Steven Webb
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Simon Talbot
I have worked with Steven on a couple of occasions in the few years - an organisation design project and in the development of a new value proposition - and I cannot recommend him highly enough. As a consultant I have the privilege of an outside-in view and, in Steven, I see a senior leader with consummate people skills, the ability to manage and motivate a team and coach others to deliver their full potential. I believe he would be an significant asset to any organisation, not just as a professional and effective lawyer but as someone who operates as a true leader.
Norman K.
I had the privilege of working with Steven on a short but intense project. I very much valued his strategic mindset, focus on the real value drivers of the business, ability to create organisational buy-in, and drive to advance the executive agenda. Throughout the project, Steven’s guidance has been pragmatic, thoughtful and fact-based. Beyond his role as General Counsel, Steven has sponsored and taken accountability for a number of high priority projects and led them to very positive results.
Simon Talbot
I have worked with Steven on a couple of occasions in the few years - an organisation design project and in the development of a new value proposition - and I cannot recommend him highly enough. As a consultant I have the privilege of an outside-in view and, in Steven, I see a senior leader with consummate people skills, the ability to manage and motivate a team and coach others to deliver their full potential. I believe he would be an significant asset to any organisation, not just as a professional and effective lawyer but as someone who operates as a true leader.
Norman K.
I had the privilege of working with Steven on a short but intense project. I very much valued his strategic mindset, focus on the real value drivers of the business, ability to create organisational buy-in, and drive to advance the executive agenda. Throughout the project, Steven’s guidance has been pragmatic, thoughtful and fact-based. Beyond his role as General Counsel, Steven has sponsored and taken accountability for a number of high priority projects and led them to very positive results.
Simon Talbot
I have worked with Steven on a couple of occasions in the few years - an organisation design project and in the development of a new value proposition - and I cannot recommend him highly enough. As a consultant I have the privilege of an outside-in view and, in Steven, I see a senior leader with consummate people skills, the ability to manage and motivate a team and coach others to deliver their full potential. I believe he would be an significant asset to any organisation, not just as a professional and effective lawyer but as someone who operates as a true leader.
Norman K.
I had the privilege of working with Steven on a short but intense project. I very much valued his strategic mindset, focus on the real value drivers of the business, ability to create organisational buy-in, and drive to advance the executive agenda. Throughout the project, Steven’s guidance has been pragmatic, thoughtful and fact-based. Beyond his role as General Counsel, Steven has sponsored and taken accountability for a number of high priority projects and led them to very positive results.
Simon Talbot
I have worked with Steven on a couple of occasions in the few years - an organisation design project and in the development of a new value proposition - and I cannot recommend him highly enough. As a consultant I have the privilege of an outside-in view and, in Steven, I see a senior leader with consummate people skills, the ability to manage and motivate a team and coach others to deliver their full potential. I believe he would be an significant asset to any organisation, not just as a professional and effective lawyer but as someone who operates as a true leader.
Norman K.
I had the privilege of working with Steven on a short but intense project. I very much valued his strategic mindset, focus on the real value drivers of the business, ability to create organisational buy-in, and drive to advance the executive agenda. Throughout the project, Steven’s guidance has been pragmatic, thoughtful and fact-based. Beyond his role as General Counsel, Steven has sponsored and taken accountability for a number of high priority projects and led them to very positive results.
Experience
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Ahead Partnership
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United Kingdom
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Professional Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chairman at Ahead Partnership
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Jul 2018 - Present
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Chairman
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Jun 2019 - Present
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Sumo Group
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United Kingdom
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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ESG consultant
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Jan 2023 - Present
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General Counsel and Company Secretary
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Dec 2017 - Dec 2022
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Leeds Beckett University
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Board member and Deputy Chairman
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Oct 2012 - Aug 2018
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Farnell Global
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United Kingdom
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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500 - 600 Employee
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Company Secretary and General Counsel
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Dec 2000 - Jan 2017
As well as being responsible for Board processes and governance, Listing Rules compliance, all of the group's legal issues, group insurance and corporate social responsibility, I have held both the CEO and CFO roles on an interim basis and led the two most significant strategy exercises in the last 2 years. As well as being responsible for Board processes and governance, Listing Rules compliance, all of the group's legal issues, group insurance and corporate social responsibility, I have held both the CEO and CFO roles on an interim basis and led the two most significant strategy exercises in the last 2 years.
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Company Secretary and General Counsel
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Sep 1997 - Dec 2000
General Counsel and Group Company Secretary to privatised utility with interests in waste management, environmental services and property in UK, Europe and US. General Counsel and Group Company Secretary to privatised utility with interests in waste management, environmental services and property in UK, Europe and US.
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Company Secretary and Head of Legal
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Sep 1994 - Sep 1997
Company Secretary and sole in-house lawyer for listed paint manufacturer with operations in UK, Europe, Africa and China.
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Company Secretary
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1994 - 1997
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Walker Morris LLP
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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300 - 400 Employee
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Associate
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Jul 1990 - Sep 1994
Assistant solicitor then Associate in corporate department.• Wide range of experience in corporate and commercial matters• Acquisitions and disposals featured heavily, but also involved in management buy-outs, employment and shareholder disputes and advice on Stock Exchange and Takeover Code obligations• Led development of legal know-how within the firm Assistant solicitor then Associate in corporate department.• Wide range of experience in corporate and commercial matters• Acquisitions and disposals featured heavily, but also involved in management buy-outs, employment and shareholder disputes and advice on Stock Exchange and Takeover Code obligations• Led development of legal know-how within the firm
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Norton Rose Fulbright
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Trainee then Assistant Solicitor
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Sep 1987 - Jul 1990
Trainee then assistant solicitor• Usual range of experience in major City firm during training. On qualification worked as assistant to head of Banking Department, dealing principally with secured lending transactions for banks and borrowers Trainee then assistant solicitor• Usual range of experience in major City firm during training. On qualification worked as assistant to head of Banking Department, dealing principally with secured lending transactions for banks and borrowers
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Education
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1987 - 1987
College of Law, Lancaster Gate
Law Society Finals -
1983 - 1986
King's College London
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1980 - 1982
Scarborough Sixth Form College
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1974 - 1979
Filey School
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