Greg Lawson, Managing Director of Aura, shares how a lifetime in packaging led him to champion sustainability, data-driven decision-making and fearless leadership.
Category: Interviews
Interviews of some of the UKs leading Entrepreneurs & small business owners
Getting to know you: Mobbie Nazir, chief strategy & growth officer, We Are Social
Mobbie Nazir, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at We Are Social, reveals how a passion for change and cultural insight has shaped her approach to strategy, leadership and business growth.
From ‘Kissing with Confidence’ to KWC Global: how Russell Wardrop turns training into a profit centre
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.
Getting to Know You: Sarah Haran, Founder & CEO, Sarah Haran Accessories
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.
Paul Raymond’s granddaughters receive £23m as Soho Estates profits surge
Fawn and India Rose James, the granddaughters of late property and publishing magnate Paul Raymond, have received £23 million in dividends from the family’s billion-pound Soho property empire following another record year of rental income.
Finalists announced for 2025 Tide everywoman Entrepreneur Awards
The Tide everywoman Entrepreneur Awards have announced their 2025 finalists, celebrating the UK’s most innovative and inspiring female founders and underlining the vital contribution women make to the economy.
Real storytelling as a business strategy: Marco Robinson on crafting your company’s hero story
In online spaces overflowing with formulaic copywriting, posting for the sake of posting, and polished strategy — the perfect Instagram feeds — audiences have grown weary of perfection.
Crysp founder named ‘One to Watch’ in LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders
Bradford entrepreneur Pete Mills, founder of safety tech firm Crysp, has been named a ‘One to Watch’ in LDC’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders, recognising the company’s rapid growth and expanding international footprint.
PerfectTed’s £140m success: Dragons’ Den’s biggest-ever payday
Matcha brand PerfectTed has become the most successful Dragons’ Den investment to date, reaching a £140m valuation just two years after Steven Bartlett and Peter Jones backed the founders with a £50,000 investment.
Revolut co-founder Nik Storonsky shifts residency from UK to Dubai
Revolut co-founder Nik Storonsky has moved his residency from the UK to Dubai, according to Companies House filings. The billionaire CEO’s shift comes weeks after pledging a £3bn UK investment and opening Revolut’s new London HQ.
Piers Morgan’s production company hits £17.1m turnover as TalkTV deal ends
Piers Morgan’s Wake Up Productions reported £17.1m turnover in 2024, completing his £50m News UK deal as Piers Morgan Uncensored expands globally after going digital-only.
Jamie Oliver and wife take £2.5m dividend despite profits slump at chef’s restaurant and media empire
Jamie Oliver and his wife Jools paid themselves £2.5m in dividends as pre-tax profits at their restaurant and media business fell to £2.4m, despite a 6% rise in sales and a surge in restaurant income following new openings.
Crypto entrepreneur raises £750m for Britain’s biggest AI data centre
Crypto entrepreneur Josh Payne’s start-up Nscale secures £750m from Nvidia, Nokia and Aker to build the UK’s biggest AI data centre despite no track record.
Susie Ma secures £20m payout as Tropic Skincare profits jump 30% after Lord Sugar exit
Former Apprentice finalist Susie Ma has taken a £20m dividend from Tropic Skincare after profits rose 30% to £8.7m in 2024, following her buyout of Lord Sugar’s stake.
Suri founders banish toothbrush “gunk” with sustainable design and build £24m brand
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.
