Intelligence

We recently hosted a roundtable breakfast at our London office, with 20 senior executives and investors from the UK’s B2B software ecosystem.

Together, we explored the themes of business performance, dealmaking, and the impact of Generative AI, leaving us with a shared sense of cautious optimism.

Following the 2025 Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR), Jes Ladva reflects on the implications that it has for local government.

The review underscores the role of local government in delivering the government's broader reform and growth agenda, with a focus on public sector reform, technology-led service transformation, and green energy and sustainability initiatives.

In today’s evolving DEI landscape, organisations are adopting a more cautious approach, especially as the focus shifts from traditional metrics to social mobility. This trend, gaining ground in the US, is now influencing business practices in the UK and Europe as well.

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Lisa Buckley, former UK Operations Director at Wagamama, about the big strategic priorities shaping retail and hospitality in 2025 and beyond. Lisa brings sharp insight into how brands...

Odgers Interim welcomed Joanne Roney, Chief Executive, Birmingham City Council as guest speaker at our recent ‘Aspiring CEOs’ webinar.

Joanne's career started as a 16-year-old apprentice at Birmingham City Council. She gained...

My Return to Work from Maternity Leave

I am now a couple of weeks in to my return to work following my maternity leave and wanted to share my journey and insights to help other working parents and employers.

The return to work...

In volatile times, interim executives can present an attractive solution. Adam Gates, Partner, Insurance, explains why demand is holding up across the Financial Services sector.  

Despite continued global economic uncertainty and...

Amid rising costs and economic uncertainty, retailers need nimble supply chains fit for a new era of disruption. By Daniel Wood and Zoe Wakeham, Consultants, Consumer and Retail Practice.

Donald Trump is famously partial to a...

The rising trend of football clubs collaborating with high-end fashion brands can greatly benefit both the retail & consumer and sports industries, as Daniel Wood and Bambos Eracleous discuss.

Football and fashion are...

International Women's month is an opportune moment to celebrate the incredible contributions of women in local government. Across the United Kingdom, from council chambers to executive offices, female leaders are appointed into...

Cross-sector talent is vital for effective housing delivery, considers Jes Ladva, Managing Partner - Government, Finance and Technology.

There has been a great deal in the recent press and media surrounding the Government’s Plan...

The financial services sector is poised for significant transformation as we move further into 2025. We recently hosted a lunch that featured insights from Tracey Groves, Head of Sustainable Business and ESG Advisory Practice, and...

SJ Leatherdale, Partner, Healthcare and Life Sciences, works with NHS clients every day. When a serious heart problem put her life at risk, the NHS showed its brilliance in emergency situations.

In my job, I’m privileged to meet...

Adam Gates, Partner and Head of Insurance outlines the proposed consolidation within the UK pensions sector that could boost investment in productive assets and achieve higher returns.

Bigger is better. That’s the credo behind...

The UK retail and consumer market is currently experiencing numerous shifts, driven by both consumer behaviour and broader economic changes. We explore the five main trends predicted to have the biggest effect on the UK retail and...

Jes Ladva, Managing Partner, Government, Finance and Technology analyses local authority CEO data for candidate trends and examines the likely impact of new legislation.

An important aspect of my role in identifying the best...

The Regulator of Social Housing’s new in-depth assessment  - revised and toughened-up this year - will sooner or later reach the sector’s landlords. So, what can they expected? Odgers Interim convened a webinar with some who’ve...

A December lunch hosted by the Odgers Interim Technology Practice offered insights into the trading conditions of the dynamic and fragmented IT services market. Our guestlist was comprised of industry leading CEOs, CFOs, Chairs...