The Damhurst Podcast: Ascendance to Leadership, with Laurent Rousseau

Laurent Rousseau is CEO of Guy Carpenter’s Global Capital Solutions business and CEO of its Europe, India, Middle East and Africa region. He leads the firm’s global investment banking activities for the insurance sector and sits on both Guy Carpenter’s Executive Committee and Marsh Group’s Senior Leadership Team. Laurent was previously Group CEO of SCOR and a has held a range of leadership positions spanning underwriting, strategy and business development, having begun his career in investment banking with JPMorgan and Credit Suisse.

In this episode, Laurent explores why the best leaders combine empathy with high standards, how setbacks can become defining moments in a career, and why self-awareness is essential to earning the trust of others. He also reflects on the importance of authentic relationships, adapting your leadership style as you grow, and the lasting impact of the example you set every day.