ICAEW Insights In Focus: So you want to be a leader?

In this Insights In Focus episode, we discuss how accountants can build the skills needed to take on leadership and executive roles during their careers.
In a recent report by the Financial Times, one anonymous headhunter was quoted as saying: “If America is run by lawyers, then the UK is run by accountants.” It’s backed up by the data, too: around one-third of today’s FTSE 100 CEOs have previously served as CFOs in their careers. But what makes finance professionals a good fit for the top spot? And what skills beyond financial prowess will help them make a success of it?
To answer those questions, host Philippa Lamb is joined by Sarah Walker-Smith, CEO of legal and professional services group Ampa; Joe Dubbin, Managing Director of executive search firm Cripps Leadership Advisors; and Melanie Coeshott, career coach and mentor at Blue Diamond.
Links
• ICAEW Academy: www.icaew.com/...
• ICAEW: The Tax Track podcast: www.icaew.com/...
• ICAEW Student Insights podcast: www.icaew.com/...
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests
• Sarah Walker-Smith, CEO, Ampa
• Joe Dubbin, Managing Director, Cripps Leadership Advisors
• Melanie Coeshott, career coach, Blue Diamond
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Episode first published: 17 April 2024
Podcast recorded: 12 April 2024