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Quarterly insights – empowering talent, delivering excellence – Q1 2026

High-performing organizations don’t rely on isolated talent: they build systems that align people, capabilities, and leadership around a shared way of performing.

This quarter, we’re highlighting how organizations are strengthening team dynamics to unlock sustainable performance. From building repeatable commercial capability systems to developing future-ready leaders, these engagements show how aligned teams become powerful growth engines.


BUILDING HIGH-PERFORMING TEAMS


BUILDING REPEATABLE COMMERCIAL EXCELLENCE

Perpetual partnered with ILLY NORTH AMERICA to strengthen commercial capability across its sales organization. Through a structured Commercial Excellence journey, teams aligned around a unified elevator pitch and a repeatable sales meeting framework.

The result: a scalable system that enables consistent commercial execution across teams and markets.


DEVELOPING LEADERS FOR THE FUTURE OF HEINEKEN

Through the « Thrive Forward leadership program« , HEINEKEN is investing in the next generation of leaders capable of navigating complexity and driving transformation.


The program focuses on strengthening leadership mindset, decision-making, and collaboration – equipping leaders to guide teams through evolving business challenges while sustaining performance.

Finance Delivery


FINANCE TEAM TRANSFORMATION – GLOBAL SPIRITS BUSINESS

Perpetual partnered with a leading Wine & Spirits client to elevate the performance of its North American Finance leadership team through a high-impact offsite.

Combining diagnostics, behavioral insights, and structured facilitation, the experience strengthened clarity, empowerment, and decision-making, helping Finance evolve into a true strategic partner to the business.



Perpetual’s impact on talent growth

We are pleased to highlight some of our key placements this past quarter, showcasing our continued expertise in identifying top leadership talent across diverse industries.

Peter McGuinness, CEO of Bel NA

FOOD & BEVERAGE PRACTICE

We’re proud to announce the placement of Peter McGuinness as Chief Executive Officer of Bel North America.
With extensive global leadership experience in the food and beverage industry, Peter will lead Bel’s next phase of growth and brand development across the North American market.

Jeff Popkin, CEO at Palm Republic

WINE & SPIRITS PRACTICE

We’re proud to announce the placement of Jeff Popkin as Chief Executive Officer of Palm Republic Rum. Jeff brings extensive experience across the spirits industry, with leadership roles at Compass Box Whisky and Stoli Group. Known for building brands and driving commercial growth, he will lead the company’s next phase of expansion in the premium rum category.


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