Leading the Next Chapter with Brandpie CEO’s, Dave Allen & Will Bosanko #5

“I don’t think anybody can ever really prepare you for your first venture into a Chief Executive position.” - Will BosankoToday’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:Why Dave believes finding a successor is a CEO’s most difficult task.The importance of “soundings” with your team to ensure the timing of the transition is right. Why true leaders focus on 3-4 impactful decisions a year. How to maintain a culture continuity whilst expanding a global footprint. 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! 🔑 Key ThemesStarting succession planning years before the transition.Unleashing new energy through next-generation leadership.Authenticity in stepping-up.Building trust and visibility during leadership handovers. Rejecting age as a barrier to leadership conviction.🎯 Action Items for ListenersStart the process earlyAlways be succession planning Look for “natural” leadersPrepare for a transition “dip”Focus on high-impact decisions. 🔗 Connect with usDave Allen, LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveallenbrandpie/Will Bosanko, LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-bosanko/Brandpie, Website:https://brandpie.com/Discover more about Third House: https://www.wearethirdhouse.com/Connect with Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamorley/https://www.instagram.com/wearethirdhouse/