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In the latest episode, Claudia Arney shares insights built over an impressive career spanning multiple sectors: from Ocado and the Premier League to Deliveroo and Kingfisher plc, home to brands such as B&Q and Screwfix.
Claudia talks about sustainability and seeing returns on investments, the beginnings of Deliveroo and how its culture has changed 12 years on, plus the technology that is totally transforming Kingfisher’s brands in response to fast-changing consumer demands.
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Lord Gerry Grimstone gives a masterclass in securing funding, drawing on vast experience in both government and business; as the UK’s Minister for Investment, launching the UK’s first Global Investment Summit, and leading boards at the world’s most respected financial institutions – from Barclays Bank to Gemcorp Capital Management. Hear Lord Grimstone’s perspectives on how British businesses are faring against global counterparts for foreign investment, what investors are really looking for, and why ‘flair’ can make all the difference.
This episode, recorded in Jan 2025, is part of Pull up a Chair's 'Insights' series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast's guests.
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In the latest episode, Lord Gerry Grimstone draws on vast international experience built in government and while leading boards at some of the world’s most respected financial institutions. Against a rapidly evolving geopolitical backdrop, Lord Gerry shares advice for businesses looking to unlock investment, how Britain can achieve sustainable growth, and the UK’s overall competitiveness as a great place for investment.
Note: This episode was filmed in January 2025.
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Executive Chairman of Mace, Mark Reynolds, speaks to the quarter of a million construction jobs needed to deliver on Labour’s promises of new homes, and the importance of not only recruiting, but nurturing and retaining that workforce within the industry.
Listen as Mark give his thoughts on how government and industry need to work together and what needs to happen to make it sustainable, in under 10 minutes.
This episode is part of Pull up a Chair's 'Insights' series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast's guests.
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In the latest episode of the ‘Pull up a Chair’ podcast, Bina is joined by Mark Reynolds, Executive Chairman of Mace.
Mark draws on lessons learned during an incredible 30-year career in the construction industry leading the delivery of transformational projects that have shaped cities around the world, for a masterclass on innovation, sustainability, and creating motivated teams that seize opportunities to thrive and grow.
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Dr Eliza Filby, generational historian and writer, gives a masterclass on the impact of technology and evolving family dynamics on the modern workplace, explaining how clearer diaries and more time for socialising could be key to keeping every generation happy.
Access some of Eliza’s top tips for companies looking to navigate the challenges that come with a multi-generational workforce in under 10 minutes.
This episode is part of Pull up a Chair's 'Insights' series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast's guests.
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In the latest episode of the ‘Pull up a Chair’ podcast, Bina is joined by Dr Eliza Filby, speaker, writer, historian and author of “Inheritocracy: It’s time to talk about the bank of mum and dad.”
Together they explore the growing generational gap in today’s workforce and how business leaders of today need to manage and minimise this to bring harmony to their organisations.
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Lucy Parker CBE, partner and strategic advisor at Brunswick Group, reveals the key steps that can transform you from a good leader into a great one when it comes to making a real impact – including how, and crucially when, to use your voice for good.
Get a masterclass on the traits that define successful ‘activist leaders’ and how anyone can practice them in under 10 minutes. This episode is part of Pull up a Chair's 'Insights' series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from leaders from across the globe.
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In the latest episode of the Pull Up a Chair podcast, Bina is joined by Lucy Parker, partner and strategic advisor at Brunswick Group, and co-author of ‘Everybody’s Business: the unlikely story of how big business can fix the world.’
Together they explore 'unsustainable growth', and how businesses can drive progress by having activist leaders who understand when to use their voice and the impact it can have on the world around them.
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‘Which country is going to be the next tech superpower?’ And is Britain a contender?
Russ Shaw CBE, co-founder of London Tech Week and founder of Tech London Advocates and Tech Global Advocates, shares his perspectives in the latest ‘Pull up a Chair’ episode.
If you’re short on time and want to know whether Russ thinks the UK is doing enough to attract future tech unicorns and investors, hear some of the highlights from their discussion in under 10 minutes.
This episode is part of Pull up a Chair's 'Insights' series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast's guests.
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In the latest episode of the ‘Pull up a Chair’ podcast, Bina is joined by Russ Shaw CBE. Together they reflect on the UK’s growing influence in the regulation of AI, diversity and inclusion in our tech sector, how to unlock investment for entrepreneurs in the UK, and which countries are going to be the big tech superpowers of tomorrow.
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‘Is AI competing with me?’ and other questions everyone’s asking about AI are answered by Debbie Weinstein, Google UK and Ireland’s MD in the latest Pull up a Chair episode.
If you're short on time but want the highlights from their discussion, get Debbie's top tips on the key things businesses should be thinking about in under five minutes.
This episode is part of Pull up a Chair's 'Insights' series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast's guests.
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In the first episode of season three, Debbie Weinstein, Google UK and Ireland’s MD, joins Bina to talk about the future of AI and the economic opportunity it presents, leadership and culture, plus how businesses – big and small – can access the transformative potential of new technology.
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In the latest episode, Bina speaks with bp’s Chair, Helge Lund, about leadership, organisational purpose and values, and the formidable task of achieving a ‘just’ and equitable energy transition that leaves nobody behind.
Join the conversation on sustainable growth!
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Take a masterclass from John Boumphrey on how one of the world’s most innovative brands – Amazon – famously grew from a garage to the globe’s largest online retailer and the lessons they learned on the way; on failure, culture, and leadership.
This special episode is part of Pull up a Chair’s ‘Insights’ series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast’s second round of guests.
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Do you know how many women sit on the Boards of the FTSE350? The FTSE Women Leaders Review is holding some of the UK’s biggest businesses to account, playing an important role in driving representation of women in leadership. Learn from the Review’s Co-Chair, Penny James, about how they’re doing it and why.
This special episode is part of Pull up a Chair’s ‘Insights’ series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast’s second round of guests.
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The OBR has dropped estimates for the number of electric vehicles represented in new car sales in 2027 from 67% to 37% - hear from Ford UK’s Chair, Lisa Brankin, about changing attitudes to EVs and how one of the world’s oldest car manufacturers is embracing the change.
This special episode is part of Pull up a Chair’s ‘Insights’ series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast’s second round of guests.
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How can we ensure Britain’s future is successful? Learn from Paul Johnson, one of the UK’s most respected economists and Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, about what advice he’d give our government at this pivotal time.
This special episode is part of Pull up a Chair’s ‘Insights’ series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast’s second round of guests.
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Learn from Bill Thomas, Chairman and CEO of KPMG International, about how the last ten years have shaped the experience of the CEO, and what leaders of organisations around the world see as their greatest challenges and opportunities.
This special episode is part of Pull up a Chair’s ‘Insights’ series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast’s second round of guests.
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MI5 is one of the world’s most famous institutions; Baroness Eliza Manningham-Buller, Former Director General, shares what she’s learned during a distinguished career in counterterrorism, leading teams through some of the darkest moments in modern history.
This special episode is part of Pull up a Chair’s ‘Insights’ series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast’s second round of guests.
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