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Big Boss Interview is where the most high-profile chief executives and entrepreneurs come to give you their insights and experiences of running the world's biggest and well-known businesses. The series is presented by Sean Farrington, Felicity Hannah and Will Bain, who you'd normally hear presenting the business news on BBC Radio 4's Today programme as well as BBC 5 Live's Wake Up To Money. Each w... more

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Nathan Coe, CEO of Autotrader, joins Sean Farrington for this episode of Big Boss Interview to discuss how rising fuel prices, the rapid growth of Chinese carmakers and advances in AI are reshaping the UK car market.

Coe says the recent spike in pet... more

Wholesale gas prices have roughly doubled in three weeks amid instability in the Middle East, and Greg Jackson, co-founder and Chief Executive of Octopus Energy, the UK's biggest household energy supplier, says it is "very likely" that energy bills w... more

Larry Fink, is Chairman and CEO of BlackRock - the world’s largest asset manager, overseeing more than $14 trillion in investments on behalf of governments, pension funds and individual investors globally.

He tells BBC Business Editor Simon Jack th... more

Mark Neale, founder and chief executive of Mountain Warehouse - the outdoor clothing company - joins Will Bain for this episode of Big Boss Interview to discuss how conflict in the Middle East, tariff volatility and UK economic policy are affecting r... more

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Recent Guests

Nathan Coe
Chief Executive of Autotrader
Autotrader
Episode: #34 Autotrader CEO: Chinese Car Growth is "Mind-boggling"
Greg Jackson
Founder and CEO of Octopus Energy
Octopus Energy Group
Episode: #33 Octopus CEO: Energy Bills Likely to Rise From July
Larry Fink
Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock
BlackRock
Episode: #32 BlackRock CEO: Global Recession Looms if Iran War Continues
Mark Neale
Founder and Chief Executive of Mountain Warehouse
Mountain Warehouse
Episode: #31 Mountain Warehouse CEO: Middle East Conflict Impacts UK Retail
Marco Amitrano
Chairman and Senior Partner, PwC UK, Europe and Middle East
PwC
Episode: #30 PwC UK: The Chancellor Should Break Her Fiscal Rules
Charles Stewart
Chief Executive of Sotheby's
Sotheby's
Episode: #29 Sotheby's CEO: Art World Money Laundering Claims Are Misguided
Anthony Houghton
Chief Executive of Holland & Barrett
Holland & Barrett
Episode: #28 Holland & Barrett CEO: Social Media Self-Diagnosis Reshaping Health Retail
Nicole Melillo Shaw
UK boss of Volvo, with previous leadership experience at GlaxoSmithKline
Volvo
Episode: #27 Volvo UK: Battery Fire Risk Means We're Recalling 10,500 Vehicles
Mark Allan
Chief Executive of Landsec
Landsec
Episode: #26 Landsec CEO: Big Shopping Centres are the Future

Hosts

Will Bain
Host of Big Boss Interview
Sean Farrington
Host of Big Boss Interview
Felicity Hannah
Co-host and presenter of Big Boss Interview

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 260 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    Great podcast with an eclectic mix of senior bosses. Well done Roth a subscription 👍🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thubs..
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Interesting Interviewees

    Good mix of bosses, inc some very well known ones. Given enough time to explore range of issues in informative way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TonbridgeGuy
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Neil Clifford

    Really enjoyed this episode, Neil sounds like the pragmatic CEO I would have enjoyed working with in my

    Corporate days. Furthermore to drop a reference to a Renault GT 5 Turbo and a Yamaha FS1E ‘Fizzie’ made me smile. A true petrolhead 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ambobambo
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • The podcast that broadened my mornings

    Sad to see it go. It was always sharp, insightful and surprisingly entertaining for something labelled “business”. Having it drop in the early morning made it my daily companion on the commute — far more useful than the coffee I spilled listening to it.

    What I valued most was the BBC’s knack for bringing in voices from across the globe and political spectrum, which gave me a perspective my native German programmes rarely manage. Without this podcast, I’d never have known that onion prices in In... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JochenvW
    Germany7 months ago
  • The only only way way

    The only first person thing that I matters is to be a a man man who and I his family wife family are all all about

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Knnnfg60788
    Singapore10 months ago

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#30 PwC UK: The Chancellor Should Break Her Fiscal Rules
Q: Should the government loosen its fiscal rules to invest in technology, talent, and infrastructure?
There is a case for short-term fiscal flexibility to enable longer-term growth, with emphasis on transparent plans and collaboration between government and business.
#30 PwC UK: The Chancellor Should Break Her Fiscal Rules
Q: How is AI affecting PwC's hiring and graduate intake decisions?
AI is used to screen applications for cognitive ability and bias, but human interviews remain essential; overall graduate intake was adjusted in response to economic conditions, not AI alone.
#30 PwC UK: The Chancellor Should Break Her Fiscal Rules
Q: What does the risk landscape look like for PwC at the top table given ongoing geopolitical events?
The risk picture is dominated by geopolitics and rapid technological change, with AI maturity driving client expectations and the need to evolve the workforce and services.
#31 Mountain Warehouse CEO: Middle East Conflict Impacts UK Retail
Q: Why did you move into your own brands and then scale them?
To fill gaps when stock from third-party brands was unreliable; owning products allowed better choice for core ranges and enabled better margins and price points for customers.
#28 Holland & Barrett CEO: Social Media Self-Diagnosis Reshaping Health Retail
Q: What role do in-store experiences play in your strategy?
Experience stores, collaborations like Randox clinics, and a blend of physical and digital touchpoints create a health ecosystem around the customer's journey.

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This series features high-profile chief executives and entrepreneurs from some of the world's biggest companies, offering insights into their strategies and challenges. The conversations cover a range of topics, including leadership during crises, market trends, corporate culture, and the evolving business landscape. With an emphasis on personal stories and practical experience, each episode aims to provide listeners with an understanding of what it takes to lead a successful organization. Unique aspects include a diverse array of guests from various industries and an approachable, informal style that makes complex business topics accessible to a broader audience.

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Big Boss Interview launched 13 years ago and published 256 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Big Boss Interview include:

1. Nathan Coe
2. Greg Jackson
3. Larry Fink
4. Mark Neale
5. Marco Amitrano
6. Charles Stewart
7. Anthony Houghton
8. Nicole Melillo Shaw

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