CEO MONTHLY / Global CEO Excellence Awards 2022 15 for understandable decision making to be a clear aspect of a company’s profile.” Indeed, Graham leads with transparency and courtesy, and is dedicated to driving his team to succeed. Through carefully prepared business plans, constant regard to the market conditions, and adaptation as required, Graham and his team remain knowledgeable and flexible both in thought and in action. He says, “Remember, most businesses fail because of poor cashflow, a lack of capital, or both. Do not mistake increasing instructions as covering these two vital criteria.” While Graham does everything in his power to keep business flowing smoothly, that’s not to say that there aren’t challenges. These can come in the form of market failures, client failures, wrong decision making, poor client selection, staff changes, staff and health issues, professional indemnity rising costs with limited cover, and changing regulations and regulatory regime. Alongside these, Graham and his team are having to navigate various issues and changes within the industry as a whole. These include inflation and impact on property values; changing working methods and impact on occupational demand for office, industrial, and warehouse property in a post-pandemic world; changing consumer habits and impact on retail and leisure property; shortterm vs long-term capital investment requirement of property as an investment media; global shift in capital; impact of environmental requirements and global change; knee jerk statutory intervention; institutional investors myopic approach to properties that are growth or ex-growth; and the chaotic and cumbersome UK planning system. Whatever the challenge, Graham is sure to take it on and find a resolution, regardless of other draws on his time – which shows a true dedication to the business and its clients. And he strides towards the future with this same commitment, continuing to provide first-class services to Chase & Partners’ client base, and even endeavouring towards growth so that more individuals and businesses can benefit from its awardwinning services. Graham says, “Every day is a school day and tomorrow will be different from today. I cannot predict the future, but I can plan and then adapt to the circumstances of today.” Company: Chase & Partners LLP Contact: Graham Chase Email: [email protected] Website: www.chaseandpartners.co.uk
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