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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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.
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.
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.
This research, conducted at our CPO Retreat, provides a fascinating insight into the challenges and priorities for Chief People Officers (CPOs) this year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Claire Ainscough, Chief People Officer at Ocado, talks to Criticaleye’s Bridgette Hall about navigating a profound business transformation and why the CPO must speak the language of technology.
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.
Richard Williams, Former CHRO at Western Union: How HR Becomes a Board-Level Power Function
Richard Williams, Board Mentor at Criticaleye and former Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Western Union joins Bridgette Hall, Senior Editor at Criticaleye to explore what it takes to lead HR in a global organisation.
Mike Maudsley, CEO of enfinium: How Great CEOs Stay Ahead of the Curve
Mike Maudsley, CEO of enfinium, joins Bridgette Hall, Senior Editor at Criticaleye, to explore what it takes to succeed as a CEO in today’s fast-changing business environment.
The Future of Executive Leadership and High Performance
Andrew Darfoor, SID, Post Office & Board Mentor at Criticaleye, and Jodene Young, Chief People Officer at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), join Bridgette Hall, Senior Editor at Criticaleye, for a discussion on the leadership trends shaping today’s executive teams and what it takes to build high-performing leadership at the top of organisations.
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.
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.
The Access Gap: Building Healthcare Around Real Working Lives
The UK's workforce has changed more than ever before, but too often, access to healthcare has not kept pace with the realities of modern working life. This report by SimplyHealth explores the challenges facing employees and employers, and the human and economic impact of those challenges, to help organisations create more productive workforces.
Employee Happiness in the Age of AI
In this report, AlixPartners and Darwin X argue that retail consistently trails other industries on employee happiness, and that closing that gap is not just a people issue, but a prerequisite for competing in the age of AI.
Technology Transformation is Not an IT Issue – It's a Leadership One
Successful transformation is not won by process alone. This article by Criticaleye Partner Hitachi Solutions explores the culture of partnership and the executive behaviours that turn plans into results. The piece explains that when these behaviours are absent, organisations often end up picking up the pieces mid-programme.
IPEM Pan-European Private Equity Barometer 2026
Despite evolving geopolitical, macroeconomic and industry dynamics, the European private equity industry has demonstrated strong resilience in 2026 so far. This is according to a report by Criticaleye Partner AlixPartners, in collaboration with IPEM, which surveys a range of European fund managers, capturing their perspectives on the current economic, business and regulatory landscape.
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