Distinguished Leaders Series
Launched in 2012, the Distinguished Leaders Series invites high profile leaders from a range of industries across the world to Birmingham Business School to reflect on their personal journey and discuss the qualities of a great leader.
2018/19 Series
Our 2018/19 series of lectures have been hugely successful. Our students have been lucky enough to hear the personal stories of Paul Szumilewicz (HSBC), Nick Jenkins (Moonpig founder and ex-Dragons Den), Paul Barber (CEO, Brighton & Hove Albion FC) and Fiona Pentney (Credit Suisse).
Watch Nick Jenkins' full lecture:
Watch Paul Barber's full lecture:
Watch Fiona Pentney's full lecture:
2017/18 Series
Gary Wroe
Managing Director, Hockley Mint Ltd
Listen to a podcast of Gary's lecture below:
Pablo Perversi
Executive Board, Barry Calebaut Group
Listen to a podcast of Pablo's lecture below:
Paul Thandi
Chief Executive, NEC Group
Listen to a podcast of Paul's lecture below:
2016/17 Series
Melanie Richards Vice Chair and Board Member, KPMG UK
Listen to Melanie's lecture in full below:
Laurence Hollingworth Vice Chairman of Investment Banking, J.P. Morgan
Listen to Laurence's lecture in full below:
2015/16 Series
Paul Szumilewicz (Ringfenced Banking Lead) and Lucy Williams (Head of UK Regulatory Compliance) - HSBC
Lucy Baldwin - Managing Director, Equities Management Team, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
2014/15 Series
2013/14 Series
2012/13 Series