The world as we know it is changing, fast. The skills and knowledge needed to be a successful leader are shifting, and the stakes are rising. CEOs tell us that the role always holds surprises and that preparation cannot start early enough.
Our partnership with Tortoise, a forward-thinking and progressive organisation, represents a wonderful opportunity for leaders of the future to learn and develop their thinking about how to deal with the pressing issues facing business as they prepare to step up to top leadership positions.”
Shami Iqbal
Managing Partner, Spencer Stuart UK
The Next Gen Leaders programme — led by Spencer Stuart and Tortoise Media — is designed to set future leaders up for success, connecting the UK’s future leaders with today’s most senior board members, CEOs, leading thinkers and policy makers.
Our partnership with Tortoise, a forward-thinking and progressive organisation, represents a wonderful opportunity for leaders of the future to learn and develop their thinking about how to deal with the pressing issues facing business as they prepare to step up to top leadership positions.”
Shami Iqbal
Managing Partner, Spencer Stuart UK
It provides a forum where the next generation of leaders, brimming with potential, can prepare for their future responsibility by learning from the insight, knowledge and hands-on experience of our current leaders. Participants develop a knowledge network which offers:
- Shared learning
- Systems thinking
- Cross-sector collaboration
- A community of peers
We are delighted to be partnering with Spencer Stuart to launch a programme for the next generation of high-potential executives. It will provide an invaluable opportunity to learn from today’s leaders, the challenges they’ve faced, and better understand the solutions that lie ahead.”
James Harding
Editor and Co-founder, Tortoise Media; former director of BBC News and Editor of The Times
The Next Gen Leaders programme provides participants with:
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Career-defining and profile-raising opportunities to discuss critical issues in a confidential environment with those currently at the forefront and intersection of business, governance, geopolitics, sustainability and technology.
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Executive development support from Spencer Stuart, the world’s pre-eminent leadership advisory firm, and Tortoise, the media company driving the campaign for responsible business.
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A network of leaders and peers, with opportunities to meet and network regularly at a regular series of live events and dinners
We are delighted to be partnering with Spencer Stuart to launch a programme for the next generation of high-potential executives. It will provide an invaluable opportunity to learn from today’s leaders, the challenges they’ve faced, and better understand the solutions that lie ahead.”
James Harding
Editor and Co-founder, Tortoise Media; former director of BBC News and Editor of The Times
Each participant becomes a Member of Tortoise’s Business Network gaining access to fortnightly Business Roundtables and the Responsible 100, an annual Forum gathering current board directors and CEOs. In addition, they will attend a series of exclusive and immersive events tailored to their interests, where they will have the opportunity to discuss pertinent issues affecting leaders today — all within a confidential setting designed for free-flowing conversation, learning and networking.
Programme leaders
For further information and to apply for a place with the Next Gen 2024/25 cohort, please email Alice Wyatt.