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"By mutual consent": Why CEO departure is such a perennial fascination to investors
The manner of a CEO’s departure is a prism through which we can peek – albeit briefly – behind the corporate veil to understand something of the human dynamics that influence corporate success or failure.

Wil James


Rounding up: When does CV exaggeration really start to matter?
For those charged with hiring senior C-Suite executives, the real risk of not paying attention to CV inflation is appointing a candidate who

Wil James


After the Deluge: How will PE manage its talent timebomb?
Failing to spot a senior leadership shortcoming at hiring has the potential to undermine the attractiveness of a portfolio company at exit

Alex Leslie


Trust and Verify: Where are the Gaps in Senior Hire Diligence?
The resignation of BP boss Bernard Looney throws the spotlight on what companies can and should find out about senior appointments One of...

Wil James


What does good due diligence look like in the pandemic?
A lot has changed in the space of a few months. It is almost certain that a lot more will change before the end of this year as the...

Alex Leslie


Managing Financial Crime after Brexit
It’s quite hard at the moment to focus on what the business environment in the UK will look like after B****t. But the Economic Crime...

Wil James
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