Oxford Leadership, the premier global consultancy focused on empowering leaders for purpose-driven transformation, is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2025. Over the past two decades, the organisation has partnered with industry giants such as Adobe, Virgin Media O2, Maersk Group, McDonald’s, HSBC, Telefonica, L’Oréal, NXP, BASF, Unilever, JCET, Sky, eBay, and many other Fortune 50 and FTSE 100 companies.
Founder Brian Bacon reflected on this milestone, stating:
“We are proud to have built a global alumni network of over 1 million purpose-driven leaders and facilitated more than 300 successful business transformations across 20 countries. In celebration of this significant milestone, we are making key enhancements to our Board and global management team to further strengthen our commitment to senior leadership development, courageous culture transformation, and executive coaching.”
As part of these changes, Brian Bacon will transition from day-to-day management to serve as Board Chairman and head of the C-Suite Leadership Council. Under his leadership, Oxford Leadership has developed methodologies based on more than 100 corporate transformation and performance acceleration initiatives across 28 countries, equipping senior leaders with the critical thinking and emotional intelligence required to navigate today’s dynamic business environment.
Oxford Leadership’s vision remains focused on cultivating a global movement of 1,000,000 purpose-driven leaders engaged in ‘transforming business for good.’ To support this mission, the organisation is making the following key leadership changes:
- Kyle Hermans, Senior Partner and Client Director for North America, will now oversee Global Growth, Program Leadership, and Executive Coaching.
- Jonathan Yukawa, Managing Director (Digital, Marketing, and Brand), and Alice Chilver, Client Director for UK & EU, will join the Group Board of Directors.
Brian Bacon commented on these appointments:
“After 20 remarkable years at the helm, I believe it is time to pass day-to-day leadership of Oxford Leadership to the next generation of management.
“Kyle Hermans has made a significant impact in designing and delivering transformational leadership programs for our prestigious global clients over the past two years. He has earned the respect of our clients, core team, and international consultants.
“I am equally delighted to welcome Jonathan Yukawa to the Global Board of Directors. He has been my trusted partner for 16 years and will continue to lead our Digital business while overseeing Membership, Brand, and Marketing.
“Additionally, we are thrilled to welcome back Alice Chilver FCIPD MBA, who played a pivotal role in Oxford Leadership during our formative years. After spending the last four years as Head of People and Organisational Development at Oxford University, Alice now serves as Client Director for UK-EU and will join our Global Board of Directors.”
Oxford Leadership remains dedicated to helping leaders harness the power of purpose to drive performance and transformation. The organisation’s leadership programs continue to serve as the foundation for many corporate universities, reinforcing its position at the forefront of executive development. Looking ahead to 2025, Oxford Leadership is committed to aligning people, purpose, and strategy to navigate change and accelerate socially responsible performance worldwide.
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