Mattia is betting on diversity and digital to ensure that he is “disrupting, rather than being disrupted” as head of R&D for Laundry and Home Care. He is one of the lucky ones – his job is like a hobby to him and he is an insatiable learner. When he felt he had stopped learning, he knew it was time to change company. He is looking for people with an edge, who have done something extreme. He finds out what they love and aims to give them an outlet for that in their job. Then he uses a combination of psychometrics and personal judgement to mould them into his team. Diverse behaviours and attitudes are welcome. But from experience, he understands the importance of shared values. And for young leaders – his advice is to pace yourself. You should share your plans and ambitions to your team, and even your boss, in smaller doses so as not to overwhelm them Thanks for listening, and if you think this can help a colleague, please share.