Spotlight On Podcast

In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Ashley Gordon is joined by Managing Director, Practices and Impact at dss+, Melissa Barrett.

With extensive expertise in scientific research and sustainability consulting, Melissa shares her insights into the essential role of leadership alignment and organisational readiness in embedding sustainability at the core of business operations. Here, she discusses the intricacies of decision-making and the growing complexities of sustainability expectations, highlighting the strategic steps leaders must take to navigate and overcome these challenges for a successful sustainable transformation.

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In this episode, Mike Fritz, Private Equity Consultant at The Barton Partnership, is joined by Andrew Wesbecher, Global VP of Sales at Traceable. Here, they delve into the world of cybersecurity and the changing landscape of sales leadership. Andrew, a highly technical leader, provides valuable insights into navigating the ever-changing cybersecurity market, tailoring leadership approaches to diverse demographics, and the significance of addressing pressing customer pain points in building successful tech companies.

In this episode, Ben Glitherow, Director of The Barton Partnership's Public Sector Practice is joined by Lieutenant General (Retd) Richard Nugee CB CVO CBE.

Here, they discuss adaptable leadership, change management, and the urgent need for a dedicated climate security centre. Richard emphasises integrating eco-conscious practices for competitive advantages and cost savings while navigating legacy structures and promoting sustainability-aligned financial benefits.

General Richard Nugee has earned international recognition for bringing the implications of Climate Change and Sustainability to the Defence and National Security sectors. After a full operational career in the British Army, as his final role he wrote a Review of Defence's approach to Climate Change and Sustainability. He is now the Non-Executive Director for Climate Change and Net Zero for the Ministry of Defence. He has expanded this policy interest into delivery, as the Chair, Director and Advisor of a number of renewable energy and environmental sustainability start-ups. He is CEO of a medical research charity, The Scar Free Foundation, Chair of the Royal NAAFI Board, Director of his own Strategic Advisory Company, a strategic advisor to a number of consultancies and organisations, including the Hague Centre for Strategic Studies, Oxford University’s Climate Change (In)Security Project and a climate-focused venture capitalist group.

In this episode, Harry Chamberlain (VP of The Barton Partnership’s US Private Equity Practice) is joined by Geza Garai, an experienced Chief Transformation Officer who has worked across multiple Private Equity owned portfolio companies.

Here, they discuss the pivotal role of the CTO, spanning execution, navigating transformative challenges and fostering organisational values. Drawing from experiences during the pandemic, Geza underscores key CTO qualities – curiosity, resilience and adaptability. The conversation explores the versatility of the CTO role across industries and investment scenarios, sharing valuable insights into the multifaceted responsibilities of the Chief Transformation Officer in Private Equity.

In the third episode of our Spotlight On Sustainability series, The Barton Partnership’s Ashley Gordon is joined by Simon Wong, Tutor & Advisory Board Member at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, and is a thought leader on the topic of governance. 

From integrating net-zero KPIs in executive remuneration to the strategic utilisation of sustainability-linked bonds and internal carbon pricing, Simon underscores the critical steps required to achieve sustainability objectives. The conversation highlights the significance of transparent reporting and external validation, reinforcing the principles of accountability and credibility in the journey toward Net-Zero. 

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In this episode, The Barton Partnership's Simran Panesar is joined by Paula Cousins, Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at The Weir Group PLC.

As Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at The Weir Group, Paula is responsible for ensuring the company meets its sustainability targets across the mining industry. Paula started her career in engineering after graduating from the University of Strathclyde; she has since moved into corporate strategy, working with McKinsey and BP before moving to The Weir Group 8 years ago, where she now leads the business’ sustainability strategy. 

Here, Paula elaborates on the importance of integrating sustainability initiatives into your business strategy, upholding trust and transparency in the workplace, and breaking down gender stereotypes in the engineering industry.

In this episode, The Barton Partnership's Simran Panesar is joined by Paula Cousins, Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at The Weir Group PLC.

As Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at The Weir Group, Paula is responsible for ensuring the company meets its sustainability targets across the mining industry. Paula started her career in engineering after graduating from the University of Strathclyde; she has since moved into corporate strategy, working with McKinsey and BP before moving to The Weir Group 8 years ago, where she now leads the business’ sustainability strategy. 

Here, Paula elaborates on the importance of integrating sustainability initiatives into your business strategy, upholding trust and transparency in the workplace, and breaking down gender stereotypes in the engineering industry.

'Banking as it was, is gone. It's a digital world now and Banks need to play in it.'

In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Matt Capon is joined by Simon Puckering, Integration Director at HSBC Life Singapore. 

Here they discuss the unstoppable trend towards digitisation and the crucial need to prioritise security and innovation to maintain a leading position in the constantly evolving digital banking industry.

In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Matt Capon is joined by Simon Puckering, Integration Director at HSBC Life Singapore. 

Here they discuss the unstoppable trend towards digitisation and the crucial need to prioritise security and innovation to maintain a leading position in the constantly evolving digital banking industry.

In this episode, recorded on International Women's Day, The Barton Partnership's Victoria Montagu sits down with Martine Broeders, Vice President, ESG Office at Estée Lauder Companies. 

With an impressive career background in business strategy and transformation, Martine currently focuses on spearheading ESG endeavours with a particular emphasis on purpose and social impact. In this episode, she underscores the criticality of collaboration and relationship-building while highlighting the strategic significance of prioritising gender equality within an organisation.