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Enter the Boardroom is the podcast of the Enter the Boardroom Community.

Each week, Nurole CEO Oliver Cummings sits down with leading Chairs, board members, CEOs and academics, drawing out the insights and hard-won lessons that rarely get shared in public.

If you enjoy the podcast, the Community goes much deeper. You'll sharpen your board proposition, build a network of serious peers, stay cur... more

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Vivienne is CEO of the FTSE Women Leaders Review, the UK government-backed framework tracking and driving gender representation across the boards and leadership teams of the FTSE 350 and the UK's largest private companies. Tune into this episode to h... more

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Andy Higginson is Chair of JD Sports Fashion plc. Previously, he was Chair of Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc and a non-executive director at organisations including Tesco, Sky, Clarks, FirstGroup and Woolworths. Listen to this episode to hear about: Th... more

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Danuta Gray is Chair of Croda plc and NED and Chair of the Remuneration Committee at Burberry Group plc. Previously, she was Chair of Direct Line Insurance Group plc during its acquisition by Aviva. Tune into this episode to hear about: How Danuta ha... more

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Danuta Gray is Chair of Croda plc and NED and Chair of the Remuneration Committee at Burberry Group plc.  Previously, she was Chair of Direct Line Insurance Group plc during its acquisition by Aviva. Listen to this episode to learn about: The formati... more

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Andy Higginson
Chair of JD Sports Fashion PLC; former chair of Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC
JD Sports Fashion PLC, Morrison's
Episode: 173. Andy Higginson: Laura Ashley's near collapse, Tesco's legendary strategy and turning round Morrisons
Danuta Gray
Chair of Croda PLC; non-executive director and chair of the Remuneration Committee at Burberry Group PLC
Croda PLC; Burberry Group PLC
Episode: 172. Danuta Gray: What nobody tells you about the Chair-CEO relationship (2/2)
Julian Metcalfe
Founder of Itsu; co-founder of Pret a Manger
Itsu, Pret a Manger
Episode: 170. Julian Metcalfe OBE: founder of Pret and Itsu - why most boards fail founders
Laura Hagan
Chief People Officer at Deliveroo; independent non-executive director at Fever-Tree Drinks PLC
Deliveroo; Fever-Tree Drinks PLC
Episode: 169. Laura Hagan: What boards get wrong about people: founders, talent and pay
Peter Norris
Chair of the Virgin Group, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Hotels, and Agilex ASA; former Barings investment banking leader; founder of New Boat House Capital; former CEO/Chair roles in other ventures
Virgin Group; Barings; Quail Munro; Best for Britain
Episode: 168. Peter Norris: Leading through crisis: Barings Bank and Virgin Atlantic's Covid fight for survival
Claire Bassett
Chair of the Property Ombudsman and the Serious Fraud Office, registrar of consultant lobbyists
Public sector governance
Episode: 167. Claire Bassett: What you need to know before joining a public sector board
Simon Calver
Former CEO of LoveFilm International and Mothercare PLC; board member and investor
Various including HSBC UK, Marks and Spencer Financial Services, Vi nteria, Moo, Firefly Learning, British Growth Fund
Episode: 166. Simon Calver: From LoveFilm to Mothercare: The board behaviours that make and break companies
Rachel Carrell
CEO of Koru Kids, founder guest
Koru Kids
Episode: 165. Rachel Carrell: What founders need from their boards
Adam Warby
Chair of Ocado Group and CEO Emeritus of Avanade
Ocado Group; Avanade
Episode: 164. Adam Warby: Authority in the boardroom: how it's earned, lost and rebuilt

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Oliver Cummings
Host of Enter the Boardroom

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 108 ratings
  • An amazing and insightful podcast that uses real life examples from across public & private sectors

    Oli Cummings skilfully interviews board members across private and public sectors with great questions that both explain and probe the interviewees. The podcast has a good pace and the lighting round should be curated !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oofygoldfinger
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Margaret Heffernan- How Boards make the best decisions

    Tremendous! These podcasts over-flow with essential wisdom that demands to be listened to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robroy1964
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • MRDReis

    These are excellent!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ddddfdggghjjuf
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Excellent and insightful podcast

    Great guests with good insights and food for thought. Well moderated by the host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dknoir
    Hong Kong10 months ago
  • Very insightful and a great listen!

    Ollie is incredibly inquisitive and I never fail to learn something new, whether that’s from his way with words or his sheer intelligence and business savvy advice… his exotic mono skiing technique not so much but that’s not as important when it comes to business podcasts. 11/10 don’t miss out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Easter time and snowy time
    United Kingdom10 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the host's probing yet respectful interview style.
Highly insightful governance discussions with top board guests.
Broad range of guests provides diverse perspectives on boardroom challenges.

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173. Andy Higginson: Laura Ashley's near collapse, Tesco's legendary strategy and turning round Morrisons
Q: What were the three moments in your executive career where the board shaped an organization's trajectory, positively or negatively?
The Laura Ashley refinancing and cash focus set a precedent for disciplined liquidity management and a critical shift in board dynamics; Tesco's four-pillar strategy defined growth directions for many years, while the Morrisons turnaround showed the importance of staying true to the brand and core customer focus even when leadership changed.
172. Danuta Gray: What nobody tells you about the Chair-CEO relationship (2/2)
Q: What practical tips help non-executives maintain sound judgment over time?
Maintain a regular cadence of exposure to diverse views, seek data points beyond interviews, and protect your judgment by stepping out for reflective time (e.g., coffee shop or walks) to think clearly and counter bias.
172. Danuta Gray: What nobody tells you about the Chair-CEO relationship (2/2)
Q: If you're sitting there as a non-executive rather than a chair and you believe the CEO needs to change, how do you navigate that without destabilizing the board?
Approach starts with private conversations with the chair, gather evidence, then use the Senior Independent Director to explain or navigate through concerns, and finally discuss concerns within the board via succession and talent planning without rushing to a decision.
167. Claire Bassett: What you need to know before joining a public sector board
Q: What three things would you recommend a board member dig into in a discussion with a prospective CEO?
First, ensure your personal values align with the organization's purpose and the service they provide; second, review the board's agenda and understand what drives priorities by looking at board minutes and what has been discussed; third, assess recruitment decisions and the team composition to gauge where priorities actually sit and how leadership energy is allocated.
166. Simon Calver: From LoveFilm to Mothercare: The board behaviours that make and break companies
Q: What is the lesson in practical terms for a board member from the Mothercare turnaround when the plan needs to change quickly?
Be decisive and brave; identify and revisit key assumptions, pivot when necessary, and ensure the board creates an environment where big issues can be discussed openly and quickly adjust strategy.

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This show consistently features high-level boardroom practitioners and governance experts sharing practical lessons from real-world leadership, governance, and transformation. Episodes commonly explore topics like board effectiveness, CEO succession, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, culture, and crisis leadership, with guests ranging from founders and non-executive directors to chairs of major organizations. A standout pattern is the focus on actionable governance rituals, stakeholder dynamics, and how to navigate activist shareholders, regulatory challenges, and rapid growth while maintaining culture. Fans likely appreciate candid, experience-driven insights that translate to tangible boardroom practices and career development fo... more

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8. Rachel Carrell

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