Accountancy Insights
In this podcast series from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), a panel of guests dissect the latest headlines and provide expert analysis on the top stories from across the world of business, finance and accountancy
Accountancy Insights
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: https://www.icaew.com/learning-and-development/academy
- ICAEW: The Tax Track podcast: https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast/the-tax-track
- ICAEW Student Insights podcast: https://www.icaew.com/insights/student-insights/podcast
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