Coutts Entrepreneurs

Michael Hayman
In this podcast, Mike Southon meets Michael Hayman, CEO of PR company The Communication Group. He has marshalled the brands of many large businesses and political parties through reputational crises, and suggests that often the personal brand of entrepreneurs is inextricably linked with their companies. That means the buck stops with you, and Michael's here to explain what that means for your business.

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Emma Willis
The Face Value report examines personal branding- so let's ask a simple question: are you proud enough of your work to put your own name above your premises? Emma Willis is. She's the only female shirt-maker on London's world-famous Jermyn Street; and through a dedication to quality and style has carved out an enviable reputation and developed a thriving design house.

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René Carayol
René is a respected business guru, but specialises in leadership. It’s an overused word, but René has homed in on the skills which make great business leaders: the ability to communicate and listen effectively, and the ability to change cultures rather than just analyse spreadsheets. For an inspirational interview which truly raises the bar when it comes to running a better business, listen on.

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Sir Keith Mills
Sir Keith Mills is the king of loyalty schemes, having founded not only Air Miles but also the omnipresent Nectar Card. He then chaired the bid team which brought the 2012 Olympics to London. A classic entrepreneur and genius marketer, he also sits on the board of Spurs FC. Here’s his story.

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Helena Hudson
Helena Hudson is a classic second-time round entrepreneur. After a successful city career and a break for her children, Helena and her husband decamped to Brighton for a better life. And they’ve found it: Helena runs The Real Eating Company, a chain of three deli-cafés on the South Coast, with more in the pipeline. With no previous experience and nothing more than a good idea, listen on to find out how she’s done it.

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Judy Naaké
Judy Naaké is the ultimate saleswoman, and has earned her living pounding the streets, first as a cigarette-selling glamour-girl, and then building up her own business selling self-tanning products. Hard graft and a dedication to customer service means Judy is the tanning queen, counting Posh Spice and Cat Deeley among her many celebrity clients.

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Kelvin McKenzie
Kelvin MacKenzie is the ex-editor of the Sun, ex-MD of BSkyB, and bete noir of the right wing. He’s also credited with inventing the News Bunny at L!ve TV. As you’d expect from Kelvin, who says entrepreneurship is “in his DNA”, this is a forthright and robust interview, and his career includes downs as well as ups. For an invigorating insight into the world of media, listen on.

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