Category: Profiles

KWC Global CEO Russell Wardrop on building “rainmakers”, linking L&D to ROI, scaling from Glasgow and London to a global client base, and the focus, selling and resilience required to grow.

Discover how former technology executive Sarah Haran built one of Britain’s most distinctive luxury accessories brands. In this exclusive Business Matters “Getting to know you” interview, she reveals the inspiration behind her modular handbag concept, the values driving her leadership and the lessons learned along the way.

Co-founders Gyve Safavi and Mark Rushmore created Suri, the eco-friendly electric toothbrush loved by Jony Ive and the Kardashians, growing sales to £24m by tackling plastic waste and everyday design flaws.

Dame Helena Morrissey—former Newton Investment Management CEO and founder of the 30% Club—talks bond markets, central bank independence, London’s competitiveness, DEI, free speech and why leaders should “leap before you look”.

Bob Sheard, founder of FreshBritain, shares how schoolyard status, brand storytelling, and polar expeditions shaped a bold vision for design, leadership, and net-zero futures.

Discover how London-based brand consultancy Firestarter blends creativity and psychology to help scale-ups break convention and build authentic B2B brands.

Stuart Davis, CEO and co-founder of sustainable kids’ footwear brand Dubs Universe, shares how a pandemic pivot, parenting, and planet-first values fuelled his mission to reimagine children’s shoes.

Dr Rashmi Mantri is the Founder Director of the British Youth International College (BYITC) Supermaths, an award-winning education platform that equips children with vital life skills through Abacus Maths, coding, English, and more.

Georgina Badine, founder of Invicta Vita, speaks to Paul Jones about empowering clients to unlock their full potential, why she left finance, and what she’s learned about building a business with purpose.

Gary Neville is known to most as a football legend – a stalwart of Manchester United and England, a leader on the pitch, and now a respected pundit. But away from football, Neville has built a reputation as one of the UK’s most thoughtful and ambitious entrepreneurs.

Paul Avins is not your average business coach. After 20 years at the coalface of entrepreneurial development, the CEO of Massive Action Coaching has helped over 550 companies scale past £1 million in revenue

Sven Lung, CEO of Greenpark, is revolutionising global brand publishing with data-driven insights, AI-powered creative solutions, and a laser focus on business results.

Meet husband-and-wife entrepreneurs, Alex Clansey and Nicola McKenzie, who co-founded Venture Planner—an AI-driven platform revolutionising how businesses create their plans.

Discover how Kit Cox, founder & CTO of Enate, is revolutionising business service delivery with AI and automation. Learn about Enate’s journey, innovations, and Kit’s insights on entrepreneurship.