Crises rarely announce themselves politely. They test leadership, decision-making, resilience, and trust – often all at once. In critical moments, the way leaders communicate can either escalate uncertainty or create clarity, confidence, and direction.
For CEOs and senior leaders, a crisis can become either a breaking point – or a powerful turning point.
At this BMI Board Network event, we focus on crisis leadership through a real-life executive case: how a critical moment was navigated inside a major Lithuanian infrastructure organization, and what leaders can learn from it.
The session will take the form of a relaxed, interactive fireside chat. Christelle Bitouzet will briefly frame the topic of crisis leadership and communication, after which the discussion will center on Renaldas Radvila’s first-hand experience leading ESO through a critical situation. Drawing on her extensive international experience, Christelle will act as moderator and facilitator, guiding the conversation and audience dialogue. The insights will emerge naturally through conversation, reflection, and audience interaction.
In the fireside chat, drawing on discussion of the ESO case, we will:
- Explore what a well-managed crisis looks like in practice
- Analyze how leadership decisions are made under pressure and uncertainty
- Discuss communicating with stakeholders when trust is at stake
- Compare the case with patterns seen across global crises: what leaders tend to get right – and wrong
- Leave space for open dialogue with participants: questions, reflections, and shared experiences
Speakers
Christelle Bitouzet
Affiliate Professor at HEC Paris, visiting Prpfessor at BMI Executive Institute, former Head of Communication and Local Stakeholder Relationships at Lafarge Group, and Partner at a consulting firm specializing in sustainable development and strategic stakeholder engagement.
Christelle has over a decade of experience advising top executives during acquisitions, divestments, and crises across cultures. Her highly sought-after executive course on crisis management consistently attracts full cohorts – reflecting strong demand from senior leaders.
Renaldas Radvila
CEO of AB Energijos skirstymo operatorius (ESO), President of the National Lithuanian Energy Association (NLEA).
Renaldas brings first-hand experience of leading a critical infrastructure organization through complex crises, balancing public expectations, regulatory demands, and long-term strategic responsibility.
Details
- Date: 12 February
- Time: 18:30
- Location: BMI Executive Institute Office, Artery Business Center, Konstitucijos ave. 18B, Vilnius (7th floor)
- Language: English
- Participation: Free of charge