

132 episodes
by Business Leader · English
Sir Richard Harpin grew his business HomeServe from a single idea to a £4.1bn sale. On the Business Leader Podcast, he speaks to entrepreneurs and business leaders about the moments that shaped their success and failure, unlocking original advice and practical insights for anyone building or leading a business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Elite Sport to Elite Business: Bob Skinstad’s Journey
18 Dec 2025 · 39m
In this episode of the Business Leader Podcast, host Richard Harpin interviews Dan Finlay, CEO of Debenhams Group.
16 Dec 2025 · 45m
Alibaba.com's President Explains How AI Tools Let SMEs Access Global Supply Chains
11 Dec 2025 · 23m
In this episode, Dougal Shaw interviews Katharine Viner, the first female editor-in-chief of The Guardian, who has been leading the publication for over a decade.
9 Dec 2025 · 35m
Lucie Macloud, Lucy McPhee, Josh Dornbrack
4 Dec 2025 · 46m
In this episode of the Business Leader Podcast, hosted by Graham Ruddick, Mark Neale, the founder and chief executive of Mountain Warehouse, shares the story of how he built one of the UK's…
2 Dec 2025 · 45m
Thea Green, Founder of Nails.INC
27 Nov 2025 · 34m
In this episode of the Business Leader Podcast, host Graham Ruddick interviews Christoph Rieche, co-founder of Iwoca, a prominent UK fintech company focused on providing funding to small and…
25 Nov 2025 · 35m
In this episode of the Business Leader Podcast, host Richard Harpin engages in an insightful discussion with personal branding expert Amelia Sordell, along with co-hosts Lucy McPhee and Josh…
20 Nov 2025 · 46m
In this episode, Jack Zhang, founder of Airwallex, shares his remarkable journey from a young immigrant to leading a global fintech company valued at over $6 billion.
18 Nov 2025 · 24m
Matt Dawson, Former England Scrum-Half and Rugby World Cup Winner
13 Nov 2025 · 45m
James Reed, Chairman and CEO of Reed recruitment business
11 Nov 2025 · 51m
In this episode of the Business Leader Podcast, host Dougal Shaw interviews Aaron Gelbard, the founder and CEO of Bloom & Wild.
6 Nov 2025 · 34m
In this episode, Zygi Kamasa, the founder of True Brit, discusses his journey in the film industry, from producing iconic films like *Bend It Like Beckham* to establishing a new business focused on…
4 Nov 2025 · 41m
The podcast features conversations with entrepreneurs and business leaders who share insights from their journeys in building successful businesses.
30 Oct 2025 · 46m
In this episode of the Business Leader Podcast, hosted by Graeme Ruddick, Nathan Coe, the CEO of Autotrader, discusses the remarkable transformation of the company from a traditional print magazine…
28 Oct 2025 · 37m
Richard Harpin, founder of HomeServe, engages with entrepreneurs and business leaders to share insights on success and failure.
23 Oct 2025 · 44m
In this episode of the Business Leader Podcast, host Graham Ruddick interviews Simon Carter, Chief Executive of British Land, a major UK property company.
21 Oct 2025 · 48m
It’s Not Magic, It’s Leadership
16 Oct 2025 · 57m
In this episode, Saul Klein, a prominent venture capitalist and co-founder of LoveFilm, discusses his journey in the venture capital landscape and shares his insights on what makes a successful…
14 Oct 2025 · 55m
Joanna Carman, CEO of Plusnet and Chief Marketing Officer at BT Group
9 Oct 2025 · 24m
Steve Roost, Co-founder and CEO of PocDoc
7 Oct 2025 · 30m
In this episode of the Business Leader Podcast, host Dougal Shaw interviews Simon Vincent, the Executive Vice President and President of Hilton Hotels for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
2 Oct 2025 · 19m
How Thierry Garnier turned around Kingfisher, owner of B&Q and Screwfix
30 Sep 2025 · 45m