Doménique Wissink, founder of Extra Ibiza, shares how he built a fast-growing luxury travel brand using psychology, creativity and a new definition of modern luxury.
Category: Profiles
UK’s leading entrepreneurs tell Business Matters what inspires them and defines their way of doing business
Getting To Know You: Greg McNally, managing partner, Vita
Greg McNally, Managing Partner of VITA, shares how he built one of the UK’s leading VAT advisory firms by challenging traditional accountancy and putting client relationships first.
Getting To Know You: James Doyle, Managing Director of Endeavour Group
We sit down with James Doyle, Managing Director of Endeavour Group, a building safety consultancy and training provider supporting duty holders responsible for some of the UK’s most complex and high-risk buildings.
Challenging the status quo – Greg Lawson on sustainable packaging and building businesses that drive change
Greg Lawson, Managing Director of Aura, shares how a lifetime in packaging led him to champion sustainability, data-driven decision-making and fearless leadership.
Getting to know you: Mobbie Nazir, chief strategy & growth officer, We Are Social
Mobbie Nazir, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at We Are Social, reveals how a passion for change and cultural insight has shaped her approach to strategy, leadership and business growth.
From ‘Kissing with Confidence’ to KWC Global: how Russell Wardrop turns training into a profit centre
KWC Global CEO Russell Wardrop on building “rainmakers”, linking L&D to ROI, scaling from Glasgow and London to a global client base, and the focus, selling and resilience required to grow.
Getting to Know You: Sarah Haran, Founder & CEO, Sarah Haran Accessories
Discover how former technology executive Sarah Haran built one of Britain’s most distinctive luxury accessories brands. In this exclusive Business Matters “Getting to know you” interview, she reveals the inspiration behind her modular handbag concept, the values driving her leadership and the lessons learned along the way.
Suri founders banish toothbrush “gunk” with sustainable design and build £24m brand
Co-founders Gyve Safavi and Mark Rushmore created Suri, the eco-friendly electric toothbrush loved by Jony Ive and the Kardashians, growing sales to £24m by tackling plastic waste and everyday design flaws.
‘Leap before you look’: Baroness Morrissey on markets, leadership and free speech
Dame Helena Morrissey—former Newton Investment Management CEO and founder of the 30% Club—talks bond markets, central bank independence, London’s competitiveness, DEI, free speech and why leaders should “leap before you look”.
Getting to Know You: Bob Sheard, founder and co-owner of FreshBritain
Bob Sheard, founder of FreshBritain, shares how schoolyard status, brand storytelling, and polar expeditions shaped a bold vision for design, leadership, and net-zero futures.
Firestarter: the London consultancy helping scale-ups build braver B2B brands
Discover how London-based brand consultancy Firestarter blends creativity and psychology to help scale-ups break convention and build authentic B2B brands.
Getting to Know You: Stuart Davis, CEO & co-founder, Dubs Universe
Stuart Davis, CEO and co-founder of sustainable kids’ footwear brand Dubs Universe, shares how a pandemic pivot, parenting, and planet-first values fuelled his mission to reimagine children’s shoes.
Getting to know you: Dr Rashmi Mantri, Founder Director, British Youth International College (BYITC) Supermaths
Dr Rashmi Mantri is the Founder Director of the British Youth International College (BYITC) Supermaths, an award-winning education platform that equips children with vital life skills through Abacus Maths, coding, English, and more.
“Unlocking potential is my purpose”: how Invicta Vita founder Georgina Badine is helping people find their voice
Georgina Badine, founder of Invicta Vita, speaks to Paul Jones about empowering clients to unlock their full potential, why she left finance, and what she’s learned about building a business with purpose.
Gary Neville: from the pitch to the boardroom
Gary Neville is known to most as a football legend – a stalwart of Manchester United and England, a leader on the pitch, and now a respected pundit. But away from football, Neville has built a reputation as one of the UK’s most thoughtful and ambitious entrepreneurs.
















