Transformation is never straightforward, especially in a complex public sector organisation like the National Physical Laboratory. Now, a decade into his CEO tenure at NPL, Peter Thompson CBE reflects on the bold changes he’s implemented, the lessons learned along the way and what the future holds for NPL. For leaders undertaking complex transformation programmes, Criticaleye's highly bespoke leadership development offers CEOs and senior executives the chance to ask questions and compare approaches with peers from different organisations, sectors and regions. Get in touch with our team here to discuss how to join our global Community of senior leaders.
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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. Key findings from Criticaleye's CEO Resear...
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. Key findings from this ye...
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 e...
This research, conducted at our CPO Retreat, provides a fascinating insight into the challenges and priorities for Chief People Officers (CPOs) this year. Key findings from Criticaleye's CPO Research: Tec...
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. Key findings from Criticaleye's Chair & NED Research: New...
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. Key findings from Criticaleye's CFO Research:...
Transformation is never straightforward, especially in a complex public sector organisation like the National Physical Laboratory. Now, a decade into his CEO tenure at NPL, Peter Thompson CBE reflects on the bold change...
Experience counts in this business climate. Paul Lester talks to Criticaleye's Marc Barber about his career as a Chair across different asset classes and the ways in which a good Board can unlock value and suppor...
Positioning a Business for Rapid Growth
Peter Sweetbaum has over two decades of experience leading high growth tech firms, often working in tandem with private equity owners. In this interview with Criticaleye, Peter explains his approach to scaling busine...
Fuelling Entrepreneurial Ambition
The London Stock Exchange’s growth market AIM is celebrating 30 years as the UK’s pre-eminent platform to fuel the growth ambitions of entrepreneurs from around the world. Criticaleye’s Jacob Ambrose W...
Building a High-performance Culture in PE
Delinian’s Chief People and Culture Officer, Kirsty Bashforth, speaks to Criticaleye’s Bridgette Hall about driving culture change across a high-growth, PE-backed portfolio. Kirsty shares how she’s bui...
Global power industry veteran and CEO of enfinium Mike Maudsley talks to Criticaleye Senior Editor Jacob Ambrose Willson about transitioning into the energy-from-waste industry, along with his plans to put the business ...
Criticaleye Asia Podcast - Aspiring CFOs: What Boards Really Want from Their CFOs
Catherine O’Connell, Audit & Supervisory Board Member at FUJITSU, shares her perspective on how CFOs can meet rising expectations in the Boardroom, highlighting what Boards truly value in their CFOs today, ...
Martin Balaam, CEO of Pimberly and Jacqui Summons, NED/Fractional CHRO join Criticaleye's Senior Editor, Jacob Ambrose Willson to explore the demands of private equity ownership from driving value creation and ma...
Tea Colaianni, Senior Independent Director at Watches of Switzerland and portfolio Non-Executive Director, shares her journey from Chief People Officer to the Boardroom and the unique strengths HR leaders bring as NE...
Sangeeta Desai, Non-Executive Director at Boat Rocker Media and Board Mentor at Criticaleye, joins Matthew Blagg, CEO of Criticaleye, to discuss how senior leaders can bring clarity of direction and purpose to inspir...
Inspiring Leaders Podcast: Fuelling Fast Growth (ft. Deborah Frost, UK Chair of Mercer Master Trust)
In this episode, we hear from Deborah Frost, UK Chair of Mercer Master Trust and former CEO of Personal Group, as she shares her experiences in leading and transforming high-growth businesses. Hosted by Marc Barb...
Inspiring Leaders Podcast: Leading as Group CEO (ft. Sean Latus, Group CEO of Calisen)
In this episode, we hear from Sean Latus, Group CEO at Calisen, as he reflects on his transition from CFO to CEO and the realities of leading a complex organisation in today’s business climate. Hosted...
When it comes to employee appreciation, the most successful organisations find ways to address a wide range of their employees’ needs. This report by Criticaleye Partner Reward Gateway | Edenred explo...
Leadership Under Pressure: Aligning Growth and Efficiency
This report by Criticaleye Partner AlixPartners shows how leadership effectiveness has become the most important driver of value creation, drawing on a decade of research into leadership across private equity firms and ...
Elevating Human Potential: The AI Skills Revolution
The rapid advancement of AI has sparked concerns about its impact on job security. While these concerns merit thoughtful consideration, this report by Criticaleye Partner Workday focuses on how AI can empower people,...
Europe's AI Reckoning: Reinventing Industries for a New Era
Europe’s productivity challenge is growing and the clear root cause is underinvestment in technology. In this report, Criticaleye Partner Accenture explores the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to bo...
Are Women Leaders Driving our Digital Future?
How are women leaders responding to disruption in today’s uncertain world? This report from Criticaleye Partner AlixPartners draws on insights from its latest Disruption Index to reveal that women in leadership...
Ready for Resilience: Navigating The New Tariff Landscape and its Economic Impact
In this report by Criticaleye Partner Accenture, the evolving global trade landscape is examined in the wake of sweeping U.S. tariffs. Macroeconomic impacts are analysed, and four essential capabilities for buildin...
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