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Graham Ruddick

Graham Ruddick

Graham Ruddick is the editor-in-chief of Business Leader.

Roisin Currie, Greggs chief executive

The glory of Greggs with Roisin Currie

Graham Ruddick speaks to chief executive Roisin Currie to find out the secret behind the success of Greggs

Graham Ruddick

Broken map of the UK

How to fix UK plc

Britain is desperately searching for ways to stimulate economic growth. The answer may lie within exceptional founders rather than any government policy

Graham Ruddick

Richard Davies, CEO of Allica Bank

How the Geek Way helped Allica Bank become Britain’s fastest-growing company

CEO Richard Davies on the story behind Allica, why small and medium-sized businesses need a better bank and the outlook for the UK economy

Graham Ruddick

Justin King, former CEO of Sainsbury's

How Justin King rescued Sainsbury’s

We talk to former Sainsbury's CEO Justin King about its turnaround, his rivalry with Tesco and chief executive Sir Terry Leahy and more

Graham Ruddick

Business Leader editorial team

The working from home vs office debate

It’s the biggest debate in the modern business world: working from home versus working in the office. But do you know all the sides to the argument and the latest developments? In this special episode of the Business Leader Podcast, Graham Ruddick, Sarah Vizard, Dougal Shaw and Josh Dornbrack get together to discuss the history...

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Melanie Smith, CEO of NEC Group

Melanie Smith on running the UK’s biggest events, Ocado/M&S and the benefits of walking hundreds of miles

NEC Group CEO Melanie Smith talks about why she has the best job in Britain, why private equity ownership is better than being listed on the stock market and more

Graham Ruddick

Zenobe Energy

Zenobe: The British unicorn leading the energy revolution

Zenobe co-founder James Basden talks through the story behind one of the UK's fastest-growing companies and much more.

Graham Ruddick

Stuart Machin standing with his arms folded

How Stuart Machin turned around Marks & Spencer (part two)

Stuart Machin, the chief executive of Marks & Spencer, he discusses his leadership style and why he has concerns about the UK economy and government in 2025

Graham Ruddick

Huel CEO James McMaster at the company's HQ

‘Don’t be a dick and hustle hard’: The culture secrets behind Huel’s growth

Huel's CEO discusses the unique culture that has helped it become one of the UK’s fastest-growing companies

Graham Ruddick

Stuart Machin

How Stuart Machin turned around Marks & Spencer (part one)

Stuart Machin's focus on the in-store experience, products and culture of the business have proved key to boosting the retailer's fortunes

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Simon Rogan and Sam Ward

Simon Rogan’s Michelin-star laden recipe for growth

The chef’s Umbel Restaurant Group has turned culinary excellence into a scalable art form, with nine Michelin stars across six restaurants in four countries

Graham Ruddick

Will Shu, Deliveroo founder and CEO

Deliveroo’s Will Shu on founder mode v manager mode

Will Shu, the chief executive and co-founder of Deliveroo, weighs in on the founder mode debate and shares what he wishes he had done differently

Graham Ruddick

Top investors offer their predictions for business in 2025

We talk to some of the UK's top investors on the business world in 2025 and whether they are optimistic or pessimistic about the outlook for the UK

Graham Ruddick

Graham Ruddick, Sarah Vizard and Dougal Shaw

A year in business: Reviewing 2024

Graham Ruddick, Sarah Vizard and Dougal Shaw get together to discuss what they have learned in 2024 and their top business tips

Dougal Shaw, Graham Ruddick, Sarah Vizard

Ikea's first UK store in Warrington in 1987

How Ikea’s style won over shoppers in UK

The Swedish chain was big and brash but found success by respecting the British consumer, says its country CEO

Graham Ruddick

Ikea's first UK store in Warrington in 1987

Ikea’s UK boss on the secret to its success

Peter Jelkeby started his career at Ikea as a forklift truck driver. Here he talks about how it became one of the biggest retailers in the UK and his career to the top

Graham Ruddick

The tears of a defeated athlete

Why entrepreneurs need to stay focused

Plus, why CEOs should be paid like top footballers, the UK economy unexpectedly shrinks and Manchester mayor Andy Burnham on why devolution is a game-changer for growth

Graham Ruddick

Judd Trump of England plays a shot in a match against Barry Hawkins in the 2024 UK Championship final

How snooker became a social media sensation in China

Simon Brownell, CEO of the World Snooker Tour, reveals how innovative strategies and a focus on China have propelled snooker to new heights

Graham Ruddick

Judd Trump of England plays a shot in a match against Barry Hawkins in the 2024 UK Championship final

How to run a sport

Simon Brownell, CEO of the World Snooker Tour, reveals how innovative strategies and a focus on China have propelled snooker to new heights

Graham Ruddick

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament on October 30, 2024 in London, England. This is the first Budget presented by the new Labour government and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Budget backlash

Plus, Aviva’s Direct Line £3.3bn takeover approach, Black Friday retail hopes and five ways to make your one-on-one meetings more effective

Graham Ruddick

Andrex Toilet Tissue

Kimberley-Clark on how it avoids putting its staff in ‘burnout territory’

The company behind Andrex, Kleenex and Huggies is challenging the philosophy that 110 per cent effort gets the best results

Graham Ruddick

Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s sign at its headquarters in Irving, Texas

How to sustain success and relevance by the owner of Andrex and Kleenex

The company behind Andrex, Kleenex and Huggies is challenging the philosophy that 110 per cent effort gets the best results

Graham Ruddick