Carrie Ruddy seated at leadership summit

The CMO Podcast: A Great Purpose Can Change a Company

Carrie Ruddy, senior vice president and chief communications and marketing officer at Trane Technologies, joins the CMO Podcast to explore the transformative impact of the company’s “purpose-driven strategy.”

In this episode of the CMO podcast, host Jim Stengel interviews Carrie Ruddy, SVP and chief communications and marketing officer at Trane Technologies, about the implementation of the company’s purpose-driven strategy. Their conversation was recorded at Deloitte University, where Carrie spoke on the role of the CMO in business decision-making.

Carrie shares her communications and marketing career journey, from the non-profit sector to financial services to what is now Trane Technologies, where she leads the communications, marketing and public engagement function. She talks about helping build the company’s purpose—to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world—and make it compelling and relevant for employees, customers, investors and communities.

Listen to Carrie and Jim discuss the important role of CMOs in connecting purpose to culture and business strategy. Learn how Carrie and her team are evolving marketing and communications to position Trane Technologies as a global climate innovator taking action to make a real impact around the world. And hear Carrie explain why she really does love her job. 

Listen below on the Podcast Links:

“Purpose has to be connected to what we do every day for our customers.”

Carrie Ruddy

Senior Vice President and Chief Communications & Marketing Officer

Thought Leaders

Scott Tew

Vice President, Sustainability and Managing Director, Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, Trane Technologies

Carrie Ruddy

Senior Vice President and Chief Communications and Marketing Officer

Mairéad Magner

Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Trane Technologies

Donny Simmons

Group President, Americas, Trane Technologies

Deidra Parrish Williams

Global Corporate Citizenship Leader, Trane Technologies

Jose La Loggia

Jose La Loggia, Group President, EMEA

Keith Sultana

Senior Vice President, Global Integrated Supply Chain, Trane Technologies

Paul Camuti

Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, Trane Technologies

Steve Hagood

Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Trane Technologies

Chris Kuehn

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Trane Technologies