Position
Chief Executive Officer
Company
Brown Shipley
Description
Brown Shipley has confirmed that Robert Kitchen, who has served as interim CEO since 1 January 2025, will assume the role permanently. Based in London, he will replace Calum Brewster who departed at the end of last year. For more than 40 years, Kitchen has dedicated his career to Brown Shipley, including acting as executive committee member since 2009 and chief operating officer since 2012.
Executive Insights
Based on hiring dataNew executive impact window
87% of new executives make significant technology decisions within first 100 days
Budget influence
C-level executives control 73% of technology spending decisions
Transformation catalyst
65% of new senior hires launch digital transformation initiatives
Vendor review timeline
New executives typically review existing vendors within 6 months