Board & CEO Insights Report 2025
Understanding the evolving business landscape and the future of CEO leadership.
This report shares insights from over 100 UK Chairs, NEDs, and CEOs on how the CEO role is shifting in today’s complex business landscape.
It reveals what’s rising up the agenda, what’s being deprioritised, and where executive and non-executive views align.
Download the full report to explore:
- The changing focus of CEOs under different ownership structures.
- What boards see as the biggest risks and opportunities this year.
- The leadership qualities that matter most in today’s climate.
- How people, culture and capability are becoming strategic levers.
- What sets private equity backed leadership apart in fast-paced environments.
Download the Board & CEO Insights Report to understand where leadership focus is shifting in the next 12 months.
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Introducing our Board & CEO Practices
The pressure on the Boardroom has never been so intense and the importance of strong leadership at the helm of an organisation is in the spotlight now more than ever as leaders continue to navigate uncertain times within an ever-changing business and socio-political context.
Combining strong relationships with a leading research capability and global market insight, we consistently help clients find best in class leadership and support them with succession planning.
Our experienced Partners have a strong track record across multiple sectors, ownership structures and roles and we are driven to find exceptional people for our clients.
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