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Business Leader South West Awards 2024 winners revealed
Sep 20, 2024 · Having come through a rigorous judging process featuring judges such as Gallagher’s managing director Andy Ferguson, Heat Recruitment CEO Steve Preston, Ovo’s Alison Jaap and Strike Communications MD Catherine Frankpitt, these businesses show off the best of the best in the South West region.
What is a disruptor? - Business Leader
Sep 27, 2018 · What is a disruptor? You’ve probably heard the term used in business circles or in management training sessions. Perhaps you haven’t really thought too much about it or conversely, you may be longing to find out more about what a disrupter actually is. To understand what a disrupter is, we must first look at the...
The secret sauce behind Gail’s Bakery - Business Leader
Aug 8, 2024 · It’s been a mixed journey for Tom Molnar, the chief executive of Gail’s Bakery. Brought up in Florida, he studied aquatic ecology at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, before spending almost a decade energy trading for the food giant Cargill.
Striking a balance: Charitable CEO salaries under scrutiny
Sep 1, 2023 · CEO pay is a hotly debated topic. Especially within the charity sector. Surely it is reasonable for those working in the charitable sector to expect salaries akin to those in similar positions while simultaneously wanting to change the world for the better? How harmoniously can these two sentiments co-exist and is it time to reset...
Top 30 inspiring UK entrepreneurs - Business Leader
Apr 26, 2019 · It takes extraordinary people to do extraordinary things. These UK-based entrepreneurs are inspiring for a variety of reasons – whether that’s pushing boundaries, creating groundbreaking products, or doing their bit to save the world. In alphabetical order, here are our top 30 inspiring UK entrepreneurs. 1. Kim Antoniou …
The spicy tale of supersizing Nando’s - Business Leader
May 15, 2024 · “Every prime minister needs a Willie,” announced Margaret Thatcher, the first woman prime minster in 10 Downing Street. She was referring to Lord Whitelaw, her deputy and leader in the House of Lords, whose support early in her premiership was crucial to cementing her power base in government.
The rise and fall of the Yellow Pages - Business Leader
Feb 22, 2024 · The Yellow Pages used to make life easier for everyone. By sorting businesses alphabetically into categories, it streamlined finding products and services and changed how small businesses reached customers. But after being a permanent fixture in British households for more than 50 years, the final version of the print edition of Yellow Pages was delivered...
A conversation with billionaire Bassim Haidar about how he built …
Jul 6, 2022 · Bassim Haidar is a Lebanese national, Nigerian-born self-made billionaire. Starting his first business at just 20 years old, Haidar has gone on to establish Optasia, a large telecoms provider which operates in 19 countries and plays a major role in infrastructure in Africa and the Middle East. He now has a stake in a variety...
Disrupting the disruptors: Lessons from 5 businesses that failed to ...
Nov 24, 2023 · “Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow.” – William Pollard It’s not easy being a business leader. No matter the size of your business, disruption is the goal but it’s around every corner. What separates Blockbuster from Netflix,...