Pull up a Chair with Bina Mehta

MI5 is one of the world’s most famous institutions; Baroness Eliza Manningham-Buller, Former Director General, shares what she’s learned during a distinguished career in counterterrorism, leading teams through some of the darkest moments in modern history. This special episode is part of Pull up a Chair’s ‘Insights’ series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast’s second round of guests.

Learn from Vindi Banga, advisor to some of the world’s most well-known brands, about the real meaning of leadership and why striving for 100% all the time doesn’t work.   This special episode is part of Pull up a Chair’s ‘Insights’ series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast’s second round of guests. 

How can we face into the challenges of rapidly changing world? For organisations it’s about creating a culture of excellence, but for individuals Dr José Viñals, Group Chairman of Standard Chartered, says it’s all about seizing opportunities and being courageous.   This special episode is part of Pull up a Chair’s ‘Insights’ series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast’s second round of guests. 

Quantexa is one of the UK’s fastest-growing tech companies and 2023’s only tech unicorn. Hear from CEO and Founder, Vishal Marria, on the role that data plays not just in solving complex challenges, like financial crime and regulatory compliance, but also in creating a culture where people can thrive and collaborate.  This special episode is part of Pull up a Chair’s ‘Insights’ series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast’s second round of guests. 

Learn how John Lewis’ ethos has stood the test of time, and why 160 years later, the company’s partnership model is one of the things John Lewis’ Chair, Sharon White, thinks will keep it going for hundreds more.  This special episode is part of Pull up a Chair’s ‘Insights’ series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast’s second round of guests. 

Hear Rt. Hon. Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand – the first woman to be elected in that position – reflect on why women make such effective leaders and how she’s dealt with gender-based criticism.   This special episode is part of Pull up a Chair’s ‘Insights’ series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast’s second round of guests. 

In the latest episode of ‘Pull up a Chair’ series two, Bina Mehta speaks with Amazon’s Country Manager for the UK and Ireland– John Boumphrey. Together Bina and John discuss robotics in Amazon’s warehouses, Generative AI, new technology and its transformative potential for the retail sector, and the future of the workforce amongst other trending topics. Join the conversation on sustainable growth!

In the latest episode, Bina speaks with Penny James, Co-Chair of the FTSE Women Leaders Review and Senior Independent Director at Hargreaves Lansdown. Penny has a wealth of experience in some of the best-known names in insurance; including Zurich, Prudential, and most recently Direct Line Group, where she was Chief Executive Officer. Join the conversation on sustainable growth!

In the latest episode of ‘Pull up a Chair’ series two, Bina Mehta speaks with Lisa Brankin, Chair and Managing Director of Ford Britain. Listen to the episode to hear Lisa’s insights on the automotive industry and its evolution, including the role of electric vehicles in driving a sustainable future, plus lessons in leadership from an established career. Join the conversation on sustainable growth!

In the latest episode of 'Pull up a Chair', Bina speaks with Paul Johnson, the Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, a position he has held since 2011. One of the UK’s most respected economists, Paul is the longest serving IFS Director, and for the past 11-years has also been a visiting professor in economics at UCL. Paul has a wealth of experience to drawn upon including hands-on experience of government having worked as a senior civil servant in the Treasury, and as chief economist at the Department for Education. Paul was also a member of the UK Climate Change Committee and author of The Sunday Times best-selling book: ‘Follow the Money: How much does Britain cost?’ In their discussion, Paul shares insights on the worlds of government, business, and higher education, and how they can work better together to achieve sustainable growth. Join the conversation on sustainable growth!