Getting to know you: Tony Banks
Tony Banks, Founder, Chairman & MD of the Balhousie Group tells us about his business philosophy, and what inspires him to get…
Sunday 20 September 2026
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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