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Andy Haldane appointed as the new Chief Executive of the RSA

The RSA has announced that Andy Haldane has been appointed as its new Chief Executive. Andy is currently the Chief Economist at the Bank of England, a role which he took on in 2014, having joined the Bank in 1989. He is a member of the Monetary Policy Committee and his previous roles at the […]

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Former transport secretary Justine Greening joins On The Beach

Online travel agency On the Beach Group has appointed Justine Greening as a Non-executive Director. Justine was Conservative MP for Putney, Roehampton & Southfields from 2005 to 2019 and spent eight years as a minister, including six in cabinet. She served as secretary of state for transport in 2011-12, for education (2016-18) and for international […]

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Saxton Bampfylde Partner, Tofunmi Omisore recognised in the ‘150 Future Leaders’ List by Powerful Media

Congratulations to Saxton Bampfylde Partner and Researcher, Tofunmi Omisore, who has been recognised in the ‘150 Future Leaders’ list of the UK’s most outstanding African and African Caribbean Students and new Graduates in 2020 by Powerful Media‘s Future Leaders Magazine. Each year, Future Leaders identifies those progressive individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and who […]

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Barbican appoints Will Gompertz as new Director of Arts and Learning

The Barbican has announced that Will Gompertz will join the international arts centre in the newly designed role of Director of Arts and Learning. This key role for the Centre brings together the arts and creative learning departments for the first time, and working with the art form and learning leads, Gompertz will lead the […]

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Supporting aspiring board members with OnBoard

Saxton Bampfylde is proud to be part of OnBoard, a new non-profit mentoring programme designed to support talented individuals from disadvantaged and non-traditional backgrounds as they start their journeys to becoming Board members. The OnBoard programme is open to those individuals currently in the first ten years of their career who are considering taking on […]

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The Nine Types of Leader

Following on from his vast journalism experience and more than 20 years of interviewing Chief Executives across a range of sectors, we were thrilled to have James Ashton join us for a webinar to discuss some of the themes of his excellent second book: The Nine Types of Leader. Many commercial CEOs and HR leaders contributed […]

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Allyship for Women in Media and the Creative Arts

Ahead of International Women’s Day 2021, we were delighted to host a webinar with Ade Rawcliffe, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at ITV and Katie Bailiff, the newly appointed CEO of Women in Film and Television.  The discussion drew on their experiences and insights around the challenges and opportunities for women in the media and […]

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Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative Awards – Saxton Bampfylde wins the ‘Making a Difference Award’

Saxton Bampfylde has been announced as the winner in the “Making a Difference” category at the Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative Awards (RIDI)! Each year the RIDI awards bring together leading change makers in the recruitment sector to celebrate the very best of disability confident recruitment. This Award highlights those who have excelled in levelling the […]

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Saxton Bampfylde wins AESC’s inaugural ‘IDEA’ Award for outstanding contribution to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access in leadership

This week at their annual AESC Global Conference, the global Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) presented its inaugural “IDEA Award” for outstanding contribution to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (or “IDEA”). The AESC IDEA Award was established this year to support the goals of the AESC Diversity Pledge, signed by more than 100 CEOs of leading executive […]

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STEP – A new holistic coaching and development programme for diverse leaders

Saxton Bampfylde have been privileged to work with so many organisations who actively seek to diversify their leadership teams and provide development opportunities for their upcoming talent. As leadership advisors, we have a pivotal role to play in the development of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic leaders, and particularly those at a point of transition to […]

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The University of the Highlands and Islands appoints new New Principal and Vice-Chancellor

The University of the Highlands and Islands has appointed Professor Todd Walker as its next principal and vice-chancellor. Professor Walker is currently provost and deputy vice-chancellor at University of New England, which operates several campuses in the state of New South Wales, Australia. He leads the academic, quality, and indigenous portfolios at University of New England and […]

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Board Talk: Lessons of Lockdown

Here we reflect on our “Lessons of Lockdown” and share our insights on board and organisational purpose, human connectivity and leadership in times of crisis.   Interconnectivity Amidst Crisis One of the most frequent human reactions in the face of crisis is to turn inwards. During periods of organisational difficulty, we should do the opposite […]

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Samaritans announces the appointment of new CEO, Julie Bentley

The leading suicide prevention charity in the UK and ROI has announced that Julie Bentley has been appointed as its new CEO. Julie joins Samaritans with three decades of experience in the voluntary sector, having led some of the UK’s well-respected charities including Girlguiding, Family Planning Association, the Suzy Lamplugh Trust and most recently Action […]

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Rose Marley appointed Co-operatives UK Chief Executive

The UK co-operative movement has welcomed Rose Marley as the new chief executive of Co-operatives UK. She will be taking up the top role at the country’s apex body in January 2021. Ms Marley joins the organisation from Manchester-based SharpFutures, where she is currently founding chief executive. The social enterprise supports diverse, young talent into […]

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Dr Titilola Banjoko joins IRC UK as Chair of the Board of Trustees

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has announced the appointment of Dr Titilola Banjoko as Chair of the Board of Trustees in the UK. Dr Banjoko will take up the role in October 2020, succeeding current Chair Sir John Holmes who completes his term in office after nine years of service. With a clinical background, and […]

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Leonie Bell announced as new Director of V&A Dundee

V&A Dundee has announced that Leonie Bell has been appointed its new Director. One of Scotland’s most experienced cultural leaders, Leonie has worked in a diverse range of roles, advocating for the transformative potential of culture and creativity across society. Leonie was born in Dundee and grew up in nearby Fife. She will bring authenticity, […]

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Steve Douglas appointed as new Chief Executive for St Mungo’s

A new Chief Executive for homelessness charity St Mungo’s has been announced today, 2 June. Steve Douglas, will join the charity on 1 July, taking over from Howard Sinclair who last year announced his plans to step down. Robert Napier, chair of the Board of Trustees, announced the appointment this week after a rigorous selection […]

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Mark Damazer CBE appointed as Chair of the Booker Prize Foundation

Former BBC Radio 4 Controller Mark Damazer CBE, is today (1 June 2020) announced as the new chair of the Booker Prize Foundation (BPF).  He takes up the role with immediate effect, succeeding Baroness Helena Kennedy QC who stepped down at the end of February. His appointment is for a maximum term of six years. […]

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Tech Nation Chair announces Stephen Kelly new Chair

The technology industry body Tech Nation has announced its new Chair. Stephen Kelly succeeds Eileen Burbidge, who has been in the role for the past five years. As Stephen Kelly takes over the role, he brings his entrepreneurial scaleup achievements – having grown and floated a silicon valley start-up on the NASDAQ – and extensive […]

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Complexity in Culture: Interview with Axel Rüger

As a member of the vanguard of leaders bringing a new perspective and broadened approach to leadership in our sector, we were absolutely delighted to have the chance to talk to Axel Rüger early into his journey as Secretary and Chief Executive at The Royal Academy.

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Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser named as the new CEO of UK Research and Innovation

Business Secretary Alok Sharma has appointed Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser DBE FRS as the new CEO of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Professor Leyser is a leading British plant biologist and Director of the Sainsbury Laboratory at the University of Cambridge. Starting the position on Monday 29 June, as UKRI CEO, Professor Leyser will guide […]

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WWF appoints Tesco’s Dave Lewis as Chair of the board of trustees

In a significant appointment, WWF-UK has announced that Tesco CEO Dave Lewis will join the charity as Chair of the Board of Trustees. With environmental issues increasingly important to people in the UK, and a series of crucial milestones on the climate and nature emergency over the next year, businesses and politicians must make the […]

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Family businesses demonstrating innovation and leadership during time of crisis

Family businesses are often differentiated as a result of their heritage and necessarily longer-term view. The fact that their leaders very often see themselves as stewards, navigating a business that has often been around for many years and will be for years to come, can be attractive in times of economic instability when businesses seem […]

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Royal Statistical Society appoints Stian Westlake as Chief Executive

Royal Statistical Society has announced the appointment of Stian Westlake as its new Chief Executive. Stian takes up the role in July 2020. As an executive director at Nesta from 2009 to 2017, Stian ran the organisation’s think tank. Under his leadership, the team launched a range of initiatives on data and evidence, including the […]

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New Chair to take over at Sovereign Housing Association

Sovereign Housing Association has announced the appointment of a new Chair effective 30 July 2020. Sovereign, the leading landlord in the south of England, will welcome Paul Massara to the business at its annual general meeting, when current Chair, Gordon Holdcroft steps down after 10 years on the Board. Paul is an experienced Non-Executive and […]

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Further global expansion as we welcome new Partners in Toronto

Panorama, the global community of leadership advisors, which Saxton Bampfylde is a founding member of, announces its expansion in Canada as they welcome Phelps as a new member. Based in Toronto, Phelps is a natural complement to Panorama’s existing Canadian members including Kenniff Leadership in Montreal, Pekarsky & Co. in Calgary and PFM Executive Search […]

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People Moves in International Development – H2 2018 – 2019

Welcome to the latest review by Saxton Bampfylde of people moves in International Development covering the final months of 2018 and 2019. Our latest People Moves review covers the latter half of 2018 and 2019, a period that may be seen in future years as a pivotal, transitional period in the international development and humanitarian […]

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Jenny Waldman to be next director of Art Fund

Art Fund Chair Lord Smith of Finsbury has announced that Jenny Waldman, formerly Director of 14-18 NOW, will succeed Stephen Deuchar as Director of Art Fund, who steps down on 3 April after 10 years in post. Jenny Waldman CBE was Director of 14-18 NOW, the UK’s official arts programme for the First World War Centenary. […]

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New CEO appointed at The British School in the Netherlands

The British School in the Netherlands has announced the appointment of its new CEO. Heath Monk, currently serving as Executive Director of the Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham in the UK, will take up the role in August. Heath was appointed following a robust selection procedure, including interviews with students and staff at […]

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Bowel Cancer UK appoints Genevieve Edwards as new Chief Executive

Bowel Cancer UK has announced the appointment of Genevieve Edwards as its new Chief Executive. Genevieve joins the charity from the MS Society where she is Executive Director of External Affairs. She will take up her new post in February 2020. Prior to the MS Society, Genevieve was UK Director of Policy, Partnerships and Communications […]

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Alzheimer’s Society appoints Kate Lee new Chief Executive Officer

Alzheimer’s Society has announced that Kate Lee, currently Chief Executive Officer at children and young people’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent, will take up the reins as the charity’s new CEO in April 2020. Kate Lee has been CEO at CLIC Sargent for the past four years. Her proudest moments there have included successfully lobbying the […]

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New Director for National Museums Scotland

Professor Christopher Breward has been appointed as Director of National Museums Scotland, succeeding Dr Gordon Rintoul who will step down in March 2020. He will take up the post in April 2020. Chris Breward is an established arts leader, scholar, teacher, and curator with a wealth of executive and non-executive experience across museums and galleries, […]

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A Portfolio with Purpose: interview with Benny Higgins

We were delighted to have the chance to talk to Benny Higgins and hear about his self-identified chameleon-like approach to his differing non-executive roles. As he emerges from a very successful and high profile career in financial services, most recently as inaugural CEO of Tesco Bank, Benny’s non-executive portfolio now encompasses public, not-for-profit and commercial […]

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Metropolitan Thames Valley appoints new Chair of the Board, Althea Efunshile CBE

Metropolitan Thames Valley (MTVH) has announced the appointment of a new Chair of the Board. Althea Efunshile CBE will assume the position on the 1st March 2020, taking over from the current Chair Paula Kahn, who will step down at the end of February. Althea says “I’m delighted to be joining MTVH as Chair. Housing […]

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Reach Disability Mentoring Programme – Round table event

We enjoyed a great first round-table event in the REACH disability mentoring programme. A lively discussion with an inspiring group from a range of organisations, discussing the importance of being open about disability. Our core agenda was about empowering disabled talent, specifically addressing stigma, celebrating what works, looking at blockers and generating ideas. We were […]

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Lancaster University appoints renowned theoretical physicist as its new Vice-Chancellor

Lancaster University has appointed Professor Andy Schofield as its new Vice-Chancellor. He is currently Pro-Vice Chancellor and Head of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Birmingham. He is also Professor of Theoretical Physics. He will join Lancaster on 1 May and become the University’s 7th Vice-Chancellor. Professor Schofield said: “I […]

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ACL Appoints Lesley Cowley as Chair of the Board

The Board of the world’s leading airport coordinator, Airport Coordination Limited, is pleased to announce that Lesley Cowley OBE is to become its new Chair succeeding Jeff Halliwell,  whose term of office comes to an end in March 2020. Lesley brings to ACL her wide experience as a non-executive director including chairing the boards of the […]

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Leading with James Ashton Podcast launches second series supported by Saxton Bampfylde

We are delighted to announce our support for the second series of ‘Leading with James Ashton’, a leadership podcast that speaks to people at the top of their game in business, charity, the arts and beyond. Each episode features two leaders from very different organisations discussing their take on leading vital causes, famous brand names […]

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World Mental Health Day 2019

World Mental Health Day (10 October) is a day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. Mental health problems can affect anyone, any day of the year, but each year, 10 October is set aside as a day for everyone to show their support for better mental health and to encourage […]

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Saxton Bampfylde partners with Civil Service to launch new disability mentoring programme REACH

Saxton Bampfylde has teamed with the Civil Service to launch a new mentoring programme designed to help support Civil Service employees with disabilities to maximise their career potential. Mentors participating in the programme are executive level leaders from outside the Civil Service who have either a lived experience of disability or have been involved in […]

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Dr Angela Wilkinson appointed as new Secretary-General of the World Energy Council

The World Energy Council has appointed its first woman Secretary General. Dr Angela Wilkinson will lead the development of timely, credible and insightful analysis on the state of the energy system and future evolution. She holds a PhD in Physics and has provided strategic advisory services to leaders in government, business, and civil society for […]

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V&A Dundee announces Tim Allan as Chair

Business leader and entrepreneur Tim Allan has been announced as the new Chair of the Board of V&A Dundee. Tim Allan succeeds the founding Chair of V&A Dundee, Lesley Knox, who has led the Board from 2010. Philip Long, Director of V&A Dundee, said: “I am delighted that the Board has appointed Tim Allan as […]

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New Defra Chief Scientist appointed

Professor Gideon Henderson has been appointed by Defra to be the department’s new Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA). Professor Henderson, currently a Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Oxford and until recently its head of department, will join Defra in October this year. He will replace Sir Ian Boyd, who is leaving Defra after […]

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St Paul’s School appoints new High Master

St Paul’s School has announced it has appointed Sally-Anne Huang to be the next High Master of the school from September 2020. Sally-Anne will be the first female Head in the school’s 510-year history. She will replace Professor Mark Bailey who has been on indefinite leave of absence from the University of East Anglia since […]

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Saxton Bampfylde Summer Party

In mid-June of 2019, the Partners of Saxton Bampfylde welcomed over 700 guests to a wonderful evening of celebration, conversation, drinks and Dior for the firm’s annual summer party at the spectacular V&A Museum. Guests were treated to a private view of the V&A’s highlight exhibition Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams. Today, Saxton Bampfylde is […]

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The Children’s Society appoints new Chief Executive

Mark Russell has been appointed as the next Chief Executive of The Children’s Society. Mark is currently Chief Executive at Church Army, a charity that works across the British Isles serving over 11,000 people each month.  Their work in Cardiff supports homeless young people and young people experiencing self-harm, and The Marylebone Project is the […]

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Victor Chu announced as UCL’s new Chair of Council

UCL has announced the appointment of Victor Chu, distinguished international business leader and alumnus of the university, as its next Chair of Council, succeeding Dame DeAnne Julius on 1 August 2019. Laws graduate Victor Chu has been an involved and enthusiastic member of UCL’s global alumni community since he graduated in 1979, acting as a […]

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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2019

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The RNLI appoints its new Chief Executive

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has announced that its new Chief Executive will be Mark Dowie. Mark is currently the Lifeboat Operations Manager at Salcombe RNLI in Devon, a voluntary role that he has held proudly since 2017, and will take up the post of Chief Executive of the lifesaving charity on Wednesday 15 […]

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LAMDA appoints Royal Exchange’s Sarah Frankcom to lead as new Director

LAMDA has announced the appointment of acclaimed theatre director Sarah Frankcom as its new Director. Bringing world class industry experience, Frankcom joins from the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester where she has been Artistic Director for the last five years. Speaking on her appointment, Sarah Frankcom said: “I am thrilled to be appointed as LAMDA’s new Director. […]

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Is it not all Academic? Finding leaders of the UK university of the future

Saxton Bampfylde launches its latest insight on finding leaders of the UK university of the future. 

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Carlos Acosta CBE appointed as new Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet

Birmingham Royal Ballet has announced that internationally renowned Carlos Acosta CBE has been appointed as its new Director. He will take up his appointment in January 2020. The appointment follows an open competition and extensive international search by Birmingham Royal Ballet Board, supported by an expert panel of leading figures in the dance world. It […]

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12 Days of Canvas: A celebration of leadership interviews from 2018

As 2018 draws to an end and the spirit of Christmas is upon us, at Saxton Bampfylde we have collated our own special series The 12 Days of CANVAS. This is a celebration of leadership from those we have had the honour of interviewing in 2018 for our insights publication, CANVAS. The open and honest thoughts […]

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First board members appointed to lead Ada Lovelace Institute

The Nuffield Foundation has appointed the first board members to lead the strategic development of the Ada Lovelace Institute, an independent research and deliberative body with a mission to ensure data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) work for people and society. The appointments follow an open recruitment process overseen by the Executive Chair of the Ada […]

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NHS Blood and Transplant appoints new Chief Executive

NHS Blood and Transplant has appointed Betsy Bassis as its new Chief Executive. Betsy has been working as the Chief Operating Officer at Defra for the past four years and has managed wide-ranging and complex transformation programmes, including large scale IT programmes. Prior to joining Defra, Betsy spent twelve years at Centrica/British Gas. Announcing the […]

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Gambling Commission appoints Chair of the Responsible Gambling Strategy Board

The Gambling Commission has appointed Dr Anna van der Gaag as Chair of the Responsible Gambling Strategy Board Dr Anna van der Gaag CBE has been appointed as the new Chair for the Responsible Gambling Strategy Board (RGSB) – the Gambling Commission’s expert advisors on the research, education and treatment required to reduce gambling-related harms. […]

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Panorama continues global expansion with new European Partners

Leading international executive search and leadership advisory partnerships, Panorama and TGCL, agree to merge. Panorama and TGCL consolidate their international networks into one, offering executive search and leadership advisory services across 5 continents. Saxton Bampfylde is a founder member of the group, established in 2009. Leading international executive search and leadership advisory partnerships, Panorama and TGCL, join […]

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Matthew Reed appointed Chief Executive of Marie Curie

Marie Curie has announced the appointment of Matthew Reed as its new Chief Executive. Matthew joins the charity from The Children’s Society where he has been Chief Executive for the last seven years. Previously he was Chief Executive of The Cystic Fibrosis Trust and Marketing Director at Christian Aid. From 2015 to 2016 Matthew was the independent […]

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National Housing Federation Summit 2018: a summary

This year’s National Housing Federation conference had been rebranded as a “summit”.  As the BBC’s Mark Easton – who Chaired the Summit’s first day – suggested, that word is rather over-used, yet this really did feel at points like a particularly important gathering of both established and emerging leaders in social housing. The surprise announcement that […]

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Andrea Sutcliffe CBE appointed new Chief Executive and Registrar of NMC

The Nursing and Midwifery Council  (NMC) has appointed Andrea Sutcliffe CBE as its new Chief Executive and Registrar. Andrea joins the NMC from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) where she has been Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care since October 2013 Andrea, who has over 30 years’ experience in health and social care, currently leads […]

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People Moves in International Development – 12 month review

Welcome to Saxton Bampfylde’s latest review of People Moves in the international development and humanitarian sector in the past year. Clearly it has been a period of extraordinary change. Beyond the strategic and operational challenges facing organisations seeking to maintain momentum to the SDGs or addressing burgeoning civil and environmental crises, the wider geopolitical climate […]

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Proudly sponsoring ‘Ladies of Quality & Distinction’ at the Foundling Museum

Saxton Bampfylde are delighted to be principal sponsors of the ‘Ladies of Quality and Distinction’ exhibition at The Foundling Museum, London. The exhibition uncovers and celebrates the untold stories of the women throughout history who have been the unacknowledged driving forces behind schemes including the establishment of the original Foundling Hospital. The message of this […]

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University of Bath appoints new Vice-Chancellor

University of Bath has announced the appointment of Professor Ian H White FREng as the next Vice-Chancellor and President. Professor White is currently van Eck Professor of Engineering and a Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Cambridge, and Master of Jesus College. He is actively involved in academic research as Head of the Centre of […]

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Kate Henderson appointed as Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation

Saxton Bampfylde are delighted to share the news that Kate Henderson has been appointed as Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation. She succeeds David Orr CBE whose immense contribution to the sector over the last 35 years and to the federation for the last 12 were widely remarked upon during our search. Kate joins from […]

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Genomics England appoints global genomics champion as first CEO

Genomics England announces the appointment of its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) today. Global genomics pioneer Professor John Mattick will join Genomics England in June. He will lead the organisation as work done in the 100,000 Genomes Project provides the foundation for the systems NHS England is mobilising in its ground breaking Genomic Medicine Service. […]

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Margaret Casely-Hayford appointed as Chair of Shakespeare’s Globe

Saxton Bampfylde are delighted to have worked with Shakespeare’s Globe on the appointment of the new Chair Margaret Casely-Hayford. Chair of international development agency ActionAid and Chancellor of Coventry University, Margaret brings a wealth of non-executive experience in diverse organisations. In her executive career she was previously a Partner in the City law firm Dentons for twenty […]

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Which? appoints Charlotte Cool as Group Communications Director

Which? has announced the appointment of Charlotte Cool to the newly created post of Group Communications Director. Charlotte will lead external and internal communications across the Which? group, continuing to build its membership and its impact in making consumers’ lives easier, safer and fairer. Charlotte joins Which? from ASDA where she was Vice President of Corporate […]

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Saxton Bampfylde welcomes Cassandra Woolgar to the consulting team

Saxton Bampfylde is delighted to welcome psychologist Cassandra Woolgar to the firm. Cassandra joins the consulting team in the role of business psychologist. She will focus on helping clients implement talent strategy programmes through the delivery of leadership development, executive assessment and coaching services. Cassandra brings a wealth of business psychology and HR consulting experience […]

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Dr Kori Schake appointed as Deputy Director-General for the International Institute for Strategic Studies

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) has announced the appointment of Dr Kori Schake as Deputy Director-General. Dr Schake is a leading defence expert who during her career has worked dynamically and creatively at the nexus of government, academia and think tanks. Kori will join the IISS in February 2018 from the Hoover Institute at Stanford […]

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Dr. Juliette Fritsch, new Head of Exhibitions and Visitor Experience at the Natural History Museum of Denmark

The Natural History Museum of Denmark has announced that Dr. Juliette Fritsch has been appointed as the new Head of Exhibitions and Visitor Experience. Juliette comes from a similar position at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA, just north of Boston. Previously she has worked at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. At […]