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The 2025 season gave us new champions, new pressure points and a European Championships on home soil that delivered every emotion going. In this British Eventing Show, we look back at the moments that shaped the year and look ahead to what 2026 now demands. We're joined by European Champion Laura Collett, Team GB Performance Manager Dickie Waygood, and Rosie Williams, CEO of British Eventing, for a conversation that moves from Blenheim celebrations to winter planning and everything in between. Highlights Laura on chasing, earning and finally claiming individual European gold Dickie on pressure, pathway planning and the reset towards LA 2028 Rosie on volunteers, legacy, and the BETF's role in the future of the sport Inside Team GB's 2026 strategy and why next year's Worlds matter so much What riders, organisers and members most need heading into a new season Guests Laura Collett, European Champion and Olympic gold medallist Richard "Dickie" Waygood, Performance Manager for Team GB Eventing Rosie Williams, Chief Executive of British Eventing
You may have been watching today's inauguration of Catherine Connolly as Ireland's 10th President.Seán's guest was there in person to see this peaceful transfer of democratic power in action, and whereas that's the norm here, it's a process that seems to be increasingly imperilled elsewhere…Art O'Leary is Chief Executive of the Irish Electoral Commission (An Coimisiún Toghcháin), and joins to discuss.
BBC Chair Samir Shah has apologised for an "error of judgement" in how a documentary edited a speech by Donald Trump. Also on the programme, the presidents of the US and Syria will speak at a historic meeting at the White House; and, red kite chicks from England have been sent to Spain in order to bring the species back from the brink of extinction.(People walk outside BBC Broadcasting House after Director General of BBC Tim Davie and Chief Executive of BBC News Deborah Turness resigned following accusations of bias at the British broadcaster, including in the way it edited a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump, in London, Britain, November 10, 2025. REUTERS/Jack Taylor)
Angela Clayton-Lea, Chief Executive of Cancer Trials Ireland, calls for greater state investment in trials of cancer medicines, following success with Clare patient, Seamus Cotter.
Budget and interest rate talk with our regular panel of experts - they tell Will Bain what they think might happen next. We hear too how the boss of one of the world's biggest shipping companies thinks we're going to struggle to find space for his ships if we don't expand our ports. And, we've been sitting down with Julian Dunkerton, the Chief Executive of the UK fashion retailer, Superdry. Also, M&S has joined TikTok. We find out what one of the UK's more established brands is doing on the social media platform.
Julian Dunkerton co-founded Superdry and took it to a £2billion market cap at its height in 2010 - within years the company was fighting for survival, and in 2018 he walked away. A decision he says he regrets. But with Superdry now valued at just £8million and looking like it might fail, he returned just one year later and wrestled back control of the company he set up, and began turning it around. After a restructuring, renegotiating rent, and now a rebrand, Superdry has just turned a profit once again.This is the story of that turn around.In it he calls for town centre regeneration and a High Street Renaissance, warning that current policies and Brexit have left British retailers at a disadvantage. He highlights the economic impact of leaving the EU, citing lost free trade and increased costs, and argues that the UK has “gone backwards” since Brexit. In fact he believes a free trade relationship with the EU is possible, and also imperative. Dunkerton also challenges the narrative that young people only shop online, stating that teenagers value physical retail and social experiences, and credits this demographic with driving Superdry's renewed success on the high street.00:00 Sean Farrington and Will Bain introduce the podcast 02:30 Julian Dunkerton joins the podcast, discusses the rise of Superdry 05:25 Stepping aside as Chief Executive & company changes 06:35 Return to profitability 08:44 The turnaround and rebrand of Superdry 10:56 What makes a good shopping experience 13:20 Branding & product quality 14:42 Policy, Brexit & business challenges 20:35 High street policy ideas & town centres 27:24 Tax, globalisation & retail trends 32:13 The future of Superdry & personal projectsPresenter: Will Bain Producer: Olie D'Albertanson Editor: Henry Jones
On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner are joined by Alun Francis OBE - Chief Executive of Blackpool and The Fylde College and Chair of the UK Social Mobility Commission - for a wide-ranging conversation about further education (FE), the importance of pedagogy in post-16 education, and what genuine upward mobility looks like in real communities. Alun traces the origins of his FE reform work (including the early “Teaching for Distinction” collaboration with Tom) and explains why knowledge, practice, and assessment must be tightly aligned across vocational programmes - from hair and beauty to motor vehicle and nautical training. He argues that inclusion is achieved first and foremost through everyday instructional design (“who remembers what, and who gets to think?”), and welcomes qualification reforms that prioritise retention and end-point assessment. The trio also unpack Alun's place-based view of social mobility - valuing skilled work, health, family and belonging, not simply income - and his contextual stance on pastoral care: compassion matters, but the core job is great teaching that changes life chances.Alun Francis OBE is the Chair of the Social Mobility Commission and Principal and Chief Executive of Blackpool and The Fylde College. Blackpool and the Fylde College is an award winning organisation and is one of the largest and highest performing further education colleges in the country. It is pioneering a new approach to Further Education and Higher Education delivery with Blackpool Council, called “Multiversity Blackpool” which sits at the heart of local regeneration plans. Alun has thirteen years of experience in further education, having previously led Oldham College. Prior to this he had a varied career which has included a range of public services, local government, area-based regeneration, youth work and education, including primary, secondary and higher education. He has a strong interest in the economics of what is now referred to as “levelling up” and sees FE colleges as making a strong contribution to addressing this challenge. He received an Order of the Order of the British Empire for service to education in the 2021 New Year's Honours List.Tom Sherrington has worked in schools as a teacher and leader for 30 years and is now a consultant specialising in teacher development and curriculum & assessment planning. He regularly contributes to conferences and CPD sessions locally and nationally and is busy working in schools and colleges across the UK and around the world. Follow Tom on X @teacherheadEmma Turner FCCT is a school improvement advisor, education consultant, trainer and author. She has almost three decades of primary teaching, headship and leadership experience across the sector, working and leading in both MATs and LAs. She works nationally and internationally on school improvement including at single school level and at scale. She has a particular interest in research informed practice in the primary phase, early career development, and CPD design. Follow Emma on X @emma_turner75This podcast is sponsored by Teaching WalkThrus and produced in association with Haringey Education Partnership. Find out more at https://walkthrus.co.uk/ and https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/
Claudia Mendoza shares the story of growing up in northwest London with a Jewish identity shaped by both Ashkenazi and Adeni (Mizrahi/Sephardi) roots. From Shabbat tables filled with tamarind, fenugreek, and Arabic-inflected Hebrew, to vivid family memories of escape from Aden, Claudia reflects on what it means to carry multiple Jewish histories at once.Our GuestClaudia Mendoza is Chief Executive of the Jewish Leadership Council, and has worked for various think tanks as a Research Analyst, focusing on the Middle East with a special interest in Iran and the transitioning Arab states. She has a BSc in Biochemistry from University College London and an MA in Middle East Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. She is an alumna of the Adam Science Foundation Leadership Programme.Key TopicsHeritage & Memory: Growing up between Ashkenazi and Adeni influencesFood & Identity: Tamarind, fenugreek, and overnight breads as cultural markersFamily Histories: Stories of escape from Aden and the importance of oral historiesRepresentation: Why Mizrahi and Sephardi voices matter in education and leadershipYour GuideShort definitions and terms referenced in this episode:Adeni Jews: A Jewish community from Aden (formerly a British colony, now part of Yemen), distinct from Yemeni JewsTalbis: A henna and candle tradition from across Yemenite Jewry - also used at weddings.Hilbeh / H'oba: A fenugreek-based condiment popular in Adeni Jewish cuisineWant to learn more?Explore past episodes that also reflect on identity, race, and Jewish belonging:S2E5 – Unity Through Diversity with Dr Isaac AmonS2E4 – Everything Needs to Change with Daniel JonasReferences & ResourcesSephardi Voices UK – Oral history project chronicling Mizrahi and Sephardi Jewish experiencesThe Jewish Leadership Council - organisation representing the UK Jewish communityBoard of Deputies Report on Racial Inclusivity in the Jewish Community (2021)Find us elsewhere, here!Show creditsHost / Producer: Eylan EzekielPost-production: Communicating for ImpactArtwork: Emily TheodoreMusic: Aleksafor utransndr KarabanovSound effects: Serge Quadrado Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Greg Gartland, Chief Executive Officer of 3E. We discuss 3E's business offerings, how it defines its place in the very competitive world of chemical information management, the role artificial intelligence has in this space, and trends Greg sees driving growth in chemicals, product stewardship, and sustainability. ALL MATERIALS IN THIS PODCAST ARE PROVIDED SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES. THE MATERIALS ARE NOT INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE OR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES. ALL LEGAL QUESTIONS SHOULD BE ANSWERED DIRECTLY BY A LICENSED ATTORNEY PRACTICING IN THE APPLICABLE AREA OF LAW. ©2025 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. All Rights Reserved
As the Government looks to double the number of concerts at Eden Park, attention is also turning to Christchurch. Caroline Harvie-Teare is the Chief Executive of Otautahi Events and spoke to Corin Dann.
As well as the election of a new government, the last year has seen the appointment of a new cabinet secretary and eight new permanent secretaries to lead departments. How will this new leadership cohort change the civil service? What should they prioritise as they get to grips with their new departments? And how can they build the most talented teams to deliver the government's priorities? To explore these questions, with a particular focus on the Civil Service Commission's role in recruiting senior leaders and developing the talent pipeline, the IfG was delighted to be joined for a panel discussion on civil service leadership and change by: Atul Devani, Civil Service Commissioner and entrepreneur John-Paul Marks CB, First Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive of HM Revenue and Customs Baroness Gisela Stuart, First Civil Service Commissioner Baroness Stuart spoke briefly to consider the opportunities and challenges for the civil service. She spoke to the Commission's strategic priorities for 2025–27. The event was chaired by Alex Thomas, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
In episode 46 of The Wilder Podcast, hosts Chloe and Tom explore how wild places heal people and ecosystems. Their guest is Jo Roberts, CEO of the Wilderness Foundation UK. Jo shares how her childhood in South Africa fostered a deep respect for wilderness, how trauma influenced her career path, and why she believes access to nature should be a basic public health right. The conversation covers the Grange Project's latest updates (volunteers, community‑days and new Berkshire pigs), the difference between parks and true wilderness, and the Wilderness Foundation's programmes for survivors of domestic abuse, young people experiencing mental‑health challenges and at‑risk youth. Together they discuss why being outdoors with others, facing manageable challenges and reconnecting with non‑human nature can transform mental and emotional health.Guest:Jo Roberts – CEO, Wilderness Foundation UKJo has been Chief Executive of the Wilderness Foundation since 2004 and previously worked as Projects Director and Project Coordinatorwildernessfoundation.org.uk. A South African by birth, Jo was shaped by wild places across Africa and studied social anthropology during apartheid. She moved to the UK in 1984 and later merged her global network of wilderness practitioners into programmes that use nature to promote wellbeing and behavioural changewildernessfoundation.org.uk. Jo is a master NLP practitioner and psychotherapeutic counsellor who leads wilderness therapy programmes, with research interests in how immersion in nature affects mental healthwildernessfoundation.org.uk. She also serves on the Essex Climate Action Commission and champions the idea that “we help nature and nature helps us”wildernessfoundation.org.uk.Timestamps & Topics:[00:00] Introductions & Grange Project update[08:00] Jo Roberts' background[16:00] What counts as wilderness?[28:00] Why wilderness heals[36:00] Programmes & therapeutic work[45:00] Access to nature as a public health right[55:00] Reflections & takeaways:Key Takeaways:Wild places are medicine. Research on the Wilderness Foundation's TurnAround programme shows that spending time in wilderness and receiving long‑term support improves emotional wellbeing for most participants and helps them into education, training or worksmileymovement.org.Nature‑based therapy blends challenge and care. Programmes like Blossom and Brave Futures combine bushcraft, outdoor cooking and art therapy with trauma‑informed counselling
World leaders are heading to the Amazonian city of Belém this month for COP30, as Brazil aims to deliver the most consequential climate summit in years.This year's negotiations come at a difficult moment. Concerns around trade relations and national security are dominating the political landscape, whilst a resurgence of disinformation has also pushed climate to take a back seat. But every five years, the Paris Agreement compels nations to reveal their progress and ambition. Brazil's COP30 Presidency is expected to launch a landmark plan to mobilise $1.3 trillion annually by 2035 for low-income countries, while negotiators refine how to measure adaptation goals and resilience. At the same time, a rising wave of anti-environment and anti-gender movements threatens to undermine global commitments.With the world's biggest emitters under scrutiny, the questions are urgent. What does real success look like in Belém? Can climate ambition survive amid political headwinds? And how can global diplomacy steer the transition toward a fairer, more resilient world?GuestsSara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI GlobalEhsan Masood, Bureau Chief, Africa and Middle East, Nature Helen Mountford, CEO, ClimateWorks Foundation Sinead Walsh, Principal Research Fellow ODI Global Related resourcesODI Global at COP30 (Resources hub, ODI Global)Country Platforms (Project, ODI Global)From Washington to Belém and beyond: a new era for climate finance (Expert comment, ODI Global)
As well as the election of a new government, the last year has seen the appointment of a new cabinet secretary and eight new permanent secretaries to lead departments. How will this new leadership cohort change the civil service? What should they prioritise as they get to grips with their new departments? And how can they build the most talented teams to deliver the government's priorities? To explore these questions, with a particular focus on the Civil Service Commission's role in recruiting senior leaders and developing the talent pipeline, the IfG was delighted to be joined for a panel discussion on civil service leadership and change by: Atul Devani, Civil Service Commissioner and entrepreneur John-Paul Marks CB, First Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive of HM Revenue and Customs Baroness Gisela Stuart, First Civil Service Commissioner Baroness Stuart spoke briefly to consider the opportunities and challenges for the civil service. She spoke to the Commission's strategic priorities for 2025–27. The event was chaired by Alex Thomas, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Powering Defense and Driving Innovation for a Safer, Smarter Future in MichiganMatthew Warnick serves as Chief Executive Officer of American Rheinmetall, headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. He has been with Rheinmetall for more than twelve years, guiding its U.S. operations since the establishment of American Rheinmetall (formerly American Rheinmetall Vehicles) in 2019. The company supports Rheinmetall's Vehicle Systems Division with sales, engineering, and program management for defense and commercial markets. Matt is also an eight-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
We explore the evolving landscape of Islamic investment management in Pakistan—from shifting asset allocation trends to the rise of mutual funds, ETFs, and REITs. What progress has been made in product innovation and investor access, and how effectively has Islamic asset management been positioned? Join us as we assess the next steps needed to scale Islamic investment and wealth management solutions across the country.Moderator:Rukhsana Narejo, Chief Treasury and Alternate Investments, Raqami IslamicPanelists:Imtiaz Gadar, Chief Executive, Al Meezan Investment Management LimitedNadir Rahman, CEO, Faysal FundsTariq Naseem, Head of Islamic Finance Department, Securities and Exchange Commission of PakistanTariq Sultan, Chief Business Development Officer and COO, Mahaana Wealth
From CCTV to location services on the apps we use and even livestreaming cameras at self-service checkouts, we constantly have eyes on us.But, how safe are we in a world where we are constantly under surveillance?Joining Andrea to discuss is Caitríona Redmond, Consumer Columnist with The Irish Examiner, Ronan Murphy, Chief Executive for Smart Tech 24/7 and listeners.
Hanneke Faber is the Chief Executive Officer at Consumer Electronics Leader Logitech. One of the top voices in our industry, with a background at flagship companies like Procter & Gamble, Ahold and Unilever, she joins Christina and Daniel to speak about her upbringing, key decisions and how she's approaching the future at the US and Swiss-based company. Tune in to hear about: How being a youth champion diver brought Hanneke to do her bachelors in the USA Her 20-year stint at P&G, experience in Retail at Ahold, Unilever and why she decided to take the moves Logitech's balance: offense, innovation and financial and operational rigour Hanneke's leadership philosophy: doing good by doing well The company's growth areas in China, innovation, AI, gaming and more! More Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmcgguys/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/ Audio Mixing by Modest Ferrer Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The FMCG Guys (Dwyer Partners SL) or its partners. The FMCG Guys make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any information discussed, and accept no responsibility for any decisions or outcomes based on this content. Listeners are encouraged to seek their own professional advice before acting on any of the topics covered.
On today's show, I am talking with Priya,We will talk about her career and her ideas.Priya became CEO of Meru Data in 2017,She works in privacy, security, AI, and everything in between!
David M. Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, joined #EconClubDC for a Signature Event conversation with David M. Rubenstein, Chairman of The Economic Club of Washington, D.C.Solomon reflected on leadership, market resilience, and the power of adaptability in a changing global economy. He discussed Goldman Sachs's 10,000 Small Businesses initiative, the importance of central bank independence, and the transformative potential of AI across industries. The conversation offered candid insights into fiscal policy, long-term growth, and how technology and innovation will continue to shape the future of global finance.
A family of five beavers and a beaver pair have been released at two sites on Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin in the Glen Affric National Nature Reserve in the northwest Highlands. The beavers were relocated under licence from agricultural land in Tayside to an area where their natural behaviours are expected to positively benefit the landscape and biodiversity. New Beavers to be released Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS), which manages the 17,604-hectare NNR, has been working in partnership with Trees for Life on the initiative since 2022, supported by Beaver Trust. The project has included three phases of extensive consultations with local communities and land managers. FLS North Region Manager, Alex Mcleod, said: "Beavers being translocated to Glen Affric is the culmination of a long, exacting and thorough process for FLS and Trees for Life. Fully engaging with the local Affric communities, including through a detailed consultation process, has been crucial in making sure that all voices were heard. "This high degree of local consultation has helped put in place processes to discuss any necessary mitigation, and to address concerns raised by those not in favour of beaver introductions. We are establishing a group to oversee ongoing monitoring to inform management decisions in the months and years to come, and I would hope that the beavers eventually become an integral and unremarked part of Glen Affric." Steve Micklewright, Trees for Life's Chief Executive, said: "As we saw the beavers released into the loch, we were watching a moment of wildlife history - offering hope for tackling the nature and climate emergencies, and a better future for biodiversity and people. "We're proud to have worked with FLS on this community-focused initiative. FLS has undertaken vital habitat restoration work in Glen Affric over many years and shown real leadership in nature restoration by reintroducing this important habitat-creating, biodiversity-boosting, flood-preventing animal." NatureScot granted a licence in August for the release of four family groups of beavers to the waters above Beinn a Mheadhoin dam, following an application by FLS last December. The first two releases, of the beaver pair followed by the family of five, took place on 24 October. Beavers create wetlands that benefit other wildlife, purify water and reduce flooding. The animals can bring economic benefits to communities through eco-tourism. Sometimes the species can also create localised problems. The Glen Affric project partners have put in place measures to address these quickly should they emerge. FLS is establishing a Beaver Community Mitigation and Monitoring Group as a community and visitor liaison focal point, where developments can be monitored, aired and addressed. The Group, which also involves NatureScot, will also look at developing educational opportunities with local schools, the wider community and visitors to the area. Trees for Life's dedicated Beaver Management Officer, Tobias Leask, will be engaging with the whole community, offering practical support to ensure local people can enjoy and benefit from the return of the beavers through a well-managed process. The translocation to Glen Affric was carried out by Dr Roisin Campbell-Palmer, Head of Restoration at Beaver Trust, who said: "Beavers are a powerful ally in turning the biodiversity crisis around, and we're delighted to have carried out this important reintroduction to one of Scotland's most famous glens. "Each new catchment we restore beavers to brings Scotland closer to its 2045 goal of a nature-rich, resilient future. Responsible, well-considered translocations like this are helping re-establish a healthy, connected beaver population across the country." Prior to their release in Glen Affric, the beavers were housed at a specialised beaver holding and quarantine facility at Five Sisters Zoo for health checks. Local resident Malcolm Wield said: "Beavers benefit a wide range of different species inclu...
Pat Dennigan, Chief Executive of Focus Ireland, pays tribute to Sister Stanislaus Kennedy who died at the age of 86.
AI has been discussed a lot, with questions about how the technology is changing things and affecting relationships, but the impact of AI on intimate and romantic relationships is especially profound…Now, research has been done with young boys, between the ages of 11 and 15, in the UK, showing that over a third would consider an AI girlfriend...Lee Chambers, the Founder and Chief Executive of Male Allies UK, joins Seán to discuss.
The Government is considering charging rent for IPAS centre residents who are in full-time employment.Ministers are meeting to discuss signing off on the proposals.It comes as the Government seems to be hardening its stance on immigration; it also follows an attack on an IPAS centre in Drogheda in the last couple of days.Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Nick Henderson, Chief Executive of the Irish Refugee Council and Independent MEP, Michael McNamara.
Z Energy is apologising for any confusion caused by aspects of a 2022 advertising campaign. In 2022 and 2023, the company ran a 'Moving With The Times' campaign - illustrating its commitments to being more environmentally friendly. Consumer NZ, Lawyers for Climate Action, and the Environmental Law Initiative later took legal action against Z Energy, claiming it was misleading New Zealanders. Z Energy chief executive Lindis Jones says the ad was designed to be 'bold and provocative' "That statement was made alongside a whole lot of other information that contextualised it and provided background. So it's a case of - we've agreed to disagree." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guests include royal biographer Catherine Mayer; former SNP MP Ian Blackford; political historian Sam Blaxland; international law expert Dr Nada Ali, Dolgarrog Community Council Chair Jackie Ley and reader in physical geography Dr Hywel Griffiths. Reviewing the papers Jennifer Burke, Cabinet Member for Culture, Sport & Parks at Cardiff Council and Auriol Miller who's the Chief Executive of Cynon Taf Community Housing group.
Dr. Amy Thompson, Chief Executive of Covenant Children's Hospital, highlights her focus on improving outpatient care, including advancements in intensive outpatient services. She discusses efforts to break the stigma surrounding mental health care, as well as initiatives to strengthen and streamline transfer care for patients.
In this episode, Jacob Rodman, Chief Executive Officer of Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic, discusses how his team improved efficiency by bringing anesthesia services in-house, strategies for navigating Medicare uncertainty, and the growing role of AI in clinical and ASC operations. He also shares his vision for leadership development and future growth in outpatient neurosurgical care.
Pat Dennigan, Chief Executive, Focus Ireland, reacts to figures released by the Department of Housing which show a total of 16,614 people living in emergency accommodation in September, an increase of 261 from the previous month.
How can investors compel companies to pay the “real” living wage and stop selling foods that make us obese? Can anyone with a pension put pressure on businesses? Why are American fund managers so scared of Trump? Robert speaks to Catherine Howarth, Chief Executive of ShareAction, the leading European NGO that tries to make big business act responsibly. Get started today at https://www.HubSpot.com Find out how Google AI is helping fuel the UK's growth and transformation at https://www.goo.gle/10stories Email: restismoney@gmail.com X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney https://goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A row over comments by a British MP has reignited debate about who we see in adverts. Sara Denby from the University of Oxford and Dino Myers-Lamptey from The Barber Shop agency share their views on how the industry has changed. In the US, major streaming companies are merging as they compete for global audiences. Camilla Lewis, Chief Executive of Curve Media, explains what this could mean for both producers and viewers. Historian Bettany Hughes returns with Treasures of the World on Channel 4. She talks about filming around the globe, how history programmes are made today, and why stories from the past still attract big audiences.Presenter: Katie Razzall Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Assistant producer: Lucy Wai Production co-ordinator: Phil Hawkins Technical co-ordinator: Samuel Iyiola Sound engineer: Sarlota Hadroj Touzimska
The boss of Fonterra is relieved to see so many farmers back the Lactalis sale. Almost 90-percent of votes backed the 4.2 billion dollar deal, that will see the French dairy giant take over iconic Kiwi brands like Anchor and Mainland. Miles Hurrell says some farmers were unsure about the plan when it was first announced. The chief executive told Mike Hosking that they've been working hard to change minds. Hurrell says there was a few questions out there from farmer-shareholders, which isn't surprising given they have a lot invested in the company. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The final charter for the Kiwifruit season has set sail. This is Zespri's 60th vessel for the year to 50 different markets. This season's crop has broken records, with 215 million trays weighing in at 770,000 tonnes. There's also been a significant growth in US and European markets. Chief Executive of New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Colin Bond says that, 'those growers are going to receive more value per trade than they ever have before.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on the podcast we discuss fresh polling on public attitudes to UK universities, which shows how a widening graduate/non-graduate divide and sharper political splits are fuelling worries about degree quality and whether universities are focused on the country's interests.Plus we discuss the housing crunch – the new Renters' Rights Act, warnings on missed housebuilding targets, and what a forthcoming statement of expectations on student accommodation could require of providers working with local authorities. And we explore employability insights from new research – the language gap between university “attributes” and real job adverts, and how to recognise skills students gain beyond the curriculum.With Ben Ward, CEO at the University of Manchester Students' Union, Johnny Rich, Chief Executive at the Engineering Professors' Council and Push, Livia Scott, Associate Editor at Wonkhe and presented by Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor at Wonkhe.Student accommodation – a tale of two cities, and 2point4 studentsThe Renters' Rights Act is out of the oven, but the student housing market is still cookedShared Institutions: The public's view on the role of universities in national and local life / More in Common and UCL Policy LabAGCAS: Uncovering SkillsEmployability: degrees of value / Johnny Rich
In this episode, Jacob Rodman, Chief Executive Officer of Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic, discusses how his team improved efficiency by bringing anesthesia services in-house, strategies for navigating Medicare uncertainty, and the growing role of AI in clinical and ASC operations. He also shares his vision for leadership development and future growth in outpatient neurosurgical care.
In this episode, Jacob Rodman, Chief Executive Officer of Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic, discusses how his team improved efficiency by bringing anesthesia services in-house, strategies for navigating Medicare uncertainty, and the growing role of AI in clinical and ASC operations. He also shares his vision for leadership development and future growth in outpatient neurosurgical care.
Tamuna TabidzeDirectorMagic Roads Georgiahttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/tamuna-tabidzeDirector of the local branch of International tourism holding Magic Travels, previously Sales Manager with extensive experience of Business to Business Sales, working as Head of South Europe and Latin America Markets, later on North and Eastern Europe, MICE Department and as Chief Executive of Luxury department. With comprehensive knowledge of Georgian hospitality industry. Working experience at one of the leading Georgian hotel of International chain and local brands. Skilled at Sales, Branding, Operations Management, Event Management, International Relations and Marketing field with advanced knowledge of English, Italian, Russian and Spanish, Portuguese languages, expert of Intercultural communications.summaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, host Jason Elkins speaks with Tamuna Tabidze, the director of Magic Roads Georgia, about the unique tourism opportunities in Georgia. They discuss the country's rich history, culture, and hospitality, as well as the role of destination management companies (DMCs) in creating memorable travel experiences. Tamuna shares her personal journey into the tourism industry, the safety and security of traveling in Georgia, and the ease of entry for international visitors. The conversation also touches on the cultural differences in hospitality and the dedicated team behind Magic Roads Georgia, highlighting the importance of creativity and client satisfaction in the tourism sector.takeawaysMagic Roads Georgia focuses on creating memorable travel experiences.Georgia is a small country with a rich history and culture.The country is located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.Georgia is known for its hospitality and welcoming nature.Visa requirements for Georgia are minimal for many countries.Traveling between Georgia and its neighbors can be complex but is manageable.Tamuna's passion for tourism stems from her childhood experiences.Post-Soviet Georgia has shaped the current tourism landscape.Cultural differences affect how hospitality is expressed in Georgia.Magic Roads Georgia has a dedicated team that values creativity and client satisfaction. Learn more about Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Marketing and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers on our website.
Hopes that Christchurch will become the city that never stops, as momentum continues. Provisional Stats NZ figures for the year to June show Canterbury's population has risen most, up 1.1 percent - more than anywhere else in New Zealand. Christchurch NZ Chief Executive Ali Adams told Mike Hosking that things are going well for the city on all fronts. She says although managing growth comes with problems, there are more opportunities LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ed Bastian is one of the most accomplished leaders in the world today. He is the CEO of Delta Air Lines, a role he has held since 2016, and he has been a leader at the company for over 25 years. During Ed's time as CEO, Delta has become the world's most awarded airline, including being named the top-ranked airline by Wall Street Journal, Fortune and others. He was recently named Chief Executive magazine's 2023 Chief Executive of the Year. In this classic episode, Ed joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his leadership career, how he thinks about Delta's strategy and market position, how to build a world-class global culture, and much more. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Mizzen & Main: mizzenandmain.com (Promo Code: elevate20) Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Found: found.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Amy Thompson, Chief Executive of Covenant Children's Hospital, highlights her focus on improving outpatient care, including advancements in intensive outpatient services. She discusses efforts to break the stigma surrounding mental health care, as well as initiatives to strengthen and streamline transfer care for patients.
ACC is removing more people from its long-term claims pool. It's being reported nearly eight thousand clients have had their payments stopped in the year to June – a 20 percent lift on the previous year. ACC says these people were ready to work, or were no longer injured - despite many claiming otherwise. Chief Executive Megan Main told Mike Hosking that they want to get people back into the workforce. She says if people can't get back to work, they at least want to help them become more independent so they can return to living their life. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hailing from the Napa Valley of Onions, Vidalia, Georgia, David Whitaker joins us over a glass of Bendersky Reserve Scotch to share his remarkable journey.David first arrived in Miami in the 1980s, where his introduction to the city was anything but smooth. He was mugged at gunpoint his first Friday in town, and then carjacked the following week. Undeterred, he stayed, built his career, and eventually rose to become the President & CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. We get into the growth of the city, and how he is marketing our city to the rest of the world. Along the way, David held leadership roles in Chicago and Toronto, served on the executive staff of the United Way of Miami-Dade, and earned his bachelor's degree in Mass Communication & Public Relations from the University of South Florida.Connect with usWant to dive deeper into Miami's commercial real estate scene? It's our favorite topic and we're always up for a good conversation. Whether you're just exploring or already making big moves, feel free to reach out at info@builtworldadvisors.com or give us a call at 305.498.9410. Prefer to connect online? Find us on LinkedIn or Instagram - we're always open to expanding the conversation. Ben Hoffman: LinkedIn Felipe Azenha: LinkedIn We extend our sincere gratitude to Büro coworking space for generously granting us the opportunity to record all our podcasts at any of their 8 convenient locations across South Florida.
October 27, 2025 ~ Kara VanDam, vice president and chief executive of Omni at Grand Valley State University, joins Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie to discuss GVSU's commitment to Detroit, Detroit-area students, and adult learners. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Queenstown is now just 5% shy of pre-COVID levels. Records show that there were 192,000 international arrivals between January and August, up 14% on 2024. Australia continues to dominate the market, making up 40% of all visitors to the region. Chief Executive of Tourism NZ Rene de Monchy told Mike Hosking that, 'the outlook for summer is actually really positive is what we're hearing from operators across the board.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Government is throwing it's weight behind aged care reform. A ministerial advisory group has been established to review the outdated funding model, which currently costs $2.5billion a year. Chief Executive of the Aged Care Association Tracey Martin told Mike Hosking that the government is ready to make progress instead of writing more paperwork. 'The announcement that has been made recently is the first true action. This is not another review.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Art O'Leary, Chief Executive of An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Ireland's independent electoral commission, outlines some key facts as Ireland decides who will serve as its 10th President.
The government has announced an independent inquiry into repeated failings in maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Earlier this year, a BBC investigation revealed that the deaths of at least 56 babies and two mothers over the past five years at the Trust could perhaps have been avoided. BBC correspondent Divya Talwar joins Nuala McGovern, alongside Lauren Caulfield and Amarjit Kaur Matharoo, who both tragically lost their babies while receiving care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust. This month, the Ironman World Championships were held in Kona, Hawaii, where Britain's Kat Matthews won silver. The men's and women's championships, previously held simultaneously, were split into separate events in 2023. However, they are set to reunite next year. Questions have been raised about the impact this change may have on female competitors. To discuss the championships and celebrate Kat's achievement, Nuala is joined by Kat Matthews and Jordan Blanco, a contributor to Triathlete magazine who attended the event. A new report reveals that progress towards gender equity in the architecture profession still remains too slow. Inequalities remain deeply rooted — with pay disparities, toxic and exclusionary workplace cultures, and half of female respondents surveyed said they had been bullied, and a third had experienced sexual harassment at work. Nuala hears from Valerie Vaughan-Dick, Chief Executive of Royal Institute of British Architects, and Helen Lee who was the project architect on a social housing development in London for the elderly which has just won this year's Stirling Prize for Architecture. The Essex witch trials represent one of the darkest chapters in British history. A new Sky History series, Witches of Essex, revisits the real lives of women accused of witchcraft in the 16th and 17th centuries, drawing on newly examined court records and the latest historical research. Historian Dr Eleanor Janega joins Nuala to discuss.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Dianne McGregor
An Obama-appointed judge who ordered the fencing surrounding the ICE facility in Chicago be taken down now demands all ICE agents wear body cams... and even CNN is crying foul. Karoline Leavitt blasts the judge who ruled Trump can't fire federal workers and reminds her of what the Chief Executive is allowed to do. Trump responds with a federal hiring FREEZE. The President's warning to Hamas if the terror group decides to keep publicly executing prisoners: I wouldn't do that.
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Host Ed Crooks talks to Jason Liu, Chief Executive of Wood Mackenzie and co-author (with Chief Analyst Simon Flowers) of a new book, Connected, about the fast-changing world of energy. They are also joined by Sunaina Ocalan, formerly Senior Director for Corporate Strategy & Climate at the oil and gas company Hess, now Senior Analyst and Co-Head for Americas Energy & Transition at Bernstein Research. Together, they explore how energy leaders can plan, invest and operate operate in a world where different sectors, technologies and geographies are interconnected in more powerful and complex ways than ever before.They talk about the language of “the energy transition”, and whether it can lead to misconceptions. Global demand for hydrocarbons is still growing, and they will continue to play a critical role in our energy system for decades to come, even as new supply from renewables and other low-carbon sources surges higher. A wider appreciation of that reality is driving a shift from siloed thinking about individual sectors to integrated solutions. For example, companies are increasingly looking at pairing solar and storage with gas generation to meet demand from data centers for reliable low-carbon power.Sunaina takes us inside the the thinking of energy leaders as they assess strategies and investment decisions. She sets out a practical approach to scenario analysis, with “exit ramps” so companies can pivot as facts change. The aim isn't to predict one future, but to be ready for a range of possible outcomes. That means balancing the advantages and disadvantages of a wide range of technologies, and taking a strategic view through short-term fluctuations as far as possible. Effective decision-making is impossible without reliable data. Jason warns about three traps: using too little real data, leaning on synthetic/modelled data without ground truth, and poor integration across different sectors. Data collection technology is advancing rapidly, and with sensors, satellites and market intelligence, decision-makers can increasingly see what's really happening with precision and granular detail, often in real time.Then there's AI. Like other industries, the world of energy is being transformed by the tools that have become available over the past few years. Scenario runs have been cut from months to minutes, with hundreds of models combined to give a comprehensive coherent picture. AI tools can even assess the best models to use on particular data sets: a capability Jason calls hyper-modelling. And still there is a vital role for human intelligence and judgement, to find and interpret the information that the AI tools miss. The challenges in the energy sector today are vast. It is a cliche to say that uncertainty is higher than ever, but today it genuinely seems true. The pace of innovation in AI is changing the world in ways that have never been seen before. But the opportunity is vast, too. The energy industry will need $75 trillion or more in investment over the next 25 years, to meet ever-growing demand while reducing the impact on the environment. The businesses that succeed in making the most of this opportunity will be the ones that get three things right: the right data, the right AI capabilities, and the right people, all brought together to deliver actionable insights. Download the book (free): Connected: Bringing predictability to the increasingly uncertain world of energy.Let us know what you think. We're on X, at @theenergygang and Bluesky, at @theenergygang.bsky.social. Make sure you're following the show so you don't miss an episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.