The Shareholder vs Stakeholder Debate: What is the purpose of the corporation and the role of the CEO?

Sustaining Capitalism

This Sustaining Capitalism podcast is a part of a CED series of compelling conversation with CEOs about whether there is a shift towards Stakeholder capitalism underway and the implications of the debate on the CEOs’ leadership roles within their companies and in society. The podcast series continues the roundtable discussions launched by The Conference Board for sitting C-suite executives to discuss the practical significance of the shift from a shareholder to stakeholder focus. Sustaining capitalism is the central mission of CED’s work, which is to ensure that capitalism provides equal opportunity for all Americans. CED and The Conference Board continue to build on this commitment, including through this podcast series.

In this podcast, CED President Lori Esposito Murray discusses these important issues with Jean-Claude Dubacher, a CED Trustee and the Chairman & CEO of B. Braun of America, Inc., a sixth-generation family-owned company that develops, distributes, and manufactures health care supplies.