Successes in Female Funding The landscape of entrepreneurship in the UK has witnessed a transformative shift in recent years, with a gratifying emphasis on fostering diversity and inclusivity. One notable aspect of this evolution is the increasing support and funding opportunities …

JAMES WITHERS – DIRECTOR OF GROUP FINANCE AT BURGER KING UK Career Overview  After leaving university I joined KPMG’s audit practice, based in the Gatwick office and working across a range of middle market clients. I left KPMG shortly after completing …

Long celebrated for its ability to transform the way we look and feel, the cosmetics industry has more recently been undergoing a slow but radical transformation of its own, in the shift towards sustainability. As environmental concerns continue to dominate the …

In today’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, the need for leadership that is not only forward-thinking but also socially responsible has never been more pronounced. As businesses endeavour to navigate an increasingly complex world, women are making significant strides in reshaping this …

The aviation sector has long been a vital component of globalisation and modern connectivity. Progress in the skies can come at a cost though, and, like many others, the aviation sector is now at a crossroads of reconciling its growth trajectory …

With the need to shape a more sustainable economy, consumer companies have an important role to play in changing the way we consume. Setting sustainability targets is key to protect the planet whilst still retaining a booming client base. However, with …

A couple of months into 2023 and it looks like the “permacrisis” is here to stay. Unstable political times across the world, high inflation and environmental concerns have taken centre stage and are influencing consumers’ behaviours. Their priorities are changing and …

Career Overview My career has been focused on commercial financial management of music publishing and recorded music rights. I have worked across the music industry including at Universal Music Group, BMG Music, Sony Music Entertainment, EMI Music Publishing, PRS for Music …

With an ever-expanding world population and increasing pollution levels the need to build a more sustainable human society has become obvious. For years we have forgotten about nature and assumed we could keep going with our consumption and production habits for …

CAREER OVERVIEW After completing a degree in Economics and Econometrics and the UK Chartered Accountancy exams, David pursued a career in Finance in a diverse range of multinational businesses, including PepsiCo, Thomson Corporation, Sapient and Zipcar. David has held senior positions …

The Role Of CFOs In The Sustainability Journey Most companies have now started their journey towards a more sustainable way of doing business. The European Union has recently approved the corporate sustainability reporting directive which introduces more detailed reporting requirements and …

CAREER OVERVIEW Former Dentsu International executive Andy Leck is Flight Story’s Chief Financial Officer. Earlier in his career, Andy was Financial Director of the IT transformation programme at WPP, working across areas of media, advertising, and market research. Prior to joining …

Digital transformation has been on the agenda of companies for several years and has been embraced by Leaders with varying degrees of enthusiasm. Change management is complex and digital transformation has sometimes been lowered to the rank of simply implementing new …

The transport and logistics industry is pivotal to all our lives and constantly needs to change and adapt to remain competitive. The pandemic has accelerated some trends, it has also brought to light new challenges and opportunities in the supply chain. …

Technology, Media & Telecoms Update  Over the last couple of years TMT companies have been at the centre of all our lives. The lockdowns brought about by the pandemic have meant our reliance on them to work, entertain ourselves and remain …

The Role of the CFO in Risk Management With the volatile environment the world has and will continue to face for the foreseeable future, risk management has become a key item on companies’ agendas. Up until a couple of years ago, …

As we are going through a time of unprecedented change, businesses have had to adapt quickly to new ways of working and changing geopolitical and economic environments. Finance leaders have been highly involved in shaping how businesses should adapt and as …

Navigating the current economic and geopolitical climate whilst remaining competitive and planning for the future The theme of this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos was “History at a Turning Point: Government Policies and Business Strategies”. It is Spring 2022 and …

Growth is usually associated with winning more clients, increasing sales, hiring more staff and delivering more value to shareholders. This is all relevant and key to growth, however other factors can play a role in a firm’s success. Accountability in the …

Carbon Neutrality And Supply Chain Decarbonisation We all remember the great feeling of hope that came after the Paris agreement in 2015 when world leaders committed to take action to fight climate change. Although a lot of work has been done …

The purpose of companies has, for a long time, been to generate profit and to maximise shareholder value. The success of a firm has always been measured by its ability to make money, until the new century arrived and the emphasis …

Over the last few weeks we have witnessed an increased number of meteorological catastrophes around the world. From heatwaves in Canada, to devastating floods in Europe and China, these events have made the consequences of climate change even more real to …

Traditional business models have seen disruptions from many newcomers and start-ups over the last 15 years and the pace of disruption is not slowing down. With increased competition in most sectors and challenging economic environments it has become more and more …

Mental health and well-being really came to the front of the agenda in the last 10 years however the pandemic has undeniably put a different light on the topic. All of us have faced situations that we never imagined we would …

Sustainability and how it relates to talent attraction and retention What is more topical than sustainability? With Extinction Rebellion back on the streets of London and more and more climate events causing destruction and loss of human lives our focus has …

The suddenness of the last crisis has meant that many organisations have had to respond quickly and adapt to new ways of working at a pace never seen before. Operating models have been transformed, protracted decision-making processes have been replaced by …

This year, the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 26) will take place in the United Kingdom. Never before as a society, have we been so concerned and engaged about environmental issues such as climate change. Building a sustainable …