Mr. Newhall has over fifteen years experience of consulting at the top level with international organizations. His areas of expertise include designing integrated talent management systems, advising on succession management strategies, performance management, and larger scale global development programs. He has significant experience in supporting executive level assessment interventions including CEO assessment. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Newhall was managing director and vice president of European Sales for Development Dimensions International (DDI). He is often sought as a commentator on the latest thinking in talent management and leadership and has appeared on Radio 4's Today program, Radio 5's Wake up to Money and featured in a special program on CEO succession. Mr. Newhall's other experience includes running the training and recruiting arm of one of the world's largest chain of language schools. He holds a master's degree in combined studies and a bachelor's degree in English literature from Loughborough University. He has lived and worked in the United States and Spain and had the privilege of providing coaching to a gold medal winning Olympian.