May 2025, Issue 152
In this edition, we recently welcomed Joanne Roney, Chief Executive, Birmingham City Council as guest speaker at our recent ‘Aspiring CEOs’ webinar. Rebecca Brandwood returns to work after maternity leave and shares advice for employers and working parents. At the Odgers annual Independent Healthcare Breakfast, we brought together senior leaders from across the independent health and care sector for a timely and thought-provoking discussion on the future of UK healthcare. Finally, Daniel Wood had the pleasure of speaking with Lisa Buckley, Chief Retail Officer at BrewDog, about the big strategic priorities shaping retail and hospitality in 2025 and beyond. Lisa brings sharp insight into how brands can stay relevant in a time of constant change—balancing innovation, purpose, and commercial growth.
Leading with Purpose and Pace: Lisa Buckley on the Evolving Face of Hospitality
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...
Lessons and pathways for aspiring CEOs
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...
Returning to work after maternity leave – advice for employers and working parents
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...