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In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Ashley Gordon is joined by Andy Churr, the Global Sustainable Business Strategy Lead at Baringa. 

Here, Andy expands on his career journey in consulting, providing an insight into the systemic nature of sustainability, authentic approaches to ESG initiatives, and the importance of integrating sustainability into your core business values.

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In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Patrick Blakeney is joined by Abhay Jain, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at A+E Networks. Here, they discuss what the metaverse means for the media industry, how streaming services are adapting to the changing entertainment landscape, and what streaming might look like by 2030! 

In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Patrick Blakeney is joined by Abhay Jain, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at A+E Networks. Here, they discuss what the metaverse means for the media industry, how streaming services are adapting to the changing entertainment landscape, and what streaming might look like by 2030! 

In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Founder and CEO Nicholas Barton is joined by Senior Advisor at McKinsey, Dennis Layton.

Dennis has had an extensive career in consultancy, working with McKinsey, Oliver Wyman and EY. Prior to this, Dennis spent seven years in the U.S Navy, before taking on a role within the Executive Office of the White House. 

In 2016 Dennis was listed in the Financial Times OUTstanding rankings of LGBTQ+ Executives. During his time at McKinsey he was the global Co-Leader of McKinsey’s Diversity Matters research initiative, and played a central role in McKinsey’s GLAM network, where he has been influential in ensuring both representation and inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community within consulting. 

Here, he expands on his journey as only one of two openly gay male Partners in McKinsey’s London office and discusses the importance of providing LGBTQ+ employees with safety, support and the means to succeed.

In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Founder and CEO Nicholas Barton is joined by Senior Advisor at McKinsey, Dennis Layton.

Dennis has had an extensive career in consultancy, working with McKinsey, Oliver Wyman and EY. Prior to this, Dennis spent seven years in the U.S Navy, before taking on a role within the Executive Office of the White House. 

In 2016 Dennis was listed in the Financial Times OUTstanding rankings of LGBTQ+ Executives. During his time at McKinsey he was the global Co-Leader of McKinsey’s Diversity Matters research initiative, and played a central role in McKinsey’s GLAM network, where he has been influential in ensuring both representation and inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community within consulting. 

Here, he expands on his journey as only one of two openly gay male Partners in McKinsey’s London office and discusses the importance of providing LGBTQ+ employees with safety, support and the means to succeed.

'Understanding that a better world for women is a better world for all'.

In the twelfth episode of our Women in Leadership podcast series, The Barton Partnership's Kiran Rasoda is joined by Angela Cretu, CEO of Avon.

Prior to her appointment as CEO in January 2020, Angela was General Manager of Avon Central Europe, where she led a mix of 19 mature and emerging countries.

In 2021 Angela was recognised as a Leader for Change in the Women's Empowerment category by INNOCOS and commended by Management Today as CEO of the Year. She also won Management Today's Champions of Change award, commended for driving the equality agenda globally and leading Avon in delivering real societal impact through its purpose programmes.

Here, she shares her career story, rising to the position of CEO at AVON and promoting inclusivity, humility and a purpose-led business model to improve the well-being of women worldwide. 

'Understanding that a better world for women is a better world for all'.

In the twelfth episode of our Women in Leadership podcast series, The Barton Partnership's Kiran Rasoda is joined by Angela Cretu, CEO of Avon.

Prior to her appointment as CEO in January 2020, Angela was General Manager of Avon Central Europe, where she led a mix of 19 mature and emerging countries.

In 2021 Angela was recognised as a Leader for Change in the Women's Empowerment category by INNOCOS and commended by Management Today as CEO of the Year. She also won Management Today's Champions of Change award, commended for driving the equality agenda globally and leading Avon in delivering real societal impact through its purpose programmes.

Here, she shares her career story, rising to the position of CEO at AVON and promoting inclusivity, humility and a purpose-led business model to improve the well-being of women worldwide. 

'The key to a successful team is the diversity of experience and thought'.

In the eleventh episode of our Women in Leadership podcast series, The Barton Partnership’s  Simran Panesar is joined by Amy Ruddock. Amy is VP Europe and Middle East at Carbon Engineering, where her regional accountabilities include strategy, government affairs and business development. Prior to Carbon Engineering, Amy was VP of Corporate Development and Sustainability at Virgin Atlantic. Amy previously spent 10 years at BCG in the Consumer Practice Area, leading projects on topics ranging from strategy to transformation; operations to commercial, working across Europe and the USA.  

Here, she shares her career journey, the importance of introspection, the imperative of finding a positive work/life balance and the value of prioritising diversity of thought and experience. 

'The key to a successful team is the diversity of experience and thought'.

In the eleventh episode of our Women in Leadership podcast series, The Barton Partnership’s  Simran Panesar is joined by Amy Ruddock. Amy is VP Europe and Middle East at Carbon Engineering, where her regional accountabilities include strategy, government affairs and business development. Prior to Carbon Engineering, Amy was VP of Corporate Development and Sustainability at Virgin Atlantic. Amy previously spent 10 years at BCG in the Consumer Practice Area, leading projects on topics ranging from strategy to transformation; operations to commercial, working across Europe and the USA.  

Here, she shares her career journey, the importance of introspection, the imperative of finding a positive work/life balance and the value of prioritising diversity of thought and experience. 

In the tenth episode of our Women in Leadership podcast series, The Barton Partnership’s  Kiran Rasoda is joined by Sasha Watson, People Director at Moonpig. 

Sasha sits on the Group leadership team at Moonpig and is responsible for all HR/workplace and most recently has taken co-ownership of Sustainability. Prior to Moonpig, she worked with Cambridge technology company, Arm as VP, Employee Experience. Before joining ARM, Sasha was Head of Internal Communications in the retail business at Barclays Bank and previously Director of Internal and External Communications for Europe, Middle East & Africa at SAP. Other previous roles include corporate responsibility, internal and external communications for technology and financial services organisations including Dell, AXA UK, Canon, Panasonic, Apple and McAfee.