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The Rise of the COO

Baringa
Artificial Intelligence
Operational Resilience
Kinesso
LNG
Close Brothers
NESO
Interpublic
Global Matrixed Organization
Energy Transition
Financial Services
Resilience
Cancer Research UK
Baringa
Energy System Operator
Psychological Safety
Leadership
Operations
Okrs
Leadership Shadow
Autonomy

Baringa's COO Podcast 'The Rise of the COO', welcomes Chief Operating Officers, SMEs and industry experts from across our clients and Baringa, to engage and discuss topics that matter to COOs in today’s world.

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Every COO is solving the same equation – whether they name it or not. Balancing outcome, people, money, risk, time and quality. Making decisions with imperfect information. Living with the consequences – often long after the decision itself.

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Firefighting feels productive because it’s loud and visible. But the real value? It’s often quiet: clear decisions, steady delivery, fewer surprises. In this episode of The Rise of the COO, we talk about how COOs can break the firefighting loop and d... more

What makes a great COO? It’s not just about processes and performance metrics – it’s about translation. In episode 11 of The Rise of the COO, we explore how COOs turn complexity into clarity, bridging the gap between strategy and execution, boardroom... more

In episode 10 of The Rise of the COO, we explore what it really takes to be resilient at the top. Our guest, Katie Worgan, Group COO at Legal & General, reflects on how COOs can stay grounded under pressure, set healthy boundaries, and draw strength ... more

In episode 9, we explore what it really takes to succeed as a COO. From balancing the second-by-second running of the UK’s electricity system to planning the energy system out to 2050, our guest, Kayte O’Neill shares how she sets direction, prioritis... more

In episode 8, Chris Taylor, COO at Baringa, joins host Mansi Patel to explore the COO’s role in steering organisations through crisis and transformation. He shares real-life lessons from IT failures to recovery journeys, highlighting preparation, dec... more

In episode 7 of our ‘Rise of the COO’ podcast, we look at how the COO role is rapidly evolving from operational manager to strategic orchestrator, helping to shape the future of the firm.

Our guest, Tom Amies-Cull, Global COO at Kinesso, draws on h... more

In episode 6, we explore how COOs can unlock value through effective external partnerships. The conversation highlights the importance of company’s having a clear sense of their identity — third-party providers strategically to stay focused on what m... more

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Katie Worgan
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LNG
Episode: The resilient COO: Finding your inner edge beyond the boardroom
Kayte O'Neill
COO at NESO
National Energy System Operator (NESO)
Episode: The COO’s compass: Setting direction and driving impact
Chris Taylor
Chief Operating Officer at Baringa
Baringa
Episode: Operational resilience: from crisis to comeback
Tom Amies-Cull
Chief Operating Officer at Kinesso
Kinesso (Interpublic)
Episode: Evolving from operator to orchestrator

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Host of The Rise of the COO
Mansi Patel
Host of The Rise of the COO, Baringa
Manasi Patel
Host of The Rise of the COO, Baringa

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The COO’s compass: Setting direction and driving impact
Q: What single piece of advice would you offer fellow COOs about setting direction?
Her advice is to keep context in focus—understand the broader world, connect external signals to internal priorities, and ensure the organization uses that context to steer its focus and delivery.
The COO’s compass: Setting direction and driving impact
Q: How do you balance work with family and personal life?
Kayte shares that family anchors her, describing three children and an extended family as central to her ability to lead, while also noting the need to protect time for personal life to sustain high performance.
The COO’s compass: Setting direction and driving impact
Q: What makes your COO role at NESO unique compared to others in the field?
Kayte highlights the real-time operational challenges alongside long-term strategic planning, and the importance of a diverse, high-performing leadership team to manage the energy transition.
The COO’s compass: Setting direction and driving impact
Q: How do you approach stakeholder prioritization and balancing competing voices?
Kayte describes starting with consumers, then considering policy directions, and finally translating those into market signals. She emphasizes a dynamic, ongoing dialogue with generators, networks, and innovative new players, along with actively seeking out underrepresented voices.
The COO’s compass: Setting direction and driving impact
Q: Tell us a bit about NESO and its remit.
Kayte explains NESO as a relatively new organization focused on keeping the lights on and planning the energy system to 2050, while expanding to regional engagement and advising government on energy transition and resilience.

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What is The Rise of the COO about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the show centers on senior operational leadership and how COOs translate strategy into action in large, complex organizations. Conversations often revolve around decision-making under pressure, breaking the cycle of firefighting, and balancing short-term operational stability with long-term transformation—whether through practical decision frameworks, governance tools like OKRs, or storytelling to bridge the boardroom and frontline. Other frequent threads include resilience in high-stress environments, translating strategic aims into executable plans across functions, and navigating emerging tech and AI's impact on operating models. A standout aspect is the emphasis on real-world, field-tested tactics and memorable a... more

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