A Conversation With Matthew Pine, CEO, Xylem
In this conversation, Matthew Pine, CEO of Xylem, shares his insights on leadership, alignment, and the challenges of organizational transformation. He emphasizes the importance of creating a culture of trust, accountability, and empowerment within teams. Matthew discusses his journey to leadership, the significance of diverse experiences, and the need for leaders to engage deeply in the alignment process. He highlights the role of structure in fostering accountability and the necessity of having quality conversations to navigate mindset shifts. Ultimately, he advocates for a global alignment around trust and mutual respect as essential for driving meaningful change.
Takeaways
Takeaways
- Matthew emphasizes the importance of diverse experiences in leadership.
- Creating a culture of trust is essential for alignment.
- Accountability and empowerment must coexist in organizations.
- Leaders need to engage deeply in the alignment process.
- Quality conversations in meetings foster trust and alignment.
- Mindset shifts are crucial for overcoming organizational challenges.
- Structure can either enable or hinder accountability.
- Transformation requires persistent effort and time.
- Global alignment around trust and respect is vital for progress.
- Leadership is a team sport that requires selflessness.
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If you would like to connect with Matthew Pine outside of this episode, connect with him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-pine-95745713/
If you would like to connect with Matthew Pine outside of this episode, connect with him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-pine-95745713/
Creators and Guests
Host
Julie Williamson, PhD
Julie Williamson, PhD is the CEO and a Managing Partner at Karrikins Group, a Denver-based, global-serving business consultancy. Author, Keynote Speaker, and Host of The Failure Gap Podcast, Julie is a leading voice in how alignment can transform leaders and organizations.
Guest
Matthew Pine
Matthew Pine leads Xylem’s 23,000 colleagues in solving water challenges for customers in more than 150 countries. He also serves on Xylem's Board of Directors. As CEO, Matthew is dedicated to driving a high-impact culture that harnesses the power of Xylem's talented people and partners to drive profitable growth through cutting-edge solutions and differentiated technologies. His vision is to take the complexity out of water management and help Xylem customers and communities become more water secure. Background Matthew joined Xylem in 2020 and became CEO in January 2024. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer and led Xylem’s Applied Water and Measurement and Control Solutions segments, and the Americas region. Matthew has over 25 years of experience in general management, sales, marketing, digital and product management in the United States and internationally. He previously held senior leadership roles at United Technologies Corporation, Vestas Wind Systems, Lennox International Inc. and Trane Residential & Light Commercial Systems. Matthew also serves on the Board of Directors of Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator focused on sustainable solutions for buildings, homes and transportation. Community Impact Matthew is passionate about the future of water and champions Xylem’s reverse mentoring and sponsorship programs to advance the development of talent in the sector and foster an inclusive workplace. He has also led employee network groups throughout his career and served as executive sponsor for the inaugural Xylem People of Color and Allies Network. Under Matthew’s stewardship, Watermark, Xylem’s corporate citizenship program, is a cornerstone of Xylem’s strategy to deliver social value and advance employee and stakeholder engagement. Watermark has delivered education and access to safe water and sanitation to more than 8.9 million people. Matthew is also a member of the U.S. Business Roundtable and the World Economic Forum’s Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders.
