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In each episode, we sit down with trailblazers who have made their mark and revolutionized their respective industries. From CEOs of global corporations to startup founders disrupting traditional business models, we uncover the secrets to their success. Gain exclusive access to their personal journeys and discover the challenges they faced along the way. Our guests generously share their wisdom, r... more

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In this episode of Leaders in Business, Marlene Lowe sits down with Calum Lawrie and Angus McGregor, the 23-year-old founders o... more

In this episode of Leaders in Business, host Marlene Lowe speaks with Joyce Onuonga, Managing Director of John White & Son Weighing Machines Limited, about her remarkable journey from Kenya to Scotland and from teacher to custodian of Scotland's olde... more

In this episode of the Leaders in Business podcast, Marlene is joined by Marc Crothall MBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance — the overarching national trade body for tourism and hospitality in Scotland — and the recent recipient of t... more

In this episode of the Leaders in Business podcast, Marlene is joined by Sarah Boyd, Chief Executive of the Lothian Group — the organisation behind Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams — whose combined network carried an extraordinary 130 million passen... more

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Joyce Onuonga
Managing Director of John White & Son Weighing Machines Limited
John White & Son Weighing Machines Limited
Episode: Three Centuries of Trust: Stewarding Legacy and Creating Change with Joyce Onuonga
Marc Crothall
Chief Executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance
Scottish Tourism Alliance
Episode: A Life in Tourism: Marc Crothall MBE on Connections, Community and Championing Scotland
Sarah Boyd
Chief Executive, Lothian Group (Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams)
Lothian Group
Episode: Leading the Way: Sarah Boyd on People, Purpose and Public Transport
Rebecca Rigby
Operations Director for Bluestone National Park Resort
Bluestone National Park Resort
Episode: Rebecca Rigby: Generational Expectations, Resilience and the Power of Coming Full Circle
Amy Callaghan
Strategic political advisor at Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland; former Member of Parliament
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Episode: Beyond Westminster: Finding Purpose After Parliament with Amy Callaghan
Hamish Taylor
Executive with a varied background in consumer goods, airlines, and retail banking; advocate of customer-centric transformation
Former CEO roles at Eurostar, Sainsbury's Bank; BA alumnus; advisor
Episode: The Customer Service Evangelist: Hamish Taylor on Passion, Purpose and Practical Leadership
Sonia Aitken
CEO of the Pain Association Scotland; Visiting Professor at York St John University
Pain Association Scotland; York St John University
Episode: From Banking to Boardrooms: Sonia Aitken's Journey of Passion-Driven Leadership
Julie Ashworth
Chair of the Institute of Directors for Scotland
Institute of Directors (IoD)
Episode: From Retail Floors to Ocean Adventures with Julie Ashworth

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Marlene Lowe
Host of Leaders in Business

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From Banking to Boardrooms: Sonia Aitken's Journey of Passion-Driven Leadership
Q: What kind of leader are you?
She emphasizes adaptive leadership, recognizing that different situations require different styles, and the importance of aligning actions with people, context, and the mission rather than sticking to a single formula.
The Customer Service Evangelist: Hamish Taylor on Passion, Purpose and Practical Leadership
Q: Can you share a turning point where customer-centricity changed the outcome for a company?
At British Airways we shifted from talking about product to delivering a customer promise—arrive ready for business with more sleep, less hassle, and refreshment—which guided innovations like overnight lounges and streamlined check-in, ultimately transforming the brand's value.
The Customer Service Evangelist: Hamish Taylor on Passion, Purpose and Practical Leadership
Q: What sparked your lifelong focus on customer-centric leadership?
It starts with the Procter & Gamble philosophy of building around customer benefit, which taught me to place the customer's world at the center of everything and then propagate that mindset through the organization, from product to service to culture.
Rebecca Rigby: Generational Expectations, Resilience and the Power of Coming Full Circle
Q: What does blending family aspirations with professional ambitions look like for you, and how do you imagine a potential future family business?
She describes the Bluestone path as a bridge back to family roots, stressing that the family's values and the individual growth of her children could eventually form a shared, purpose-driven venture, if the right alignment emerges.
Three Centuries of Trust: Stewarding Legacy and Creating Change with Joyce Onuonga
Q: What advice would you give young people starting out in business?
Build a safe network, seek mentors and critics who push you to improve, learn to collaborate, understand customer pains, and balance passion with practical homework before leaping into action.

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This series centers on high-impact leaders shaping strategy, culture, and growth across diverse sectors such as family-owned manufacturing, tourism, hospitality, urban mobility, and governance. Conversations highlight practical leadership principles, mentorship, succession planning, and the art of aligning people with purpose. Guests bring deep experience—from steering multigenerational businesses and driving customer-centric transformations to navigating public policy and cross-border collaboration—offering actionable takeaways on change management, governance, and building resilient organizations. A notable throughline is turning adversity into opportunity, whether through family legacy, public-facing leadership, or industry advocacy, mak... more

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