What is a CPO? With Neil Morrison, HR Director at Severn Trent
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Neil Morrison discusses the evolving role of the Chief People Officer and its impact on leadership and organisational performance.
Great leadership roles are rarely defined by job titles alone. In this episode of the People Agenda podcast, Chris Howard and Debbie Mitchell sit down with Neil Morrison, the Chief People Officer (CPO) of Severn Trent as he explains why the modern CPO is no longer just an HR leader. The role has evolved into a business-critical position focused on organisational performance, culture, trust, and commercial impact. Neil shares practical insights on what separates high-performing executive teams from disconnected leadership groups. This episode offers a practical and refreshingly honest perspective on the future of leadership, culture, and the evolving role of the CPO. If you want actionable insights on organisational performance, executive leadership, and the intersection of people and business strategy, this is a podcast worth listening to.
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