Business Without Bullsh-t Kevin Gaskell on Leadership Secrets of Porsche, BMW & Lamborghini's UK Success
EP 336 - Kevin was CEO of Porsche, Lamborghini and BMW in the UK who led the companies to hugely successful turnarounds and business growth. He remains actively involved in numerous companies worldwide, as both a founder investor and chairman, currently including the UK’s fastest-growing fibre network provider.
To date, Kevin and his teams have created over £4 billion in shareholder value, making him one of the UK’s Top 40 leaders.
We discuss Kevin's remarkable journey, both personal and professional: from transforming luxury brands into thriving enterprises to becoming the oldest man to row the Pacific Ocean at age 66!
Kevin reflects on his career challenges, his hands-on business strategies, and his commitment to fostering entrepreneurship through his initiative, Smarter Britain.
We recount Kevin's thrilling experiences of rowing the Atlantic, drawing parallels between his survival endeavours and business strategies. Kevin also explains why government inefficiencies qualify for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Kevin Gaskell
01:27 Kevin's Current Ventures
02:14 The State of UK Fibre Infrastructure
03:40 Kevin's Business Philosophy
04:34 From Civil Engineer to Business Leader
05:23 Turning Around Porsche
16:39 BMW's Transformation
22:44 Managing Corporate Culture and Unions
41:07 Acquiring and Building Epics
41:44 A Business Failure in South Africa
44:01 Lessons Learned from Business Failures
45:04 Current Ventures and Future Plans
45:35 Introducing Smarter Britain
48:37 Supporting Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
56:51 Frustrations with Government and Taxes
01:08:46 Fun Questions and Personal Insights
01:14:51 Adrenaline Junkie: Adventures and Challenges
01:24:42 Wrap Up
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