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Leading Through a Crisis as a First-time Group CEO
Once a major importer of Russian gas, Uniper faced financial turmoil in 2022, culminating in an adjusted EBIT loss of €10.9 billion—due in large part to the non-delivery of gas from Russia—and stabilisation measures implemented by the German Government. Michael Lewis, who took on the Group CEO role in 2023, talks to Criticaleye about a bold strategy to rebuild the company as a sustainable energy provider

For leaders undertaking complex transformation programmes, Criticaleye's highly bespoke leadership development offers CEOs and senior executives the chance to ask questions and compare approaches with peers from different organisations, sectors and regions. Get in touch with our team here to discuss how to join our global Community of senior leaders. 
 
Leading a Private Equity Exit
Stuart McLachlan has taken Anthesis Group on a rapid growth trajectory since co-founding the sustainability consultancy in 2013. In this interview with Criticaleye’s Jacob Ambrose Willson, he discusses the recent transition to a new private equity owner with global ambitions for Anthesis.

Criticaleye supports senior leaders from a variety of businesses, sectors and geographies. With 83 percent of growth company executives in our research saying they are too inwardly focused, our global leadership Community provides a confidential and trusted space, offering diverse views which leaders can draw from when making decisions for themselves and their organisations.

Click here to find out how we support growth company executives and non-executives.
A New Frontier for Leadership
Business models are changing as companies seek to move faster and get closer to their customers. That’s certainly been the case for Lorenzo Simonelli, Chair and CEO of Baker Hughes, as he drives a bold strategy to ‘transform the core’ and invest in growth for the ‘new energy frontier’. Marc Barber reports.

For leaders undertaking complex transformation programmes, Criticaleye's highly bespoke leadership development offers CEOs and senior executives the chance to ask questions and compare approaches with peers from different organisations, sectors and regions. Get in touch with our team here to discuss how to join our global Community of senior leaders. 
 
Driving Fast Growth via Private Equity
Private equity ownership remains a highly attractive way for management teams to grow their businesses. Criticaleye’s Jacob Ambrose Willson asks Members with decades of experience working in PE about what to expect and how to ensure ambitions are turned into reality.

Featuring commentary from:

Martin Balaam, founder and CEO, Pimberly
Sangeeta Desai, Non-executive Director, Boat Rocker Media
Ben Hewetson, former Chair, Wishford Education

Criticaleye supports senior leaders from a variety of businesses, sectors and geographies. With 83 percent of growth company executives in our research saying they are too inwardly focused, our global leadership Community provides a confidential and trusted space, offering diverse views which leaders can draw from when making decisions for themselves and their organisations.

Click here to find out how we support growth company executives and non-executives.
The Highs and Lows of an IPO
The IPO process is becoming more complex and issues within the UK’s capital markets remain front of mind for executives. Senior Editor Jacob Ambrose Willson asks Members of Criticaleye’s Growth Company Community whether an IPO remains an attractive route to long-term success.

Featuring commentary from:
 
Stuart Andrews, co-CEO, Zeus Capital
Jonathan Shearman, former Chair, Trifast
Raluca Saceanu, CEO, Smarttech247

Criticaleye supports senior leaders from a variety of businesses, sectors and geographies. With 83 percent of growth company executives in our research saying they are too inwardly focused, our global leadership Community provides a confidential and trusted space, offering diverse views which leaders can draw from when making decisions for themselves and their organisations. Click here to find out how we support growth company executives and non-executives.