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1 Oct 2026 · 21 min

Thermo Fisher: The Company Behind the Science

Most people don’t interact with Thermo Fisher Scientific firsthand. Still, the company's tools, services and manufacturing capabilities underpin many of the advances that define modern life, from new medicines and diagnostic tests that keep us healthy, to the materials and semiconductors that power the digital economy.In this episode of Exceptional Leaders, Morgan Stanley’s Head of Life Science Tools and Diagnostics Research, Kallum Titchmarsh, visits Thermo Fisher's biologics and gene-therapy manufacturing facility in Plainville, Massachusetts, for a conversation with the company’s Chairman…

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   E7 · 8 Sep 2026 · 17 min

   Hinge Health: Physical Therapy Gets Virtual

   Digital health has long captivated investors and industry participants with the promise of making healthcare more accessible, affordable and efficient. Yet despite significant investment across the sector, few companies have found a way to deliver digital care at scale, profitably. Hinge Health has emerged as one of the notable exceptions.In this episode of Exceptional Leaders, Morgan Stanley Healthcare Technology Analyst Craig Hettenbach sits down with Hinge Health Co-Founder and CEO Daniel Perez at the company's Movement Conference in Chicago to discuss how AI, motion tracking and virtual…

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   E6 · 19 Aug 2026 · 17 min

   What’s Behind India’s Next Era of Growth

   The success of India’s transformation isn’t just about building rail lines, data centers or chip fabs – it means connecting them into a cohesive strategy that is widely beneficial. “Technology should not be left in the hands of a few,” says Ashwini Vaishnaw, who is India’s Minister for Railways, Electronics and Information Technology and a key figure in India’s development.The proceeding preceding content is informational only and based on information available when created. It is not an offer or a solicitation nor is it tax or legal advice. It does not consider your financial circumstances…

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   E5 · 9 Jun 2026 · 21 min

   United Airlines: Leading for the Long Haul

   United Airlines operates at the center of a complex global network—where every decision is shaped by constant change.In this episode of Exceptional Leaders, Morgan Stanley’s Lead North American Airlines analyst, Ravi Shanker, sits down with Kirby at United’s headquarters in Chicago to discuss what it means to head a global airline, why leadership—not management—defines success, and how United is investing in growth and innovation. The proceeding preceding content is informational only and based on information available when created. It is not an offer or a solicitation nor is it tax or legal…

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   E4 · 27 Apr 2026 · 17 min

   Wellhub CEO: Redefining Corporate Well-Being

   Wellhub CEO & Co-Founder Cesar Carvalho shares his perspective on how companies are rethinking wellness, moving beyond perks to strategic investments in their people. As the company’s fast-growing digital platform continues to reshape how organizations support employee health, Carvalho highlights a clear shift: Businesses are recognizing that well-being isn’t just good for employees—it’s good for financial performance, too.The proceeding preceding content is informational only and based on information available when created. It is not an offer or a solicitation nor is it tax or legal advice.…

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   E3 · 27 Feb 2026 · 19 min

   SAP: Steering Business into the AI Era

   From its early days building ERP systems in Germany, SAP has evolved to become a backbone of global business. Today, many of the largest companies in the world depend on SAP systems to run everything from financial accounting and supply chain management to e-commerce and data analytics, making the company’s strategic choices uniquely consequential.When Christian Klein became CEO in 2020, he made a bold call: Move SAP decisively into the cloud and prepare the company for an AI‑driven future. Now, he argues that while AI is rapidly advancing, its effectiveness depends on a few things only SAP…

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