Intelligence
Supply chain value creation under private equity ownership
How can PE owners create value from supply chain data in their portfolio companies? Ross Gordon, head of Odgers Interim’s EMEA Private Equity Practice, gains insight from a leading expert in the field.
Traditionally, private...
Consolidation in the UK fibre market: roundtable for industry executives
Andy Wright, Partner, Technology Practice and Daniel Glyn-Jones, Principal, Odgers Berndtson Technology Practice, recently hosted a telecoms industry roundtable, focussed on consolidation in the UK fibre market. Andy and Daniel...
Striving to live and breathe diversity
We have stepped up our activities to drive progress on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in Odgers Interim and our wider group because clients’ organisations are enriched by diverse thinking drawn from talent pools that truly...
Media and Entertainment market snapshot
Bambos Eracleous, Partner for Media & Entertainment, explores some significant trends in the market, including trust in social media, concerns about generative AI and the growth in video podcasts.
Having written about the first...
They think it’s all over – no, the interim is here
Bambos Eracleous, Partner for Sports, Gaming & Media at Odgers Interim, on the rise of the Interim Manager in football.
Fans of teams in the English Premier League will be well aware that last season was a particularly brutal one...
Interim Insights: A conversation with Michael Pennant-Jones, Independent Sustainability Consultant
We spoke to Michael Pennant-Jones, Independent Sustainability Consultant, on his sustainability career in the FMCG sector and what clients should be aware of regarding regulations and incoming EU due diligence.
What made you...
Housebuilders face a perfect storm in 2023
Chris Jones, Principal, Industrial and Transportation Practice, delves into the nation’s housebuilders – both small and large – who have had a topsy turvy time since 2020 and it has become apparent that 2023 is no more...
Sustainability, ESG and FMCG: three expert viewpoints
Following on from the success of our sustainability webinar in April, on the 4th of July we hosted another webinar with three sustainability and ESG experts from within the FMCG and consumer industry. During this webinar, Carrie...
The NHS Long Term Plan heralds a new era of collaboration with the higher education sector
Rebecca Brandwood, Principal, Health and Education Practice, says that resolving future workforce challenges in the NHS calls for a different way of working with colleges and universities.
At the beginning of this month the...
CTOs are pivotal in the drive for sustainability
Siobhan Farlow, Consultant in Odgers Interim’s Technology Practice, says that the Chief Technology Officer role is evolving to ensure companies hit their ESG targets.
A recently released report from semiconductor giant Intel, ...
Interim market snapshot: Consumer and Retail
Daniel Wood, Consultant in our Consumer and Retail Practice, analyses the key market trends evident in the first half of 2023 and looks at what may happen in the coming months.
Every business function is trying to do more with...
Will Oflog be the Audit Commission 2.0?
Jes Ladva, Managing Partner, Local and Central Government Practice, on the creation of a new performance body for local government.
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is on the hunt for a chief executive to...
Can arts and heritage become more representative?
Narinder Uppal, Principal, Membership, Arts & Heritage, and Charities, looks at the diversity challenges facing the museums, galleries and heritage sector.
The UK has a vibrant arts and heritage sector that is of huge importance...
Will AI take my job?
Andy Wright, Partner in Odgers Interim’s Technology Practice, examines the impact of AI on various industry and role types, and ponders the question on many people’s minds – is my job going to be replaced by a computer?
2023 will...
Hiring interim talent with a PE portfolio company mindset
Ross Gordon, Head of Odgers Interim’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Private Equity Practice, explains how we identify executive candidates with the right skills and mentality to deliver in crucial portfolio company roles. ...
Things to consider when setting up as an interim manager
Starting an interim career can be daunting – where to start, what to do and how to market yourself. There are several things to consider when setting up as an interim – some of which we have listed below.
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How can social purpose attract potential hires in a talent shortage?
To attract high-calibre talent at any level to a sector driven by purpose, we have to be crystal clear about that purpose.
There is a term for businesses which are not exclusively focused on profit: social purpose natives. Think...
Who’s going to pay the water infrastructure bill?
Terry Noble, Odgers Interim Principal Consultant for the Energy, Utilities & Renewables Practice, on the need for massive investment to protect water supply and minimise contamination.
The UK’s water companies receive a torrent...