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We’re excited to welcome Dan Staats to Leathwaite as a Director in our Global Private Equity practice.   Based in Los Angeles, Dan brings more than 15 years of experience partnering with global private equity firms and their portfolio companies. His expertise spans Board Directors, C-suite, and Operating Partner searches across a diverse range of industries.   Speaking earlier to Dan on joining Leathwaite he said, "I'm excited to join Leathwaite and complement the strong work already being done with private equity firms and the broader investment community. I look forward to helping expand our capabilities and further support our clients as they strengthen their resource support and portfolio executive leadership teams." “We’re excited to add Dan’s complementary capabilities in advising portfolio company leadership to our deep relationships in private capital.” - Hypatia Kingsley President of North America, Leathwaite. #ExecutiveSearch #PrivateEquity #OperatingPartner 

Tomorrow marks International Women’s Day - a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It’s also a powerful reminder that there is still much to do to achieve true gender equality. Over the past week, we’ve been celebrating the build-up to IWD across our offices around the globe, championing the role we all play in shaping a more equal future. In Hong Kong, we were proud to sponsor The Women's Foundation International Women’s Day lunch, alongside some of our clients to celebrate the power of inclusion and collaboration in driving meaningful change. We also marked the occasion across our offices by striking the #AccelerateAction pose to reflect our ongoing commitment to gender equality in everything we do. #IWD2025 #GenderEquality

Last week Sam Burt and Holly Addison hosted an insightful roundtable discussion in partnership with Progress Together for Talent leaders in the Insurance sector. We explored how improving socio-economic diversity in leadership can enhance decision-making and drive innovation. By bringing a wider range of perspectives into leadership conversations, organizations can better represent customer needs, foster greater employee engagement, and ultimately create more inclusive workplaces. A huge thank you to everyone who was able to attend and contribute to the discussion. We look forward to continuing to work together to champion greater socio-economic diversity across the sector. View our key takeaways below. https://lnkd.in/e3J2aP76 #TalentLeaders #Insurance #Leadership 

In 2024, 13% of outgoing CFOs in the FTSE 100 stepped into CEO roles, showing that the CFO-to-CEO pathway continues to be a key leadership route. It’s also encouraging to see that female FTSE 100 CFO appointments have risen to 36%, marking real progress towards more balanced leadership at the top. Internal promotions are also on the rise, a positive indicator that companies are investing in succession planning and actively building more diverse leadership pipelines. A big thank you to Vivienne Artz OBE FCSI (Hon) CMgr CCMI AIGP for contributing and to Marcus Beale and the CFO team for sharing their insights. Read the full report below. #leadership #CFO #successionplanning #FTSE100 https://lnkd.in/edug9QiT

As we mark Black History Month 2025 and reflect on this year’s theme, “African Americans and Labor,” we’ve gathered insights from leaders across industries to explore the challenges, opportunities, and real strategies shaping black leadership today.   A huge thank you to the leaders who contributed their stories - anonymously - to help foster honest, open dialogue. And a special shoutout to Thierry Mandarin, Shafali Goutam, and Aashni Shah for bringing this project to life.   We believe bold ideas, deep market expertise, and continuous progress lead to better leadership decisions. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eUK3GH7e #BlackHistoryMonth #DiversityInLeadership #InclusiveLeadership

Throughout 2024, PE deal activity across the UK and Europe surged, peaking in October. However, the past two months (December and January) have seen a slight slowdown in the UK, while Europe has maintained strong momentum. There is one constant - the CFO role remains the most frequently changed position as portfolio companies restructure their leadership teams. As we move further into 2025, will this trend continue? We’d love to hear your thoughts. #PrivateEquity #Leadership #CFO Marcus Beale Chris Smith

We’re excited to welcome three new Senior Associates to the Leathwaite team across our global offices! 🎉 In New York, David Tobin joins our Legal, Risk and Compliance, Technology, and CFO practices and Karolina Bertulis strengthens our Strategy and Transformation offering. In London, Emily Payne joins our HR practice, bringing international experience from her time in New Zealand. We’re thrilled to have them on board and look forward to the expertise they each bring. Welcome, David, Emily, and Karolina! #ExecutiveSearch #HRLeaders #CFO #TechLeaders #StrategyandTransformation #LegalRiskandCompliance

Last week, KPMG UK and Leathwaite hosted a roundtable with leading CSOs to explore the shifting landscape of sustainability leadership. We had fascinating discussions with some key takeaways: 💡Bold thinking and business integration – CSOs must push long-term strategies and make sustainability a commercial imperative. 💡Expanding remit – moving beyond compliance to drive risk management, value creation, and board-level impact. 💡Transparency and collaboration – open stakeholder dialogue is essential, but regulatory barriers persist. 💡Sustainability as a growth driver – forward-thinking firms see it as a competitive advantage, not just a compliance requirement. 💡AI and innovation – emerging tech is revolutionizing sustainability measurement and strategy. A huge thank you to all who contributed! If you're interested in future discussions, connect with Holly Addison. #Sustainability #Leadership #CSO #ESG Will Hawkley Simon Weaver Liz Harrowell

Resilience. Growth mindset. Team mentality. Adaptability. These aren’t just the qualities we look for in the leaders we place — they’re the traits we cultivate within our own Leathwaite team. A great example is partner Marcus Beale, who recently shared his thoughts on leadership, adaptability, and navigating challenges in the Clarendon Chronicles podcast. It’s always insightful to hear the journeys and stories of others in leadership. Check it out below! 👇 Jeremy Earnshaw #Leadership #GrowthMindset #ExecutiveSearch #ClarendonChronicles 👇

What a fantastic way to kick off the new year 🌱. At Leathwaite, climate change and sustainability remain key focus areas for us in 2025, and we're committed to supporting others on their learning journeys. If you're in our Hong Kong network, be sure to register for this session 👇. For everyone else, we highly recommend exploring the impactful work of Climate Fresk and seeing how you can get involved. Thank you Simple Kan for driving this important initiative. #sustainability #ClimateAction #ContinuousLearning