Long-form essays on the work of choosing leaders, designing organisations, and the quieter craft of succession. Published when there is something worth saying.
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May 2026
The most consequential executive appointments rarely arrive with a press release. A short essay on why discretion outperforms theatre in succession.
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March 2026
Boards treat succession as a moment of crisis. The firms that do it well treat it as a continuous discipline, with named candidates, rehearsed transitions, and a calendar.
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February 2026
Cultural fit is the most misused phrase in executive search. Used carelessly, it narrows the field. Used carefully, it is the single most predictive variable in a senior hire.
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