About The Business Case - with Mark Wharrier and Phil Clark
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.
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...
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 Caulfield 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
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...
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