World Champion to Turnaround Leader: The Peter Horwing Story

Описание: Leadership at the highest level is forged through pressure, discipline and an uncompromising drive for excellence. In this episode of Transformer CEOs, Erik Schmidt sits down with serial CEO and transformation leader Peter Horwing, CEO of Chart Learning Solutions, a fully virtual learning company run from his yacht.

Peter shares the extraordinary journey that shaped him into one of today’s most respected transformation executives. From becoming a world sailing champion at just 15, to training Olympic athletes and leading multiple corporate turnarounds across Europe, his story is one of relentless ambition, resilience and execution at the highest level.

Together, Erik and Peter explore what it truly takes to lead large-scale business transformations in a fast-moving, AI-driven world. They discuss how elite sport, military discipline and early leadership experiences shaped Peter’s values, mindset and leadership philosophy, and how those foundations now drive his approach to building high-performance cultures and scaling modern organisations.

This conversation is a masterclass in leadership, strategy and personal growth for CEOs, founders, executives and anyone serious about building world-class teams and future-ready businesses.



ERIK SCHMIDT CONSULTING & ADVISORY

See https://www.erikschmidt.co.uk

Erik is described as "exceptional", "undoubtedly one of the top global HR leaders" and "a strong strategic thinker and amazing change leader". After 35 years working with some of the most successful companies on the planet including Diageo, GE, LEGO, HSBC and Pandora, he now leads a successful consulting & advisory business where he partners with CEO’s, Chairs and Investors to help their companies achieve out-performance.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Introduction to Peter Horwing: CEO, sailor, and serial transformer
Eric introduces Peter’s extraordinary career and unique virtual leadership model.

06:40 — From world champion sailor to corporate leader
How elite sport, coaching, and early leadership built Peter’s transformation mindset.

15:30 — Becoming a CEO at 29: ambition, drive, and momentum
The journey from IBM to the C-suite before turning 30.

27:10 — Leading major corporate turnarounds
Inside Peter’s transformation playbook: culture, sales, delegation, and execution.

43:20 — The DNA of a Transformer CEO
Values, humility, integrity, talent, and why respect for people is non-negotiable.



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