Oxford Leadership, a globally recognised consultancy specialising in purpose-driven transformation, will mark its 20th anniversary in 2025. Over the years, the organisation has partnered with leading companies such as Adobe, Virgin Media O2, Maersk Group, McDonald’s, HSBC, Telefonica, L’Oréal, NXP, BASF, Unilever, JCET, Sky, eBay, and other Fortune 50 and FTSE 100 firms.
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.”
In line with these changes, Brian Bacon will step back from daily operations to take on the role of Board Chairman and lead the C-Suite Leadership Council. Under his leadership, Oxford Leadership has developed methodologies from over 100 corporate transformation and performance acceleration projects across 28 countries, helping senior executives enhance their critical thinking and emotional intelligence to navigate today’s complex business landscape.
Oxford Leadership remains dedicated to its goal of fostering a worldwide network of 1,000,000 purpose-driven leaders working towards ‘transforming business for good.’ To support this vision, the organisation has announced several leadership transitions:
- Kyle Hermans, currently Senior Partner and Client Director for North America, will oversee Global Growth, Programme Leadership, and Executive Coaching.
- Jonathan Yukawa, Managing Director (Digital, Marketing, and Brand), and Alice Chilver, Client Director for the UK & EU, will be appointed to the Group Board of Directors.
Speaking about these appointments, Brian Bacon remarked:
“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 programmes 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 committed to enabling leaders to harness the power of purpose to drive business transformation and performance. The organisation’s leadership programmes continue to serve as a foundation for many corporate universities, reinforcing its position at the forefront of executive development. Looking ahead to 2025, Oxford Leadership is focused on aligning people, purpose, and strategy to drive socially responsible performance and navigate change globally.
