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76% of organisations now have a Chief AI Officer. Most still have not agreed what that leader actually owns.That is not ...
04/06/2026

76% of organisations now have a Chief AI Officer. Most still have not agreed what that leader actually owns.

That is not a title problem. It is a governance problem.

A Fortune 500 insurer brought its CIO, COO, CFO, and CHRO into the same room in January. Each had a credible claim to AI oversight. None had the mandate.

The organisations that win will not be the ones that appointed a CAIO first. They will be the ones that defined decision rights before the title became political.

Who actually owns AI in your business when the trade-offs become uncomfortable?

03/06/2026

Most people spend hours perfecting their CV.

The problem?

The hiring world has already moved on.

Recruiters, hiring managers, and AI tools now have access to far more than a list of previous job titles and responsibilities.

Your reputation. Your network. Your online presence. Your actual work.

In this clip, Lewis Maleh and Lee Bofkin discuss why the traditional CV may no longer be the best way to assess talent.

Do you think the CV is still relevant in 2026?
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29/05/2026

The candidates landing the best roles aren't just the most qualified — they're the most visible.

At Bentley Lewis, we see it constantly. Professionals who engage — commenting on posts, sharing their perspective, taking informal meetings — hear about opportunities weeks before they're ever advertised. Social activity isn't about chasing likes. It's about making sure the right people already know your name when a role opens up.

Learn more 👉 https://dub.sh/yD3EPof

28/05/2026

Most professionals are sitting on a goldmine of opportunity — and completely ignoring it.

Your network isn't just the people you messaged last month. It's former colleagues, past managers, personal contacts, and connections you haven't spoken to in years. At Bentley Lewis, we consistently see candidates land senior roles not through job boards or LinkedIn applications — but through a conversation with someone they nearly forgot to reach out to.

If you're exploring your next move, don't start with a job search. Start with your contact list. Your network is your net worth, and it's far broader than you might realise.

Learn more 👉 https://dub.sh/E0dpbS6

27/05/2026

Most job searches fail before they start — and here's exactly why.

The candidates Bentley Lewis sees land roles fastest are the ones treating their search with the same discipline as a full-time role. They plan their outreach, organise their targets, and execute consistently — not reactively.

If your search feels scattered, the fix isn't more applications. It's more structure.

Learn more 👉 https://dub.sh/gTDU3vN

26/05/2026

Most senior leaders are brilliant at leading — but no one teaches them how to run their own job search.

Landing the right executive role takes more than a strong CV. It's about knowing where the real opportunities are (most never get advertised), performing consistently across what can be six or more interview stages, and managing the final stretch without losing leverage. Miss any part of that and the role goes to someone less qualified — but better prepared.

If you're a senior leader currently exploring your next move, or thinking about it in the next 12 months, we can help.

Learn more 👉 https://dub.sh/AhYh5C7

25/05/2026

The hiring market is shifting — and the best roles will go fast.

At Bentley Lewis, we're seeing a clear uptick in senior-level mandates across sectors. More companies are hiring, more boards are moving, and the executives who are already positioned — clear on their target role, sharp on their narrative, active in the right conversations — will be the ones who land.

If you've been thinking about your next move, now is the time to stop thinking and start acting. The window won't stay open indefinitely.

Learn more 👉 https://dub.sh/psF0vXm

08/05/2026

Are we still pushing university as the only path to leadership?

The smartest executives we work with are questioning whether traditional degrees deliver the ROI they once did. Skills and practical experience are proving far more valuable in predicting success at senior levels.

If you're building leadership pipelines, it's worth asking: are you filtering out great candidates before they even apply?

Learn more 👉 https://dub.sh/qDPKEoS

07/05/2026

Ever watched a hiring manager pass on the perfect candidate? It happens constantly.

The vision problem is real: leaders build an image of who they want before the search starts, then reject everyone who doesn't match that picture — even when those candidates would outperform the fantasy. It's not about standards. It's about blind spots.

Learn more 👉 https://dub.sh/xu4yMOe

𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵. Jason Chuei, 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗖.Most firms claim a presence in Asia-Pacific. Jason built one.Jaso...
07/05/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵.
Jason Chuei, 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗖.

Most firms claim a presence in Asia-Pacific. Jason built one.

Jason and Lewis Maleh have known each other since school in Watford, long before Bentley Lewis existed or either of them worked in search.

While Lewis built the firm in London, Jason built his career on the ground across Asia-Pacific, living and working in Japan, Singapore and across the region.

His background spans Amazon, Meta and Expedia, operating at the intersection of strategy, sourcing and regional leadership. Not observing markets from the outside, but operating within them.

Sixteen years later, those two paths came together.

As Managing Partner for APAC, Jason leads our presence across Japan and the wider region. Bentley Lewis is also a member of the BCCJ - The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan, reflecting something more fundamental than expansion.

Real presence. Real relationships. Real reach.

Global is easy to say.

This is what it looks like when it is earned.

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