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'My Duvet Flip,' the careers show. Join Jack Parsons as he delves into an enthralling discussion with people and their careers, where we explore some of their most memorable instances of making mistakes and the valuable lessons they gained from them.
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Anna Blackman, Chief Operating Officer at CIPFA: How to Earn The Power of Speaking Up
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38:25Episode Guest: Anna Blackman is the Chief Operating Officer at CIPFA, with over two decades of experience leading transformation and championing people-centric leadership. She is known for her sharp insight, warmth, and unwavering commitment to making workplaces better for everyone. Episode Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:44 Meet Anna Blackman: COO…
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Francesca White, Managing Director at Porky Whites: How Sausages, Setbacks & Self-Belief Made Me a Leader
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47:31Episode Guest: Francesca White is the Managing Director of Porky Whites, a third-generation family-run food business where she’s leading with creativity, resilience, and a deep-rooted love for great-tasting sausages. Episode Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:20 Growing up in a family of butchers 2:52 From slicing ham to mastering butchery 4:00 The ar…
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Public Finance Live 2025: Review and highlights with Owen Mapley
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9:32Speakers: Owen Mapley CEO, CIPFA (https://www.cipfa.org/) https://publicfinancelive.org/By Public Finance Live 2025
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PF Live 2025: Local Government Reorganisation - Are you prepared?
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19:21Sponsored by Zurich Municipal Speakers: Simon Allsop, Managing Consultant, CIPFA Alix Bedford, Customer and Partnerships Manager, Zurich MunicipalBy Public Finance Live 2025
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PF Live 2025: Using Public Sector data: From Transactional to Transformational Services
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20:05Sponsored by Policy in Practice Speakers: Deven Ghelani - CEO, Policy in Practice Abbie Everett - Head of Client Services, Policy in Practice https://publicfinancelive.org/By Public Finance Live 2025
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PF Live 2025: In conversation with Owen Mapley
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14:36Speakers: Owen Mapley CEO, CIPFA (https://www.cipfa.org/) https://publicfinancelive.org/By Public Finance Live 2025
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PF Live 2025: Making life simple for the community at TechnologyOne
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17:02Sponsored by TechnologyOne Speaker: Emma Foy, Local Government Lead, TechnologyOne https://publicfinancelive.org/By Public Finance Live 2025
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PF Live 2025: Powered by Partnership: Smarter Services for Stronger Communities
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13:06Sponsored by Liberata Speaker: Darren Smith, Head of Transformation, Liberata https://publicfinancelive.org/By Public Finance Live 2025
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PF Live 2025: Occupying minds: how can underutilised assets play their part in the LGR conversation?
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20:36Sponsored by Norse Group Speakers: Justin Galliford, Norse Group CEO Richard Gawthorpe, Group Business Development Director https://publicfinancelive.org/By Public Finance Live 2025
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PF Live 2025: How to steer complex services through major disruption
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28:00Sponsored by Impower Speakers: Andrew Burns Associate Director at CIPFA, and former President of CIPFA and the Society of County Treasurers and IMPOWER Advisor Nina Phillippides – Deputy Chief Executive & Executive Director of Corporate Resources at Gloucestershire County Council Ebony Hughes, Chief Operating Officer, IMPOWER Consulting https://pub…
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PF Live 2025: Empowering UK Devolution: Why Modern Finance Systems are the Backbone of Confident Public Leadership
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19:37Sponsored by Vision ERP Speakers: Matt Bland, Director, Vision ERP Dave Elbro, Director, Vision ERP https://publicfinancelive.org/By Public Finance Live 2025
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Sales Director at Utility Aid: Kindness Over Ego and Why I'm Helping Reshape UK Energy for Good
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43:31Episode Guest: Sally-Ann Beaver is the Sales Director at Utility Aid, where she champions energy solutions for charities and not-for-profits. With a deep passion for people and decades of experience, she’s dedicated to creating impact through kindness, leadership, and advocacy. Episode Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:54 Welcome Sally-Anne Beaver to…
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Meet the Halo people showcasing the culture of a multibillion-pound private company
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29:14Episode Guest Episode Timestamps Episode Partners Check out the latest from Halo: https://halograduates.com and https://www.instagram.com/halonextgen/ Disclaimer: The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or c…
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Martin Björnberg, CFO at Handelsbanken UK: What Tennis Taught a Top Banking Exec About Leadership
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52:16Episode Guest: Martin Björnberg is the Chief Financial Officer of Handelsbanken UK, where he brings decades of experience in financial strategy, leadership, and operational excellence. His career spans multiple disciplines, including HR and frontline banking, rooted in a passion for ownership and resilience. Episode Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:…
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Group CFO at Schroders: From South African Diamond Mine to Boss managing £778 Billion
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39:22Episode Guest: Meagen Burnett is the Chief Financial Officer of Schroders plc, appointed in January 2025 after joining the firm as Chief Operating Officer in 2023. With over 25 years in financial services—including senior roles at M&G plc, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and KPMG—she now oversees Schroders’ finance, operations, technology, and corporate s…
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Claire Darley, Vice President EMEA at Adobe Express: How Courage, Curiosity & 'I Don’t Know' Got Me The Job
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50:24Episode Guest: Claire Darley is the Vice President of Go to Market and Sales EMEA at Adobe, where she leads strategic initiatives across the region with a focus on transformation and customer-centric growth. Episode Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction – Meet Claire Darley, VP at Adobe 1:24 Humble beginnings – Hairdressing in Scunthorpe 3:40 Moving to Lon…
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Episode Guest Guy Kinnings is the CEO of the European Tour Group (DP World Tour), formerly Deputy CEO and Ryder Cup Director, with a three-decade career in golf leadership, including senior roles at IMG managing global golf operations and elite players. He played a key role in the PGA Tour strategic alliance and the successful 2023 Ryder Cup in Rom…
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Meet the Compare the Market employee who went from Graduate to Senior Manager in just 4 years
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39:21Episode Guest Barney Martin is a Senior Manager in Marketing at Compare the Market, where he leads brand planning and media strategy. With a strong background in paid media, SEO, CRM, and PR, he has held multiple senior roles focused on brand growth and effectiveness. Previously seconded internationally to Telesure Investment Holdings, Barney bring…
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Nathan Coe, CEO at Auto Trader: Yes, someone listed a tank on our platform
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1:00:14Episode Guest Jack Parsons interviews Nathan Coe, the Chief Executive Officer of Auto Trader UK, where he has been a driving force behind the company’s operational and technological evolution for over 18 years. Since joining the company, Nathan has held several senior leadership roles including Operations Director and Product & Technology Director,…
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Ross McColl, Head of Consultancy at Halo: How I Went from Graduate to Head of Consultancy in 6 Years
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28:22Episode Guest Ross McColl is Head of Consultancy at Halo Service Solutions (HaloPSA), where he leads enterprise software implementation and client success strategies. With over six years at Halo, he’s held roles across consultancy and APAC delivery. His background includes experience in finance, retail, and fundraising, bringing a well-rounded and …
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Sukhi Gill, Co-Founder & CTO at Calitii: How to Succeed in Tech Without a Traditional Path
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1:04:49Episode Guest A fully committed IT Consultant with over 30 years of industry experience. An outstanding record of achievement in sales and delivery of very large scale IT services in multi-billion dollar application development and infrastructure modernisation programs. Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to Sukhi Gill & Calitii 01:26 - From St…
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Matthew Widick, Director of Data Enablement at Compare the Market: How I landed a role in Data and AI
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42:29Matthew Widick, Director of Data Enablement at Compare the Market: How I landed a role in Data and AI
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Jeff Cronkshaw, Founder & CEO at Lancia Consult: How to Build a 100-Person Consultancy from Scratch
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57:33Check out Lancia Consult https://www.lanciaconsult.com/ Episode Guest Jeff Cronkshaw is the CEO and co-founder of Lancia Consult, a global consultancy launched in Singapore in 2012. With a background in pharmaceuticals and consulting at Accenture, Jeff has led Lancia’s expansion across Asia, Europe, and South Africa. He also serves as Deputy Chair …
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Chloe Cameron, VP of Global Employee Experience at Pax8: From Selling Washing Machines to Leading 1,700 People
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46:14Check out Pax8 here Episode Guest Chloe Cameron is VP of Global Employee Experience and Strategic Programs at Pax8, where she builds culture, systems, and structure to help employees do the best work of their lives. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 - Average people can get great jobs 00:24 - Meet Chloe Cameron, VP at Pax8 01:15 - Safe doesn’t mean comfort…
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Anna Lundstrom, CEO at Nespresso UK&I: How I run the worlds most recognisable coffee brand
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59:36Check out the latest careers at easyJet: https://bit.ly/3yCRlNS Episode Guest: Meet Anna Lundstrom, CEO at Nespresso UK&I as she's interviewed by Jack Parsons on My Duvet Flip. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 - “Risk is cheap when you’re young” 00:27 - Meet Anna Lundstrom, CEO at Nespresso UK & Ireland 01:46 - Why courage comes before confidence 03:01 - …
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Mark Hassan-Ali, COO at N Family Club: Building the UK’s highest quality & most loved nursery group
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50:22Episode Guest Meet Mark Hassan-Ali, COO at N Family Club, interviewed by Jack Parsons (UK's Chief Youth Officer). Mark Hassan-Ali is a strategic and people-focused leader, currently Chief Operating Officer at N Family Club. With a career spanning global consultancies, agencies, start-ups, and multinationals, he brings sharp commercial acumen and a …
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Dave McGinn, CEO at Daisy Communications: How I sold my way to becoming CEO
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55:58Episode Guest Meet Dave McGinn, CEO at Daisy Communications, interviewed by Jack Parsons (UK's Chief Youth Officer).Dave McGinn is a dynamic CEO with extensive executive and board-level experience, currently leading Daisy Communications, one of the UK’s largest independent telecom providers.Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Dave McGinn, CEO at Daisy Commu…
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Jayne Worthington, CEO at The Progress Group: From Council Estate to CEO
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55:40Episode Guest Watch now Jayne Worthington, CEO at The Progress Group, interviewed by Jack Parsons (UK's Chief Youth Officer). Jayne is an experienced leader of complex and dynamic organisations. She is focused on creating a high performing workplace and team to drive Group growth and value and is committed to changing lives through the power of edu…
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Timo Lehne, CEO of SThree: How I Run A Billion Pound Staffing Business Across 11 Countries
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50:24Check out the latest careers at easyJet: https://bit.ly/3yCRlNS Episode Guest Timo Lehne was appointed CEO in April 2022 after joining the board as interim CEO and Executive Director on 1 January 2022. As Senior Managing Director he held full responsibility for the day-to-day running of SThree’s largest region, DACH, which comprises of Germany, Aus…
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Sean Latus, CEO at Calisen: How I'm Growing a £2 Billion Net Zero Giant!
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48:11Episode Guest Group CEO of Calisen, Sean Latus joined the company in October 2014, holding a number of senior roles in the business prior to his promotion in July 2021. Initially Chief Investment Officer, he supported the transition of the business from an owner of traditional meters to being a broader provider of energy infrastructure services to …
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David Wells, CEO of Institute of Biomedical Science: How CEO's solve problems in a lab
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49:50Episode Guest David Wells, CEO at the Institute of Biomedical Science joins Jack Parsons (UK's Chief Youth Officer) on My Duvet FlipEpisode TimestampsEpisode Partner The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) is the leading professional body for scientists, support staff and students in the field of biomedical science representing over 20,000 membe…
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Sophie Dekkers: Meet the easyJet Chief Commercial Officer responsible for £9 billion revenue
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48:19Check out the latest careers at easyJet: https://bit.ly/3yCRlNS Episode Guest Sophie Dekkers, Chief Commercial Officer at easyJet meets with Jack Parsons (Jackson) UK's Chief Youth Officer.Episode Timestamps 0:00 – Intro: Meet Sophie Deckers 0:23 – From Boots Announcer to easyJet CCO 1:07 – What is the Orange Spirit? 1:34 – Sophie’s First Job & Ear…
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Ursula Gibbs, CCO at Compare the Market: How I became the Chief Commercial Officer
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49:38Check out the latest careers at Compare the Market: https://bit.ly/4i53Svj Episode Guest Ursula Gibbs, Chief Commercial Officer, Compare the Market meets with Jack Parsons (Jackson) UK's Chief Youth Officer.TimestampsEpisode Partner Compare the Market simplifies the search for the best deals in insurance, energy, and more, making savings accessible…
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A question of scale: The impact of proposed strategic authorities on Public finance
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58:35In December 2024 the government published its English Devolution White Paper, setting out a plan to further spread devolution across the country. The government itself referred to it as ‘the greatest transfer of power from Westminster in a generation’, and it’s not for nothing that the proposed strategic authorities were instantly dubbed ‘mega’ aut…
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Julie Booth, COO of NEC Software Solutions: How I Interview Like A Date
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15:03Check out the latest careers at easyJet: https://bit.ly/3yCRlNS Episode Guest Julie Booth, COO at NEC Software Solutions, meets with Jack Parsons (Jackson) UK's Chief Youth Officer. Episode Timestamps Episode Partner easyJet streamlines affordable travel for all, with every role crucial in connecting millions via Europe's top airline network. With …
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Paul Hamilton, Founder and CEO of Halo: How I Built a £1 Billion Business
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1:00:18*Episode Guest* Paul Hamilton, CEO & Founder of Halo, meets with Jack Parsons, UK's Chief Youth Officer.Paul Hamilton is the Founder & CEO of Halo Service Solutions, the UK’s fastest-growing software company, based in Stowmarket, Suffolk. With a passion for innovation and a vision to transform workplace culture, Paul has pioneered The Halo Way—a gr…
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How To Payroll Your Way Into An Apprenticeship
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45:28Check out CIPP’s National Apprenticeship Week Event here: https://www.cipp.org.uk/event/national-apprenticeship-week--careers-in-payroll-via-apprenticeships.html Episode Guest Natasha Taylor, Consultancy Relationship Lead at CIPP, and Bella Cox, Payroll and Pensions Manager at Cox & Co Payroll Solutions, meet with Jack Parsons (Jackson) UK's Chief …
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Check out the latest careers at easyJet:https://bit.ly/3yCRlNS Episode Guest Margaret Jobling, CMO of NatWest meets with Jack Parsons (Jackson) UK's Chief Youth Officer. Timestamps 00:05 – What are the three choices you have in any situation?00:20 – What is one life lesson that has really stuck with you?00:31 – What made you decide to try something…
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Suki Sandhu: The journey of an entrepreneur championing inclusion
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41:05Episode Guest Suki Sandhu, Founder of INvolve and Audeliss meets with Jack Parsons, UK's Chief Youth Officer. Meet Suki Sandhu OBE – a trailblazer in the diversity and executive search scene for over 20 years. Suki isn't just about finding top talent; he's passionate about making sure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed in their careers. B…
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Craig Watkins, CEO of Verian UK: How I Influence Government To Make Positive Change
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39:48Check out Verian Group: https://www.veriangroup.com/ Episode Guest Craig Watkins, CEO at Verian Group meets with Jack Parsons (Jackson) UK's Chief Youth Officer. Craig Watkins is the CEO of Verian UK, a leading organisation specialising in understanding human behaviour to drive data-driven insights and improve public policymaking. With over 30 year…
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Luke Todd, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MadeYou: How this one founder turns chaos into clarity
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46:18Check out MadeYou: https://madeyou.co.uk/ Episode Guest Meet Luke Todd, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MadeYou Ltd. Luke Todd, Founder and CEO of MadeYou, established the company in 2014 and has since led its growth and expansion into leadership training, executive coaching, employer branding, and 360-degree feedback, serving clients acr…
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Paula Walsh, Chair of Arup: Yes, I'm the Woman Boss in Engineering
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45:23Check out the latest careers at easyJet:https://bit.ly/3yCRlNS Episode Guest Paula Walsh, Chair of Arup meets with Jack Parsons (Jackson) UK's Chief Youth Officer. Timestamps 0:00 What’s the best advice for someone struggling to find their passion? 0:19 Why are place and people important in choosing a career? 0:30 Who is Paula Walsh, and what’s her…
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Russell Ferris, CEO at Weatherbys: The CEO that is modernising a 250-Year Tradition
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38:31Check out the latest careers at Weatherbys: https://www.weatherbys.co.uk/careers Episode Guest Meet Russell Ferris, CEO at Weatherbys Ltd. Russell Ferris is Chief Executive Officer of Weatherbys Ltd, one of the most renowned organisations in the worlds of horse racing, breeding and agri-genomics. With over 20 years senior management & directorial e…
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Simon Gallagher, CEO at Euronext London: How Power Point helped me become the powerful CEO
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38:09Check out the latest careers at easyJet: https://bit.ly/3yCRlNS Episode Guest Meet Simon Gallagher, CEO at Euronext London and Head of Global Sales. Simon Gallagher is the CEO of Euronext London and a Member of the Managing Board since 2024. With over two decades at Euronext, he has held pivotal roles including Head of Cash and Derivatives, Head of…
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Jonathan Westhoff, CEO at West Bromwich Building Society: How this one building society does things differently
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44:07Check out the latest careers at West Brom Building Society: https://www.westbrom.co.uk/careers Episode Guest Meet Jonathan Westhoff , CEO at West Brom Building Society. Initially starting his career in banking, and undertaking a wide variety of roles, from customer facing ones in branches across the Liverpool area to senior strategy and finance rol…
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Clare Scherrer, Chief Financial Officer at Smiths Group: How I Became a FTSE 100 Chief Financial Officer Global Boss
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41:52Check out the latest careers at easyJet: https://bit.ly/3yCRlNS *Episode Guest* Meet Clare Scherrer, Chief Financial Officer at Smiths Group plc. Clare has extensive experience working with and advising a broad range of industrial companies around the globe. She has particularly relevant experience in the sectors in which Smiths has strong position…
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Christian Pau, Boss at The LEGO Group UK & Ireland: The Bold Move That Made Me LEGO Boss!
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41:34Check out the latest careers at easyJet: https://bit.ly/3yCRlNS Episode Guest Meet Christian Pau, Vice President and General Manager UK & Ireland at The LEGO Group. Christian Pau has been with The LEGO Group for 12 years where his current role is Vice President and General Manager UK & Ireland. His previous position was Vice President of Strategy a…
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Will Stratton-Morris UK CEO at Caffè Nero: The energetic coffee CEO kickstarting millions of days
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32:00Check out the latest careers at easyJet:https://bit.ly/3yCRlNS Episode Guest Meet Will Stratton Morris, UK CEO at Caffè Nero. Will Stratton-Morris has a 30-year career in branded, customer-focused service industries, specializing in transformational leadership in multi-site businesses. Currently, he is the UK CEO of Caffè Nero UK, previously servin…
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Elona Mortimer-Zhika, CEO of IRIS Software Group: From surviving civil war to leading a £3.15B giant
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36:04Check out IRIS Software Group. https://www.iris.co.uk/about/ Episode Guest Meet Elona Mortimer-Zhika, CEO at IRIS Software Group. From growing up in communist Albania to leading IRIS Software Group, Elona Mortimer-Zhika's journey is one of resilience and inspiration. Her path to becoming a CEO wasn’t easy; she overcame language barriers and economi…
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CEO at IFX: How I went from lawyer to fintech CEO
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47:49Check out the latest careers at IFX: https://bit.ly/3U63tPh Episode Guest How does a barrister end up running a cutting-edge fintech company? Will Marwick, CEO of IFX Payments, shares his unique career journey from law to leading a $40M fintech business. In this candid interview, Will reveals how IFX Payments started in a farm stable and how their …
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