Julie Stephens, Director of Wellbeing, Inclusion, Health & Safety about our new Be You at Bupa commitments and how we can make Bupa more accessible and inclusive for everyone. They're also joined by Natalie Jones, Provider Services Adviser for BGIUK, and a multiple gold medal-winning Paralympic athlete! She talks about her experience living with cerebral palsy, competing in the Paralympic Games in Sydney, Athens, Beijing and London, and what Be You at Bupa means to her. 

]]> In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability & People Officer, talks to Julie Stephens, Director of Wellbeing, Inclusion, Health & Safety about our new Be You at Bupa commitments and how we can make Bupa more accessible and inclusive for everyone. They're also joined by Natalie Jones, Provider Services Adviser for BGIUK, and a multiple gold medal-winning Paralympic athlete! She talks about her experience living with cerebral palsy, competing in the Paralympic Games in Sydney, Athens, Beijing and London, and what Be You at Bupa means to her. 

]]> Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:30:00 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1481 In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability & People Officer, talks to Julie Stephens, Director of Wellbeing, Inclusion, Health & Safety about our new Be You at Bupa commitments and how we can make Bupa more accessible and inclusive for everyone. They're also joined by Natalie Jones, Provider Services Adviser for BGIUK, and a multiple gold medal-winning Paralympic athlete! She talks about her experience living with cerebral palsy, competing in the Paralympic Games in Sydney, Athens, Beijing and London, and what Be You at Bupa means to her. 

]]> No Episode 31 - Announcing our newest brand partnership! 31 31 Episode 31 - Announcing our newest brand partnership! bonus 7cf16f13-6861-4442-a4a3-791de68215f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e1723ae In this special bonus episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, is joined by Zoe Vafadari, Chief Brand and External Communications Officer, to announce some exciting news abut our latest global brand partnership!

For colleagues only - please do not share onwards.

Bupa is the official global healthcare partner of the All Blacks and teams in black, and the international healthcare partner of the Black Ferns. 


]]> In this special bonus episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, is joined by Zoe Vafadari, Chief Brand and External Communications Officer, to announce some exciting news abut our latest global brand partnership!

For colleagues only - please do not share onwards.

Bupa is the official global healthcare partner of the All Blacks and teams in black, and the international healthcare partner of the Black Ferns. 


]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:55:00 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 555 In this special bonus episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, is joined by Zoe Vafadari, Chief Brand and External Communications Officer, to announce some exciting news abut our latest global brand partnership!

For colleagues only - please do not share onwards.

Bupa is the official global healthcare partner of the All Blacks and teams in black, and the international healthcare partner of the Black Ferns. 


]]> No The World Tour, episode two - Anthony Cabrelli, Bupa Global 30 30 The World Tour, episode two - Anthony Cabrelli, Bupa Global full 84c825d7-cb37-4274-b66b-cd6f403d8af9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a0aee75 In this episode, we continue our World Tour, where Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, will be talking to the General Managers of our business units around the world. In this episode, he talks to Anthony Cabrelli, General Manager of Bupa Global, about his interesting career at Bupa, how he's leading Bupa Global to new growth, and what's next for the business.

]]> In this episode, we continue our World Tour, where Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, will be talking to the General Managers of our business units around the world. In this episode, he talks to Anthony Cabrelli, General Manager of Bupa Global, about his interesting career at Bupa, how he's leading Bupa Global to new growth, and what's next for the business.

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:05:21 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 710 In this episode, we continue our World Tour, where Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, will be talking to the General Managers of our business units around the world. In this episode, he talks to Anthony Cabrelli, General Manager of Bupa Global, about his interesting career at Bupa, how he's leading Bupa Global to new growth, and what's next for the business.

]]> No The World Tour, episode one - Fiona Harris, Bupa Hong Kong 29 29 The World Tour, episode one - Fiona Harris, Bupa Hong Kong full 85e17ad8-38bd-4a9d-bd23-f6a19bac9ff2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c41ddc21 In this episode, we kick off a new series for the Running Elephant, called 'The World Tour'. Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, will be talking to the General Managers of our business units around the world. In this first episode, he talks to Fiona Harris, General Manager of Bupa Hong Kong, about her move from the UK, how she's settling into Hong Kong life and how the business is performing.

]]> In this episode, we kick off a new series for the Running Elephant, called 'The World Tour'. Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, will be talking to the General Managers of our business units around the world. In this first episode, he talks to Fiona Harris, General Manager of Bupa Hong Kong, about her move from the UK, how she's settling into Hong Kong life and how the business is performing.

]]> Thu, 23 May 2024 09:16:43 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1071 In this episode, we kick off a new series for the Running Elephant, called 'The World Tour'. Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, will be talking to the General Managers of our business units around the world. In this first episode, he talks to Fiona Harris, General Manager of Bupa Hong Kong, about her move from the UK, how she's settling into Hong Kong life and how the business is performing.

]]> No Episode 28 - talking APAC with Nick Stone 28 28 Episode 28 - talking APAC with Nick Stone full ef06a567-d2ad-48e8-9d78-a9b1143ed012 https://share.transistor.fm/s/837da316 In this episode, Nigel Sullivan talks to Nick Stone, CEO of APAC about his career journey, his vision for delivering connected care to Bupa's customers, and the challenges and opportunities he sees for the business in the next few years.

]]> In this episode, Nigel Sullivan talks to Nick Stone, CEO of APAC about his career journey, his vision for delivering connected care to Bupa's customers, and the challenges and opportunities he sees for the business in the next few years.

]]> Tue, 07 May 2024 09:43:38 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1613 In this episode, Nigel Sullivan talks to Nick Stone, CEO of APAC about his career journey, his vision for delivering connected care to Bupa's customers, and the challenges and opportunities he sees for the business in the next few years.

]]> No Episode 27 - Catching up with Iñaki 27 27 Episode 27 - Catching up with Iñaki full 560e1cba-87ce-464d-ab6d-cd8f3a2ad035 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6347b41 In this episode, Nigel catches up with Iñaki Ereño about his recent travels to Mexico and Turkiye, the importance of partnerships to the future of Bupa, and his priorities for 2024, the final year of the Elephant 3x6 strategy.

]]> In this episode, Nigel catches up with Iñaki Ereño about his recent travels to Mexico and Turkiye, the importance of partnerships to the future of Bupa, and his priorities for 2024, the final year of the Elephant 3x6 strategy.

]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:45:00 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1086 In this episode, Nigel catches up with Iñaki Ereño about his recent travels to Mexico and Turkiye, the importance of partnerships to the future of Bupa, and his priorities for 2024, the final year of the Elephant 3x6 strategy.

]]> No Episode 26 - introducing Anne Lepetit 26 26 Episode 26 - introducing Anne Lepetit full 07b28add-5966-43e5-b737-5c56b1c3480c https://share.transistor.fm/s/e893b73a In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer talks to Anne Lepetit, our new Chief Medical Officer, about her career as an emergency doctor, her move to London, and how she's finding life at Bupa so far!

]]> In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer talks to Anne Lepetit, our new Chief Medical Officer, about her career as an emergency doctor, her move to London, and how she's finding life at Bupa so far!

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 08:52:05 +0000 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 809 In this episode, Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer talks to Anne Lepetit, our new Chief Medical Officer, about her career as an emergency doctor, her move to London, and how she's finding life at Bupa so far!

]]> No Episode 25 - introducing Tara Lajumoke 25 25 Episode 25 - introducing Tara Lajumoke full f7a6e928-3c8f-4f4e-a955-20898447db55 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eeaebac4 In this episode, Nigel talks to Tara Lajumoke, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, about her career so far, what led her to Bupa and her priorities for 2024.

]]> In this episode, Nigel talks to Tara Lajumoke, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, about her career so far, what led her to Bupa and her priorities for 2024.

]]> Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:15:25 +0000 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1347 In this episode, Nigel talks to Tara Lajumoke, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, about her career so far, what led her to Bupa and her priorities for 2024.

]]> No Episode 24 - Inclusion and Diversity 24 24 Episode 24 - Inclusion and Diversity full 179ae23c-fabf-4ad3-ab32-87e0fc8f1406 https://share.transistor.fm/s/58b02619 In this episode, Nigel talks to Penny Dudley, Chief Legal Officer, and Julie Stephens, Global Director of Wellbeing, Inclusion, Health & Safety about the importance of belonging at Bupa, what we’ve been working on to improve diversity, and why we ask our people to share their personal information.

]]> In this episode, Nigel talks to Penny Dudley, Chief Legal Officer, and Julie Stephens, Global Director of Wellbeing, Inclusion, Health & Safety about the importance of belonging at Bupa, what we’ve been working on to improve diversity, and why we ask our people to share their personal information.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 08:59:09 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1094 In this episode, Nigel talks to Penny Dudley, Chief Legal Officer, and Julie Stephens, Global Director of Wellbeing, Inclusion, Health & Safety about the importance of belonging at Bupa, what we’ve been working on to improve diversity, and why we ask our people to share their personal information.

]]> No Episode 23 - Niva Bupa 23 23 Episode 23 - Niva Bupa full ec3edd6a-b8d3-47a0-b669-2ec510a3cfd2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3a6a81e In this episode, Nigel Sullivan talks to Krishnan Ramachandran, CEO of Niva Bupa, our associate business in India. Tune in to find out more about what Bupa looks like in India, the most populous country in the world!

]]> In this episode, Nigel Sullivan talks to Krishnan Ramachandran, CEO of Niva Bupa, our associate business in India. Tune in to find out more about what Bupa looks like in India, the most populous country in the world!

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:08:13 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1503 In this episode, Nigel Sullivan talks to Krishnan Ramachandran, CEO of Niva Bupa, our associate business in India. Tune in to find out more about what Bupa looks like in India, the most populous country in the world!

]]> No Episode 22 - Bupa Arabia 22 22 Episode 22 - Bupa Arabia full bf4390dc-c946-4de9-bd76-b0ede13ffce9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/15aeefbc Ever wondered about our business in Saudi Arabia, Bupa Arabia? In this episode, Nigel talks to Bupa Arabia's CEO, Tal Nazer about what makes Bupa Arabia special, how it became the largest health insurer in the Kingdom, and what the future looks like there.

]]> Ever wondered about our business in Saudi Arabia, Bupa Arabia? In this episode, Nigel talks to Bupa Arabia's CEO, Tal Nazer about what makes Bupa Arabia special, how it became the largest health insurer in the Kingdom, and what the future looks like there.

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1473 Ever wondered about our business in Saudi Arabia, Bupa Arabia? In this episode, Nigel talks to Bupa Arabia's CEO, Tal Nazer about what makes Bupa Arabia special, how it became the largest health insurer in the Kingdom, and what the future looks like there.

]]> No Episode 21 - supporting Ukrainian refugees in Poland 21 21 Episode 21 - supporting Ukrainian refugees in Poland full 4337ba14-0960-4705-b214-e1168b839cda https://share.transistor.fm/s/d458b3f3 To mark one year since the war in Ukraine started, in this special episode Nigel talks to Anna Rulkiewicz, CEO of LUX MED, our business in Poland, about the devastating impacts of the war and how Bupa and LUX MED are supporting Ukrainian refugees in Poland. 

]]> To mark one year since the war in Ukraine started, in this special episode Nigel talks to Anna Rulkiewicz, CEO of LUX MED, our business in Poland, about the devastating impacts of the war and how Bupa and LUX MED are supporting Ukrainian refugees in Poland. 

]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1449 To mark one year since the war in Ukraine started, in this special episode Nigel talks to Anna Rulkiewicz, CEO of LUX MED, our business in Poland, about the devastating impacts of the war and how Bupa and LUX MED are supporting Ukrainian refugees in Poland. 

]]> No Episode 20 - Growth 20 20 Episode 20 - Growth full 89a16e21-7c2a-4a84-9fbb-f952e8db55ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/a198f5f5 In the episode, Nigel talks to James Lenton, our Chief Financial Officer, about how Bupa makes money, why growth is important and what our future looks like.

]]> In the episode, Nigel talks to James Lenton, our Chief Financial Officer, about how Bupa makes money, why growth is important and what our future looks like.

]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2023 09:40:48 +0000 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1649 In the episode, Nigel talks to James Lenton, our Chief Financial Officer, about how Bupa makes money, why growth is important and what our future looks like.

]]> No Episode 19 - Announcing Viva! 19 19 Episode 19 - Announcing Viva! bonus 6f92e80b-9816-4d46-b1af-4e26612087a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b437cecc Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:30:00 +0000 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 809 In this special bonus episode, Nigel and Iñaki make a big announcement about a project that's very close to their hearts... In this special bonus episode, Nigel and Iñaki make a big announcement about a project that's very close to their hearts... No Episode 18 - Brand 18 18 Episode 18 - Brand full f48d7012-2a1d-4417-bfe8-23221e09e479 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56b9d0c6 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 08:54:22 +0000 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1438 In this episode, Nigel is joined by Zoe Vafadari, Chief Brand Officer, to discuss the importance of Bupa's brand, and how we're making Bupa famous for helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. In this episode, Nigel is joined by Zoe Vafadari, Chief Brand Officer, to discuss the importance of Bupa's brand, and how we're making Bupa famous for helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. No Episode 17 - The best, most diverse people and a great place to work 17 17 Episode 17 - The best, most diverse people and a great place to work full d096d74d-1810-4039-956e-a805a0e5ed8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c25ff45 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:30:00 +0000 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1275 Nigel and Iñaki are joined by a live studio audience for the first time, at the People Leadership Summit 2022. Tune in to hear them discuss the future of work, and how we're continuing to make Bupa a great place to be, for all 84,000 people around the world. Nigel and Iñaki are joined by a live studio audience for the first time, at the People Leadership Summit 2022. Tune in to hear them discuss the future of work, and how we're continuing to make Bupa a great place to be, for all 84,000 people around the wor No Episode 16 - Sustainability with Pia Heidenmark Cook 16 16 Episode 16 - Sustainability with Pia Heidenmark Cook full eb40120d-7082-4b0f-914c-9f0039f2f6b4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/46e52e31 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:03:38 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1658 In this episode, Nigel talks to Pia Heidenmark Cook, Bupa Board member and former Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA, about the actions we're taking to make a better world. In this episode, Nigel talks to Pia Heidenmark Cook, Bupa Board member and former Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA, about the actions we're taking to make a better world. No Episode 15 - Transformation 15 15 Episode 15 - Transformation full 880afc41-1bcc-4ed7-8571-2fc1bcbfd317 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebb3f7d1 Thu, 26 May 2022 09:30:00 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1464 In this episode, Nigel talks Iñaki and Monica Parames, Chief Transformation Officer, about the journey we're on to transform Bupa, why transformation is vital to Bupa's future, and how things are going so far. In this episode, Nigel talks Iñaki and Monica Parames, Chief Transformation Officer, about the journey we're on to transform Bupa, why transformation is vital to Bupa's future, and how things are going so far. No Episode 14 - Bupa's 75th birthday 14 14 Episode 14 - Bupa's 75th birthday full 2c2cf26a-90a8-4585-8371-29a29ead2e35 https://share.transistor.fm/s/35db6ae0 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:58:59 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1015 In this episode, Iñaki and Nigel look back at the last 75 years of Bupa, and discuss what the future of Bupa, and healthcare, might look like. In this episode, Iñaki and Nigel look back at the last 75 years of Bupa, and discuss what the future of Bupa, and healthcare, might look like. No Episode 13 - A conversation with Hisham El-Ansary, CEO, APAC 13 13 Episode 13 - A conversation with Hisham El-Ansary, CEO, APAC full f3360987-23f4-4a3b-8b85-84a21f9337a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4da3c8a1 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1397 In this episode, Nigel talks to Hisham El-Ansary, CEO of the Asia Pacific Market Unit. They discuss the importance of culture at Bupa, as well as how we're taking action across APAC to protect our planet. In this episode, Nigel talks to Hisham El-Ansary, CEO of the Asia Pacific Market Unit. They discuss the importance of culture at Bupa, as well as how we're taking action across APAC to protect our planet. No Episode 12 - A conversation with Iñaki Peralta, CEO, ELA 12 12 Episode 12 - A conversation with Iñaki Peralta, CEO, ELA full a659389f-8b48-49d5-bfbf-11b18dbb9098 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d889817 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:57:28 +0000 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1234 In this episode, Nigel is joined by Iñaki Peralta, CEO of the Europe and Latin America Market Unit. Hear about ELA's "We have a dream" strategy, as well as an update on the winners of last year's eco-Disruptive programme. In this episode, Nigel is joined by Iñaki Peralta, CEO of the Europe and Latin America Market Unit. Hear about ELA's "We have a dream" strategy, as well as an update on the winners of last year's eco-Disruptive programme. No Episode 11 - A conversation with Carlos Jaureguizar, CEO, BGUK 11 11 Episode 11 - A conversation with Carlos Jaureguizar, CEO, BGUK full eadca830-459a-4560-8098-cd53d6275a8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd3bf169 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:09:19 +0000 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1286 In this episode, Nigel is joined by Carlos Jaureguizar, CEO of the Bupa Global and UK Market Unit. Listen to hear more about BGUK's "Unstoppable" strategy and the variety of opportunities (and challanges!) our people are facing. In this episode, Nigel is joined by Carlos Jaureguizar, CEO of the Bupa Global and UK Market Unit. Listen to hear more about BGUK's "Unstoppable" strategy and the variety of opportunities (and challanges!) our people are facing. No Episode 10 - Our healthcare expertise 10 10 Episode 10 - Our healthcare expertise full fc35e941-7fb0-484d-b276-26dbb4fa6c65 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2baf3e36 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +0000 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1305 In this episode, Iñaki and Nigel are joined by Dr Paula Franklin, our Chief Medical Officer, to talk about the importance of our healthcare expertise and the role of our clinical people in the delivery of the Elephant 3x6 strategy. In this episode, Iñaki and Nigel are joined by Dr Paula Franklin, our Chief Medical Officer, to talk about the importance of our healthcare expertise and the role of our clinical people in the delivery of the Elephant 3x6 strategy. No Episode 9 - Our new values 9 9 Episode 9 - Our new values full 05a4e657-2aee-4b41-b741-8bc5979ee60b https://share.transistor.fm/s/60061958 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 928 In this episode, Iñaki and Nigel talk about our new values with Naomi Attwood, Group Director of Leadership, Talent, Engagement and Inclusion. They discuss why we've changed our values, and which of the three they find easiest, and hardest, to live every day. In this episode, Iñaki and Nigel talk about our new values with Naomi Attwood, Group Director of Leadership, Talent, Engagement and Inclusion. They discuss why we've changed our values, and which of the three they find easiest, and hardest, to live every No Episode 8 - Bonus episode 8 8 Episode 8 - Bonus episode bonus 7a5d870f-8f0b-40f0-8f53-03d1201de4e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61c99c6e Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 353 In this bonus episode, Iñaki and Nigel wrap up their discussion of the Elephant pillars. In future episodes, we'll be discussing topics that support our delivery of the Elephant - watch out for more coming soon. In this bonus episode, Iñaki and Nigel wrap up their discussion of the Elephant pillars. In future episodes, we'll be discussing topics that support our delivery of the Elephant - watch out for more coming soon. No Episode 7 - The Agile Culture Pillar 7 7 Episode 7 - The Agile Culture Pillar full d8ee5473-11de-401e-8edf-5b40f478cfdc https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b8bb26b Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1091 In this episode, Iñaki and Nigel discuss the Agile Culture Pillar of the Elephant, and how we all have a role to play in Bupa's transformation. In this episode, Iñaki and Nigel discuss the Agile Culture Pillar of the Elephant, and how we all have a role to play in Bupa's transformation. No Episode 6 - The Sustainability Pillar 6 6 Episode 6 - The Sustainability Pillar full 5a854a64-c524-4be4-876c-41036f5d1e2d https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9bcb69d Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1214 Iñaki and Nigel discuss the Sustainability Pillar of the Elephant - a vital topic for Bupa, and central to our purpose: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives, and making a better world. Iñaki and Nigel discuss the Sustainability Pillar of the Elephant - a vital topic for Bupa, and central to our purpose: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives, and making a better world. No Episode 5 - The Data Pillar 5 5 Episode 5 - The Data Pillar full 400a24dc-2a8e-412e-a64f-2475182d2ab4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f457f4c2 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:10:42 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1378 In this episode, Iñaki and Nigel are joined by special guest, Mark Glenn, Chief Transformation Officer, to discuss the Data Pillar of the Elephant. In this episode, Iñaki and Nigel are joined by special guest, Mark Glenn, Chief Transformation Officer, to discuss the Data Pillar of the Elephant. No Episode 4 - The Transformation Pillar 4 4 Episode 4 - The Transformation Pillar full 92c793ee-1eb5-4c25-915f-9515a89222db https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a3c22a3 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 1066 Iñaki and Nigel discuss the Transformation pillar of the Elephant - transformation is down to all of us! Iñaki and Nigel discuss the Transformation pillar of the Elephant - transformation is down to all of us! No Episode 3 - The Growth Pillar 3 3 Episode 3 - The Growth Pillar full e00d6a8a-0dab-4d18-8054-d48e4c06f79a https://share.transistor.fm/s/7eb63129 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100 Jo Hudson Jo Hudson 894 Iñaki and Nigel discuss the Growth pillar of the 3x6 strategy, and how we can grow our market share in each funding business. Iñaki and Nigel discuss the Growth pillar of the 3x6 strategy, and how we can grow our market share in each funding business. No Episode 2 - The Customer Pillar 2 2 Episode 2 - The Customer Pillar full 2e158dbc-8da2-4d17-9304-bd232b4a5665 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1dd5d900 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100 Bupa Bupa 1007 Iñaki and Nigel discuss the Customer pillar of the 3x6 strategy, including the emblematic project: 250 improvements in customer experience in each business in a year. Iñaki and Nigel discuss the Customer pillar of the 3x6 strategy, including the emblematic project: 250 improvements in customer experience in each business in a year. No Episode 1 - The Decalogue 1 1 Episode 1 - The Decalogue full 2348d03f-8efc-4272-83fa-6a9d0b8b1a18 https://share.transistor.fm/s/356cd283 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:41:06 +0100 Bupa Bupa 1224 Iñaki and Nigel discuss The Decalogue - Iñaki's ten principles for leaders. Iñaki and Nigel discuss The Decalogue - Iñaki's ten principles for leaders. No