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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


“Creative” CVs: White lies or reputational timebombs?
The allegations of creative CV writing that are swirling around the soon-to-be-ennobled Charlotte Owen are intriguing and should provide...

Alex Leslie
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