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 (https://www.odgersinterim.com/uk/who-we-are/people/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 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniesteel/) is a Transformation Practitioner with a career in people change, Tony Martin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-martin-1160306/) is a sector agnostic Transformation Director focusing on large scale business optimisation programmes and Jason Craker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/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 (https://www.odgersinterim.com/uk/who-we-are/people/suresh-lal/), Partner and Head of our Social Housing Practice, and Sue Johnson (https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en-de/people/sue-johnson), Head of the Diversity and Inclusion Practice at Odgers Berndtson.

Ali Palmer (https://www.odgersinterim.com/uk/who-we-are/people/ali-palmer/?L=), Partner and Head of the Odgers Interim Consumer and Telecoms Practice, talks to Flavilla Fongang (https://www.linkedin.com/in/flavillafongang/?originalSubdomain=uk), 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 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/katebulkley/). 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: (http://www.linkedin.com/in/bambos-eracleous-0b021a3/) or www.odgersinterim.com/uk/ (http://www.odgersinterim.com/uk/) And with Kate here: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/katebulkley/) or http://www.katebulkley.com/ (http://www.katebulkley.com/) Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more episodes of our Media & Entertainment Podcast!