Sally Elliott
Based in London, Sally Elliott brings more than 20 years of experience to Spencer Stuart’s Consumer Practice. She works with quoted, private and private-equity backed companies, including grocery, general merchandise, specialty retail, retail services, online, fashion, luxury and lifestyle brands. Sally specialises in Spencer Stuart’s CEO, chair, non-executive director and key executive board assignments, CEO succession planning and leadership assessment in the UK and international retail sector.
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‘Being a high-performing retail leader today is harder than ever’
The role of retail chief executive is not for the faint-hearted, but former Walmart International boss Judith McKenna embodies some of the best leadership characteristics, believes Spencer Stuart’s Sally Elliott
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‘CEOs face the challenge of staying true to a long-term vision amid uncertainty’
Ahead of the World Retail Congress, Spencer Stuart’s Sally Elliott assesses the changing demands on retail chief executives and how effective succession planning can best position companies for success
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‘A new kind of leadership can help retailers thrive through the challenges ahead’
In the face of mounting challenges, retail leaders can succeed by hiring and developing the right people, adopting a constructive approach to all stakeholders and fostering a culture of innovation, writes Sally Elliott.
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Sally Elliott: ‘The past year has ushered in a new style of management’
Retail leaders are facing big challenges as the country emerges from lockdown. They will set the tone for a new era of collaboration and innovation.
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Opinion: What makes the difference between success and failure for new bosses?
The moment a new CEO starts, the pace is non-stop. Having enough lead time to prepare – and using that time well – could be the difference between success and failure.
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Opinion: Culture is a critical concern for boards
Following a series of high-profile departures at leading retail businesses, the spotlight has fallen on corporate culture – and not a moment too soon.
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Comment: New skills needed to lead multichannel
I’m asked almost daily, ‘what are the growing areas of the market for senior retail appointments?’
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New skills will cause a shift in power
We know that the retail industry is changing at a pace the like of which has never been seen before.