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In this episode of Behind the Narrative, Katharine Spence is joined by Shevaun Haviland CBE, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, to unpack the reality of UK business beyond the headlines. 

Drawing on insights from thousands of firms across the country, Shevaun discusses the pressures businesses are facing - from rising costs and geopolitical uncertainty to regulatory change - and why, despite it all, optimism and ambition remain at the heart of British enterprise. 

Host: Katharine Spence
Guest: Shevaun Haviland CBE 

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In this episode of Behind the Narrative, Katharine Spence and Ian King sit down with Iñaki Ereño, Group CEO of Bupa, one of the world’s largest healthcare providers. 

Leading a workforce of over 100,000 people and serving 68 million customers globally, Iñaki has steered the organisation through the pandemic and into a period of rapid transformation. From digital consultations to genomics, he explores how healthcare is being transformed and why the pace of innovation is accelerating faster than ever. 

Tune in to find out more about the evolving role of private healthcare, how it is perceived across different markets, and what it takes to deliver care at scale in an increasingly complex world. 

Guest: Iñaki Ereño 

Hosts: Katharine Spence & Ian King 

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In this episode of Behind the Narrative, hosts Katherine Spence and Ian King are joined by Sir Ronnie Cohen, a man who has fundamentally reshaped the intersection of business and social change. As the co-founder of Apax Partners, one of the world's leading private equity firms, Sir Ronnie’s legacy extends far beyond the boardroom into the realms of global philanthropy and social innovation.

The conversation delves into the core of Sir Ronnie’s vision: Impact Investing. He discusses the evolution of this field over the past 25 years, moving from a nascent idea to a $30 trillion ESG market and a trillion-dollar sustainability-linked debt market. Sir Ronnie argues that for capitalism to survive the environmental and social challenges of the 21st century, the economic system must transition from prioritising profit alone to valuing social, political and ecological impact alongside profit. Tune if to find out how entrepreneurship and investment can be harnessed to create a fairer, more stable world.

Guest: Sir Ronnie Cohen

Hosts: Katharine Spence & Ian King 

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In this episode, hosts Katharine Spence and Ian King sit down with Helen Brocklebank, Chief Executive of Walpole, the official body for British luxury. Helen shares how this sector, worth an astonishing £81 billion to the UK economy, is not only a major growth engine but also a powerful source of UK soft power.

Discover why British luxury is thriving despite global challenges, what makes its unique model a “superpower,” and how heritage craftsmanship and family businesses set it apart from European conglomerates. Helen also explores the rise of Gen Z’s passion for timeless, authentic products, the sector’s role in sustaining nearly half a million jobs, and why accessibility and aspiration matter in luxury today. 

Plus, Helen opens up about her personal journey from publishing to leading Walpole and reveals an unexpected metaphor for resilience.

Tune in for insights on leadership, innovation, and the grit behind Britain’s most resilient industry.

Guest: Helen Brocklebank

Hosts: Katharine Spence & Ian King 

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In this episode of Behind the Narrative, hosts Katharine Spence and Ian King are joined by Sir Nigel Knowles, one of the most influential figures in the global legal industry, for a candid conversation about leadership, transformation, and the future of law.

As the architect behind DLA Piper’s rise to become the world’s largest law firm in 2011, and former Chair and CEO of DWF Group, Nigel’s career, including taking a firm public to subsequently delisting it, offers a masterclass in strategic reinvention.

In this wide-ranging discussion, Nigel shares his perspective on the legal sector being ripe for consolidation, the cultural foundations of successful mergers, the pros and cons of public vs. private ownership, and what DWF’s journey reveals about both, and how AI is reshaping the legal profession, from recruitment to pricing.

Whether you're in law, leadership, or simply curious about how industries evolve, this episode offers rare insight from someone who’s helped shape the modern legal landscape.

Guest: Sir Nigel Knowles 
Hosts: Katharine Spence & Ian King 

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Behind The Narrative with Katharine Spence and Ian King

What happens behind the headlines when business leaders face their biggest moments? This groundbreaking podcast series uncovers the real stories behind corporate narratives. Hosted by renowned UK business journalist Ian King alongside H/Advisors Partner and former Sky News correspondent Katharine Spence, Behind the Narrative takes you inside the minds of international business leaders during their most defining moments.

In this inaugural episode of Behind the Narrative, hosts Katharine Spence and Ian King sit down with Stu Jackson, Amazon’s International Stores & Corporate Communications Director, for a compelling conversation about the complexities of managing communications across one of the world's largest global enterprises.

From Amazon's Seattle headquarters to operations spanning continents, Stu shares insider insights into how the tech giant has evolved its communications strategy to meet the demands of an increasingly interconnected world.

Stu brings a refreshingly candid perspective to the often opaque world of corporate communications. Whether you're leading a multinational team or simply curious about how global giants operate behind the scenes, this conversation offers rare insights into the machinery that keeps Amazon's message consistent across borders.

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