Thought Leadership Archives - Berwick Partners (an Odgers Berndtson company)

5 HR Roles in Digital Transformation

Increasingly HR leaders are playing a key role in shaping and driving digital transformation in organisations. Between 2006 – 2022 I was a HR professional…

Building a Values-Driven Career: Lessons from Bernadette Thompson

Hannah Wade, Associate Partner, and Corinne Attwood, Senior Researcher, in our Healthcare Practice, recently sat down with Bernadette Thompson, Executive Director of Equality, Diversity and…

The Future of Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership

As an executive search professional, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) considerations have been central to my career since the get-go. Having worked for the Odgers Berndston…

In light of the new Government, Should We Revisit the Place and Making Institute but on a Regional Scale?

The recent UK government budget has placed a strong emphasis on jobs, growth, skills, and the critical challenge of building houses and infrastructure. This focus…

How Leadership Expectations Have Evolved

Over the past two decades, the expectations placed on retail leaders have undergone significant transformation. From the traditional routes to leadership to the constantly changing…

The Vital Role of Growth-Stage Leaders in Clean Tech: Challenges, Opportunities, and Attraction Strategies

As the global economy accelerates its transition to sustainability, the clean tech sector is emerging as a key driver of innovation and growth. Companies in this…

Effective Leadership Models in the Higher Education Sector

As executive search consultants, we specialise in supporting to you appoint high quality leaders for your institution, but no two leaders are built the same,…

What does the budget mean for leadership in the public sector?

Autumn’s budget brought some importance insights and implications for leaders across the civil service. For those in government, the budget has provided a greater clarity…

Pioneering Sustainable Aviation at the Aerospace Technology Institute

The founding CEO of the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI), Gary Elliott, has navigated a dynamic career. He has blended experiences from both large and small…

How Peter Tyler is Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders

Peter Tyler’s career is marked by his extensive experience across various industries. His roles have ranged from CEO/MD through to Non-Executive Chair positions, and he…

5 Higher Education Leaders React to Tuition Fee Increase

The UK government’s decision to raise tuition fees by 3.1% has prompted mixed responses from the higher education sector, with many seeing it as a…

The Role of Sustainability in Executive Recruitment Over the Next 20+ Years

As sustainability becomes increasingly central to global business strategies, its role in shaping executive recruitment over the next two decades will be transformative. Companies are facing…