The Business Case presented by The Business Magazine
The Business Case presented by The Business Magazine
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Conversations with inspiring business leaders in the UK. Presented by Mark Wharrier and Phil Clark, two experienced financial markets professionals with over 75 years combined industry experience.Each episode will interview a founder or CEO of a UK business that has excelled in their role, we'll discuss the high's and low's, the lessons learned and stories behind the leader.
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Explores themes of leadership, corporate governance, and industry insights, with specific episodes detailing topics such as effective board relationships, the impact of ESG principles, and the challenges of energy transitions in the UK, including deep dives into the experiences of leaders like Helen Mahy and Ric Traynor.
Conversations with inspiring business leaders in the UK. Presented by Mark Wharrier and Phil Clark, two experienced financial markets professionals who have spent decades investing in UK companies.
In each episode, we interview a founder or CEO of a UK business that has excelled in their role. We discuss the high’s and low’s, the lessons learned and stories behind the leader.
Join hosts Mark Wharrier and Phil Clark for an engaging conversation with Steve Murray, Group Chief Executive Officer of Chesnara plc. In this episode, Steve discusses Chesnara’s evolution into a leading European life, pensions and investment company, specialising in the consolidation and management of life and savings businesses across the UK, Sweden and the Netherlands. He shares insights into the company’s three-pillar strategy of maximising value from existing business, acquiring life and pensions businesses, and enhancing value through profitable new business. The conversation explores Chesnara’s disciplined approach to acquisitions, including the transformational acquisition of HSBC Life (UK) and the proposed acquisition of Scottish Widows Europe SA, as well as the opportunities these transactions create for future growth and cash generation. Steve also reflects on leadership, capital allocation, customer outcomes, dividend growth, and the long-term trends shaping the life and pensions sector as Chesnara continues to scale its platform and deliver value for policyholders and shareholders alike.
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