Leading Lights with Roxanne Varza

Does merging old and new lead to true design innovation? London-based fashion designer Feng Chen Wang reflects on her Fujian roots and why straddling cultures is her superpower.

How can cross-cultural collaboration enrich the spaces that we inhabit? Award-winning architect Ole Scheeren on developing a design philosophy that deftly blends work, play and opposing aesthetics.

Shalini Goyal Bhalla from International Council for Circular Economy tells us about the opportunities that moving towards a circular model would provide for business and innovation, as well as the planet. 

Productive disruption: What does disrupting an industry look like? Amelia Christie-Miller, founder of Bold Bean Co, tells us how she transformed a humble pantry staple into a successful business.

In this Pullman Voice, Charles Landry discusses how imaginative, human-centered urban design can transform cities into places that foster connection, creativity, and cultural richness. He emphasizes the importance of sensory experience, emotional resonance, and leaving room for spaces to evolve organically over time.

In this episode of Pullman Voices, John Amaechi explores how values-driven leadership can scale within growing organisations without losing authenticity. He shares how pairing principles like care with accountability creates cultures where high performance and belonging go hand in hand.

In this new Pullman Voice episode, Julia Hobsbawm defines digital decency as balancing our tech use with respectful, mindful behavior online, rooted in empathy and etiquette. She advocates for a new kind of “social health” that blends emotional literacy, personal boundaries, and collective responsibility in the digital age.

In this episode, David Hieatt shares how curiosity, creativity, and purpose can reshape careers, communities, and lives. From denim to Do Lectures, we discover how learning by doing and daring can lead to extraordinary impact.

This episode explores the importance of face-to-face meetings in an increasingly digital world. Our speaker discusses how being present fosters more meaningful connections, while also examining the impact of this approach on productivity and efficiency.​

This episode looks at the challenges of navigating change without losing a sense of purpose. Featuring leaders who have faced personal and professional adversity, this episode discusses how discomfort can lead to growth and resilience, drawing parallels to Pullman Hotels and Resorts dynamic approach to design and innovation.​