The third seat with Rebecca Morley
  • APRIL 8
  • S1, E5
  • 54 MIN

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

The third seat with Rebecca Morley

“I don’t think anybody can ever really prepare you for your first venture into a Chief Executive position.” - Will Bosanko

Today’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 Themes

  • Starting 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 Listeners

  1. Start the process early
  2. Always be succession planning 
  3. Look for “natural” leaders
  4. Prepare for a transition “dip”
  5. Focus on high-impact decisions. 

🔗 Connect with us

  • Dave 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/

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