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"Honest mentoring is the best possible gift for CEOs. Engaging with energy and authenticity with a mentor provides unique insights which contribute to maximizing our impact as CEO. This has been my experience with my Mentor thanks to CMi"

Jean-Christophe Tellier CEO UCB SA and CMi Mentee

Our Mentors

An unrivalled team of individuals with expertise across almost all business sectors and with experience of most business situations.

Our Mentors

Vindi Banga's current appointments include Senior Non-Executive Director on the Board of GlaxoSmithKline plc and the Confederation of British Industry. He was previously President of Unilever, Global Foods, Home and Personal Care and a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Marks & Spencer Group plc.

Sarah Bates is Chairman of Polar Capital Technology Trust plc and Merian Global Investors (UK) Limited (Old Mutual Global Investors (UK) Limited). She was previously Chairman of St James's Place plc, Witan Pacific Investment Trust plc and JP Morgan American Investment Trust plc.

Sir Roger Carr is Chairman of BAE Systems plc. He has been Chairman of Centrica plc, Cadbury plc and President of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

Laura Cha is a member of the Executive Council of the Government of Hong Kong, Independent Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, and Chairman of the Financial Services Development Council of Hong Kong (FSDC).

Our Clients

  • CMi has provided independent external mentoring for over 140 Chairmen, CEOs and CFOs
  • CMi has performed over 70 CEO succession engagements
  • Approximately 90 percent of our Mentees are Executive Committee and/or Board Members
  • 90 percent of Mentees extend their mentoring into a second and third year
  • Formal exit interviews confirm that Menteesʼ expectations were invariably met or exceeded

To date CMi has mentored in excess of 280 individuals over the last 16 years. Today our current and past Mentees are based in 33 countries across 4 continents, here is a small selection of our satisfied clients.

Marco Alvera
CEO, Snam SpA

"The quality of the CMi mentoring conversations is unrivaled. The opportunity to exchange thoughts with people who have been there before is extremely valuable for me."

 

Sylvie Gregoire
Non-Executive Director
Novo Nordisk AS 

"Being able to discuss the challenges of a new role with an independent Mentor adds real value and focus. My Mentor at CMi gave me space to test and weigh ideas, the feedback was direct - based on years of experience and wisdom - and very much tailored to situations he suggested applicable solutions. The CMi network is unique, extensive and international."

 

Jean-Sébastien Jacques
CEO, Rio Tinto plc

"I have found it extremely useful as my executive career advanced to seek mentorship from Chairmen who have in many ways, done it all before. This was particularly useful as I took on the role of CEO. Having very different but highly experienced mentors provided me with a useful sounding-board to test real issues in a confidential way and get an outside perspective."

 

Alison Rose
CEO Commercial & Private Banking, RBS Group plc

"My CMi mentoring has been energising and enlightening and a great support and provided constructive challenge. Having two very different but highly experienced Chairmen as Mentors provided me with a sounding-board unlike any other. I could test and debate real issues in a totally confidential way that I didn’t have access to in any other forum."

 

Greg Poux-Guillaume
Group CEO of Sulzer Ltd

"CMi is a unique opportunity to have regular, non-judgemental interactions with a sparring partner who has been in your shoes. Or, in the case of my mentor, in much bigger ones".

Jean-Dominique Senard
CEO, Michelin SCA

"As I stepped forward as Chief Executive Officer, I was able to appreciate the very valuable link to a person with strong experience, who could instantly respond and bring a direct opinion on the different alternatives I was facing, notably in my relationship with the Board.

 

Steve Rowe
CEO, Marks & Spencer Group plc

"Having the chance to discuss and debate issues with independent voices has proven to be crucial to my personal development, allowing me to really focus on the opportunities ahead.

Working with CMi over the last few years has crystallised this for me and helped shape my recent career path. Through its network, I have built relationships with two hugely influential external Chairmen who have mentored me through my most recent roles by providing challenge and reassurance in equal measures. Their wisdom and experience offered in a confidential and objective manner makes CMi's services invaluable."

 

Jean-Christophe Tellier
CEO UCB SA

"Honest mentoring is the best possible gift for CEOs. Engaging with energy and authenticity with a mentor provides unique insights which contribute to maximizing our impact as CEO. This has been my experience with my Mentor thanks to CMi"

Daniel Bernard, Vice-Chairman of CapGemini, former CEO and Chairman of Carrefour and former Chairman of Kingfisher

"The CMi mentoring is rewarding for both parties. It offers a secure environment to discuss complex questions in absolute confidence. Mentees have a unique opportunity from those meetings to explore different strategies."

The importance of CEO succession planning

Interview with Sir Roger Carr, Chairman of BAE Systems plc on the importance of succession planning

 
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