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<description>Strategic Compass explores the driving forces shaping the future of business. Join hosts Patrick Ryan, KPMG National Managing Partner, Advisory Strategy and Markets, and Kathy Hollinger, CEO of the Greater Washington Partnership, as they sit down with influential CEOs from Baltimore to Richmond to uncover how regional leadership is driving national growth and conversations. By spotlighting trends across diverse sectors, Strategic Compass delivers the forward-looking insights and expert dialogues you need to navigate disruption and build the enterprises of tomorrow.</description>

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<itunes:subtitle>Strategic Compass explores the driving forces shaping the future of business. Join hosts Patrick Ryan, KPMG National Managing Partner, Advisory Strategy and Markets, and Kathy Hollinger, CEO of the Greater Washington Partnership, as they sit down with influential CEOs from Baltimore to Richmond to uncover how regional leadership is driving national growth and conversations. By spotlighting trends across diverse sectors, Strategic Compass delivers the forward-looking insights and expert dialogues you need to navigate disruption and build the enterprises of tomorrow.</itunes:subtitle>

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<itunes:subtitle>Mark Weinberger, former EY Global Chairman and CEO, joins Peter Scher, Senior Advisor, JPMorganChase, for a candid conversation on leadership, economic competitiveness, and the evolving role of business in public policy.</itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:subtitle>A conversation with Dr. Stephen Jones, President and CEO, Inova and Kenneth Samet, President and CEO, MedStar Health</itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:subtitle>A discussion with Tim Sands - President of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University</itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Patrick Ryan, KPMG National Managing Partner, Advisory Strategy and Markets, is joined by Bob Blue, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Dominion Energy. They discuss the pivotal role of energy in the sustainable growth of our region and explore the future shaped by AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.</itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Patrick Ryan, KPMG National Managing Partner, Advisory Strategy and Markets, and Kathy Hollinger, CEO of the Greater Washington Partnership, are joined by Kathy Warden, Chair, CEO, and President of Northrop Grumman. Kathy shares her views on how her focus on transformative technology, strong leadership and a highly competitive market has helped propel growth at her Fortune 500 company.</itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:subtitle>What's driving national growth across all industries from one of the country's most dynamic regions? Strategic Compass emerged from a collaborative vision between KPMG and the Greater Washington Partnership to pinpoint the strategic forces shaping the future of business. As the business landscape undergoes constant evolution, hosts Patrick Ryan, KPMG National Managing Partner, Advisory Strategy and Markets, and Kathy Hollinger, CEO of the Greater Washington Partnership, unveil a new series designed to help you navigate today's market complexities. Together, they bring you candid, behind-the-scenes conversations with the leaders - who are directly impacting jobs, innovation, and investment. These regional stories do more than just highlight local success - they influence the national dialogue on how bold ideas and cross-jurisdictional collaboration can build a stronger, more resilient economy for everyone.</itunes:subtitle>
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