Are universities plunging into financial crisis?
Sarah Shaw, Partner in our Education Practice, on academic leaders’ fears that the current financial model for Higher Education in the UK is unsustainable.
These are worrying times for those in charge of the UK’s universities....
The economic realities of the energy transition
Tom Legard and Deborah Whitehouse, Partners for Industrial and Infrastructure, hosted an event at which Paul Stein, former Chair of Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactors and sustainable energy expert, argued persuasively that mature...
Why underinvestment in HR leadership is a false economy
Louise Beales, Consultant in our Charities Practice, highlights that investing in the workforce strategy and engagement skills of a Chief People Officer can lead to a significant reduction in costs through improved recruitment and...
Supporting neurodiverse talent in the workplace
Dr Vina Theodorakopoulou, board member at GAIN (Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment and Neurodiversity), on why organisations that genuinely champion cognitive diversity achieve a competitive edge.
Recently, I authored a...
What’s in store? Trends in the retail sector
Zoe Wakeham and Daniel Wood, Consultants in our Consumer & Retail practice, explore six significant issues facing retailers.
As The Body Shop’s woes underline, UK retail is a challenging market in which even long-established...
Switching sectors and dispelling the ‘non-commercial’ myth
Jes Ladva, Odgers Interim Managing Partner and Head of Practice for Local and Central Government, on opportunities for top public sector talent to move into commercial sectors, in this case, the world of sports.
In January, I...
Shooting for sports-adjacent programming that’s a win-win
Bambos Eracleous, Partner for Sports, Media & Gaming, on the rise of sports documentaries packed with enough drama to satisfy media companies, viewers and those behind the sporting icons at the centre of the action.
Basketball...
PE investors in sports need a great value creation gameplan
Ross Gordon, Head of Odgers Interim’s EMEA Private Equity Practice, and Bambos Eracleous, Partner for Sports, Media & Gaming, explore why sports businesses have become increasingly attractive to PE investors – and how they can...
Encouraging signs for the tech sector as 2024 unfolds
Andy Wright, Partner in Odgers Interim’s Technology Practice, notes a marked increase in companies hiring at senior interim level, even though stubborn financial pressures remain.
No doubt about it, 2023 was a challenging year....
ED&I leadership in Higher Education with guest speaker Professor Dilshad Sheikh
Rebecca Brandwood and Sarah Shaw from the Odgers Interim Education Practice hosted a webinar on ED&I leadership in Higher Education with a focus on sweeping away barriers to progression.
Although the Higher Education Sector...
Hot trends for local government in a general election year
Jes Ladva, Odgers Interim Managing Partner and Head of Practice for Local and Central Government, explores six major issues facing local authorities in 2024.
As I noted towards the end of last year, local authorities are...
Practical tips to improve the diversity of your workforce
The conversation in housing, and more broadly, has focussed for some time on increasing representation from diverse groups. Diversity is uniqueness, what makes us different. Increasingly, organisations are focusing ever more on...
Interim Insights: A CFO’s insight into a UK retail success story
Daniel Wood, Consultant, Consumer and Retail Practice, spoke to Neil Greenhalgh about his career at JD Sports spanning 19 years.
How did you get into a career in finance?
I went to Edinburgh University where I studied...
The Rise of the Fractional General Counsel
Companies are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance their legal operations and maintain a competitive edge. One such trend that has gained significant traction in recent years is the rise of the fractional general...
Shining a light on ESG and sustainable business
Adam Gates, Becky Mackarel and Richard Plaistowe from our Financial and Professional Services practice on doing the right thing in the face of yet more regulation – the Consumer Duty.
On the evening of Thursday 23 November 2023,...
Choosing Wisely: Legal Consultants vs External Counsel - A Practical Cost-Benefit Analysis
Emmanuel Janssens, Resourcer, explores the benefits of utilising interim legal talent to manage budget.
2023 has been an interesting year for interim legal hiring. Given the wider macroeconomic context, it is no secret that the...
Interim Insights: A conversation with Howard Trust, General Counsel Regulatory and Corporate Advisory Schroders
In today’s dynamic legal landscape, companies are increasingly leveraging the benefits of interim executives to address specific needs and unexpected vacancies. Charles Waples, Principal, Legal Practice, spoke to Howard Trust,...
Odgers Interim Introduces Legal Services Practice, Offering Elite Legal Talent on Demand
Odgers Interim, a prominent player in the executive search and talent acquisition industry, proudly announces the launch of the interim Legal Services Practice. This practice, a product of Odgers Berndtson’s esteemed legal search...