INSIGHTS




The Tech Making CPOs Go Faster

HR leaders are under pressure to show where technology spend pays back. Criticaleye’s Bridgette Hall asks CPOs and Board Leaders how they are choosing platforms, making the case for investment and deciding what to hold off on.

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Our Research

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CEO Research Results 2025

This research, conducted at our CEO Retreat, subtitled When Leadership Goes Faster, provides a fascinating insight into the challenges and priorities for CEOs this year.

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Asia Leadership Research 2025 Results

In this research, we surveyed senior leaders from Criticaleye’s Asia leadership Community to uncover the key trends and priorities influencing leadership performance across the region.

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Growth Company Research Results 2025

In this research, conducted during our Growth Company Retreat, we asked leaders of high-growth and fast-growing businesses about the challenges and opportunities they are facing this year, as well as their most likely exit routes.

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CPO Research Results 2025

This research, conducted at our CPO Retreat, provides a fascinating insight into the challenges and priorities for Chief People Officers (CPOs) this year.

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Chair & Non-executive Director Research Results 2025

This Research, New Waves of Growth, provides a fascinating insight into the challenges and priorities for Chairs and Non-executives this year.

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CFO Research Results 2025

This research, conducted at our CFO Retreat, subtitled New Pathways to Growth, provides a fascinating insight into the challenges and priorities for CFOs this year.


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Interviews

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The Tech Making CPOs Go Faster

HR leaders are under pressure to show where technology spend pays back. Criticaleye’s Bridgette Hall asks CPOs and Board Leaders how they are choosing platforms, making the case for investment and deciding what to hold off on.

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Leadership in Times of Radical Change

Phil Aspin, CFO of United Utilities, talks to Criticaleye about an £800 million fund raising, aligning with the CEO, and building up confidence and knowledge as a finance leader.

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Cutting Through Complexity as CEO

Nick Elliott, CEO of AWE Nuclear Security Technologies, talks to Criticaleye’s Jacob Ambrose Willson about why the biggest, most complex projects are the most rewarding.

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Building an AI-Ready Workforce

AI is reshaping ways of working faster than most organisations can adapt, putting talent strategy at the top of the Board agenda. Criticaleye's Anna Mitchell asks Board Leaders and CPOs with hands-on experience of the technology what it takes to build an AI-ready workforce.

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Driving the Next Phase of Growth at RAC

In this interview with Criticaleye Senior Editor Jacob Ambrose Willson, RAC’s CFO, Jo Baker, talks through how she has helped to steer the business through a significant transformation during the last several years.

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Giving Back as a Non-executive Director

Following a growth-laden five years as CEO of IRIS Software Group, Elona Mortimer-Zhika is now enjoying a burgeoning non-executive career. In this interview with Criticaleye’s Jacob Ambrose Willson, she explains how she is supporting the next generation of leaders.


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Videos and Podcasts

Burger King UK CFO Tim Doubleday on What Makes a Great Private Equity CFO

Tim Doubleday, Group CFO at Burger King UK, joins Jacob Ambrose Willson, Senior Editor at Criticaleye, to discuss what it takes to succeed as a CFO in a private equity-backed business.

Christina Chan, CFO, Asia Pacific at Marriott International on Leading as a Regional CFO

Christina Chan, CFO, Asia Pacific excluding China for Marriott International spoke to us about her career journey, leading as a regional CFO and finance as a driver for growth.

Jane Pateman, NED at Knights plc: What Changes from CPO to NED?

Moving from CPO to NED means shifting from execution to influence, challenge and oversight.

How to Execute a Successful Exit with Paul Lester CBE

A successful exit is rarely defined by valuation alone. Behind every strong outcome is strategic preparation, disciplined leadership and an organisation that is ready for transition.

HR Leaders At The Top Table: Robert Chong on the Evolving Role of the CPO

Robert Chong, Senior Advisor for Sembcorp Industries and a Criticaleye Board Mentor speaks to Criticaleye Senior Editor Bridgette Hall about the evolving role of the CHRO in Asia and if HR leaders are adapting and equipping themselves for the challenges of a fast-paced and AI-driven business environment.

Navigating Risk: Giles Thorley and Maria Kyriacou on Boardroom Leadership

Giles Thorley, CEO of Development Bank of Wales, and Maria Kyriacou, Chair of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE, join Marc Barber, Director of Content at Criticaleye, to explore how CEOs and Boards can work together to navigate risk and make better decisions in an increasingly complex business environment.


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Partner Content

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Women Leaders in an AI Era: Navigating Opportunity and Change

AI has swiftly become a defining force in business life, reshaping how organisations operate, compete and grow. This report by AlixPartners explores how women in senior leadership are responding to business disruption, embracing AI and navigating the opportunities and challenges these changes present for organisational growth and the future of work.

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Unlocking Volume Growth - Retail's Defining Challenge

Growth within retail is proving harder than ever before, with growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty hitting consumer confidence, impacting inflation and disrupting supply chains. This report by AlixPartners builds a critical analysis of how retailers can unlock volume growth despite these difficult conditions.

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Stream Impact Report 2025

Financial wellbeing is becoming an increasingly important issue for employers, with financial stress having a direct impact on employees’ lives, productivity and resilience. This report by Stream explores the scale of the challenge, drawing on research into employees’ financial experiences and the impact of financial support tools.

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2027 Data Center Market Outlook

The data centre industry is heading into 2027 facing mounting technology disruption, financial distress and a wave of deal activity. This report by AlixPartners surveys the views of more than 480 senior executives, investors and lenders, capturing their perspectives on pricing, capital, technology and M&A.

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IPEM Allocation and Fundraising Trend Report 2027

The private markets industry is entering a new investment cycle, with LPs increasingly focused on diversification, alpha generation and demonstrable value creation, as return expectations come under pressure. This report from Criticaleye Partner AlixPartners, in collaboration with IPEM, analyses allocation and fundraising trends based on data from IPEM Global 2026 attendees, representing more than 1,200 funds.

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HR Shared Services Trends Report 2026

The world of HR is evolving rapidly, as organisations look to improve efficiency, embrace AI and enhance the employee experience. This report by LACE Partners looks into how organisations can balance artificial intelligence with value to unlock the next generation of HR services.


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