Welcome to Paula Campbell’s Be Very Clear podcast, where amazing things happen.
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The Barton Partnership's Spotlight On podcast brings together global executives, entrepreneurs and experts, sharing inspiring stories and shining a light on some of the most pressing issues facing businesses today.
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Our podcasts are a mix of conversations with a wide range of subject matter experts and enthusiasts, interspersed with the occasional audio drama. Each episode focuses on one person, a group of people or a genre from the world of entertainment that we wish to bring back to the spotlight and who has been lost to history or is in danger of being so.The Arts industries are currently in peril but this is nothing new. The Entertainment industry in all its guises has seen it all before. Political ...
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Art Design Music features conversations with visual artists that create iconic work for the music industry. Album cover designers; music video directors; animators; tour poster illustrators; print makers; rock photographers; and stage designers. Host Jud Haynes chats with many of the world's biggest artists about their incredible careers and work.
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Spotlight On with Bridget Walsh, Global Head of Private Equity at EY
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24:43In this episode of Spotlight On, we sit down with Bridget Walsh, EY's Global Head of Private Equity (PE), who takes us through PE's remarkable journey, drawing on her vast experience leading PE professionals across 45 countries. Bridget reveals insights about the current state of private equity, highlighting that 78% of firms are holding assets bey…
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Women's Own (How to Kill Your Husband and Get Away With It)
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7:33Thank you for listening. If you've enjoyed today's podcast do subscribe via your streaming platform so that you never miss an episode and you can catch up on past episodes. If you'd like to help us to keep the podcast going in these tough times Just go to the donation button at: https://www.bluefiretheatre.co.uk/ or buy us a coffee on: https://ko-f…
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Call Backs takes us back to that weird post lockdown era when we were still sort of locked down. All sorts of relationships were affected in all sorts of ways… This is a fun look back on those very strange times! Written by J.J. Leppink Performed by Greg Arundell & J.J leppink Studio recording & editing: Harry Jacobs Thank you for listening. If you…
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Released to coincide with the Hackney History Festival The Hackneyed Detective is an audio drama about Daniel Ludlow, a modern day private eye based in East London. Daniel is down on his luck and takes solace from the imaginary world of the 1940's New York gumshoe Danny Ludlow. The Hackneyed Detective is an original play from the pen of: J.J. L…
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Nellie Bly was an American journalist who is famous for her record breaking 72 day round the world trip. Before that though she went undercover into an "insane asylum" to report on the appalling conditions to which the patients were subjected. This short play by JJ Leppink guesses what might have happened in the time leading up to Nellie's in…
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Spotlight On with Hugh MacArthur, Chairman of Bain & Company's Global Private Equity Practice.
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55:21In this episode of Spotlight On, Nicholas Barton, Founder of The Barton Partnership, is joined by Hugh MacArthur, Chairman of Bain & Company's Global Private Equity Practice. We dive into the evolution of private equity from its humble beginnings to a trillion-dollar powerhouse, with Hugh's 30-year career at Bain providing unparalleled insights. Hu…
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A while ago we spoke with Dr Mary Shannon about Billy Waters and Mary's upcoming biography of him - "Billy Waters is Dancing". Well the book is now out (and a jolly fine read it is, too) and Mary has joined forces with historian Dr. Ben Marsh, artist Selena Scott and musician Angeline Morrison on the Age of Revolution's "Songs from the Shadows" pro…
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Spotlight On with Ari Labell, former President of North America for Hain Celestial
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20:30On this episode of Spotlight On, Elaine Bermudez sits down with Ari Labell, an independent consultant and strategic advisor to the consumer goods industry and former President of North America for Hain Celestial. Ari shares valuable insights from his illustrious career, revealing the essence of building authentic brands that resonate with consumers…
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Spotlight On with Marco Van Kalleveen, Group CEO at DKV Mobility
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48:28In this episode of Spotlight On we are joined by Marco Van Kalleveen, CEO at DKV Mobility, who shares his transformative journey from consulting to leading DKV Mobility, offering insights into the dynamics between private equity investors and operational teams. Marco discusses the importance of purposeful leadership, M&A strategies, and the role of…
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Spotlight On with Luke Jensen, Executive Chairman at Hana Group
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39:26In this episode of Spotlight On, Nicholas Barton sits down with Luke Jensen, Executive Chairman at Hana Group. Luke shares his extensive career journey, from banking to leading transformative roles in the global food industry and retail, including as CEO of Ocado Solutions and Group Director of Strategy at Sainsbury's. Here, Luke reflects on his ex…
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Spotlight On with Suvir Varma, Advisory Partner to Bain's Global Private Equity Business
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20:25In this episode, Nicholas Barton sits down with Suvir Varma, Advisory Partner to Bain's Global Private Equity Business, to explore the evolving landscape of Private Equity in the Asia-Pacific region. Here, Suvir shares insights on how AI is shaping private equity strategies, from deal sourcing to portfolio management. He highlights the increasing f…
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Spotlight On: Leading through complexity with Mike Essex, Senior Partner at Wipro
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29:49In this episode of Spotlight On, Alex Dyke sits down with Mike Essex, Senior Partner at Wipro, to discuss how effective leadership can thrive in the face of complex, global digital transformation challenges and the fast-evolving dynamics of today’s workforce. Mike shares his experience leading digital transformation programs across global teams, em…
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Spotlight On with Josh White, Co-Founder & CEO of Cano Water
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26:58In this episode of Spotlight On, Josh White, Co-Founder & CEO of Cano Water discusses his mission to combat plastic pollution. Inspired by a trip to Thailand, Josh and his friends created a sustainable water brand using aluminium cans. The discussion explores the rewards of building a business with a strong environmental focus and how Cano Water ha…
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Spotlight On with Oliver Lang, Entrepreneur and Advisor
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25:50In this episode, Emily Farrow sits down with Oliver Lang, former Management Consultant turned serial entrepreneur with special expertise in Insurance and Insurtech. The discussion explores the transition from consulting to entrepreneurship, highlighting practical advice for leveraging consulting skills in a startup environment. Oliver shares insigh…
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Spotlight On with Oliver Mitchell, Partner at ff Venture Capital
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22:31In this episode of Spotlight On, Michael Fritz welcomes Oliver Mitchell, Partner at ff Venture Capital, as he explores the future of deep tech and robotics. With his experience as a Founder and investor, Oliver discusses the shift in robotics towards a more sales-driven approach, along with the challenges startups face in 'pilot purgatory.' He disc…
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Spotlight On with Sviat Dulianinov, Chief Strategy Officer at Bright Machines
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23:30In this episode of Spotlight On, Kaitlin Bedford sits down with Sviat Dulianinov, Bright Machines's Chief Strategy Officer. We dive into Sviat's career journey, from consulting with Bain to SPAR and now leading strategy at Bright Machines. The conversation unpacks how Bright Machines transitioned from consumer products to pioneering AI infrastructu…
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Spotlight On with Christine Rupp, General Manager IBM Consulting Germany, Switzerland and Austria
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12:54In this episode, Alex Dyke is joined by Christine Rupp, Managing Director of IBM for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, to discuss the pivotal role of female leadership in the era of AI. Here, they explore the strategic imperative for this leadership, highlighting the significant gap between the demand for women's leadership to counter gender bias …
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Spotlight On with Graham Elton, Partner at Bain & Company
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25:59In this episode, Nicholas Barton, Founder & CEO of The Barton Partnership, is joined by Graham Elton, Partner in the London office of Bain & Company and Chairman of the EMEA Private Equity business. The discussion explores how cutting-edge AI technologies, including bespoke tools like Helix and Dialog AI, are revolutionising deal sourcing, due dili…
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Spotlight On with Andrew Bud, Founder & CEO of iProov
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35:55In this episode, The Barton Partnership's Dylan Rodwell is joined by Andrew Bud, Founder & CEO of iProov. Here, Andrew discusses the evolving landscape of biometric security, tracing his journey from the early days of the microprocessor revolution to the founding of iProov. The conversation highlights the significant strides iProov has made in biom…
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Spotlight On with Dave McCann, Managing Partner, IBM Consulting Europe, Middle East and Africa & President, IBM Canada
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24:13In this episode of Spotlight On, Alex Dyke sits down with Dave McCann, Managing Partner, IBM Consulting Europe, Middle East and Africa & President, IBM Canada, to discuss the transformative effects of Generative AI across European enterprises. The discussion emphasises the importance of integrating talent management with generative AI initiatives t…
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Spotlight On Shared Parental Leave with Rosie Campbell and Nitesh Prakash
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12:50In this special International Women's Day episode of Spotlight On, The Barton Partnership’s Alex Dyke is joined by Rosie Campbell, Director of the Global Institute for Women's Leadership and Professor of Politics at King's College London, and Nitesh Prakash, a Partner at Bain & Company and Race Equality Board Member for Business in the Community. T…
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Women in Leadership with Sheila Shah, Managing Director & Partner at L.E.K. Consulting
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12:59In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Charlotte Pairé is joined by Managing Director and Partner at L.E.K. Consulting Sheila Shah. Sheila shares her extensive career journey and her shift from finance into the med tech sector. She emphasises the importance of digital integration in the healthcare industry and the need for med tech companies to …
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Spotlight On with Ted Bililies, Global Head of Transformative Leadership Practice at AlixPartners
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23:24In this episode, Nicholas Barton, Founder & CEO of The Barton Partnership, sits down with Ted Bililies, Global Head of Transformative Leadership practice at AlixPartners and author of the article 'Private Equity Needs a New Talent Strategy,' published in Harvard Business Review. An expert in leadership and organisation development, Ted discusses th…
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Women in Leadership with Katie McCarthy, Chief Innovation Officer at Halloran Consulting Group
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26:31In this episode of our Women in Leadership podcast, The Barton Partnership’s Charlotte Pairé welcomes Katie McCarthy, Chief Innovation Officer at Halloran Consulting Group. Here, Katie discusses her extensive career in life sciences consulting, sharing her journey from clinical research to leading innovation at Halloran. She reflects on the critica…
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Women in Leadership with EOS Deal Advisory's Maggie Brereton and Ina Kjaer
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32:34In this episode, Kiran Rasoda, Director of The Barton Partnership's Transformation & Change practice, is joined by EOS Deal Advisory Founders Maggie Brereton and Ina Kjaer. Here, they delve into a number of critical topics, including the power of purposeful diversity and inclusion in shaping innovative solutions for clients, the significance of eff…
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Spotlight On with Dave Allen, Founder of Brandpie
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37:59In this episode, The Barton Partnership's Founder and CEO, Nicholas Barton, sits down with Dave Allen, Founder of Brandpie, an independent consultancy specialising in purpose-driven transformation. Here, he shares his career journey and experience working alongside Sir Martin Sorrell and emphasises the crucial role of corporate purpose and employee…
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Spotlight On Sustainability with Melissa Barrett, Managing Director, Practices and Impact at dss+
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28:27In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Ashley Gordon is joined by Managing Director, Practices and Impact at dss+, Melissa Barrett. With extensive expertise in scientific research and sustainability consulting, Melissa shares her insights into the essential role of leadership alignment and organisational readiness in embedding sustainability at …
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Spotlight On with Andrew Wesbecher, Global VP of Sales at Traceable
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26:19In this episode, Mike Fritz, Private Equity Consultant at The Barton Partnership, is joined by Andrew Wesbecher, Global VP of Sales at Traceable. Here, they delve into the world of cybersecurity and the changing landscape of sales leadership. Andrew, a highly technical leader, provides valuable insights into navigating the ever-changing cybersecuri…
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Spotlight On with Lieutenant General (Retd) Richard Nugee CB CVO CBE
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26:47In this episode, Ben Glitherow, Director of The Barton Partnership's Public Sector Practice is joined by Lieutenant General (Retd) Richard Nugee CB CVO CBE. Here, they discuss adaptable leadership, change management, and the urgent need for a dedicated climate security centre. Richard emphasises integrating eco-conscious practices for competitive a…
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Spotlight On the Chief Transformation Officer with Geza Garai
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24:39In this episode, Harry Chamberlain (VP of The Barton Partnership’s US Private Equity Practice) is joined by Geza Garai, an experienced Chief Transformation Officer who has worked across multiple Private Equity owned portfolio companies. Here, they discuss the pivotal role of the CTO, spanning execution, navigating transformative challenges and fost…
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Spotlight On Sustainability with Simon Wong, Tutor & Advisory Board Member at Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
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28:25In the third episode of our Spotlight On Sustainability series, The Barton Partnership’s Ashley Gordon is joined by Simon Wong, Tutor & Advisory Board Member at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, and is a thought leader on the topic of governance. From integrating net-zero KPIs in executive remuneration to the strategic utilisat…
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Women in Leadership with Paula Cousins, Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at The Weir Group PLC
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25:04In this episode, The Barton Partnership's Simran Panesar is joined by Paula Cousins, Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at The Weir Group PLC. As Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at The Weir Group, Paula is responsible for ensuring the company meets its sustainability targets across the mining industry. Paula started her career in engin…
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Her Father's Daughter - Stephen Bourne & Patricia Hammond talk about Avril Coleridge-Taylor
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26:12Avril Coleridge-Taylor (1903-1988); Wikipedia says she was a "pianist". She was. She was also a composer and conductor (in fact she was the first female conductor of the band of the Royal Marines). She was also the daughter of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Historian and author Stephen Bourne and musician and author Patricia Hammond talk about her talent…
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Spotlight On with Simon Puckering, Integration Director at HSBC Life Singapore
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23:39'Banking as it was, is gone. It's a digital world now and Banks need to play in it.' In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Matt Capon is joined by Simon Puckering, Integration Director at HSBC Life Singapore. Here they discuss the unstoppable trend towards digitisation and the crucial need to prioritise security and innovation to maintain a lea…
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"Damn Tom & Jerry" - Dr Mary Shannon Talks About Billy Waters. With Charlotte Campbell.
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31:55We're delighted and privileged to be releasing today's podcast on the 200th anniversary of the death of Billy Waters. Born in 1776 Waters was a familiar sight on the Strand in London. He was a black ex-sailor who had been invalided out of the Navy after losing a leg. With a crude wooden prosthesis he danced and also played the violin outside the Ad…
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"The African Mahler": Chenoa Murphy talks about Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.
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18:03Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) was a British composer. His mother was English and his father from Sierra Leone. He referred to himself as "Anglo-African" and was referred to by white musicians in the US as the "Black Mahler", which is the title of the biography by Charles Elford. Coleridge-Taylor entered the Royal College of Music at the age o…
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Women in Leadership with Martine Broeders, Vice President, ESG Office at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
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21:05In this episode, recorded on International Women's Day, The Barton Partnership's Victoria Montagu sits down with Martine Broeders, Vice President, ESG Office at Estée Lauder Companies. With an impressive career background in business strategy and transformation, Martine currently focuses on spearheading ESG endeavours with a particular emphasis on …
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Blood, Sweat and Vaginas , with Paula David - One Woman Wednesdays
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11:06Paula David's one woman show is a journey through menopause and a discovery of self. It is poetic and musical, has movement and dance and examines something that all women experience and few have the courage to speak about. It is also highly amusing! Paula spoke to us about the show ahead of her one night at the Exchange in Twickenham on 29th March…
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Women in Leadership with Susan Hooper, Senior Board Member
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24:07In this episode, Senior Board Member Susan Hooper joins Imogen Seear, Head of Consumer EMEA at The Barton Partnership. Here, Susan shares insights on her multifaceted career as a board member of several high-performing companies. In recent years Susan has directed her focus towards the climate crisis, acting as ESG Lead on the board at Tangle Teeze…
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Spotlight On Sustainability with Eva Thorne, Partner at Xynteo
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28:02In the second episode of our Spotlight on Sustainability podcast, The Barton Partnership's Ashley Gordon is joined by Eva Thorne, Partner at Xynteo. Starting her career in academia with a PHD in Political Science, Eva worked on development projects in the Americas before concentrating her efforts on roles within both public and private sectors, wor…
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She Wolves with Laura Careless - One Woman Wednesdays
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14:12This one-woman show, based on the book and television series She-Wolves: The Women who Ruled England Before Elizabeth by historian Helen Castor, depicts the lives of five of England’s most famous medieval queens (Empress Matilda, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Isabella of France, Margaret of Anjou, and Mary I) using speech, song, dance, and animation. Perfo…
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Spotlight On with Will Butler-Adams, CEO of Brompton Bicycle
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34:03Innovation in business isn't just your product, it's how you recruit, it's the culture you have in your organisation. In this episode, The Barton Partnership's Founder and CEO, Nicholas Barton sits down with Will Butler-Adams, the CEO of Brompton Bicycle, to discuss the critical elements of successful leadership in a rapidly changing business world…
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Yootha Joyce, best known for "George and Mildred" was one of the best known TV stars of the 1970's. But she was so much more... Award -winning actress Caroline Burns-Cooke tells her story in the brilliant one woman show "Testament of Yootha", showing for one night only at the Exchange in Twickenham on 22nd March as part of the One Woman Wednesday s…
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Women in Leadership with Jean Oelwang, Founding CEO and President of Virgin Unite
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32:51‘Women often don’t want to lean into a culture that isn’t human.’ In this episode of our Women in Leadership podcast series, The Barton Partnership’s Kiran Rasoda is joined by Jean Oelwang, CEO & Founder of Virgin Unite. Virgin Unite is the independent non-profit foundation of the Virgin Group that works in partnership with global organisations to …
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Women in Leadership with Amy Silverstein, ESG Leader and Private Equity Partner at e2p
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32:03In this episode of our Women in Leadership podcast series, The Barton Partnership’s Victoria Montagu is joined by ESG Leader and Private Equity Partner at e2p, Amy Silverstein. Here, Amy reflects on her career journey and move into Private Equity after 20 years at Deloitte, how purpose and ESG have always been integrated into her career, and the im…
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Spotlight On with Greg Marsh, Founder & CEO at Nous.co
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34:37In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Founder and CEO Nicholas Barton is joined by Greg Marsh, Founder & CEO of the cost-of-living tool Nous. Greg previously founded the accommodation marketplace onefinestay, which he sold in 2016, and is an experienced venture capital investor. Greg has also served on the board of several organisations, includ…
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Women in Leadership with Honeywell's Amanda Copperthite and Yashika Sharma
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21:34In this episode, Victoria Montagu (Executive Vice President of The Barton Partnership's North American Business) is joined by Honeywell's Amanda Copperthite (VP Global Head of Strategy) and Yashika Sharma (Global Strategic Planning Leader). Amanda and Yashika elaborate on Honeywell’s innovative sustainability initiatives. They emphasise the importa…
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Women in Leadership with Joanne Bennett, Chief Business Officer at PizzaExpress
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25:03In this episode, Imogen Seear, Head of The Barton Partnership’s EMEA Consumer Practice is joined by Joanne Bennett, Chief Business Officer at PizzaExpress. Prior to joining PizzaExpress, Joanne was the Group CFO at Hilding Anders Group. Before this, she was a Director of KKR Capstone, CFO of retailer Jacques Vert Group and worked in the Operations …
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Isadorable! Elizabeth Blake Talks About Isadora Duncan
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43:17Isadora Duncan: dancer, muse, innovator, political activist and so much more was born in the USA in 1877. She died in Nice, France in 1927 in a freak accident that is sadly the thing that she seems to be most remembered for. Well we want to change that! Elizabeth Blake is an actress, dancer and choreographer. She has written and is currently perfor…
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Spotlight On with Kieran West MBE, Strategy Director & Olympic Gold Medallist
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43:16In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Thomas Rodwell is joined by Kieran West MBE. Currently Bupa Global and UK Strategy Director, Kieran was previously an Associate Partner at McKinsey. Before moving into Consulting, he had an international sporting career spanning 10+ years and is an Olympic Gold Medallist, winning the Rowing Men’s eights at …
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