Author name: Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

Editor In Chief at The Executive Magazine

Executive Interview: Mark Green

In this exclusive interview for The Executive Magazine, the founder of Change Rebellion discusses disrupting the transformation industry through radical honesty and human-centred methodology. From building a following of over 33,000 professionals on LinkedIn to securing awards and university lecturing opportunities, they reveal how personal transformation shaped their leadership philosophy, why simplicity defeats complexity in organisational change, and how courage drives innovation

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Britain’s £38Bn Investment to Scale UK Talent

The UK government is reshaping public research with a £38.6 billion strategy led by UKRI, backing AI, quantum, and engineering biology while reserving £14 billion for curiosity-driven science. Universities such as Cardiff, Oxford, and the John Innes Centre benefit, alongside innovative firms including Paragraf, IFast, and Ceres Power. Initiatives like the Global Talent Fund, Metascience Unit, Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation Awards, and MRC fellowships aim to attract world-class researchers

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Preparing for the Agent Economy

A 2025 study by VML highlights a transformative opportunity as agentic AI assistants begin operating autonomously on behalf of consumers. Organisations that prepare now can harness machine-to-machine commerce to enhance customer engagement and competitive advantage. The research outlines practical strategies for becoming M2M-native, enabling businesses to thrive in an economy where intelligent algorithms drive purchasing decisions

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Executive Interview : Jean-Eudes Fauville

In this exclusive interview with The Executive Magazine, Jean-Eudes Fauville, Head of Partnerships & Business Development at GlobeAir, discusses GlobeAir’s commitment to the customer journey, the company’s exciting partnership with The Executive Magazine. Through innovative customer journey initiatives and strategic collaborations, Jean-Eudes has positioned the company at the forefront of making private jet travel accessible to a broader professional audience seeking efficiency and quality

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Executive Interview: Alisa Zotimova

In this exclusive interview for The Executive Magazine, Alisa Zotimova, founder and CEO of AZ Real Estate, discusses her transition from corporate property professional to independent entrepreneur. Having previously worked at CBRE, JLL, and Cushman & Wakefield, Zotimova established her firm in 2012 without external investment and has successfully transacted on £300 million worth of property while maintaining complete creative freedom. She shares insights on building client relationships, the skills required for entrepreneurial success, and her latest venture, AZ Alliance, which supports other agents in achieving similar independence

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Business Leaders Profile: Peter Flint

Peter Flint’s career spans landmark work for Amazon, Novartis, the NFL, the BBC, Bloomberg, and global icons from the London 2012 Olympics to the Tate Modern extension and Qatar’s Al Wakrah Stadium. Now guiding MGAC’s UK and EMEA operations following the acquisition of Flint + Partners, he applies deep cross-sector insight to shape resilient, high-performance projects worldwide

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Executive Interview: Gary Neville & Ben Küffer

In this exclusive interview with The Executive Magazine, NORQAIN founder Ben Küffer and partner Gary Neville discuss their strategic partnership in the Swiss luxury watch sector. Combining entrepreneurial vision with Neville’s business portfolio, including Relentless Group and Relentless Developments, they explore balancing heritage with innovation, leveraging social media authentically, and building a collaboration that enhances market presence while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship

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Cheltenham Festival: A Strategic Setting for Strengthening Business Relationships

In today’s competitive business landscape, the most valuable deals often start with a conversation in the right setting. For senior leaders, meaningful progress comes from the strength of the relationships they cultivate. Trust, alignment, and commercial momentum are built through quality time spent with clients and partners in environments that encourage dialogue and connection. This is where premium hospitality experiences delivered by Keith Prowse offer a distinctive advantage at The Cheltenham Festival

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Podcast: Reimagining Employee Experience at Diageo

In this episode of the ServiceNow Executive Circle podcast, Kat Finch sits down with Davis Aguilar, Global Head of HR Operations at Diageo, the global spirits company behind brands like Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Baileys, and Captain Morgan, shares how the organisation is transforming HR through operational excellence, cultural alignment, and smarter technology. He discusses the shift toward simplified workflows using ServiceNow and Workday, the importance of leadership sponsorship, and why cultural readiness is crucial when delivering change across 29,000 employees in 67 markets

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