Mary-Katherine Bouchard

As the role of the finance function in corporate decision-making becomes ever-increasingly important, so the demands on finance leaders are rising.

Financial services firms require strong leaders, global visionaries and superbly qualified professionals to move them forward in the 21st Century.

A magnet for talented young people, the essential element in success in the media & entertainment business is securing senior executives who have the vision, energy and acumen to make the right decisions.

In technology, with apparently boundless application and insatiable markets, it is the human factor - leadership - that differentiates the stellar successes from the rest.

As world-class organisations grapple with the global challenges of the 21st century, it is their leaders that define success.

Private equity is arguably the most dynamic global business phenomenon of the last 10 years. Attracting talent - and supporting investment clients with talent - is key to success.