
William Reed appoints new Chief Portfolio and Growth Officer
William Reed has announced the appointment of Tracey Davies as its new Chief Portfolio and Growth Officer, joining the business in January 2027.
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The launch reflects growing demand from organisations looking to develop leadership capability, retain high-potential talent, and support leaders through a period of significant change. As businesses navigate AI, digital transformation, mergers and acquisitions, changing workforce expectations and increasing commercial pressures, more is being asked of managers than ever before.
Inspired Executive Coaching offer a curated collective of qualified and experienced coaches, enabling organisations and individuals to access specialist coaching tailored to their specific needs, goals, and career stage.
Alongside its commercial coaching programmes, Inspired will donate 10% of profits to the newly established Inspired Coaching Fund, providing funded coaching opportunities for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds who would not otherwise have access to professional coaching.
Suzy Astbury, CEO, Inspired, said: “Launching Inspired Executive Coaching is a proud milestone for both me and Inspired. Having spent more than 20 years helping people build successful careers across publishing and the creative industries, and having recently qualified as an executive coach myself, this feels like a natural evolution of the work we’ve always done.
By bringing together a collective of experienced, qualified coaches, we’re creating access to tailored coaching that helps individuals and organisations unlock potential, develop stronger leaders and navigate whatever comes next. That’s something I’m incredibly excited about.”
Inspired Executive Coaching is available now for individuals and organisations seeking support with leadership development, career progression, talent retention, succession planning, organisational change and career transition, inclusive of outplacement and entering retirement.
The Inspired Coaching Fund will open for applications in early 2027, supporting emerging talent and future leaders across publishing and the wider creative industries.

William Reed has announced the appointment of Tracey Davies as its new Chief Portfolio and Growth Officer, joining the business in January 2027.

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