‘We must transcend silos in service of patients,’ says AbbVie VP & GM

Healthcare leadership is being tested in ways that extends well beyond science, policy or commercial performance. In this Health Industry Hub senior leadership podcast, Nathalie McNeil, Vice President and General Manager of AbbVie ANZ, reflects on what it means to lead through complexity at a time when old assumptions are being challenged and the forces shaping decisions continue to evolve.

Drawing on three decades in healthcare and her experience leading AbbVie ANZ, McNeil explores the realities of navigating what leadership experts describe as a ‘decade of disorientation’, a period where complexity, ambiguity and shifting expectations are redefining how organisations operate and how leaders respond.

The discussion also turns to one of the defining issues facing organisations today: trust. As confidence in institutions and leadership continues to be tested, McNeil considers what this means for the healthcare sector and why rebuilding trust demands more than communication alone.

Another thread running through the episode is the emergence of the ‘Grounded Leader’, a leadership archetype increasingly associated with navigating today’s ambient uncertainty. What sets this approach apart, and why it is resonating in a rapidly changing world?

The episode also explores a tension familiar to many senior executives: balancing global priorities with local realities, organisational messaging with an authentic personal voice, and consistency with adaptability. It is a conversation about leadership that is both strategic and deeply human.

As organisations prepare for an increasingly unpredictable future, McNeil shares her perspective with the next generation of senior leaders on the mindset required to navigate complexity, embrace change and lead with purpose.

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