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Strategic Compass Podcast

Elevating executive influence in national business discourse

What's driving national growth across all industries from one of the country's most dynamic regions? The business landscape is constantly evolving, and Strategic Compass is here to help you lead through its complexities.

Welcome to Strategic Compass, the podcast exploring the strategic 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 guide you through candid conversations with top executives.

We're thrilled to sit down with the region's most influential leaders to uncover their stories of bold ideas, collaboration, and leadership shaping the economy from Baltimore through Washington, D.C. to Richmond—and nationally. Discover how these Greater Washington area CEOs are driving national conversations, navigating disruption, and building the enterprises of tomorrow.

Our mission is to deliver unparalleled strategic thinking by spotlighting trends across diverse sectors like aerospace and defense, healthcare, energy, construction and higher education. For any listener interested in understanding deep, forward-looking insights and engaging with critical dialogues, Strategic Compass offers an essential seat at the table, positioning crucial expertise at the forefront of national discussion.

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Healthcare Innovation and Regional Commitment

A conversation with Dr. Stephen Jones, President and CEO, Inova and Kenneth Samet, President and CEO, MedStar Health
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A master-class in next-generation education

A discussion with Tim Sands, President of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Powering Tomorrow: Leadership, Energy, and the AI Boom

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.

Ensuring our Energy Infrastructure is Poised to support our Regional Growth
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Pioneering innovation and defending the future

A conversation with Kathy Warden, Chair, CEO, and President of Northrop Grumman.

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