The Business Case presented by The Business Magazine

About The Business Case presented by The Business Magazine

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.

Publisher

In partnership with Engage Investor

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Dec 2024

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   S2 - Episode 12: The Business Case: Interview with Lee Tappenden, CEO of ProCook

   Join hosts Mark Wharrier and Phil Clark for an engaging conversation with Lee Tappenden, Chief Executive Officer of ProCook Group plc. In this episode of The Business Case, Lee discusses ProCook’s journey from a family business selling cookware by direct mail to a leading UK direct-to-consumer specialist kitchenware brand, operating through its e-commerce platform and growing network of retail stores. He shares insights into the company’s multi-channel strategy, its focus on delivering high-q...

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Season 2, Episode 11 – Interview with Ian Corfield, CEO, Secure Trust Bank

   Join hosts Mark Wharrier and Phil Clark for an engaging conversation with Ian Corfield, CEO of Secure Trust Bank. In Season 2 Episode 11 of The Business Case, Secure Trust Bank CEO Ian Corfield explains his plan to simplify the bank, exit low-return businesses, and focus on higher-return growth. The strategy centres on technology, targeted lending and disciplined capital allocation, with a goal of 10%+ growth and 16%+ ROE by 2028. Please text us with any comments. Support the show

3. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Season 2, Episode 10 – Interview with Richard Pindar, CEO, & Paul Pindar, Chair, Literacy Capital

   Join hosts Mark Wharrier and Phil Clark for an engaging conversation with Richard Pindar, Chief Executive Officer, and Paul Pindar, Chair of Literacy Capital plc. In Season 2 Episode 10 of The Business Case, Richard and Paul discuss the story behind Literacy Capital, which they co-founded in 2017, and its approach to investing in and supporting growing UK private businesses over the long term. They share insights into Literacy’s distinctive investment model, working closely with management te...

Who has been a guest on The Business Case presented by The Business Magazine

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• Andrew Griffith MP
• Andrew Jones
• Darren Waters
• Lindsley Ruth

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 13 / 100

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Quality

25

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

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