Rufus Radcliffe: television is going everywhere (pic: DB Media Services) The top TV executive tells TERRY MURDEN how the company is responding to changes in the industry There are a couple of important milestones coming up for Rufus Radcliffe. Next month marks his second year at the helm of STV, and in 2027 the company […]
Interviews
Interview: Peter Vardy, entrepreneur and philanthropist
Peter Vardy: fatherly influence From selling cars to setting up lessons in leadership, Peter Vardy is on a new journey, he tells JOHN GLOVER Leadership comes in many forms. A politician, a successful entrepreneur or maybe an inspirational boss. It is often stereotyped and misunderstood, but automotive entrepreneur Peter Vardy has never made a secret […]
Interview: Andrew Noble, PXN Group
Andrew Noble: opportunities need more capital The venture capitalist tells TERRY MURDEN that the north’s early stage companies face a funding battle with the Golden Triangle As a former Olympian, Andrew Noble knows what it takes to hit the heights of success. But he’s concerned that Team spin-off in the north of Britain is not […]
Interview: Tommy Cook, Calnex Solutions
Tommy Cook: I hadn’t thought about starting a business (pic: DB Media Services) The telecoms chief executive was an accidental entrepreneur but has built a market leading company, writes TERRY MURDEN They say entrepreneurs are born leaders with a stubborn resistance to being told they can’t achieve their ambitions. Well, not all entrepreneurs are mavericks […]
Interview: Andy Briggs, Standard Life
Andy Briggs addressing clients in Edinburgh (pic: DB Media Services) The pensions group speaks to TERRY MURDEN about acquiring Aegon UK and the need for changes to the retirement sector Amid the relics and curiosities of the National Museum of Scotland, the chief executive of Standard Life was hosting a reception for clients, telling them […]