The Barton Partnership's Spotlight On podcast brings together global executives, entrepreneurs and experts, sharing inspiring stories and shining a light on some of the most pressing issues facing businesses today.
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Spotlight On with Josh White, Co-Founder & CEO of Cano Water
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In this episode of Spotlight On, Josh White, Co-Founder & CEO of Cano Water discusses his mission to combat plastic pollution. Inspired by a trip to Thailand, Josh and his friends created a sustainable water brand using aluminium cans. The discussion explores the rewards of building a business with a strong environmental focus and how Cano Water ha…
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Spotlight On with Oliver Lang, Entrepreneur and Advisor
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In this episode, Emily Farrow sits down with Oliver Lang, former Management Consultant turned serial entrepreneur with special expertise in Insurance and Insurtech. The discussion explores the transition from consulting to entrepreneurship, highlighting practical advice for leveraging consulting skills in a startup environment. Oliver shares insigh…
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Spotlight On with Oliver Mitchell, Partner at ff Venture Capital
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In this episode of Spotlight On, Michael Fritz welcomes Oliver Mitchell, Partner at ff Venture Capital, as he explores the future of deep tech and robotics. With his experience as a Founder and investor, Oliver discusses the shift in robotics towards a more sales-driven approach, along with the challenges startups face in 'pilot purgatory.' He disc…
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Spotlight On with Sviat Dulianinov, Chief Strategy Officer at Bright Machines
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In this episode of Spotlight On, Kaitlin Bedford sits down with Sviat Dulianinov, Bright Machines's Chief Strategy Officer. We dive into Sviat's career journey, from consulting with Bain to SPAR and now leading strategy at Bright Machines. The conversation unpacks how Bright Machines transitioned from consumer products to pioneering AI infrastructu…
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Spotlight On with Christine Rupp, General Manager IBM Consulting Germany, Switzerland and Austria
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In this episode, Alex Dyke is joined by Christine Rupp, Managing Director of IBM for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, to discuss the pivotal role of female leadership in the era of AI. Here, they explore the strategic imperative for this leadership, highlighting the significant gap between the demand for women's leadership to counter gender bias …
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Spotlight On with Graham Elton, Partner at Bain & Company
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In this episode, Nicholas Barton, Founder & CEO of The Barton Partnership, is joined by Graham Elton, Partner in the London office of Bain & Company and Chairman of the EMEA Private Equity business. The discussion explores how cutting-edge AI technologies, including bespoke tools like Helix and Dialog AI, are revolutionising deal sourcing, due dili…
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Spotlight On with Andrew Bud, Founder & CEO of iProov
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In this episode, The Barton Partnership's Dylan Rodwell is joined by Andrew Bud, Founder & CEO of iProov. Here, Andrew discusses the evolving landscape of biometric security, tracing his journey from the early days of the microprocessor revolution to the founding of iProov. The conversation highlights the significant strides iProov has made in biom…
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Spotlight On with Dave McCann, Managing Partner, IBM Consulting Europe, Middle East and Africa & President, IBM Canada
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In this episode of Spotlight On, Alex Dyke sits down with Dave McCann, Managing Partner, IBM Consulting Europe, Middle East and Africa & President, IBM Canada, to discuss the transformative effects of Generative AI across European enterprises. The discussion emphasises the importance of integrating talent management with generative AI initiatives t…
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Spotlight On Shared Parental Leave with Rosie Campbell and Nitesh Prakash
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In this special International Women's Day episode of Spotlight On, The Barton Partnership’s Alex Dyke is joined by Rosie Campbell, Director of the Global Institute for Women's Leadership and Professor of Politics at King's College London, and Nitesh Prakash, a Partner at Bain & Company and Race Equality Board Member for Business in the Community. T…
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Women in Leadership with Sheila Shah, Managing Director & Partner at L.E.K. Consulting
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In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Charlotte Pairé is joined by Managing Director and Partner at L.E.K. Consulting Sheila Shah. Sheila shares her extensive career journey and her shift from finance into the med tech sector. She emphasises the importance of digital integration in the healthcare industry and the need for med tech companies to …
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Spotlight On with Ted Bililies, Global Head of Transformative Leadership Practice at AlixPartners
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In this episode, Nicholas Barton, Founder & CEO of The Barton Partnership, sits down with Ted Bililies, Global Head of Transformative Leadership practice at AlixPartners and author of the article 'Private Equity Needs a New Talent Strategy,' published in Harvard Business Review. An expert in leadership and organisation development, Ted discusses th…
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Women in Leadership with Katie McCarthy, Chief Innovation Officer at Halloran Consulting Group
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In this episode of our Women in Leadership podcast, The Barton Partnership’s Charlotte Pairé welcomes Katie McCarthy, Chief Innovation Officer at Halloran Consulting Group. Here, Katie discusses her extensive career in life sciences consulting, sharing her journey from clinical research to leading innovation at Halloran. She reflects on the critica…
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Women in Leadership with EOS Deal Advisory's Maggie Brereton and Ina Kjaer
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In this episode, Kiran Rasoda, Director of The Barton Partnership's Transformation & Change practice, is joined by EOS Deal Advisory Founders Maggie Brereton and Ina Kjaer. Here, they delve into a number of critical topics, including the power of purposeful diversity and inclusion in shaping innovative solutions for clients, the significance of eff…
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Spotlight On with Dave Allen, Founder of Brandpie
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In this episode, The Barton Partnership's Founder and CEO, Nicholas Barton, sits down with Dave Allen, Founder of Brandpie, an independent consultancy specialising in purpose-driven transformation. Here, he shares his career journey and experience working alongside Sir Martin Sorrell and emphasises the crucial role of corporate purpose and employee…
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Spotlight On Sustainability with Melissa Barrett, Managing Director, Practices and Impact at dss+
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In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Ashley Gordon is joined by Managing Director, Practices and Impact at dss+, Melissa Barrett. With extensive expertise in scientific research and sustainability consulting, Melissa shares her insights into the essential role of leadership alignment and organisational readiness in embedding sustainability at …
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Spotlight On with Andrew Wesbecher, Global VP of Sales at Traceable
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In this episode, Mike Fritz, Private Equity Consultant at The Barton Partnership, is joined by Andrew Wesbecher, Global VP of Sales at Traceable. Here, they delve into the world of cybersecurity and the changing landscape of sales leadership. Andrew, a highly technical leader, provides valuable insights into navigating the ever-changing cybersecuri…
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Spotlight On with Lieutenant General (Retd) Richard Nugee CB CVO CBE
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In this episode, Ben Glitherow, Director of The Barton Partnership's Public Sector Practice is joined by Lieutenant General (Retd) Richard Nugee CB CVO CBE. Here, they discuss adaptable leadership, change management, and the urgent need for a dedicated climate security centre. Richard emphasises integrating eco-conscious practices for competitive a…
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Spotlight On the Chief Transformation Officer with Geza Garai
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In this episode, Harry Chamberlain (VP of The Barton Partnership’s US Private Equity Practice) is joined by Geza Garai, an experienced Chief Transformation Officer who has worked across multiple Private Equity owned portfolio companies. Here, they discuss the pivotal role of the CTO, spanning execution, navigating transformative challenges and fost…
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Spotlight On Sustainability with Simon Wong, Tutor & Advisory Board Member at Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
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In the third episode of our Spotlight On Sustainability series, The Barton Partnership’s Ashley Gordon is joined by Simon Wong, Tutor & Advisory Board Member at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, and is a thought leader on the topic of governance. From integrating net-zero KPIs in executive remuneration to the strategic utilisat…
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Women in Leadership with Paula Cousins, Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at The Weir Group PLC
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In this episode, The Barton Partnership's Simran Panesar is joined by Paula Cousins, Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at The Weir Group PLC. As Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at The Weir Group, Paula is responsible for ensuring the company meets its sustainability targets across the mining industry. Paula started her career in engin…
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Spotlight On with Simon Puckering, Integration Director at HSBC Life Singapore
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'Banking as it was, is gone. It's a digital world now and Banks need to play in it.' In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Matt Capon is joined by Simon Puckering, Integration Director at HSBC Life Singapore. Here they discuss the unstoppable trend towards digitisation and the crucial need to prioritise security and innovation to maintain a lea…
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Women in Leadership with Martine Broeders, Vice President, ESG Office at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
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In this episode, recorded on International Women's Day, The Barton Partnership's Victoria Montagu sits down with Martine Broeders, Vice President, ESG Office at Estée Lauder Companies. With an impressive career background in business strategy and transformation, Martine currently focuses on spearheading ESG endeavours with a particular emphasis on …
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Women in Leadership with Susan Hooper, Senior Board Member
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In this episode, Senior Board Member Susan Hooper joins Imogen Seear, Head of Consumer EMEA at The Barton Partnership. Here, Susan shares insights on her multifaceted career as a board member of several high-performing companies. In recent years Susan has directed her focus towards the climate crisis, acting as ESG Lead on the board at Tangle Teeze…
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Spotlight On Sustainability with Eva Thorne, Partner at Xynteo
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In the second episode of our Spotlight on Sustainability podcast, The Barton Partnership's Ashley Gordon is joined by Eva Thorne, Partner at Xynteo. Starting her career in academia with a PHD in Political Science, Eva worked on development projects in the Americas before concentrating her efforts on roles within both public and private sectors, wor…
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Spotlight On with Will Butler-Adams, CEO of Brompton Bicycle
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Innovation in business isn't just your product, it's how you recruit, it's the culture you have in your organisation. In this episode, The Barton Partnership's Founder and CEO, Nicholas Barton sits down with Will Butler-Adams, the CEO of Brompton Bicycle, to discuss the critical elements of successful leadership in a rapidly changing business world…
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Women in Leadership with Jean Oelwang, Founding CEO and President of Virgin Unite
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‘Women often don’t want to lean into a culture that isn’t human.’ In this episode of our Women in Leadership podcast series, The Barton Partnership’s Kiran Rasoda is joined by Jean Oelwang, CEO & Founder of Virgin Unite. Virgin Unite is the independent non-profit foundation of the Virgin Group that works in partnership with global organisations to …
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Women in Leadership with Amy Silverstein, ESG Leader and Private Equity Partner at e2p
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In this episode of our Women in Leadership podcast series, The Barton Partnership’s Victoria Montagu is joined by ESG Leader and Private Equity Partner at e2p, Amy Silverstein. Here, Amy reflects on her career journey and move into Private Equity after 20 years at Deloitte, how purpose and ESG have always been integrated into her career, and the im…
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Spotlight On with Greg Marsh, Founder & CEO at Nous.co
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In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Founder and CEO Nicholas Barton is joined by Greg Marsh, Founder & CEO of the cost-of-living tool Nous. Greg previously founded the accommodation marketplace onefinestay, which he sold in 2016, and is an experienced venture capital investor. Greg has also served on the board of several organisations, includ…
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Women in Leadership with Honeywell's Amanda Copperthite and Yashika Sharma
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In this episode, Victoria Montagu (Executive Vice President of The Barton Partnership's North American Business) is joined by Honeywell's Amanda Copperthite (VP Global Head of Strategy) and Yashika Sharma (Global Strategic Planning Leader). Amanda and Yashika elaborate on Honeywell’s innovative sustainability initiatives. They emphasise the importa…
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Women in Leadership with Joanne Bennett, Chief Business Officer at PizzaExpress
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In this episode, Imogen Seear, Head of The Barton Partnership’s EMEA Consumer Practice is joined by Joanne Bennett, Chief Business Officer at PizzaExpress. Prior to joining PizzaExpress, Joanne was the Group CFO at Hilding Anders Group. Before this, she was a Director of KKR Capstone, CFO of retailer Jacques Vert Group and worked in the Operations …
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Spotlight On with Kieran West MBE, Strategy Director & Olympic Gold Medallist
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In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Thomas Rodwell is joined by Kieran West MBE. Currently Bupa Global and UK Strategy Director, Kieran was previously an Associate Partner at McKinsey. Before moving into Consulting, he had an international sporting career spanning 10+ years and is an Olympic Gold Medallist, winning the Rowing Men’s eights at …
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Spotlight On Sustainability with Andy Churr, Global Sustainable Business Strategy Lead at Baringa
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In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Ashley Gordon is joined by Andy Churr, the Global Sustainable Business Strategy Lead at Baringa. Here, Andy expands on his career journey in consulting, providing an insight into the systemic nature of sustainability, authentic approaches to ESG initiatives, and the importance of integrating sustainability …
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Spotlight On with Abhay Jain, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, A+E Networks
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In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Patrick Blakeney is joined by Abhay Jain, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at A+E Networks. Here, they discuss what the metaverse means for the media industry, how streaming services are adapting to the changing entertainment landscape, and what streaming might look like by 2030!…
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Spotlight on with Dennis Layton, Senior Advisor at McKinsey
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In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Founder and CEO Nicholas Barton is joined by Senior Advisor at McKinsey, Dennis Layton. Dennis has had an extensive career in consultancy, working with McKinsey, Oliver Wyman and EY. Prior to this, Dennis spent seven years in the U.S Navy, before taking on a role within the Executive Office of the White Hou…
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Spotlight On - Women in Leadership with Angela Cretu
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'Understanding that a better world for women is a better world for all'. In the twelfth episode of our Women in Leadership podcast series, The Barton Partnership's Kiran Rasoda is joined by Angela Cretu, CEO of Avon. Prior to her appointment as CEO in January 2020, Angela was General Manager of Avon Central Europe, where she led a mix of 19 mature …
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Spotlight On - Women in Leadership with Amy Ruddock
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'The key to a successful team is the diversity of experience and thought'. In the eleventh episode of our Women in Leadership podcast series, The Barton Partnership’s Simran Panesar is joined by Amy Ruddock. Amy is VP Europe and Middle East at Carbon Engineering, where her regional accountabilities include strategy, government affairs and business …
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Spotlight On – Women in Leadership with Sasha Watson
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In the tenth episode of our Women in Leadership podcast series, The Barton Partnership’s Kiran Rasoda is joined by Sasha Watson, People Director at Moonpig. Sasha sits on the Group leadership team at Moonpig and is responsible for all HR/workplace and most recently has taken co-ownership of Sustainability. Prior to Moonpig, she worked with Cambridg…
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Spotlight On – Women in Leadership with Tanvi Davda
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In the ninth episode of our Women in Leadership podcast series, The Barton Partnership’s Founder and CEO Nicholas Barton is joined by Tanvi Davda. Tanvi is the co-founder and former Managing Partner of Saranac Partners. Tanvi has over 25 years of experience across Financial Services. Prior to starting Saranac Partners, she was Managing Director and…
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Spotlight On - Women in Leadership with Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith
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In the eighth episode of our Women in Leadership podcast series, The Barton Partnership’s Founder and CEO Nicholas Barton is joined by Baroness Ruby McGregor Smith - CBE, the life peer and President of the British Chambers of Commerce. Baroness McGregor-Smith was the former CEO of Mitie Group PLC, and the first Asian female Chief Executive of a FTS…
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Spotlight On - Women in Leadership with Kiran Sinharoy
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In the seventh episode of our Women in Leadership podcast series, Kiran Rasoda is joined by Kiran Sinharoy, Executive Director at IQ-EQ. Kiran was previously Head of Procurement and Business Change at Intertrust Group and has over ~15 years of experience in general management, value creation, management consulting, M&A integration, greenfield opera…
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Spotlight On - Women in Leadership with Anne Laure Renoux
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In this episode, our Senior Consultant and Consumer Practice Lead Imogen Seear is joined by Anne Laure Renoux, former Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer at SSP Group. Anne Laure began her career in Finance at L’Oréal before moving into Consulting at Bain & Company, then transitioning back into industry as Strategic Project Director at KFC France …
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Spotlight On with the CEO of BritishAmericanBusiness, Duncan Edwards
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In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Founder and CEO Nicholas Barton is joined by Duncan Edwards, Chief Executive Officer of BritishAmericanBusiness, the leading transatlantic trade organisation of some 450 companies. Duncan is a regular contributor to policy debates and is a frequent media commentator on US / UK relations. Prior to this, Dunc…
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Spotlight On with the Dean of London Business School, François Ortalo-Magné
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In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Founder and CEO Nicholas Barton is joined by François Ortalo-Magné, the Dean of London Business School. Prior to his appointment at London Business School, Dean François was Professor of Economics at London School of Economics until 2001, he was the Robert E. Wangard Professor of Real Estate and Chair of De…
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Spotlight On - Women in Leadership with Deepti Velury
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‘You can always learn something new when you embrace the differences…’ In the fifth episode of our Women in Leadership podcast series, Kiran Rasoda is joined by Deepti Velury, Head of Global Technology and Chief People Officer at Tag. Here she shares her experiences advancing her career in a male-dominated environment, what inclusion means to her a…
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Spotlight On - Women in Leadership with Alice Woodwark
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In this episode, our Senior Consultant and Consumer Practice Lead Imogen Seear is joined by Alice Woodwark, Managing Director at Mitie Communities. Alice was a fantastic and inspiring guest. Here she shares her career story; reflecting on her experience as a woman and mother at McKinsey, how she navigated the move from consulting to industry and he…
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Spotlight On - Sonia Davies - CEO of Scott Dunn
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In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Founder and CEO Nicholas Barton speaks to Sonia Davies, CEO of luxury tour operator Scott Dunn. Sonia shares her insights on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry today, the rise of sustainable travel, navigating Covid and the key leadership lessons learned along the way.…
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Spotlight On - Women in Leadership with Jessica Frame
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In this episode, our Senior Consultant and Consumer Practice Lead Imogen Seear is joined by Jessica Frame, Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group. Jessica was an inspiring guest who has had a fascinating career. Here she shares her story; enlightening us on her lessons learned when moving in and out of consulting, the importance o…
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Spotlight On - Women in Leadership with Jana Siber
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In this episode our Senior Consultant and Consumer Practice Lead Imogen Seear talks with Jana Siber, Managing Director at Arriva Group and a 'Women to watch' and 'Advocate for Change' in WiHTL's Hospitality, Travel & Leisure 2020 index. Here she shares her career story, being a female leader in a male-dominated workforce and the impact of a gender-…
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Spotlight On - Women in Leadership with Rakhi Williams
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We are thrilled to be launching our series celebrating inspiring female career stories with our first guest Rakhi Williams. Rakhi has had an impressive career over the past 20 years as a Strategy Executive, working with global blue-chip organisations and leading high-performing teams around the work. Here she shares her career journey and lessons l…
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Spotlight On - In conversation with astronaut Major Tim Peake
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Hear first-hand from astronaut Major Tim Peake as he shares his experiences from the International Space Station and his unique perspective on resilience.By The Barton Partnership
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