In this episode, Rebecca Morley sits down with Dave Allen and WIll Bosanko of Brandpie to discuss successful CEO succession. They explore the 10 year journey of identifying a successor, the energy that comes with a new generation of leadership and how to maintain a culture continuity whilst expanding a global footprint.
Today’s Third Seat episode explores the high-stakes world of succession planning through a rare joint interview with Dave Allen, the Founder and Global CEO of Brandpie and Will Bosanko, the newly appointed EMEA CEO.
After a year of navigating this transition they sit down with Rebecca to discuss how to handover a business without losing the magic that built it, whilst allowing it to evolve into its next chapter.
In this conversation Dave, Will and Rebecca discuss:
Whether you are a Founder looking for an exit strategy or a rising leader stepping into a CEO role, this episode provides a guide for an intentional, successful leadership takeover. Tune in now - we’ve saved you a seat!
00:00 - Meet Dave Allen and Will Bosanko.
03:07 - The reality of succession planning.
12:27 - Stepping into the CEO role: Identity, stamina and showing up.
18:24 - Growth, simplicity and regional accountability.
20:12 - Communicating leadership change to the team.
32:54 - “Manage your own destiny” - Brandpie’s core philosophy.
42:05 - Comparing leadership styles.
46:10 - Speed, energy and standards in modern leadership.
Dave Allen and Will Bosanko
Founder & Global CEO of Brandpie, Dave Allen CEO of Brandpie’s EMEA region, Will Bosanko