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The Search for Sustainable Packaging Leaders in a Top 5 Global FMCG

Last year, a top five global FMCG reached out to me for help strengthening its packaging team. The company needed to hire at two levels:…

Academic Careers – In Conversation with Professor Jane Green, Nuffield College, University of Oxford

In this podcast, Elizabeth James sits down with Professor Jane Green, a leading figure in British political science. Jane is a professor at Nuffield College,…

Why SMEs Need Strategic IT Leadership

As digital transformation becomes a defining factor in SME competitiveness, many organisations are beginning to realise that technology alone isn’t enough. The real differentiator lies…

Build to Lead – with David Ripley, COO at Stonewater

Join me in conversation with David Ripley, COO at Stonewater as we discuss his career in Housing, along with his customer service philosophy, the future…

Rewiring the Supply Chain – How Technology is Reshaping Packaging and Manufacturing in 2025

In a world still reeling from the aftershocks of a global pandemic, geopolitical instability, and economic uncertainty, the packaging and manufacturing industries are undergoing a…

HR as a critical lever in digital and AI transformation in Retail & Hospitality

Retail and hospitality are undergoing rapid, often radical, change. New technologies are redefining the customer experience, from AI-curated recommendations to immersive service journeys. But transformation is…

The Executive Ascent: 8 Proven Strategies for Reaching the C-Suite

The journey to the executive suite is not simply a matter of tenure or technical expertise. Here are 8 strategies which encapsulate the core attributes…

Spotting Tomorrow’s Leaders: How to Identify High-Potential Talent in Social Housing

Leadership in social housing is of course about delivery operational excellence, but when we peel back the lid, it’s also about empathy, resilience, and community…

Beyond the Buzzwords: What U.S. Consumers Really Want from Sustainable Packaging in 2025

We’re halfway through 2025, and in the United States, the conversation around sustainable packaging has never been louder. But beneath the noise, a more grounded,…

How Leaders Can Manage a Multigenerational Workforce

Over the course of my career in executive search, I’ve seen the workforce evolve in many ways, but perhaps the most striking shift has been…

Local Government Leadership in Conversation: Reflections on Two Recent Dinners

Over the past month, we’ve had the privilege of co-hosting two leadership dinners that brought together some of the most thoughtful and experienced voices in…

Building a Customer-Centric Culture in Housing: From Boardroom to Front Line

Over the past 18 months, working closely with Housing clients and senior leaders, I’ve seen how crucial it is for organisations to go beyond regulatory…

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