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Earlier this month, ecap proudly supported Azul Football Club’s Young Player of the Year Awards, an inspiring evening celebrating not just talent but the values that shape tomorrow’s leaders. The event honoured young athletes for their resilience, commitment and character, recognising behaviours that often go unnoticed, like showing up early, encouraging teammates and pushing through challenges. These are the same leadership qualities we champion at ecap. As highlighted in our recent podcast with Azul’s Director of Football, Liam Hughes, psychological safety and values-driven development are crucial at every stage of growth. What starts on the pitch becomes the foundation for confident, purpose-driven leadership later in life.

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In this first episode of the Leading with Values Series for the ecap Insights Podcast, we explore what it truly means to lead with authenticity, both in business and beyond. In this episode, our founding partner, Daniel Murphy, sits down with Tom Brookes, sports marketing veteran and visionary founder of the ICON Series, to uncover how he's reshaping the world of sport through purpose-driven leadership and a passion for human connection.
In this first episode of the Leading with Values Series for the ecap Insights Podcast, we explore what it truly means to lead with authenticity, both in business and beyond. In this episode, our founding partner, Daniel Murphy, sits down with Tom Brookes, sports marketing veteran and visionary founder of the ICONS Series, to uncover how he's reshaping the world of sport through purpose-driven leadership and a passion for human connection.
Evercare and ecap joined forces in Lekki, Nigeria to deliver the latest session of the Evercare Leadership Training Programme 2025, empowering 74 emerging healthcare leaders from Lahore, Lekki, and Kenya. Focused on governance, strategy, and patient-centred care, the programme strengthened leadership capability across clinical and operational teams while fostering vital cross-regional collaboration.
In this episode of the ecap Insights Podcast, we explore The Trust Factor with global compensation expert Sandrine Bardot. Discover why financial incentives alone fall short and how culture, clarity, and leadership alignment shape trust, loyalty, and long-term performance.
In this episode of the ecap Insights Podcast, we explore why co-creation and a future-ready mindset are essential to building total reward solutions that not only meet today's needs but also adapt for tomorrow. From agile performance management to personalisation and AI, discover how our collaborative approach ensures strategies that work — now and in the future.
In this ecap Insights Podcast episode, James Hogan, former CEO of Etihad Airways, discusses how vision and innovation turned the Gulf into a global aviation hub. He highlights customer experience and investment in people, pointing to India, China, and Africa as future growth areas. Now advising aviation ventures, Hogan shares valuable lessons for leaders shaping the future of global air travel.

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In this ecap Insights Podcast episode, James Hogan, former CEO of Etihad Airways, discusses how vision and innovation turned the Gulf into a global aviation hub. He highlights customer experience and investment in people, pointing to India, China, and Africa as future growth areas. Now advising aviation ventures, Hogan shares valuable lessons.

ecap’s founders have reacquired 100% ownership in a strategic Management Buyout, marking the firm’s return to independent operations. This milestone enables ecap to sharpen its focus on executive search, leadership advisory, and expansion across emerging markets.
Environmental lawyer Hassaan Ghazali joins ecap's Dermot O'Mahony to unpack how the UAE’s climate law, carbon risk, and insurance are reshaping business strategy, compliance, and innovation in the region.
In this episode of the ecap Insights Podcast, we explore why co-creation and a future-ready mindset are essential to building total reward solutions that not only meet today's needs but also adapt for tomorrow. From agile performance management to personalisation and AI, discover how our collaborative approach ensures strategies that work — now and in the future.
In Episode 2 of our Aviation as a Catalyst series, Sheikh Aimen Al-Hosni shares how Oman Airports evolved from a single runway to a catalyst for national growth—and why empathy is the key to aviation leadership.
ecap rewards helps organisations across the Middle East rethink compensation and benefits strategies. Led by Sandrine Bardot, we design tailored reward solutions that attract, retain, and motivate leadership talent, driving sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
Discover how aviation is driving economic growth in the Middle East. In Episode 1 of the ecap Insights Podcast, we explore leadership, innovation, and the future of the sector. Watch the full episode now.