UK Director Business

In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, host Sue Wilcock and co-host Rob Thacker talk to Lynn MacDonald, CEO at Prettys Solicitors. From a Saturday job at B&Q to becoming CEO of Prettys in 2026, Lynn's career journey is a masterclass in following your strengths. She shares her experience working in HR across the public and private sectors, challenges the stigma often attached to the profession, and explains why finding a job that feels easy isn't a weakness, but a sign y...

In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, host Sue Wilcock and co-host Rob Thacker talk to Matt Freestone, founder of CRM and data services business, Unmatched. In this inspiring episode, Matt talks about how a CRM can revolutionise your business and how what he does helps organisations to build success with a purpose. He talks about his early career, from when he was 26 years old and in charge of a £2.5 million marketing budget, to starting his own business and now helping client...

In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, host and Managing Editor of UK Director Magazines, Sue Wilcock, and co-host Rob Thacker, CEO of Sona Insurance, are joined by podcast producer Callum Howard, co-founder of Limitless Film and Media. This episode is a recap of our most recent episodes where we chat about the common threads coming up in our conversations around running a business and reflect on the lessons we’ve learned. We also take a trip down memory lane, chatting about mus...

In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, Sue Wilcock of UK Director Magazines and Rob Thacker of Sona Insurance talk to the Joint Managing Directors of Barnes Construction, Bob Steward & Mark Hart. This is a fascinating insight into how two experienced operators share the responsibility of running a business as joint MDs. We take a trip down memory lane and reflect on how they have steadied the ship through difficult transitions, lockdowns, and what the future holds for them....

Join our UK Director Business Club: https://ukdirectormagazines.co.uk/uk-director-business-club/ In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, Sue Wilcock of UK Director Magazines and Rob Thacker of Sona Insurance, talk to Simon Bennett, CEO of VINTTRO. Simon always brings a fantastic energy, and this episode is no different. We delve into his lifelong insomnia, building a successful lifestyle insurance business on just four hours of sleep, how he uses music as a creative outlet, and...