Inspiring Leaders Podcast: Stepping up to Group Chief People Officer (ft. Vicky Wallis, CPO, Direct Line Group & Jane Pateman, NED & RemCo Chair, Knights plc)

Criticaleye's Inspiring Leaders Podcast

Vicky Wallis, Chief People Officer (CPO) at Direct Line Group and Jane Pateman, Non-Executive Director (NED) & RemCo Chair at Knights plc, explore the transition from a divisional or regional CPO to a Group CPO role.

Hosted by Alexander Hanna, Account Manager & CPO lead, Criticaleye, they discuss the key competencies required, how aspiring Group CPOs can develop the necessary skills and the best ways to gain the right experience before stepping into the top job.

Discussion points include: 

• What does it take to successfully transition into the Group CPO role?
• Key mindset shifts when moving from a divisional/regional CPO to Group CPO
• How new Group CPOs can establish trust and credibility with the executive team & Board
• Common mistakes first-time Group CPOs should avoid
• How leadership style evolves when stepping into the top job