Pull up a Chair with Bina Mehta

Join Bina Mehta, Chair of KPMG in the UK, as she chats to fellow Chairs and business leaders about how to grow successful businesses in today’s challenging and unpredictable environment, that delivers to the needs of people, planet and profit. Bina and her guests will discuss why sustainable growth is at the top of business leaders’ agenda and share their insights on how to achieve it.

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3 hours ago

Lord Gerry Grimstone gives a masterclass in securing funding, drawing on vast experience in both government and business; as the UK’s Minister for Investment, launching the UK’s first Global Investment Summit, and leading boards at the world’s most respected financial institutions – from Barclays Bank to Gemcorp Capital Management. Hear Lord Grimstone’s perspectives on how British businesses are faring against global counterparts for foreign investment, what investors are really looking for, and why ‘flair’ can make all the difference.
This episode, recorded in Jan 2025, is part of Pull up a Chair's 'Insights' series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast's guests.

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025

In the latest episode, Lord Gerry Grimstone draws on vast international experience built in government and while leading boards at some of the world’s most respected financial institutions. Against a rapidly evolving geopolitical backdrop, Lord Gerry shares advice for businesses looking to unlock investment, how Britain can achieve sustainable growth, and the UK’s overall competitiveness as a great place for investment.
Note: This episode was filmed in January 2025.

Wednesday Mar 05, 2025

Executive Chairman of Mace, Mark Reynolds, speaks to the quarter of a million construction jobs needed to deliver on Labour’s promises of new homes, and the importance of not only recruiting, but nurturing and retaining that workforce within the industry.
Listen as Mark give his thoughts on how government and industry need to work together and what needs to happen to make it sustainable, in under 10 minutes.
This episode is part of Pull up a Chair's 'Insights' series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast's guests.

Wednesday Feb 19, 2025

In the latest episode of the ‘Pull up a Chair’ podcast, Bina is joined by Mark Reynolds, Executive Chairman of Mace.
Mark draws on lessons learned during an incredible 30-year career in the construction industry leading the delivery of transformational projects that have shaped cities around the world, for a masterclass on innovation, sustainability, and creating motivated teams that seize opportunities to thrive and grow.

Thursday Feb 06, 2025

Dr Eliza Filby, generational historian and writer, gives a masterclass on the impact of technology and evolving family dynamics on the modern workplace, explaining how clearer diaries and more time for socialising could be key to keeping every generation happy.
Access some of Eliza’s top tips for companies looking to navigate the challenges that come with a multi-generational workforce in under 10 minutes.
This episode is part of Pull up a Chair's 'Insights' series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast's guests.

Wednesday Jan 22, 2025

In the latest episode of the ‘Pull up a Chair’ podcast, Bina is joined by Dr Eliza Filby, speaker, writer, historian and author of “Inheritocracy: It’s time to talk about the bank of mum and dad.”
Together they explore the growing generational gap in today’s workforce and how business leaders of today need to manage and minimise this to bring harmony to their organisations.

Thursday Dec 19, 2024

Lucy Parker CBE, partner and strategic advisor at Brunswick Group, reveals the key steps that can transform you from a good leader into a great one when it comes to making a real impact – including how, and crucially when, to use your voice for good.
Get a masterclass on the traits that define successful ‘activist leaders’ and how anyone can practice them in under 10 minutes. This episode is part of Pull up a Chair's 'Insights' series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from leaders from across the globe. 

Wednesday Dec 04, 2024

In the latest episode of the Pull Up a Chair podcast, Bina is joined by Lucy Parker, partner and strategic advisor at Brunswick Group, and co-author of ‘Everybody’s Business: the unlikely story of how big business can fix the world.’
Together they explore 'unsustainable growth', and how businesses can drive progress by having activist leaders who understand when to use their voice and the impact it can have on the world around them. 

Thursday Nov 21, 2024

‘Which country is going to be the next tech superpower?’ And is Britain a contender?
Russ Shaw CBE, co-founder of London Tech Week and founder of Tech London Advocates and Tech Global Advocates, shares his perspectives in the latest ‘Pull up a Chair’ episode.
If you’re short on time and want to know whether Russ thinks the UK is doing enough to attract future tech unicorns and investors, hear some of the highlights from their discussion in under 10 minutes.  
This episode is part of Pull up a Chair's 'Insights' series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast's guests.

Friday Nov 08, 2024

In the latest episode of the ‘Pull up a Chair’ podcast, Bina is joined by Russ Shaw CBE. Together they reflect on the UK’s growing influence in the regulation of AI, diversity and inclusion in our tech sector, how to unlock investment for entrepreneurs in the UK, and which countries are going to be the big tech superpowers of tomorrow.

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