The Interim Leader

Welcome to the new edition of the The Interim Leader podcast brought to you by Odgers Interim, the UK’s leading provider of interim management services. Grant Speed, Global Managing Director, will be bringing you the lessons learned every month from our wide range of experts about issues they’ve faced in their careers to date.Have you ever wondered if you’re the only one to make a certain mistake? Our experts will be sharing some of the difficult business decisions they’ve had to make alongside topical interim management advice.

Terry Noble, Principal and Head of the Odgers Interim Energy & Utilities practice, is joined by three guests to discuss the challenges of change and transformation across a variety of sectors. Melanie Steel is a Transformation Practitioner with a career in people change, Tony Martin is a sector agnostic Transformation Director focusing on large scale business optimisation programmes and Jason Craker is a CIO/CTO who has driven transformation in the Automotive industry.

The latest episode in the popular podcast series "The Interim Leader" by Odgers Interim addresses the thematic of Diversity & Inclusion in Social Housing, and prompts us to reflect on why we are still talking the talk, but seem to struggle to walk the walk when it comes to implementing the core values of D&I. Join us for a stimulating and eye opening discussion with Suresh Lal, Partner and Head of our Social Housing Practice, and Sue Johnson, Head of the Diversity and Inclusion Practice at Odgers Berndtson.

Ali Palmer, Partner and Head of the Odgers Interim Consumer and Telecoms Practice, talks to Flavilla Fongang, MD, Brand Strategist, Author, International Keynote Speaker, BBC Brand Advisor, Founder of TLA - Black Women in Tech.Talking to senior women across sectors reveals some fascinating insights into their journeys and what they are most passionate about. Ali and Flavilla reflect on many things including; leadership style, her thoughts around Inclusion and Diversity, and how she takes her people on the journey with her.

Bambos Eracleous, Partner and Head of the Odgers Interim Media & Entertainment Practice, talks to media commentator and journalist Kate Bulkley. With extensive experience both on camera, in print and on stage, Kate is well known in the industry for analysing, writing and broadcasting on all things related to the worlds of media, tech and telecoms. Bambos and Kate take a look back at the first half of the year, covering a number of areas including: · Key themes defining 2021 so far · Reasons behind the new wave of M&A deals within Media & Entertainment and why ‘scale’ will continue to be a key driver · Where the big media players will be battling for growth   · The impact that ‘merger mania’ may have on PSBs · What deals could be on the horizon and other areas to look out for over the next 6-12mths in Media & Entertainment You can connect with Bambos and Odgers Interim here: or www.odgersinterim.com/uk/ And with Kate here: or http://www.katebulkley.com/ Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more episodes of our Media & Entertainment Podcast!

Ali Palmer, Partner and Head of the Odgers Interim Consumer and Telecoms Practice, talks to Pamela Maynard, CEO Avanade. Talking to senior women across sectors reveals some fascinating insights into their journeys and what they are most passionate about. Ali and Pamela reflect on many things including Pam’s achievements, her leadership style, her thoughts around Inclusion and Diversity and how she takes her people on the journey with her. Connect with Ali and Odgers Interim here.   Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more episodes of our Women in Leadership Podcast.

SJ Leatherdale, Partner and Head of the Healthcare Practice at Odgers Interim, talks to Lis Allen, HR Director Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, about the future of the workforce in the post-pandemic environment. In this latest episode of our podcast series “Interim Leader”, Lis and SJ reflect on several possible avenues for the return of the workforce to their pre-pandemic place of work. Lis advocates for a hybrid pattern of visible and remote working moving forward, and explains why leadership needs to steer a new way of working scenarios that grants workforces flexibility and long-term job satisfaction. Connect with SJ and Odgers Interim here, or get in touch with Lis. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more episodes of our Interim Leader Podcast!

  Bambos Eracleous, Partner and Head of the Odgers Interim Media & Entertainment Practice, talks to radio ‘futurologist’ James Cridland. James is the editor of Podnews, the leading daily newsletter for the podcast industry. With a career spanning over 30-years and covering all areas of audio, James is a writer, consultant and public speaker on the future of podcasts and radio. Bambos and James talk through the current trends and developments within the podcast industry, including: The drivers behind the growth of podcasts The current ‘arms race’ in podcasting and whether consolidation will be good or bad for the industry in the long term Whether the big money deals made by the likes of Spotify and Amazon make sense New content strategies and innovation in the areas of podcast advertising and distribution tech The skills and experience that will be in demand within the world of podcasting over the coming years You can connect with Bambos and Odgers Interim here: www.linkedin.com/in/bambos-eracleous-0b021a3/ www.odgersinterim.com/uk/ And with James at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescridland/ Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more episodes of our Media & Entertainment Podcast!  

  Bambos Eracleous, Partner and Head of the Odgers Interim Media & Entertainment Practice, talks to economist Will Page. Using the cancelled plans for a European Super League in football as a starting point, Bambos and Will discuss the economic drivers currently at play within the world of sport and the impact they will have on future commercial models. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more episodes of our Media & Entertainment Podcast You can connect with Bambos and Odgers Interim here: www.linkedin.com/in/bambos-eracleous-0b021a3/ www.odgersinterim.com/uk/ And with Will at: www.linkedin.com/in/wpage/  

Tom Legard, Partner and Head of the Odgers Interim Energy, Manufacturing & Infrastructure Practice speaks to Graham Cooley, CEO of ITM Power PLC. This follows on from a webinar Graham spoke at earlier this year and answers a number of questions that were raised.   Presenter: Tom Legard, Partner & Head of Industrial Practice https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomlegard/   Guest: Graham Cooley, CEO of ITM Power PLC https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamcooley/