Touch Point: Norman Broadbent’s Quarterly Newsletter For Interim Professionals

Dear Mike, I am writing to thank you for your continued support and commitment to increasing diversity and inclusion as signatories to the Voluntary Code of Conduct for Executive Search Firms (the Code). BEIS has kept

High profile moves within the real estate & property sector haven’t been slowing down recently. Organisations have been investing in talent at the top level in spite of the economic uncertainty. The following appointments have all

We’ve all worked with people who enjoy a good moan. Whilst we all get like that at times, some make it an art form. No matter what you do as a business, they will always find

The Norman Broadbent Group was delighted to welcome more than 50 clients and guests to an informative and enlightening briefing for those wanting to develop a non-executive career. On our panel were three diverse and highly

Many long-standing or traditional businesses we work with feel progress toward a Digital Supply Chain is slower than they expected, and (of course), slower than they would like. In many cases, they found their workforce (and

As the UK continues to try and navigate a period of uncertainty, the associated Talent impacts are very real and proving problematic. One recent industry survey revealed that 90% of employers are either facing or expect

Over 75% of CFOs we have engaged with these past 6 months have been unequivocal about how negatively Brexit will affect their business. Many have commented that they are cautious about capital expenditure and M&A activity.

There has been much speculation about who will be appointed CEO at Aviva and Direct Line Group. With Scott Egan being recently appointed CEO UK & International at RSA, there will have been some chat around

The New Risk Environment A number of recent articles continue to identify the battle for Risk talent as being a key business priority. One report states: “Companies are beginning to understand that, given the current level

Businesses of all sorts are always subject to change. Whether it is fresh tech, new products or services, or an expanding client list, each employee must be able to adapt to changes quickly and, often, on

Mike Brennan, CEO of Norman Broadbent, said: “Our 2018 unaudited results evidence our continued positive momentum, as a result of consistently delivering high quality innovative solutions for clients. There is positive trajectory in top line growth

Where do you anticipate the most activity in infrastructure deals in 2019?

A Client approached Noel O’Curraoin with a unique challenge – their long-serving CFO was retiring. Not only did they need a strong successor, but also one who was progressive, radical, change orientated, and able to help

Following the overwhelming rejection of Theresa May’s Brexit deal in Parliament, there is now real concern amongst infrastructure clients that continued uncertainty will cause long-term damage to the sector. These concerns are heightened given that delays

On 18th January we hosted a breakfast briefing chaired by Amanda Blanc, Chair of the ABI and CEO EMEA at Zurich Insurance focusing on gender diversity in the Insurance industry. We had a full house of

Much has been written about the changing role of the CFO. Such changes were very much in evidence as we worked closely with Clients during 2018. In a number of instances, the CFO is also de