INSIGHTS




Driving Growth and Value as CFO

Ithaca Energy has developed into a major player in the North Sea oil industry during Iain Lewis’ three years as CFO. In this interview with Criticaleye, he discusses the company’s IPO in 2022, its M&A strategy and the practicalities of working in an unusual executive team structure. Criticaleye supports senior executives from a variety of businesses, sectors and geographies. With 71 percent of CFOs in our Research saying they feel isolated in the top finance role, our global leadership Community provides a confidential and trusted space, offering diverse views which CFOs can draw from when making decisions for themselves and their organisations. Click here to find out how we support CFOs.

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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 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...

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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 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 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...

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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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Driving Growth and Value as CFO

Ithaca Energy has developed into a major player in the North Sea oil industry during Iain Lewis’ three years as CFO. In this interview with Criticaleye, he discusses the company’s IPO in 2022, its M&A st...

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Embracing the Human-AI Partnership

Singtel faces a rapidly changing environment as geopolitics, customer expectations and AI reshape its business. In discussion with Criticaleye Senior Editor Bridgette Hall, Group Chief People & Sustainability Office...

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Reaching New Heights at GuocoLand

After four years in the Group CFO role at one of Singapore’s most prominent real estate developers, GuocoLand Group, Andrew Chew talks to Jacob Ambrose Willson about stepping up from regional CFO to Group, mana...

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The AI-led HR Revolution at Victrex

Victrex’s Group HR Director Jilly Atherton has brought together talent planning, leadership development and digital innovation to support a fast-changing global business, using AI where it adds real value without ...

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Inside the Take-private at PropertyGuru

After a whirlwind journey from the NYSE to private ownership, PropertyGuru CFO Joe Dische reflects on making the hard calls. In this interview with Criticaleye Senior Editor Bridgette Hall, he discusses public vs...

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A Mindset for Continuous Learning

After recently closing the page on a wide-ranging executive career, following a six-year stint as CFO of FTSE 250 energy business Drax, Criticaleye Senior Editor Jacob Ambrose Willson finds Andy Skelton in a reflective ...


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Videos and Podcasts

Inspiring Leaders Podcast: Navigating Capital Markets with Confidence

Dave Wilson, Chair of LBG Media (LADbible) and Knights plc, joins Criticaleye’s Senior Editor Jacob Ambrose Willson to explore how Boards and executive teams can successfully navigate today’s capital mark...

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Criticaleye Membership: Bringing The Outside In

Leaders from across our Membership Community talk about the value of looking outside the business in order to outperform as senior executives.    Featuring comments from Susan Allen, CEO, Yorkshire ...

Inspiring Leaders Podcast: What's in Store for 2026

Matthew Blagg, CEO for Criticaleye, joins Marketing and Communications Director Julia Brook for the first Inspiring Leaders podcast for 2026. They take a look at some of the lessons for leaders last year, and exa...

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Securing Your First NED Role

Board leaders from across our Community share some key tips for individuals looking to step into NED or Chair roles.   Featuring comments from Michelle Darracott, Non-executive Director, TPT Retirement S...

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Balancing Short-term Performance with Long-term Vision

In this video, Preneet Bindra, Head of HR, APAC, Alcon, Dharma Chandran, Chief People Officer, Toll Group, Helen Snowball, Chief People Officer, PropertyGuru Group and Rajiv Sharma, CEO, Archroma discuss strategies for ...

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Cultivating Future Leaders in Asia

In this video, Anupam Trehan, Vice President & People & Communities (HR) - APJC, Cisco, Benny H. Goh, Founder & Managing Director , Parami Solutions & Board Mentor, Criticaleye, Till Vestring , Advisory ...


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Partner Content

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2026 Enterprise Software Technology Predictions Report

In this report, Criticaleye Partner AlixPartners suggest that 2026 will likely mark a structural turning point for enterprise software, as AI reshapes not only how software is built, but how it is priced,...

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APAC Datacenters: Navigating the Uncertain ROI

Data centre markets across the Asia Pacific region are entering a new phase, where demand is accelerating but monetisation is becoming increasingly complex. This report from Criticaleye Partner AlixPartners explores how...

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Shaping the Future of AIM

This Discussion Paper Feedback Statement by Criticaleye's Advisory Member London Stock Exchange Group has been published following a recent call for input from all stakeholders relating to the future of Lo...

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The Boards' Cyber-Risk Compass

In this insight, Criticaleye Retreat Partner Palo Alto Networks shares the 10 questions every director should ask to govern, fortify and strategise their organisation’s approach to cyber risk.

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Practical AI for CEOs

AlixPartners’ Practical AI for CEOs playbook cuts through the hype to show how leaders can turn AI ambition into measurable business value. In a market defined by rapid innovation and intensifying competition, ...

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The Price of Paralysis

Criticaleye lead Partner AlixPartners paints a stark picture of global volatility, economic fragility, geopolitical shocks and relentless market shifts, in its 2025 'Turnaround and Transformation...


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