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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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Goodenough College appoints new Director

Goodenough College has announced the appointment of the Hon Alice Walpole OBE as its new Director. A former United Nations Assistant Secretary General, Alice will join the College on 12 April, following the departure of Rebecca Matthews. Prior to her UN role, Alice enjoyed a long and distinguished career with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, […]

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West Kent appoints new board members

West Kent housing association has announced the appointments of three new members to its Board. Tracy Allison, Chief Executive at West Kent says: “I am delighted to announce our new non executive directors Janet Eilbeck, Akintoye Durowoju and Kevin Corbett, who will be joining the Board in June. Together they bring experience of the Private […]

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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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Ian Simpson appointed CEO of Laidlaw Schools Trust

We are pleased to have worked with Laidlaw Schools Trust to appoint Ian Simpson as CEO. Ian joins Laidlaw from Oasis Community Learning where he is Executive Principal and Specialist Advisor for Inclusion, most recently having assisted the Senior Leadership Team at the Oasis Academy on the Isle of Sheppey. In his former roles, Ian […]

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Sarah Pugh appointed Chief Executive of Whizz-Kidz

The disability charity Whizz-Kidz has appointed Sarah Pugh as its next Chief Executive. Sarah, who has spent almost six years as Chief Executive of Heart of Kent Hospice, will succeed Ruth Owen, who has taken up the top job at the disability charity Leonard Cheshire after 17 years at Whizz-Kidz. Whizz-Kidz, which provides equipment and […]

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Stefan Horsman appointed Head of Albyn School

We are pleased to have worked with Albyn School in Aberdeen, to appoint Stefan Horsman as Head. Stefan joins Albyn from Robert Gordon’s College where he has held the role of Deputy Head of the Senior School since 2012, with a two-year secondment position as Deputy Head, Director of Digital Strategy across the whole school. […]

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Nicola Horlick joins Anthony Nolan as Chair

Blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan has announced its new Chair of the Trustee Board. Nicola Horlick, regarded as one of the country’s top businesswomen and a leading investment fund manager, was appointed Chair-Elect at the charity’s board meeting on Thursday 21 January. Nicola joins Anthony Nolan at a time when the charity has continued to […]

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Kieron Norris appointed IT Director at Blackheath Preparatory School

We are delighted to have supported Blackheath Prep School in the appointment of Kieron Norris as IT Director. With extensive IT experience in the education sector, Kieron is currently Head of IT at the British Academy, the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences, having formerly led IT at Dulwich College, Singapore. A […]

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New Executive Director for The London Marathon Charitable Trust

Catherine Anderson has been appointed as Executive Director of The London Marathon Charitable Trust (The Trust) and will take up her new role in April 2021. The appointment follows Sarah Ridley’s decision to step down after nearly seven years’ service as Chief Grants Officer for The Trust. Ridley will be returning to her role as […]

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VIVID appoints new Chair designate

VIVID has appointed Charles Alexander to its Board, effective from the beginning April 2021 as Chair designate, taking over from current Chair Mike Kirk in July 2021. Charles’ background in the private sector consisted of 25 years at Rothschilds and over 10 years with General Electric. With Board positions and directorships across a range of […]

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John Hall appointed Bursar of City of London School for Girls

We are pleased to have worked with the City of London School for Girls on the appointment of John Hall as Bursar. John is joining City of London School for Girls from Skarbek Associates, a boutique Pharmaceuticals and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods consultancy, where he is currently Operations Director and Partner. Prior to this, after graduating […]

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Dr Tim O’Neill joins Action for Children

Birmingham City Council’s director of education and skills, Dr Tim O’Neill, has been appointed as the new managing director of children’s services at Action for Children. Dr O’Neill – whose doctorate is in the history of medicine from the University of Manchester – has spent most of his career working with services for children and […]

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Dr Richard Brookes appointed Head of Queen Elizabeth Grammar School

We are pleased to have worked with the Wakefield Grammar School Foundation to appoint Dr Richard Brookes as Head of Queen Elizabeth Grammar School. Dr Brookes will join QEGS from City of London School for Boys where he has been Senior Deputy Head since 2015. Following a Masters and D.Phil in Theoretical Chemistry from Oxford […]

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Sue Ryder appoint new Scotland based Trustee

Sue Ryder has appointed a new Scotland based Trustee, who brings strong experience of working as a non-executive in health. With a senior City background, Andrew Richmond brings experience of engaging with wide ranging communities and leaders in Scotland, bringing a wide range of skills to the Board. As a National charity, Sue Ryder has […]

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Simon Brian appointed Head of St Leonards School

We are pleased to have worked with St Leonards on the  appointment of Simon Brian as their new Head from next year. Having held Deputy Headships at Charterhouse and Cheltenham College, Simon brings to St Leonards extensive experience in top boarding schools and a deep understanding of the IB curriculum. “This is such an exciting […]

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Byron Hoo appointed Chief Financial Officer of Dulwich College

We are pleased to announce that Byron Hoo has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Dulwich College. Byron brings to the role 30 years of cross-sector finance experience, throughout which he has seen organisations through periods of significant change. He is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Clear Channel UK, and has previously held senior […]

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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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Sian Bradshaw appointed Head of Bute House Preparatory School

We are delighted to have worked with Bute House Prep School on the appointment of Sian Bradshaw as their new Head. Currently the Head of Ewell Castle Prep School, and previously Deputy Head of Orchard House, Sian brings a wealth of experience in the independent sector in addition to an earlier teaching career in maintained […]

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Women in Film and TV UK appoints Katie Bailiff as CEO

Membership organisation Women in Film and Television UK (WFTV) has appointed Katie Bailiff as its new CEO. Katie joins WFTV from UK television production company Century Films, where she has worked for two decades, most recently as creative director. Her credits as an executive producer include TV shows Feltham Sings, The Secret History Of Our Streets, Abused By My […]

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South of Scotland Enterprise announces permanent Chief Executive

South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has announced its new permanent Chief Executive. Jane Morrison-Ross, currently CEO of ScotlandIS, will take on the key leadership role in February 2021 to drive forward SOSE’s vision to be bold, ambitious, and deliver for the South. At ScotlandIS, the industry body and cluster management organisation for the digital and […]

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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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Dr Murray Tod appointed Headmaster of Merchiston International School in Shenzhen

Merchiston International School in Shenzhen has announced the appointment of Dr Murray Tod as their new Headmaster. Murray brings extensive experience of British boarding schools, most recently in Asia as Headmaster of Epsom College in Malaysia, and in the UK having previously worked at the ‘mother school’ of Epsom College in Surrey for 15 years. […]

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Oli de Botton named as Chief Executive of The Careers & Enterprise Company

The Careers & Enterprise Company has  announced the appointment of Oli de Botton as Chief Executive Officer effective from next year, succeeding Claudia Harris who stepped down in July. Oli joins The Careers & Enterprise Company from his position as Headteacher and co-founder of School 21 in Stratford, East London. School 21 is a nationally […]

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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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Patrick Sherrington appointed as Chair of Governors at Francis Holland Schools Trust

Saxton Bampfylde is delighted to announce that Patrick Sherrington has been appointed Chair of Governors at Francis Holland Schools Trust. Patrick succeeds Marie Winckler as her successful six-year term draws to a close. Patrick is a highly experienced Governor, most recently Chairing the Governing Body at Wycombe Abbey, Chairing the Personnel Committee of Sutton Valence […]

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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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New Chief Executive Officer of Propertymark appointed

Tim Balcon has joined Propertymark as Chief Executive Officer, which is a newly created role, bringing over 20 years’ experience in membership and sector organisations. A proven leader, Tim most recently headed the IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment) where he led IEMAs transformation into sustainability and its subsequent year on year membership growth. […]

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Samaritans appoints Keith Leslie as new Chair of Trustees

The leading suicide prevention charity in the UK and ROI has appointed Keith Leslie as the new Chair of Trustees at Samaritans. Keith joins Samaritans in January 2021. He began his career with Shell in front-line and general management roles, before becoming a partner for consulting firm McKinsey and then at Deloitte, working at a […]

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Leaders in Lockdown: starting a new role at the height of Covid restrictions

In spite of periods of intense pressure, we have found candidates open to considering new opportunities: new ways of working have often been a catalyst for a new look at options for the future. With these in mind, we sat down (virtually, of course!) with Professor Karen Stanton, Vice-Chancellor of Solent University, and Dave Hall, […]

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Professor Richard Trembath appointed Senior Vice President and Provost (Health) of King’s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre

Professor Richard Trembath has been appointed as Senior Vice President and Provost (Health) and Executive Director of King’s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre from the 1 September 2020. A clinician scientist of international renown through his work in medical and population genetics, he is a former NIHR Senior Investigator and Fellow of the Academy […]

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The European Movement has announced the appointment of Anna Bird as its next Chief Executive. Anna, a committed and passionate pro-European, is tasked with growing the movement and focusing the campaign effort to uphold the values, rights and access the UK currently shares with members of the European Union. The appointment comes at a critical time […]

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Military charity Help for Heroes announces Nigel Boardman as its new Chair of Trustees

Military charity Help for Heroes has announced the appointment of Nigel Boardman as its new Chair of Trustees Nigel, who has significant family connections to the Armed Forces, will start with the Charity in September 2020. The Charity’s focus, in the short term, will be on rebuilding income and conserving expenditure following the significant impact […]

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The Good Shepherd Trust appoints Louisa Mason as Chief Operating Officer

Saxton Bampfylde is pleased to announce the Good Shepherd Trust has appointed Louisa Mason as Chief Operating Officer. A successful Operations Director with a track record in charitable and faith-based organisations, Louisa comes to GST after a two-year tenure with Urban Saints. Louisa transitioned to working in faith-based organisations in 2015, having begun her career […]

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Professor Iain Gillespie appointed Principal & Vice-Chancellor

Professor Iain Gillespie has been appointed Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dundee, and will take up the post from January 1, 2021. Professor Gillespie is currently Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research and Enterprise, at the University of Leicester, a post he has held since January 2016. Ronnie Bowie, Chair of Court, the University of Dundee’s governing […]

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Life beyond the crisis: how the new workplace might look and how companies will need to adjust

Last month, our HR Leadership Series events were held virtually and we were delighted to be joined by Bruce Daisley – former European Vice-President of Twitter and author of Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat. Bruce shared with us his insights which drew upon his own personal experience and reflections. Prior to the crisis, Bruce had already […]

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Swansea University appoints new Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Helen Griffiths

Swansea University has welcomed a new Pro-Vice Chancellor to its senior management team, with responsibility for the University’s Research and Innovation portfolio. Professor Helen Griffiths joins the University from her prior post at the University of Surrey, where she had been the Executive Dean for the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences since 2016. She […]

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Dundee Heritage Trust announces the appointment of Jim Pettigrew as its new Chair

Dundee Heritage Trust, the independent charity that cares for both the internationally significant historic ship, RRS Discovery, and Verdant Works, Dundee’s much loved social history and jute museum, is delighted to announce the appointment of Jim Pettigrew as its new Chair, taking over from Andy Lothian, Chief Executive Officer of Insights Group, when he retires as Chair […]

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Brampton College announces new Vice Principal for Science and Mathematics

Brampton College has announced the appointment of John Wilson as its new Vice Principal for Science and Mathematics. A highly experienced school leader, John was most recently Co-Head of a Central London school and before that Principal of a West London sixth form college. John has taught and worked in sixth form colleges and schools […]

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De Montfort University appoints new Vice-Chancellor

Following an extensive recruitment process, Professor Katie Normington has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of De Montfort University (DMU). Currently Deputy Principal (Academic) at Royal Holloway, University of London, overseeing strategy and policy for teaching and research at the London institution, Professor Normington is expected to join DMU in the new year. Commenting on […]

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Celebrating over 70 successful leadership appointments through lockdown

In a world where so much normality has been swept aside, Saxton Bampfylde continues to deliver successfully across our search, assessment, board review and onboarding services. Despite the challenges of lockdown and moving to more virtual recruitment processes, we have continued to partner successfully with our clients, moving seamlessly to digital engagement from our homes, […]

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5 Key Behaviours of Successful Leaders in Digital Prosperity

Strong leadership is vital, both in this time of huge upheaval and as we continue to use digital technologies to move forward and forge a way in the new normal. Leaders in a digital environment have undergone fundamental changes too, however. Gone is the world of command and control: in its place is a leadership […]

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Sarah Mitchell appointed as Cycling UK’s new chief executive

Cycling UK, the national cycling charity, has appointed Sarah Mitchell as its new chief executive. Sarah Mitchell is standing down as the chief executive at Heart of the City, a social business which advises on responsible business, to take on the the role of CEO at Cycling UK. She is a former chief executive of […]

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The University for the Creative Arts appoints Jeremy Sandelson as Chair

Jeremy Sandelson, a senior business leader and long-standing supporter of the creative arts, has been appointed Chair and Pro-Chancellor of the University for the Creative Arts (UCA). A partner at leading international law firm, Clifford Chance, Jeremy has many years’ experience of managing business risk, crisis and reputation management, corporate governance and business culture. As […]

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Appointment of Dame Fiona Reynolds DBE as next Chair of the National Audit Office

Dame Fiona Reynolds DBE has been announced by the Prime Minister and the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) as the next Chair of the National Audit Office (NAO). Dame Fiona has been chosen following an open competition that was led by Parliament, with the preferred candidate chosen by a selection panel that included […]

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National Cyber Security Centre announces Lindy Cameron as new CEO

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ – has announced that Lindy Cameron will become its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ms Cameron will lead the UK’s principal technical authority on cyber security as it continues to help make the UK the safest place to live and work online. Her role […]

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Professor Paul Monks to join Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy as new Chief Scientific Advisor

The University of Leicester’s Professor in Atmospheric Chemistry and Earth Observation Science Paul Monks is to join the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) as its new Chief Scientific Advisor. The Pro-Vice Chancellor and Head of College of Science and Engineering succeeds Professor John Loughhead, who is currently the Department’s Chief Scientific Advisor. […]

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Dr Andy Kemp appointed Principal of the National Mathematics and Science College

The National Mathematics and Science college (NatMatSci) has announced the appointment of its new Principal, Dr Andy Kemp. Andy will take up his post this September 2020. Dr Kemp, whose deep passion for mathematics and education together with his experience of leading academically renowned senior schools in the UK is ideally placed to drive the […]

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Royal Opera House appoints David Ross as Chair of the Board of Trustees

David Ross has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Opera House, succeeding the late Ian Taylor, who sadly passed away earlier this year. The appointment was conducted by the Nominations Committee, chaired by Julian Metherell and included fellow Board members Dame Vivien Duffield, Danny Wyler, Sue Hoyle […]

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New Chair appointed to Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority

Stephanie Liston, a senior lawyer with international experience in legal and regulation advice, has been appointed the new Chair of the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority (JCRA). Ms Liston is an acknowledged international expert in a wide range of technologies and has been a leading partner in the most respected communications law firms, having worked in […]

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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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King’s College School Wimbledon announces new Junior School Headmaster

The Chair of Governors of King’s College School Wimbledon, Lord Deighton, has announced the appointment of Mr Ted Lougher as Headmaster of King’s College Junior School, with effect from 1st September 2021, following the retirement of Dr Gerard Silverlock. Mr Lougher was Assistant Head of the Junior School, where he was also head of modern languages. […]

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A message to our community

Today, The Black Lives Matter movement is helping to focus attention on and give urgency to addressing injustices in our society. We believe that executive search has an important role to play in addressing entrenched inequalities, and we are wholeheartedly committed to playing our part. We will do more to educate ourselves, to listen, and to help […]

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Engineering a new approach to Higher Education – Mary Curnock Cook OBE – Chair of The Dyson Institute

Mary Curnock Cook reflects on her role as Chair of The Dyson Institute, a very different model of Higher Education provision delivering education hand-in-hand with workplace experience. She considers the Institute’s commitment to bridging the skills gap in engineering and explores the equality of the UK’s university admissions system, drawing on her experience as CEO […]

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Developing hallmark pedagogy – Professor Geoff Smith, Vice Chancellor and CEO of Regent’s University

Professor Geoff Smith looks back over his first year at Regent’s University London, a not-for-profit private higher education institution located in the heart of the capital. He reflects on the university’s unique culture, the skills needed to balance the history of the campus with the institution’s challenger status and the implications of COVID-19. Having started […]

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Paul Kissack named JRF/JRHT Group Chief Executive

The board of trustees of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) and the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) have announced that Paul Kissack will be the new Group Chief Executive. Paul is currently a Director General in the UK Government working on the national response to the COVID-19 crisis. He has held Director General roles at […]

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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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New Board appointment for Channel 4

Ofcom has today (29 May, 2020) announced the appointment of a new non-executive director to the Board of Channel 4. Andrew Miller joins the Board as non-executive director and Chair of the channel’s Audit Committee for a term of three years. Andrew was recently appointed Chief Executive of Motability Operations plc, a role he takes up […]

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Dr Ros Rivaz appointed as new Chair of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

The NDA has announced that Dr Ros Rivaz has been appointed as Chair of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, succeeding Tom Smith, whose term as Chair ends on 31 August 2020. Minister for Business and Industry, Nadhim Zahawi, said: The UK has unrivalled expertise in nuclear decommissioning, cleaning up the environment, boosting the economy and delivering […]

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The National Brain Appeal appoints Jackie Ashley as Chair

Journalist, broadcaster and campaigner, Jackie Ashley, has been appointed as the new chair of The National Brain Appeal. Embracing virtual technology, the whole interview process was completed using video conferencing. The charity raises vital funds for The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London. Jackie, who […]

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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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London Youth appoints Stephen Moss CBE as Chair

In April 2020, Stephen Moss was appointed Chair of London Youth, a charity on a mission to improve the lives of young people in London through its network of over 500 community youth organisations and its two residential centres. It provides a range of sports, arts, social action, outdoor education and employability programmes as well […]

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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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Rowena Hackwood appointed as Chief Executive of Astrea Academy Trust

The Board of Trustees of Astrea Academy Trust has announced the appointment of Rowena Hackwood as the new Chief Executive. Rowena will take up position from the Summer. Currently Chief Executive of the David Ross Education Trust, Rowena will head up the 27-strong academy trust that is based in South Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire. Astrea was […]

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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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Dr Jennifer Barnes discusses gender diversity in higher education leadership

Diversity in Higher Education leadership remains a key talking point for us as at Saxton Bampfylde, as we look to find the very best leaders, capable of bringing us forward from this challenging time. Dr Jennifer Barnes, Partner and Consultant in our Higher Education Practice, shares her views on the key barriers to entry facing […]

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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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Pilotlight Appoints Ed Mayo as Chief Executive

Pilotlight, the award-winning charity that connects business executives with charitable organisations, has announced the appointment of Ed Mayo as its new Chief Executive. Ed is currently Secretary General of the business network Co-operatives UK and is a respected leader and innovator in the third sector, with former roles including those of Chief Executive of the […]

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Looking forward: Leadership in Education in the new Decade

As we enter a new decade we are even more aware of how leadership is changing, and particularly how it is evolving in the education sector. To offer a varied perspective and considered forward thinking we were delighted to speak with three senior leaders from a range of UK educational institutions to offer their perspective, ambitions […]

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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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Redmaids’ High School announces Paul Dwyer as New Head

The Chair of Governors of Redmaids’ High School, Mr Andrew Hillman, has announced the appointment of a new Headteacher. From September 2020 Paul Dwyer will be taking the reins from Isabel Tobias who has led Redmaids’ High School to huge successes in her 19-year tenure as Headmistress. Mr Dwyer, who will be leaving his current […]

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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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Simon Lewis appointed new Chairman of Young Enterprise

Simon Lewis OBE has been appointed Chairman of Young Enterprise (YE), the UK’s leading enterprise and financial education charity, succeeding Grey Denham who is stepping down as Chairman after five years in the role and over 13 years as a trustee of the Charity. Simon Lewis is taking up a new role as Vice Chair […]

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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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Clarion Housing Group announces two new Board members

Graham Farrant and Amanda Metcalfe have been appointed as members of Clarion’s Group Board. Graham is Chief Executive of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. He has led complex political organisations as Chief Executive in both the public and private sectors with a track record of delivering change. Graham brings a background in housing and local […]

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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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CHAS Appoints New Chief Executive

Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) has announced the appointment of Rami Okasha as its next Chief Executive, following Maria McGill’s decision to retire this year. Edinburgh-based Rami, 40, will take up the post on 31 January 2020 and was appointed by the Board after a rigorous executive search, attracting first-rate candidates from across the UK. […]

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The Unite Group Plc announces Board Changes

The Unite Group plc has announced a number of changes as part of its Board succession planning: Dame Shirley Pearce DBE will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director on 1 November 2019; Professor Sir Steve Smith will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director on 1 April 2020; and Sir Tim Wilson, Non-Executive Director […]

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Glenn Earle announced as new Chair of the Young Vic Board

The Young Vic has announce the appointment of Glenn Earle as the new Chair of the Board. He succeeds Patrick McKenna, who was Chair of the Young Vic board for nearly 20 years. In recognition of Patrick McKenna’s services, he was awarded a Young Vic lifetime membership. Artistic Director, Kwame Kwei-Armah and Executive Director, Despina Tsatsas of […]

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Professor Karen Stanton appointed Vice-Chancellor at Solent University

Solent University has announced the appointment of Professor Karen Stanton as its new Vice-Chancellor. Professor Stanton joins Solent from her role as Vice-Chancellor at York St John University, where she has delivered clear strategic leadership, driving improvements in the student experience and student outcomes, and providing strong external representation and institutional sustainability. Phil Cotton, Pro-Chancellor […]

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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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Leading with compassion: making every day Mental Health Day

To mark #WorldMentalHealthAwarenessDay, we welcome Sara Cremer, Senior Vice President of Content at WGSN and advocate for mental wellbeing in the workplace, to share her thoughts on how employers can make tangible investments in prioritising mental health in their organisations.  She talks openly and honestly about her own experiences with depression and anxiety, and shares […]

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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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The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award announces its new COO & Deputy Secretary General

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation is delighted to announce Stephen Peck as the new Deputy Secretary General and Chief Operating Officer. Stephen is currently a Senior Director for the World Organisation of the Scout Movement, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and comes with a wide range of local, national and international youth work […]

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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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Andy Leyshon appointed as Chief Executive of the UK’s Film Distributors’ Association

The UK’s Film Distributors’ Association (FDA) has appointed Andy Leyshon as its new Chief Executive, succeeding Mark Batey who has held the post for two decades. Previously, Andy Leyshon was Managing Director UK & Ireland of STX International. He has also recently been serving as a distribution consultant for Gower Street Analytics, working with clients across […]

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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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Nesta announces Ravi Gurumurthy as new Chief Executive

Nesta, the UK’s leading innovation foundation, has announced that Ravi Gurumurthy will join as its new Chief Executive at the end of the year. Ravi Gurumurthy, currently Chief Innovation Officer and founder of the Airbel Center at the International Rescue Committee in New York, will replace Geoff Mulgan, who has led Nesta since 2011. Welcoming the appointment, […]

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Royal Veterinary College Council announces new Chairman

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has announced that Baroness Young of Old Scone has been appointed as its new Chairman of Council, taking over from Lord Curry of Kirkharle, who stands down at the end of July 2019. The Council, RVC’s governing body, focuses on matters of strategy and policy compliance, risk and accountability. Baroness […]

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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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The employee-ownership effect

Business ownership has seen a gradual revolution over recent decades, with a number of leading business and founders recognising the advantages that employee-ownership can bring for business growth, employee engagement, resilience and success. Employee-ownership is now the fastest growing form of business ownership in the UK, delivering 4 per cent of UK GDP annually. We […]

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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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Sarah Davidson Appointed CEO Of The Carnegie UK Trust

The Director-General for Organisational Development and Operations at the Scottish Government, Sarah Davidson, is to become Chief Executive Officer of The Carnegie UK Trust. The Carnegie UK Trust was established in 1913 by Scots-American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and is one of the UK’s most respected public policy influencers.  The Trust’s work currently includes improving digital […]

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Professor Judith Buchanan elected next Master of St Peter’s

The Governing Body of St Peter’s College, Oxford has announced that Professor Judith Buchanan has been elected as the College’s next Master. Professor Buchanan, who is currently Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of York, will take over on 1 October from Mark Damazer CBE, who is due to step down on […]

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El-Erian to become president of Queens’ College Cambridge

The Governing Body of Queens’ College, Cambridge has announced the election of Dr Mohamed A. El-Erian as its 42nd President. He will take up office on 1 October 2020. Mohamed A. El-Erian read Economics as an undergraduate scholar at Queens’ (1977-80) and completed his MPhil and DPhil at Oxford University, also in Economics. He is […]

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Strength & Stem – A social enterprise empowering survivors of human trafficking

At Saxton Bampfylde, our culture is about the people who make it and truly live our values, and often this goes beyond life with the company. So we were delighted to recently hear from our former colleague and Partner, Jess Visser, who is working as part of a team to set up a social enterprise. […]

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Board Talk: Interview with Tom Ilube CBE, Founder and CEO of Crossword Cybersecurity

We were delighted to speak with Tom Ilube CBE, Founder and CEO of Crossword Cybersecurity. He reflects on the importance of data security and why the rapid pace of technology change should be considered at board level, and what he considers the successful balance between the executive and non-executive relationship. He also talks about why he […]

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Octavia appoints new Chief Executive

Octavia has announced that Sandra Skeete has been selected to become the new Chief Executive of the organisation. Sandra will take on the role of leadership at Octavia in September 2019, succeeding Grahame Hindes, who will retire after 18 years as Chief Executive. Sandra brings over 25 years of experience working in social housing, holding […]

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Regent’s appoints new Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive

Regent’s University London has appointed Professor Geoff Smith BA (Hons) MBA (Lond) MPhil (Oxon), PhD as the successor to Professor Aldwyn Cooper as Vice-Chancellor and CEO of Regent’s University London from Monday 12 August. Currently Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Falmouth University, Professor Smith has also previously held leadership or teaching positions at the universities of […]

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Beyond compliance: taking diversity and inclusion to a new level – Interview with Stephen Frost

Interview with Stephen Frost, globally recognised diversity, inclusion and leadership expert, and Founder and CEO of Frost Included.

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MOSL appoints new Chief Executive

The Board of Market Operator Services Limited (MOSL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah McMath as its new Chief Executive. The appointment follows a competitive recruitment process in the Board’s search for a permanent successor to Des Burke, who joined MOSL as Interim CEO in December 2018. Sarah is an experienced business leader […]

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) appoints David Bradley as Chief Executive

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) is delighted to announce that it has appointed David Bradley to take over as Chief Executive when Dr Matthew Patrick steps down in July. David has over 30 years’ experience working within the NHS and is a highly experienced Chief Executive. Over the last seven years David […]

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Gwen Parry-Jones OBE announced as Magnox Chief Executive Officer

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has announced the appointment of Gwen Parry-Jones OBE as Chief Executive Officer of Magnox Ltd. The appointment is a vital step towards Magnox Ltd becoming a subsidiary of NDA in September 2019, when Gwen will officially take up her post. Before starting work as CEO of Magnox, Gwen will be seconded […]

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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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Hymers College appoints new Headmaster

Hymers College has appointed a new Headmaster to take one of the leading private schools in the North of England into a new era. Justin Stanley joins Hymers from Hereford Cathedral School where he is Deputy Headmaster (Academic). He will take up the reins at the Hull co-educational day school at the beginning of 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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Professor Nigel Weatherill appointed as Chair to Canal and River Trust’s North West Advisory Board

The Canal and River Trust has announced the appointment of Professor Nigel Weatherill as the new Chair of its Regional Advisory Board. The voluntary role, for an initial three-year term, comes at a pivotal time as the organisation encourages thousands of people who live near one of their waterways to get involved with their local canal or […]

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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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Professor Paul Boyle announced as new Vice-Chancellor of Swansea University

Swansea University has announced the appointment of Professor Paul Boyle as its new Vice-Chancellor. Professor Paul Boyle is currently President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester, having been appointed in September 2014. Previously, Paul was Chief Executive of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the UK’s largest funding agency for social science research; […]

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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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Iain Jacob announced as new Chair of Cinema First

Cinema First, the cross-industry body working to promote UK cinema-going, has announced that Iain Jacob, formerly CEO of Publicis Media EMEA, has been appointed as the organisation’s new Chair.  Cinema First brings together cinema operators and film distributors with the shared objective of promoting cinema-going in the UK. A key area of activity for the […]

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Axel Rϋger appointed as new Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal Academy of the Arts

The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) announced that Axel Rϋger has been appointed as the new Secretary and Chief Executive. He replaces Sir Charles Saumarez Smith who stepped down at the end of 2018. Rϋger is currently the Director of the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Rüger spent his early career in museums in the […]

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Luke Tryl announced as Director of New Schools Network

The New Schools Network has announced that Luke Tryl has been appointed as the Director of the organisation and will join NSN in March. Luke is currently Head of Corporate Strategy at Ofsted, where he is a member of the inspectorate’s executive board as well as managing Ofsted’s strategy, external relations and research teams. Before joining […]

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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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St John Ambulance appoints Chief Operating Officer

St John Ambulance has appointed the former director of operations at the Welsh Ambulance Service (WAST) as Chief Operating Officer in a new role created to drive forward the charity’s vision of building safe and healthy communities. Richard Lee, a registered paramedic and former RAF medical assistant who has worked 25 years in the NHS ambulance […]

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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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Saxton Bampfylde welcomes Sian Carnegy-Arbuthnott to the Consulting team in Scotland

Saxton Bampfylde has appointed Sian Carnegy-Arbuthnott as a member of the consulting team based in the Edinburgh office. Sian joins from another leading global executive search firm where she was a member of the CEO & Board practice with a focus on main board and direct-report appointments across a broad range of sectors, including retail, […]

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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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University of Roehampton appoints new Vice-Chancellor

Professor Jean-Noël Ezingeard has been appointed by the University of Roehampton as its new Vice-Chancellor. He will join the University on 1 May 2019. Professor Ezingeard is currently Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), where he plays a leading role in ensuring the successful strategic functioning of the University and in internal and external […]

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Lakeland Arts appoints new Chief Executive

Rhian Harris, after a decade as Director of The V&A Museum of Childhood, will join Lakeland Arts as its new Chief Executive. She takes over from retiring Gordon Watson who has led Lakeland Arts for eight years. Lakeland Arts has a portfolio of galleries and museums in the Lake District – a UNESCO World Heritage […]

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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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Benny Higgins named new Chair of Sistema

Sistema Scotland, the charity which runs the Big Noise programme for children living in disadvantaged areas, today announced the appointment of Benny Higgins as its new Chair. Benny, who grew up in Govanhill, where one of the charity’s Big Noise centres is based, will succeed Richard Holloway, Sistema Scotland’s founder, who will retire as Chair […]

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Citizens Theatre appoints new Executive Director / Joint CEO

The Citizens Theatre has announced that Alex McGowan has been appointed as the new Executive Director to work alongside Artistic Director Dominic Hill as joint Chief Executive from 2019. Alex has been Executive Director and joint Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Lyceum Theatre Company in Edinburgh for the last eight years. During that time he has […]

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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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Saxton Bampfylde welcomes Mike Hounsell to the consulting team

Saxton Bampfylde is delighted to welcome Mike Hounsell as consultant. Mike joins the growing commercial and public sector practice groups to lead on the firms’ Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs appointments. Mike brings with him 30 years’ marketing, communications and general management experience within leading international and national businesses in the consumer goods, financial services, […]

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University of Aberdeen appoints new Senior Vice-Principal

The University of Aberdeen has announced the appointment of Professor Karl Leydecker as its new Senior Vice-Principal early next year. Professor Leydecker is currently Vice-Principal (Learning & Teaching) and Professor of German and Comparative Literature at the University of Dundee.  He represents the University of Dundee on a number of external bodies including the Universities […]

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The Forces Employment Charity appoints new Chief Executive

The Forces Employment Charity has appointed a new Chief Executive. Alistair Halliday, currently Director of Training and Government Relations at SSVC, The Services Sound and Vision Corporation, will succeed Stephen Gledhill, the charity’s long-serving Chief Executive, who announced his retirement earlier this year. A veteran of the Royal Navy, Alistair has worked in corporate business, […]

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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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Appointment of Amerjit Chohan as CEO of St George’s Hospital Charity

On 1 October 2018 St George’s Hospital Charity is delighted to welcome Amerjit Chohan to the role of Chief Executive Officer.  Amerjit will take over from Paul Sarfaty, who has been in the role of Interim CEO at the Charity for the last 6 months. Amerjit most recently served as Director of Development and Communications […]

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Lucy Casot named new CEO of Museum Galleries Scotland

Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) has announced the appointment of Lucy Casot as CEO. With a strong background in Scotland’s cultural sector Lucy brings extensive knowledge and experience to the role. Lucy leaves her post as Head of Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Scotland where she has overseen a great variety of grants to Scotland’s museums and […]

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New Chief Financial Officer joins UAL

Heather Francis has been appointed as UAL’s Chief Financial Officer. Heather Francis is Director of Finance & Resources at the V&A, responsible for finance, HR, IT, CRM and procurement functions. In her five years there, Heather had overall responsibility for the finances of one of the world’s leading museums, overseeing a period of success and […]

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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 Edinburgh appoints new Director of Finance

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a new Director of Finance. Lee Hamill, currently deputy director of finance, will step up to succeed Phil McNaull on 1 January 2019. Hamill joined the University of Edinburgh in 2015 having previously worked for BT and PwC. Hugh Edmiston, University of Edinburgh director of corporate services, said: “Lee takes over […]

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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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Airport Coordination Limited appoints new Chief Executive Officer

The Board of Airport Coordination Limited has appointed Edmond Rose to become its Chief Executive Officer. A graduate of the University of Birmingham, the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London, and of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Edmond has extensive national and international experience, including senior positions at the […]

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Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre appoints new Theatre Director

Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is excited to announce that Joanna Read has been appointed as the venue’s Chief Executive and Theatre Director. Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Chairman, Julian Bird said: “From a list of outstanding applicants, Joanna shone through with her experience, her knowledge of the sector, her passion for regional theatre and her vision for […]

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Professor Madeleine Atkins CBE appointed as 9th President of Lucy Cavendish College

Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge, has announced the election of Professor Madeleine Atkins CBE, FAcSS as its ninth President, from October 2018. The seven-year appointment will allow Professor Atkins to lead the College in its mission to provide an excellent academic education within the University of Cambridge to talented women over 21 at a […]

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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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Goodenough College announces new Director

Goodenough College appointment of Rebecca Matthews to succeed Andrew Ritchie as Director in October 2018 Rebecca is currently the Managing Director of the European Capital of Culture Aarhus 2017, a role she has held with great distinction for five years. Her previous roles include being the British Council’s Director for New York and Global Partnerships, […]

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Royal Holloway Appoints New Senior Vice-Principal

Professor Ken Badcock has been appointed as Royal Holloway’s Senior Vice-Principal (Academic Strategy, Partnerships and Resources) and he will join the College in October 2018. As part of the College Executive team, reporting to the Principal, Ken will be responsible for developing and disseminating our academic strategy, renewing our commitment to academic excellence and inspiring […]

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National Museums Liverpool names Laura Pye as its new director

Laura Pye, the head of culture for Bristol City Council, has been appointed the Director of National Museums Liverpool (NML). She will take up the role in August, replacing David Fleming who retired as the head of the service in March and has taken up a role at Liverpool Hope University. Pye, who was born […]

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Regulation Leadership Insight: Canvas – Out Now

We live in times of widespread uncertainty and change. Long and widely-accepted principles of how economies, societies and their governments should interact are facing challenges unprecedented in recent times. Regulators of all kinds reside in the eye of this storm. As independent actors, they have a unique responsibility to oversee the way in which sectors […]

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Neil Mendoza to be Elected as Oriel’s Next Provost

Oriel College Oxford has announced that Neil Mendoza is to be elected as the College’s next Provost, to take over when Moira Wallace OBE reaches the end of her term in August of this year. Neil has a breadth of experience spanning the commercial, charitable and public sectors. Neil read Geography at Oriel and matriculated in 1978. […]

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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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Health Leadership Insight: Canvas – Out Now

We’re delighted to share our latest Health edition of CANVAS, the sectoral insight update from Saxton Bampfylde. CANVAS is a platform to share interesting thoughts and perspectives on topics and issues that are relevant and current in your sector. We very much welcome any thoughts, comments, or inputs you would like to share. Please enjoy this […]

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English National Opera appoints new Chief Executive

Stuart Murphy, former Director of Sky Entertainment Channels, has been appointed Chief Executive of English National Opera (ENO). He will take up the post on the 3 April, joining Daniel Kramer and Martyn Brabbins on ENO’s leadership team. He succeeds Cressida Pollock who announced in September last year that she would be stepping down from […]

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Schools Leadership Insight: Canvas – Spring Edition Out Now

In our latest edition of CANVAS we bring thoughts from Sarah Kerr-Dineen, Head of Oundle School – one of the leading co-educational boarding schools in the UK – as she talks about leadership in the schools’ sector, the challenges being faced and how to stay real and relevant in the 21st century; Lesley Franklin, the […]

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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 […]

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Marie Curie Appoints Vindi Banga as New Chair

Marie Curie has announced the appointment of Vindi Banga as their new Chair of the Board of Trustees. Vindi Banga is currently a partner at private equity firm Clayton Dubilier and Rice, Chair of Kalle GMBH, Senior Independent Director at Glaxo Smith Kline and Marks and Spencer. He is also on the Board at the […]

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Dovecot Studios appoints new Director

Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh announces the appointment of Celia Joicey as its new Director, succeeding David Weir after his 17-year leadership. Celia Joicey comments; “I am delighted to have been appointed to succeed David Weir as Director of Dovecot from September. This is an enormous privilege, given the 105-year history of the Studio and I […]

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Interview with Tim Wates, Director, Wates Group

With only about 20 per cent of UK family businesses making it to third generation, the Wates Group is now fourth generation. What is the key to making succession planning work? What have been the challenges and lessons learned? Good luck has certainly played its part along the way. However, one thing that I believe […]

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Saxton Bampfylde increases global capacity with new US partner

Panorama, the global group of leading independent executive search firms, of which Saxton Bampfylde is a founding member, is delighted to announce the addition of new member, The Hunter Group LLC. The Hunter Group, with headquarters in Metropolitan Detroit, Michigan, was founded in 1995 and is a leading independent U.S. executive search firm. With its diversified executive retained […]

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Barriers to entry: Diversity in Regulation

Regulators must address many roles and challenges. It is perhaps inevitable that people concentrate on their external, market-facing tasks, but there are equally difficult and pressing internal issues for them to address, whether regarding quality, focus or the effective marshalling of scarce resources, or diversity. Diversity and inclusion are important and increasingly high-profile subjects for […]

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The End Game

You’ve spent all that money to find the right person; now you need to get them aboard. As veterans of many hundreds of appointments in many fields and in most every part of the world, we have seen how often attempts to bring an important new person into the organisation go wrong at exactly the time when […]

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If you see SID, tell him: Issues to consider before you agree to become a Senior Independent Director

Ever since we were founded in 1986 we’ve always had a passion for issues relating to corporate governance. The Higgs report may have recommended that all Boards should have a SID, and that recommendation may now be part of The UK Corporate Governance Code, and so we were interested to learn more about the role […]