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/  

  Bambos Eracleous, Partner and Head of the Odgers Interim Media & Entertainment Practice, talks to Delphine Lievens, a Senior Box Office Analyst at Gower Street Analytics. With UK cinemas gearing-up to re-open their doors to movie-goers next month, Bambos and Delphine reflect on what has been a challenging time for the UK film and cinema industries. They discuss what lasting impact Covid-19 may have on the cinema experience and the trends that have developed in how (and what) we have enjoyed watching over the last year. 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/ And with Delphine at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delphine-lievens-2983a791/  

  Welcome to Career Stories, a brand new series from the Interim Leader that explores the journeys of senior executives across the different industries we cover at Odgers Interim. In our latest episode Bambos Eracleous, Head of our Media & Entertainment practice, speaks to Sue Brooks who is the MD for Product Development & Agency Strategy at Reuters. Sue has worked with editorial content her entire career, reporting for newspapers, radio and TV and holding editorial roles at the BBC, Associated Press, Channel 4 and ITN, where she edited the flagship News at Ten. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more episodes of Career Stories. Connect with Sue at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-brooks-8066655/ Connect with Bambos and Odgers Interim at: www.linkedin.com/in/bambos-eracleous-0b021a3/ www.odgersinterim.com/uk/  

Bambos Eracleous, Partner and Head of the Odgers Interim Media & Entertainment Practice, talks to Will Page, the music industry's first Chief Economist. Bambos and Will cover a wide range of topics including the challenges and opportunities for the music business, the boom in copyrights and back catalogues, content overload and what economics can tell us about the next wave of digital disruption across Media and Entertainment. They also discuss Will's new book Tarzan Economics, which shares the lessons he's learned as a ‘Rockonomist' and how they can be applied by individuals, industries and institutions that are facing change and disruption of their own. A fascinating listen, not only for those interested in the music business but for anyone staring at their own ‘Napster Moment'. 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:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/wpage/

Leading the conversation for Odgers Interim is Becky Mackarel, Lead Consultant for our Professional Services and Investment Practice. Becky speaks to Danae Leaman-Hill, Director of Fundraising and Development at Ambitious about Autism, and John Levell, independent business transformation and technology consultant and former Non-Exec Chair of the British Dyslexia Association, about their advice to other business leaders for supporting neurodiversity in the workplace.   Presenter: Becky Mackarel, Investment & Professional Services Consultant, Odgers Interim

  Welcome to Career Stories, a brand new series from the Interim Leader that explores the journeys of senior executives across the different industries we cover at Odgers Interim. In our first episode Bambos Eracleous, Head of our Media & Entertainment practice, speaks to Phillip Luff whose 30-plus years within Media have seen him lead businesses for the likes of Liberty Global, Discovery and the Scripps Network. Always engaging, Phillip was the perfect guest for episode one, talking through his early career in Australia and his subsequent moves and roles in different countries around the world.   Don't forget to like and subscribe for more episodes of Career Stories   Connect with Phillip at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipluff/ Connect with Bambos and Odgers Interim at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bambos-eracleous-0b021a3/ https://www.odgersinterim.com/uk/  

  We invite Nicole Slowey, Operations Director at Qdos, to come back for a second podcast to discuss IR35 legislation and the off-payroll working rules. Already in play in the public sector, IR35 will come into force in the private sector in April 2021, after a 12 month delay due to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Nicole talks to Grant Speed about what it means for commercial organisations, and how independent workers and their employers can prepare for it. Qdos is a leading contract insurance firm specialising in insurance and advice for UK-based contractors, freelancers, and consultants. Importantly, the organisation boasts an extensive knowledge of IR35 and off-payroll working legislation.  www.qdoscontractor.com Presenter: Grant Speed, Managing Director, Odgers Interim  

Bambos Eracleous, Partner and Head of the Odgers Interim Media & Entertainment Practice, discusses how events of the last 12-months have begun to shape the industry's approach to Diversity and Inclusion. Bambos' guest contributors for the podcast are Ade Rawcliffe, ITV's Group Director for Diversity & Inclusion; Sam Phillips, CEO & Founder of Representation; and Julie McKeen, Head of Media at Odgers Berndtson. Together they cover what we mean by diversity and inclusion, why it is desirable and what practical steps are being taken to ensure that both the current pace and accountability for change is maintained. Presenter: Bambos Eracleous, Partner and Head of the Odgers Interim Media & Entertainment Practice, Odgers Interim

Jonathan Flynn, Retail Consultant at Odgers Interim, speaks to Bill Grimsey, Retail Commentator, about the future of the high street. Their conversation touches on the current state and the impact of the pandemic as well as what the future could look like. Bill suggests innovative ideas of how the high street and the retail industry can be transformed through the right retail leadership, investment in digital transformation and reimagining town and city centres into 'community hubs'. Bill is a former retail chief executive, having held positions at store groups both in the UK and abroad and has earned a reputation as a turnaround specialist. He is now a retail commentator, regularly featuring in the media and has recently released his latest review of the high street titled Build, Back, Better.   Presenter: Jonathan Flynn, Retail Consultant, Odgers Interim

In this episode Bambos Eracleous, Partner and Head of the Odgers Interim Media & Entertainment Practice, speaks to Jane Sparrow who is the founder of The Culture Builders, an award-winning consultancy that specialises in culture, change and performance. As we enter the next phase of the pandemic with news of successful vaccine trials, Bambos and Jane talk through the leadership and culture issues for organisations to consider during the early part of next year, as well as discussing some practical advice on how to manage the winter months and their impact on our health and wellbeing. Presenter: Bambos Eracleous, Partner and Head of the Media & Entertainment Practice, Odgers Interim

Suresh Lal, Partner and Head of the Odgers Interim Social Housing Practice, speaks to Kate Dodsworth, the chief executive officer of Gateway Housing Association, about the lack of diversity in social housing leadership teams. This conversation follows on from a previous episode released last year on the topic as a way of reflecting on what has happened over the past year, any progress made and what needs to happen going forward to accelerate change.           Presenter: Suresh Lal, Partner & Head of the Social Housing Practice, Odgers Interim

Paul Wright, Head of the Technology Practice at Odgers Interim, speaks to Vanessa Slowey, a telecommunications and technology NED and former CEO, and Shaun Taylor, a highly experienced chief transformation officer, about how to successfully carry out a transformation programme. In the episode, they discuss why digital transformation is more critical than ever for organisations, what makes a great transformation leader and the importance of the dynamic between the chief executive and the chief transformation officer.   Presenter: Paul Wright, Head of the Technology Practice, Odgers Interim

Ross Gordon, Business Services and Life Sciences Consultant at Odgers Interim, hosts this episode to share a recent interim candidate webinar held to discuss the remote interview and digital on-boarding process. With colleagues Sarah Shaw, Partner and Head of the Education Practice, and Paul Wright, Head of the Technology Practice, the consultants interview Darren Leigh and Jonathan Baldwin, two interim managers, about their recent experiences starting assignments during the Covid-19 disruption.   Presenter: Ross Gordon, Business Services and Life Sciences Consultant, Odgers Interim

Jonathan Flynn, Retail Consultant at Odgers Interim talks to David Smith, CEO of Hamleys. This episode is the second half of a conversation with David, with the previous covering the current landscape of the retail sector, and this one delving into the topic of the future of retail. The discussion focuses on areas of change for the industry, touching on emerging trends such as the rise of localism, the 'furloughing' of retail space, and subscription models. Presenter: Jonathan Flynn, Retail Consultant, Odgers Interim

Jonathan Flynn, Retail Consultant at Odgers Interim talks to David Smith, CEO of Hamleys. This episode is part one of a two part conversation with David, with this half covering the current landscape of the retail sector - looking at his experience with a flagship store on Regent Street, the increase in discounting and the evolution of consumer behaviours - and the second half, focusing on the future of retail.     Presenter: Jonathan Flynn, Retail Consultant, Odgers Interim

Rebecca Brandwood, Healthcare and Education Consultant at Odgers Interim, hosts this episode to share a recent interim candidate webinar held to discuss the remote interview and digital on-boarding process. With colleagues Terry Noble, Energy & Utilities Consultant, and SJ Leatherdale, Partner and Head of the Healthcare Practice, the consultants interview Mark Garrett and Bernard Scully, two interim managers, about their recent experiences starting assignments during the Covid-19 disruption.     Presenter: Rebecca Brandwood, Healthcare and Education Consultant, Odgers Interim

Jonathan Flynn, Retail Consultant at Odgers Interim talks to Suzanne Harlow, Retail Sector Advisor and Consultant, about how the Covid-19 pandemic is accelerating change in the retail sector, looking at the current changes taking place and the future of the UK high street.     Presenter: Jonathan Flynn, Retail Consultant, Odgers Interim

Terry Noble, Energy and Utilities Consultant at Odgers Interim talks to Jonathan Rossotto, Clean Tech and Energy Consultant at Odgers Berndtson about the transition to renewable energy, tighter regulation across the energy sector and the increasing levels of technological disruption.           Presenter: Terry Noble, Energy and Utilities Consultant, Odgers Interim

Three years ago, IR35 came into effect in the public sector. This April, the same changes will affect the private sector. Jes Ladva, Head of the Government Practice at Odgers Interim, speaks to Anthony Francis, former HR Relationship Manager at the Royal Borough of Kingston and Munira Kachwala, former Head of HR Commissioning at Harrow Council, about how they prepared their organisations for IR35 and what firms in the private sector can do to prepare for the same changes coming in April.         Presenter: Jes Ladva, Partner and Head of the Government Practice, Odgers Interim

Kate Dodsworth, the chief executive officer of Gateway Housing Association, talks about the lack of diversity in social housing leadership teams and explains why it is paramount that the sector and its recruitment partners solve the issue as quickly as possible.           Presenter: Suresh Lal, Partner & Head of the Social Housing Practice, Odgers Interim

Tim Muzio, Odgers Interim's Financial Services and Payments Consultant, discusses some of the key criteria in becoming a chief product officer in the fintech and digital banking space.         Presenter: Grant Speed, Global Managing Director, Odgers Interim

Paul Smith, Managing Partner of Odgers Interim US, discusses Odgers Interim's expansion into the US, the changing nature of the US workforce, why an increasing number of US organisations are gravitating to agile resource and the growing demand for interim managers in specific industries.           Presenter: Grant Speed, Managing Director, Odgers Interim

Louis Beales, Head of Odgers Interim's Charities Practice, discusses the benefits of partnerships between charities, why they are increasingly important for the sector and how charities can get them right.           Presenter: Grant Speed, Managing Director, Odgers Interim

Nicole Slowey, Operations Director at Qdos, discusses IR35 legislation and off-payroll working rules. Already in play in the public sector, IR35 will come into force in the private sector in April 2020. Nicole talks to Grant Speed about what it means for commercial organisations, and how independent workers and their employers can prepare for it.   Qdos is a leading contract insurance firm specialising in insurance and advice for UK-based contractors, freelancers, and consultants. Importantly, the organisation boasts an extensive knowledge of IR35 and off-payroll working legislation.        Presenter: Grant Speed, Managing Director, Odgers Interim

Paul Wright, the Head of Odgers Interim's Technology Practice discusses what it means to be an agile company, why there is such a drive towards becoming 'agile' and how organisations can achieve it.     Presenter: Grant Speed, Managing Director, Odgers Interim

Jes Ladva, the Head of Odgers Interim's Government Practice looks at the current landscape for chief executives in local authorities and explains how aspiring leaders can step up into the role.     Presenter: Grant Speed, Managing Director, Odgers Interim

Dan Kiely, Consultant in Odgers Interim's Independent Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice, discusses the challenges facing independent hospital and care home groups in light of dwindling government funding for UK healthcare services   Presenter, Grant Speed, Managing Director, Odgers Interim

Suresh Lal, Partner and Head of the Social Housing Practice discusses modular house building, regional trends, changing senior level talent demands and how the sector brands itself as the social housing landscape transforms.   Presenter: Grant Speed, Managing Director, Odgers Interim

Tony Evans, the joint interim Chairman of the Institute of Interim Management (IIM) discusses the growth of the UK interim management market, explains how to become a successful interim and offers invaluable advice for companies looking to hire an interim manager.   Presenter: Grant Speed, Managing Director, Odgers Interim

Bambos Eracleous, Partner and Head of the Sports, Media and Gaming Practice discusses the evolution of the entertainment industry, including the rise of esports, the future of subscription services and what linear television is likely to look like in the future.   Presenter: Grant Speed, Managing Director, Odgers Interim

Jonathan Flynn, Head of Odgers Interim's Retail Practice, explains why the UK's high street has found itself in such a sorry state and what it needs to do to adapt to the new age of consumer shopping habits. Presenter: Grant Speed, Managing Director, Odgers Interim

Sarah Shaw, Partner and Head of the Education Practice at Odgers Interim explains why the current vilification of university vice-chancellors is likely to have a negative impact on the UK's higher education sector.