Our thoughts and insights on leadership matters…

Take a closer look.

friisberg img element grey

4 May 2026

Corporate Fatigue – The New Executive Disease

A growing number of senior leaders are experiencing a quiet but profound shift in their professional lives. Once energized by ambition, responsibility, and impact, many executives now report persistent exhaustion, declining motivation, and a subtle detachment from their work. This phenomenon-often referred to as corporate fatigue is emerging as a defining leadership challenge of the […]

Read more

« Previous 1 2 3 4 … 296 Next »

The CPO role has evolved

For years I have argued that HR leaders should have a seat at the top table and in many organisations, they now have it. The question is now whether the role has fully caught up with the expectations that come with it. Across the UK, that expectation has shifted decisively and being an HR expert […]

Leadership in Defence and Aerospace

UK defence spending is moving beyond baseline commitments, exceeding 2% of GDP and continuing to rise, while the focus of that investment is shifting towards advanced capability, digital infrastructure and next-generation technologies. The industrial impact is already clear with the UK defence sector generating over £30bn annually and strong export performance reinforcing its position as […]

Hiring for Impact: Why the Next CIO Must Think Like a CEO

For years, technology was seen as a back-office function. It kept systems running but rarely influenced the bigger picture. That is changing fast. According to McKinsey & Company’s Global Tech Agenda 2026, CIOs are moving from managing infrastructure to shaping strategy. Technology is no longer just a tool for efficiency, it is now the engine […]

Why women are still missing in the C-suite

And what can we do to change that? Ahead of International Women’s Day on Sunday, we have been hearing from our female partners across Friisberg who have shared their reflections on leadership, careers and the decisions that shape them. Today new data published from LinkedIn’s Economic Graph explores how representation in leadership is evolving, or […]

Inside Out - February Edition

"February has been filled with strong collaboration across our offices and active participation in key industry events. Our Insights articles addressed current leadership challenges, including how technology and electrification are reshaping competition, why many senior leaders do not apply through traditional channels, and how leadership dynamics differ across Central and Eastern Europe. We were pleased […]

26 February 2026

In the C-Suite with Ernestas Mitkus

We are delighted to be interviewing Ernestas Mitkus, CEO of Bang & Bonsomer. Friisberg began working with the Bang & Bonsomer Group in 2004, when Nijole introduced Ernestas to the organisation. In 2009 he moved into the Food & Ingredients division as Business Unit Director before later becoming Chief Business Development Officer. He is now […]

Our case studies

Our Partners, Consultants and Research Teams have worked on Executive Search & Leadership Consulting assignments all over the world. Below are just a small selection of Case Studies that demonstrate our capabilities.

Case Study FMCG

Cross-border Executive Search in EU markets for a North American FMCG client

Case Study SaaS

An international and well-respected software house that had just secured substantial Private Equity funding approached us to help them identify Value Added Resellers (VARs) for their products and services in new markets.

Case Study Management Audit

To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the management team in relation to the company strategy.

Case Study Engineering

We were approached by the Managing Director of the advisory practice of this large and well-known firm.

Case Study Aerospace

This unique organisation is one of the UK Ministry of Defence’s largest suppliers, collaborating on over 1,000 defence contracts at any one time.

Case Study Construction

Our client, a FTSE 250 plc, had suffered sustained and severe adverse press coverage. In addition to operational performance problems, the business had also issued a profits warning and accepted the resignation of its Chief Executive.

We support our clients wherever they do business

We have offices and people in many of the world's major cities.

Legal Pages

Privacy Policy Terms

Quick Links

Executive Search Management Consulting Consultants Offices About Join Us

Established 1977 - 34 offices in 22 countries.

test map

© 2023 – 2026 J. Friisberg International S.A. – All Rights Reserved.