Peter Attfield: Leadership That Matters — Lessons from a Global Talent Visionary

Peter Attfield is a CHRO-level HR thought partner with a global track record in strategic business partnering and HR leadership across sectors and regions. He is the founder of The Inflection Point and APAC representative of The Talent Strategy Group. Most recently Chief Talent & Learning Officer at Jardine Matheson, he brings nearly four decades of experience in organisation transformation, talent management, and leadership development. A true global citizen, he has lived in 9 countries and worked in over 75.

In this episode, we talk with Peter about his diverse, four-decade career journey—from finance to consulting and global HR leadership. He reflects on pivotal moments of transformation, the challenge of adapting to different cultures, and why leadership truly matters. Peter shares insights on how careers unfold through both serendipity and courage, offers advice for younger professionals, and questions traditional models of leadership development. He also discusses his current projects in consulting and executive education.

Links from the episode: 

Peter’s consulting firm The Inflection Point website

The Talent Strategy Group website 

Peter’s LinkedIn profile

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