Grapes&Greens

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Grapes & Greens, we sit down with Rob Tankard, Managing Director of J.Lindeberg UK, to explore the story behind one of the most distinctive brands at the intersection of golf, fashion and lifestyle. Having spent 12 years with J.Lindeberg, Rob has played a key role in the brand’s growth and development, helping it establish itself as a global name with a reported turnover of £140 million. We discuss the evolution of the brand, its Swedish heritage, the i...

Send us Fan Mail In the opening episode of Series 4, Grapes & Greens heads to the stunning Costa Navarino in Greece to meet David Ashington, General Manager of Golf at one of the world’s most exciting luxury golf destinations. From his journey in golf to the vision behind Costa Navarino, David shares the story of a resort that is redefining the modern golf experience—bringing together world-class courses, exceptional hospitality, a deep connection to the local community, and a commitment ...

Send us Fan Mail Richard joins us to discuss his move from Sporting Insights to Lyvera, why he made the move and how Lyvera fits within the wider Compass Group. But the conversation goes much further.‍ We look at the rise of sportainment — the growing convergence of sport, hospitality, entertainment, food, wine and premium experiences — and ask what it means for the future of the industry. How do you turn a sporting experience into something people want to remember, share and come back for?...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are joined by Liam Botham, whose journey from elite sport into business is both inspiring and fascinating. Now leading the growth of Lani EV across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Liam is helping transform the electric vehicle market with premium vehicles designed not only for golf clubs, but also for private residences, luxury resorts, hotels and modern residential communities, where stylish, sustainable transport is becoming part of everyday life. Want to...

Send us Fan Mail From taking the iconic McLaren name into the golfing world, to working alongside Justin Rose on product development, Neil shares the vision, ambition and attention to detail that sits behind every aspect of the brand. We also discuss something every business leader can relate to .. the importance of listening to your customers. Neil speaks candidly about the feedback McLaren Golf has received since launch, the positive response from golfers around the world, and how construc...