Business Matters Podcast
1) #18 Castore CEO: Replica Kits Aren’t Too Expensive
Tom Beahon, co-founder and co-chief executive of premium sportswear firm Castore, joins Sean Farrington on this week’s BBI to tackle some of the most contested questions facing sport, retail and work—...Show More
2) #18 Lush CEO: I Enjoy Being a Woke Nerd
Mark Constantine, founder and chief executive of Lush, discusses the Christmas rush, family run businesses, being "woke" and his love of birdsong in an amazing interview for Big Boss. He offers a fest...Show More
3) #17 CBI Chair: I'm Shocked at Government's Lack of Business Understanding
Rupert Soames speaks to Felicity Hannah for his final interview before he stands down as Chair of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). He describes his surprise at the limited understanding ma...Show More
4) #16: GSK CEO: Why We Prioritise USA Over UK
Dame Emma Walmsley, Chief Executive one of Britain's biggest pharmaceutical companies GSK (GlaxoSmithKline), says the company is prioritising the United States for product launches and investment, cit...Show More
5) #15 Waterstones CEO: I Disdain AI Written Books, But Might Sell Them If Labelled
James Daunt, CEO of Waterstones and Barnes & Noble, offers his take on the evolving landscape of bookselling in the United Kingdom and United States. Whilst he has a "natural and instinctive disdain" ...Show More
#15 Waterstones CEO: I Disdain AI Written Books, But Might Sell Them If Labelled
40:05 | Dec 4th, 2025
6) #14: St James's Place CEO: Budget Speculation Damaged People's Pensions
Speculation surrounding the UK budget hurt the UK pension industry, that's according to Mark Fitzpatrick, Chief Executive of St. James’s Place, the UK's biggest wealth management company. He highlight...Show More
7) #13: Vodafone CEO, Margherita Della Valle: International Cooperation Needed For Sea Cable Security
Vodafone’s chief executive, Margherita Della Valle, highlights the growing risks to Europe’s submarine cables, and calls for international cooperation to ensure the security and resilience of digital ...Show More
8) #12 Ford UK's Lisa Brankin: Pay Per Mile Tax Could Suppress EV Uptake.
The UK automotive sector is navigating a period of significant change, with government policy, economic pressures, and international competition shaping the landscape. Ford UK boss Lisa Brankin outlin...Show More
9) #11 Google CEO, Sundar Pichai: AI Will Cause Societal Disruptions
Sundar Pichai, chief executive of Google and Alphabet, acknowledges that no company is immune from the risks of an AI investment bubble, including Google itself, and warns that the rapid growth of art...Show More
10) #10 Centrica CEO, Chris O'Shea: The Impact of North Sea Demise is Understated
Centrica CEO Chris O’Shea provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities facing the UK energy sector. He begins by addressing the recent collapse of Tomato Energy, emphasising t...Show More
#10 Centrica CEO, Chris O'Shea: The Impact of North Sea Demise is Understated
39:57 | Nov 13th, 2025