INSIGHTS




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 Willson reflects on its achievements and what CEOs and investors need to ensure the future success of AIM. Featuring commentary from:   Marcus Stuttard, Head of AIM and UK Primary Markets, London Stock Exchange Andrew Belshaw, CEO, Gamma Communications Marnie Millard, Chair, Marks Electrical and Board Mentor, Criticaleye Neil Austin, CEO, Xeros Criticaleye supports senior leaders from a variety of businesses, sectors and geographies. With 57 percent of growth company executives in our research saying the need to deliver returns can cause teams to become overly focused on the short term, our global leadership Community provides a confidential and trusted space, offering diverse views which leaders can draw from when making decisions fo...

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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. Key findings from Criticaleye's CEO Resear...

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Asia Leadership Research Resu...

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...

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Growth Company Research Resul...

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...

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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. Key findings from Criticaleye's CPO Research: Tec...

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Chair & Non-executive Directo...

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...

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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. Key findings from Criticaleye's CFO Research:...


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INTERVIEWS

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Fuelling Entrepreneurial Ambi...

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...

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Building a High-performance C...

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...

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Powering Ahead as CEO

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 ...

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Leading People, Culture and C...

As Legal & General undergoes a bold cultural and strategic transformation, Chief Transformation and People Officer Emma Hardaker-Jones shares with Criticaleye Senior Editor Bridgette Hall how she’s helping ...

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The Board's Role in M&A

In this exclusive interview with Criticaleye, Oliver Tant, Non-executive Director at UK household name B&M Retail and former CFO of FTSE 100 stalwart Imperial Brands, highlights the vital role of the Board in provid...

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Engineering a Sustainable Fut...

Spirax Group specialises in thermal energy management and fluid technology, providing solutions to help customers improve the efficiency, safety and sustainability of their industrial processes. Group HR Director Jim De...


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VIDEOS AND PODCASTS

Inspiring Leaders Podcast: Fu...

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: Le...

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...

Criticaleye Asia Podcast - A ...

Benny Goh, Founder and Managing Partner of Parami Solutions and a Criticaleye Board Mentor, shares his perspective on how Boards can navigate Asia’s increasingly complex business landscape, shaped by rapid technol...

Criticaleye Asia Podcast - Su...

Echo Jin, Chief Financial Officer for Asia at Microsoft, shares her perspective on the evolving role of CFOs, highlighting how finance leaders are increasingly involved in shaping business strategy, leading diverse, cro...

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Once you leave executive life...

Featuring comments from David Brown, Chair, Renew Holdings who explains the value of having access to the Criticaleye Community once you start a plural career.

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There is always room for impr...

Featuring comments from Martin Rolfe, CEO, NATS on how CEOs can unlock the power of the Board through more effective debate and communication.


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PARTNER CONTENT

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Leadership Under Pressure: Al...

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 ...

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Elevating Human Potential: Th...

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,...

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Europe's AI Reckoning: Reinve...

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...

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Are Women Leaders Driving our...

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...

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Ready for Resilience: Navigat...

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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Destination Net Zero

The race to Net Zero is well underway, but how fast are companies really progressing? Criticaleye Partner Accenture’s Destination Net Zero report sheds light on this question. Drawing on data from the worl...


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