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: 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

Grant Speed, Managing Director

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