Succeeding as a First-time CEO

Authored by Jacob Ambrose Willson, Senior Editor, Criticaleye

Senior Editor Jacob Ambrose Willson talks to members of Criticaleye’s global Community who have taken on the CEO role for the first time and made a success of it, despite facing a unique array of challenges.

Featuring commentary from:

Jon Jayal, CEO, Nexteq

Mark Scanlon, Advisory Board Member, Dittolo and former CEO, Tenet Group

Matthew Blagg, CEO, Criticaleye

Brittany Harris, co-founder and CEO, Qflow

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Contributors

Brittany Harris
Co-founder & CEO
Qualis Flow

Jon Jayal
Former CEO
Nexteq plc

Mark Scanlon
Former CEO
Tenet Group

Matthew Blagg
CEO
Criticaleye

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