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Category: Profiles

The people behind the headlines: Business Matters profiles the founders, executives and investors shaping UK business – how they built what they built, what they’re worth, and what they’re doing next.

Start with our most-read: Steven Bartlett’s ventures and valuation, and our running coverage of Getting to Know You profiles. For first-person conversations with founders, see our Interviews section.

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Getting To Know You: Dan Murray-Serter & Joel Freeman 

10 February 20203 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

We talk to health and wellness start-up Heights, founded by childhood friends and serial entrepreneurs Dan Murray-Serter and Joel Freeman.

Cyril Samovskiy

Getting To Know You: Cyril Samovskiy, CEO & Founder at Mobilunity.

30 January 20203 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Cyril Samovskiy, CEO and Founder at Mobilunity tells us what motivated him to start the company, and what defines their way of doing business

Roger Wood, Director and shareholder of Midven

Getting To Know You: Roger Wood, Director, Midven

23 January 20203 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 1 Comment

Roger Wood, Director and shareholder of Midven, Midland’s leading specialist venture capital company tells Business Matters what defines his way of doing business and provides insights to those that are just starting out!

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Getting To Know You: Scott Mullins, CEO, Pimlico

7 January 20203 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 1 Comment

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, MD, Playdale Playgrounds

Getting To Know You: Barry Leahey, MD, Playdale Playgrounds

6 January 20203 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 2 Comments

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.

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Getting To Know You: Matt & Donna Ball, founders, Second Glance Cosmetics

5 January 20203 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

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

Getting To Know You: Daniel Pender, CEO, Reviti

4 January 20203 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

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

Getting to know you: Jamie Durham, founder, Systemwork

2 January 20203 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

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.

Ella McKendrick

Getting To Know You: Ella McKendrick, founder, Nutribuddy

20 December 20193 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 1 Comment

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

Getting To Know You: Mark Holyoake, Owner of Oakvest Holdings

10 December 20193 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 69 Comments

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

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Getting To Know You: Jamal Hassim, Founder and CEO, BOLT.Global

27 November 20193 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

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

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Getting To Know You: André Laperrière, CEO of GODAN

26 November 20193 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

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

Maxine Laceby

Getting to Know You: Maxine Laceby, Founder & CEO, Absolute Collagen

22 November 20193 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

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

Getting To Know You: Jackie Fast, founder, REBEL Pi,

16 November 20193 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

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

Getting To Know You: Nick Gold, MD at Speakers Corner

15 November 20193 September 2026 Profiles Amy Ingham 0 Comments

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

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