UK Director Business

About UK Director Business

Born from real experience of running and leading a business, the UK Director Business Podcast recognises how challenging, and lonely, life at the top can be. Created for business owners, CEOs, directors and senior decision makers, it delivers inspiring, practical and informative content. Expect honest conversations with business leaders sharing their personal journeys, alongside expert insights, tips and advice to help you navigate challenges and find the support you need.

Publisher

Sue Wilcock

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

5 Feb 2025

Latest episode

14 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Aug 2026

   How a CRM can revolutionise your business | Matt Freestone, Founder & Managing Director of Unmatched

   In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, host Sue Wilcock and co-host Rob Thacker talk to Matt Freestone, founder of CRM and data services business, Unmatched. In this inspiring episode, Matt talks about how a CRM can revolutionise your business and how what he does helps organisations to build success with a purpose. He talks about his early career, from when he was 26 years old and in charge of a £2.5 million marketing budget, to starting his own business and now helping client...

2. 

   16 Jun 2026

   Sue Wilcock, Rob Thacker, Callum Howard – Reflections

   Host Sue Wilcock and co-host Rob Thacker interview podcast producer Callum Howard, reflecting on business insights and lessons learned from recent episodes.

3. 

   15 May 2026

   Bob Steward and Mark Hart, Joint MDs at Barnes Construction

   Sue Wilcock and Rob Thacker interview Bob Steward and Mark Hart, Joint MDs of Barnes Construction, about sharing leadership and navigating business challenges.

4. 

   16 Apr 2026

   Simon Bennett, CEO of VINTTRO

   Sue Wilcock and Rob Thacker interview Simon Bennett, CEO of VINTTRO, about building a successful business while managing lifelong insomnia and using music creatively.

5. 

   16 Mar 2026

   Gemma (Rosie) Cairns, CEO of ROL Cruise

   Gemma Cairns, CEO of ROL Cruise, shares with host Rob Thacker how she balances power in an employee-owned business and innovates beyond traditional cruise offerings.

6. 

   16 Feb 2026

   Jenny Hanlon, CEO of Adnams Southwold

   UK Director Business co-host Rob Thacker of Sona Insurance interviews Jenny Hanlon, CEO of Adnams Southwold, about her leadership journey and brand stewardship.

7. 

   16 Jan 2026

   Anna Butcher, award-winning coach, speaker, and new head of operations at Finova Money

   Rob Thacker, CEO of Sona Insurance, interviews Anna Butcher, award-winning coach and new head of operations at Finova Money, about leading with culture and thriving as a young leader in financial services.

8. 

   16 Jul 2025

   Michelle Denny, Michelle Denny Recruitment

   Host Sue Wilcock and co-host Alex Pattenden interview Michelle Denny, Founder and MD of Michelle Denny Recruitment, about her entrepreneurial journey and business challenges.

9. 

   11 Jun 2025

   Paul Hamilton, Founder and CEO of HALO

   Paul Hamilton, Founder and CEO of HALO, discusses starting his unicorn software company, hiring for character, and expanding from Suffolk to compete globally in an interview with Sue Wilcock and Matt Sykes.

10. 

    12 May 2025

    Jake Nicholls, MD of Tru7 Group

    Jake Nicholls, Managing Director of Tru7 Group, discusses joining the family business after a motocross career and navigating the family dynamic, in an interview with Sue Wilcock and Matt Sykes.

11. 

    5 Apr 2025

    Cassandra Andrews, Therapeutic Coach

    Therapeutic Coach Cassandra Andrews discusses with hosts Sue Wilcock and Matt Sykes how men over 40 can achieve emotional and physical freedom, addressing the repression of emotions in this interview episode.

12. 

    5 Mar 2025

    Steve Flory, MD of Hudson Group and Chair of Ipswich Central

    Steve Flory, Managing Director of Hudson Group, recounts his entrepreneurial journey and discusses customer service with Sue Wilcock, offering insights into recognizing opportunities in this interview.

13. 

    5 Feb 2025

    Jonathan Reed, Co-owner and CEO of Paddy & Scott’s Coffee

    Jonathan Reed, CEO of Paddy & Scott’s Coffee, discusses his journey to acquiring the company in an interview with Sue Wilcock and Matt Sykes, highlighting the importance of community and values.

Who has been a guest on UK Director Business

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Callum Howard
• Bob Steward
• Mark Hart
• Simon Bennett
• Gemma Cairns

Reach and audience

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 8 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

15

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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