CFO
COMMENT: Leadership, 8 June, 2026
Why does more women in senior decision-making roles matter?
Complex times need different voices to navigate fast-moving change, but progress on women’s representation in the FTSE 350 is uneven.
INSIGHT: Board expertise, 18 May, 2026
How senior executives help boards form judgement
Senior executives below the C-suite can provide critical board insight—if access is built on trust, culture and disciplined interaction.
NEWS: Financial sanctions, 12 May, 2026
Watchdog fines Carillion’s former finance directors
The Financial Reporting Council sanctioned Richard Adam and Zafar Khan, who ‘acted recklessly and failed to act with integrity’.
INSIGHT: C-suite turnover, 7 April, 2026
What’s really behind sudden C‑suite turnover?
Losing credibility and integrity matters more than levels of competence in the event of a corporate failure.
INSIGHT: Board dynamics, 13 March, 2026
4 patterns of boardroom conflict
Conflict between members of the board nearly always takes one of four common types—here’s how to manage each of them.
NEWS: Executive pay, 6 January, 2026
‘Feted executives’ earn UK median pay by lunchtime today
The High Pay Centre think tank’s estimate underlines the executive pay gap—although calls persist for more money for the top tier.
COMMENT: Board expertise, 31 December, 2025
Leadership needs data-driven decision-making
To strengthen succession, culture and strategic resilience in 2026, boards must turn their focus towards connected leadership data.
INSIGHT: Chief financial officer, 3 November, 2025
How to build trust between the CFO and the board
The chief financial officer’s relationship with the board is critical and requires work on both sides for mutual and corporate success.