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  • Episode 110 — Brian Stolz — Element Biosciences

    Episode 110 — Brian Stolz — Element Biosciences
    Feb 20 2026
    Brian Stolz has cracked the code — literally and figuratively — on what it takes to build thriving teams in biotech. Episode 110 of The Hennessy Report by Keystone Partners features Brian Stolz, Chief People Officer at Element Biosciences, joined by Keystone Partners West Coast Market Leader Charlene Hutchins. Brian shares how growing up in Tokyo shaped his global perspective, his philosophy on building high-performing teams through diversity of thought, and how Element Bio's culture is rooted in respect, authenticity, and collaboration. He also dives into how AI is transforming HR and talent management, why the bio life sciences industry is poised for a major turnaround, and what he sees driving investment in the sector heading into 2026. Plus, Keystone's Vicky Rayel closes out the episode with practical career development advice in Coach's Corner.
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    47 min
  • Episode 109 — Brannigan Thompson — Voya Financial

    Episode 109 — Brannigan Thompson — Voya Financial
    Jan 12 2026
    Brannigan Thompson, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer at Voya Financial, joins host Dave Hennessy to discuss Voya's strategic shift and what it means for talent strategy. Brannigan shares how his experience living and working in the Netherlands early in his career shaped his leadership approach, and how Voya is now designing its organization for the future rather than around current talent. Key topics: - Designing structure and success profiles for where the business will be in 3-5 years - Implementing AI agents in HR, including interview scheduling and development planning - Voya's four cultural pillars: customer obsession, AI and automation, performance, and quality fundamentals - Why Voya helps employees discover their individual purpose—even when they choose to leave - The importance of continuous performance feedback and measurable KPIs Plus: Keystone's Coach's Corner with Shawna Simcik on the difference between kind and nice leadership.
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    49 min
  • Episode 108 — Ted Harding — Apnimed

    Episode 108 — Ted Harding — Apnimed
    Dec 19 2025
    Dave is joined by Apnimed CHRO Ted Harding, who shares strategies for leading HR through commercialization, building highly engaged virtual teams, and maintaining culture during rapid organizational transformation on the 108th episode of The Hennessy Report podcast. Ted speaks about navigating the shift from clinical-stage biotech to commercial operations. He also shares how to preserve culture while scaling from 60 to potentially 200+ employees, proven tactics for virtual team engagement, and strategies for integrating new commercial talent. Some highlights from the episode: Virtual Team Engagement: How Apnimed maintains one of the most connected cultures despite being fully virtual—including twice-weekly all-company meetings, strategic in-person gatherings, and relationship-building practices that work Commercialization Talent Strategy: Building entirely new skill sets for market access, payer relations, and sales while finding "culture adds" who evolve your organization without disrupting core values Leading Through Change: Managing reductions in force while living company values, evolving culture like a child through different life stages, and preparing teams for transformation Early Career Lessons: Why taking the harder path builds unique skills, the critical importance of building relationships before influence, and learning humility as an HR leader The episode concludes with Keystone's Coach's Corner featuring Walt Morgan, demonstrating the "pause, paraphrase, pause" technique for developing a coaching mindset that drives collaboration, empowerment, and higher retention.
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    42 min
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