Category: Profiles

Scott Mullins, Chief Executive of Pimlico, UK’s largest independent home services company tells Business Matters who he admires and, what, if he could, would he have done differently.

Barry Leahey is Managing Director of Playdale Playgrounds, the UK’s leading Manufacturer of Outdoor Children’s Playground Equipment, and an expert in International Trade & Manufacturing.

Matt and Donna Ball from Second Glance Cosmetics tell us what advice they would give to someone looking at starting out in business. 

Daniel Pender, the foundering and current Chief Executive at, insurance distributor Reviti tells us if there is anything he would have done differently?

Jamie Durham, founder and managing director of Leeds-based, Systemwork started the company in 2005 to provide IT support for SME’s after working in the banking sector and for the MOD.

We speak to Ella McKendrick, the 25 years old from South Manchester, who created the vegan meal replacement shakes Nutribuddy after being dissatisfied with every other ‘grab and go’ meal option.

Mark Holyoake is owner of Oakvest Holdings, a private investment fund specialising in private equity and real estate investments.

Jamal Hassim the Founder and chief executive of entertainment platform BOLT.Global tells us what defines his way of doing business

André Laperrière, the Executive Director of the Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition, tells us who he admires in business. 

Maxine Laceby, Founder and CEO of Absolute Collagen, one of the UK’s fastest growing direct to consumer beauty brands tells Business Matters what inspires her.

Jackie Fast, leading entrepreneur, and former The Apprentice contestant and founder of disruptive ice wine brand, REBEL Pi tells us what inspires her 

Nick Gold, MD at Speakers Corner tells Business Matters that saying ‘I don’t understand, please explain’ demonstrates confidence and not weakness in business. 

Sylvia Carrasco, Founder of the Goldex app which aggregates prices from gold markets tells Business Matters who she admires.

Ed Molyneux, co-founder of Scottish based fintech company FreeAgent tells us why you have to admire anyone who starts a business as it’s a challenge that tests your mental and emotional endurance

Mark Sait talks to Business Matters about why listening to audio books and cycling helps him focus as his company approaches £10m turnover.