Manufacturing accounts for just 9% of UK GDP — yet drives nearly half of all exports. Explore why the sector remains a vital pillar of the UK economy and what it means for executive leadership talent.

Senior leadership hires represent some of the most consequential decisions a business can make. Yet despite extensive interview processes and rigorous assessments, executive hiring failure remains surprisingly common. Research across leadership advisory firms such McKinsey and Company suggests that a significant proportion of executive hires underperform or leave their roles within the first 18 to 24 months. Understanding why these failures occur is critical for boards and le