Beyond Air Cons and Batteries: Building a Culture of CARE

Feb 25, 2025 • 42 Min Podcast

Hungry for knowledge in China is second to none. The Chinese weren't waiting for anyone!

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The Heat Beneath the EV Revolution

The electric vehicle revolution is electrifying, but keeping everything cool under the hood is a whole different challenge. Our guest today, Rejie Samuel, CEO of Air International Thermal Systems, knows a thing or two about keeping batteries and cars and their owners happy. A leader in his own right, a name in the global automotive industry.

 

In this episode, we tackle the four core constraints that can make or break any transformation journey, whether you're an established business like Air International or a hungry startup!

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Welcome to Transformation Talks, where we dive into the riveting world of change management and business transformation. Join us as we navigate challenges, opportunities, and insights from visionary leaders shaping the future.

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Arul Aruleswaran is a transformation architect, researcher, and author whose work explores leadership, human development, organisational transformation, and emerging technologies. Drawing on more than two decades of experience across supply chains, government services, and business transformation, he combines practitioner insight with interdisciplinary research to examine how individuals and organisations navigate complexity, uncertainty, and change. His current work focuses on discernment, stewardship, and Human-AI interaction through Emergence Mirror Labs (EML), where he is developing frameworks for leadership, organisational development, and responsible AI. Arul writes regularly on leadership, transformation, decision-making, and the human dimensions of technological change.

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Rejie Samuel has served in various positions for over 15 years the last two as CEO. He is presently a Board Member at Air International Thermal Systems. Rejie is passionate about making an impact on society and developing young talent.

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