In this inspiring conversation, William Pringle, Partner and Head of Charity, Arts, Culture and Heritage at Berwick Partners, speaks with Suzi Digby OBE, renowned conductor, educator, and cultural innovator, about the extraordinary journey of ORA Singers. As the ensemble approaches its 10th anniversary, Suzi reflects on her bold artistic vision, the renaissance of choral music, and the challenges and opportunities facing the arts today.

In this Berwick Partners podcast, host Elizabeth James, Head of Government, Local Government, and Education Practices, sits down with Beth Chaudhary and Rachel Cooper, Directors of Strategy and Regulatory Compliance at the Food Standards Agency.

Together, they share their decade-long experience as a successful job share duo, offering insights into how this model works at senior levels, why it matters, and the practicalities that make it thrive.

From Engineer to First Time CEO: Alan Brooke’s Journey

On this episode of the Manufacturing Matters podcast, I’m delighted to welcome Alan Brooke, CEO of Gill Group.

Alan’s career spans a diverse range of organisations—from privately owned businesses to global blue-chips like Wärtsilä and Danaher. His journey from engineering and operational leadership to the CEO seat is a testament to curiosity, adaptability, and a relentless drive for growth.

Today, Alan leads Gill Group, a proudly family-owned business celebrating its 40th anniversary and recently honoured with the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. Under his stewardship, Gill has expanded its global footprint, launched new ventures such as Gill Corporate Inc in the U.S., and continued to innovate across its four core businesses.

In this conversation, Alan shares what it takes to transition from functional leadership to the top job, the lessons learned as a first time CEO, and how Gill Group is continuing to shape its market.