June 2024, Issue 141

In this month’s edition, we reflect on the career journey of Darren Leigh, CEO of Unipart Group. It highlights how his early experiences as a YTS apprentice shaped his leadership approach and contributed to his success. Will Nash, Consultant in our Industrial Practice, recently hosted a webinar where he was joined by a seasoned expert who has advised on over 100 transactions during the past 15 years. They focused on corporate transactions and the strategies for managing complex business changes, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestments. As the UK general election approaches, the housebuilding sector stands at a critical juncture. Chief executives and managing directors across various industries crave stability and certainty to make informed investment decisions. Finally, the Sports, Media and Gaming Practice and the Education Practice, bridge the worlds of football and education. We discuss how sports and academics intersect, offering unique perspectives on leadership, teamwork and personal

The Private Equity Outlook for Technology Companies: 2024 & Beyond

Andy Wright, Partner  and Head of Odgers Interim’s Technology Practice, and Ross Gordon, Head of Private Equity Solutions, recently hosted a well-attended breakfast event for Technology CEOs and investors, to examine the current...

Navigating Mergers, Acquisitions, Carve-Outs, and Divestments

Will Nash and Chris Jones, Consultants in our Industrial Practice, recently hosted a webinar exploring the intricacies of mergers & acquisitions (M&A), carve-outs and divestments in light of the growing appetite for such...

House build election

Whenever I talk to chief executives or managing directors of businesses in any sector, they all say they desire the same thing, stability and certainty in order to allow them to plan and make investment decisions. Both of these...

Darren Leigh, CEO, Unipart Group: the journey from a YTS apprenticeship

In an interview with Odgers Interim’s Ross Gordon, who in 2020 placed him at Unipart                         as CFO, Darren Leigh talks about his rise from working class roots and the twists and turns of an impressive career...

A game of two halves: where football meets education

Bambos Eracleous, Partner for Sports, Media & Entertainment, and Sarah Shaw, Partner for Education, explore interesting partnerships between universities and the beautiful game.  

With Euro 2024 in full swing, the media is awash...

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