Leadership experts host professional services roundtable
CAPE Coaching & Development, in partnership with Weightmans, successfully hosted an exclusive leadership roundtable event on 7 March 2025 at Weightmans’ Birmingham offices.
The event brought together senior leaders from professional services firms to explore innovative leadership strategies, workforce development, and the evolving role of leaders in a competitive market.
The roundtable, held as part of the West Midlands Business Festival 2025, featured insightful discussions led by industry experts, including Jawaid Rehman, partner and head of Weightmans’ Birmingham office, and Kevin Johns, director at Prime Accountants. Their perspectives provided valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of leadership in professional services.
Discussions at the roundtable highlighted the importance of embedding leadership at all levels, aligning leadership development with business strategy, and fostering inclusive mentorship and sponsorship programs. Attendees also explored the evolving role of leaders in response to hybrid work models, DEI/ESG initiatives, and technological advancements such as AI.
For a copy of the full key themes and best practice recommendations discussed at the event, please contact Lynsey Kitching at CAPE.
Lynsey Kitching, co-founder and director of CAPE, reflected on the importance of leadership development in professional services: “Strong leadership is the backbone of professional services. Firms that prioritise leadership development consistently outperform their peers. This roundtable reinforced the need to cultivate leadership at all levels and to embrace mentorship and sponsorship as key drivers of success.”
Jawaid Rehman, partner and head of Weightmans’ Birmingham office, added: “At Weightmans, we believe in developing future leaders who will drive our firm’s growth and innovation. This roundtable allowed us to share best practices, learn from peers, and collectively shape the future of leadership in professional services.”
For further details on CAPE’s leadership coaching and people development services, or for media inquiries, contact Lynsey by emailing Lynsey@wearyourcape.co.uk or calling 07834 161632.
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