29 Oct 2025

Growing with our clients: watch our videos

Publications

What gets experienced leaders out of bed in the morning? In an ambitious business backed by private equity investment, how do great relationships make a difference? And how does this impact the client experience?

Our Chief Growth Officer Juliet Shaw and our Chief Operations Officer James Addison joined BKL this year. In these fireside chats, they shine a light on what inspires them at BKL, where BKL’s growth story has taken us, and how we’re going further.

Joining BKL’s journey

James Addison reveals what brought him to BKL, and the huge opportunities that are motivating him within BKL and our industry.

People and partnerships

Juliet and James explore the value of great relationships with colleagues, and how BKL’s investors CBPE Capital champion our growth.

Harnessing tech, data and AI

With experience ranging from founder to Big Four, James reveals how problem-solving and innovation drive him, and how this ripples out to clients.

James and Juliet work closely with other members of BKL’s senior leadership team – CEO Lee Brook, Chief Financial Officer Neill Ryder, Chief People Officer Greg McCaw, Chief Governance & Sustainability Officer Myfanwy Beynon-Pollitt – to help guide BKL’s growth, putting our people in the best position to support our clients’ growth.

For a chat about how we help clients to solve tough problems, manage risks and achieve their ambitions, get in touch with Juliet Shaw or James Addison, or send us an enquiry.

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