Episode 6: Leading, Designing & Scaling Global Capability Centers
How Do You Lead, Design, and Scale GCCs for Long-Term Impact?
What does it really take to lead and grow a world-class Global Capability Center (GCC)? In this episode of The Leadership Equation, host Anupal Banerjee is joined by Astrid Mozes, former Regional President at Danfoss, to unpack the leadership behaviors, strategic design principles, and practical challenges that define successful GCCs.
With decades of experience building and leading global teams, Astrid brings grounded, real-world insights into:
- The difference between building and intentionally designing a GCC
- Why the role of the site leader is pivotal—and how it’s evolving
- How leadership, culture, and org design shape long-term performance and innovation
- What it takes to align global standards with local execution
- Lessons tailored to the challenges and strengths of industrial and Nordic businesses
Listen or Watch the Episode:
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhX_bO6MJ0U
Apple Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leadership-design-and-leading-a-gcc/id1805333727?i=1000709131772
