'Everyone had a black luggage': How Away shook up the travel industry

This week, Away CEO Jessica Schinazi takes us behind one of the most recognizable names in travel — and what it takes to keep building when the market moves faster than ever.

In this conversation, we dive into:

00:00: Introduction

02:04: From Brazil and France to building a life in New York

02:41: How family dynamics shaped Jessica’s leadership style

03:16: Leadership lessons from Dyson, Amazon and LVMH

06:09: Away’s brand strategy and competitive advantage

08:48: Joining Away at a pivotal moment

11:11: How Away navigated previous leadership challenges and COVID

14:18: Jessica’s approach to fostering a positive company culture

16:17: First priorities as CEO: Why Jessica spent her first year visiting every Away store and factory before putting her strategy in place

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