The Business Case - with Mark Wharrier and Phil Clark
Conversations with inspiring business leaders in the UK. Presented by Mark Wharrier and Phil Clark, two experienced financial markets professionals who have spent decades investing in UK companies.In each episode, we interview a founder or CEO of a UK business that has excelled in their role. We discuss the high's and low's, the lessons learned and stories behind the leader.
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S2 - Episode 6: The Business Case: Interview with Alk Brand, CEO of Wynnstay Group PLC
<p>Join hosts Mark Wharrier and Phil Clark for an engaging conversation with Alk Brand, Chief Executive Officer of Wynnstay Group plc. In this episode, Alk discusses Wynnstay’s role as a leading supplier to the UK agricultural sector, supporting farmers through a comprehensive range of products and services spanning feed, seed, fertiliser, grain marketing, animal health, machinery, and specialist retail. He shares insights into the importance of building long-term customer relationships, navigating changing market conditions, and maintaining a resilient business in an industry shaped by economic, environmental and regulatory pressures.</p><p>The conversation explores Wynnstay’s strategy for sust...
S2 - Episode 5: The Business Case: Interview with Steve Murray, CEO of Chesnara plc
<p>Join hosts Mark Wharrier and Phil Clark for an engaging conversation with Steve Murray, Group Chief Executive Officer of Chesnara plc. In this episode, Steve discusses Chesnara’s evolution into a leading European life, pensions and investment company, specialising in the consolidation and management of life and savings businesses across the UK, Sweden and the Netherlands. He shares insights into the company’s three-pillar strategy of maximising value from existing business, acquiring life and pensions businesses, and enhancing value through profitable new business. The conversation explores Chesnara’s disciplined approach to acquisitions, including the transformational acquisition of HSBC Life (UK) an...
S2 - Episode 4: The Business Case: Interview with Andy Thomis, Chief Executive of Cohort PLC
<p>Join hosts Mark Wharrier and Phil Clark for an insightful conversation with Andrew (Andy) Thomis, Chief Executive of Cohort. In this episode, Andy reflects on the journey of co-founding Cohort and growing it into a leading defence and security technology group, serving customers across the UK and international markets. He discusses the evolving defence landscape, the increasing role of innovation and specialist expertise in national security, and how Cohort has built a portfolio of high-performing businesses through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The conversation also explores leadership, long-term value creation, and the opportunities and challenges shaping...
The Business Case: Interview with Allan Lockhart, CEO of NewRiver
<p>Join hosts <b>Mark Wharrier</b> and <b>Phil Clark</b> for an in-depth conversation with <b>Allan Lockhart</b>, Chief Executive of <b>NewRiver</b>.</p><p>In this episode, Allan discusses the evolution of UK retail real estate, how shopping centres and retail parks have adapted to the rise of online shopping, and why he believes the sector is now in its strongest position in over a decade. The conversation also explores NewRiver’s growth journey, investment strategy, use of consumer data, and the future of UK retail property.</p><p>Please text us with any comments.</p>...
The Business Case: Unlocking the £8 Billion Logistics Powerhouse, interview with CEO of Tritax Big Box, Colin Godfrey
<p>Join hosts <b>Mark Wharrier</b> and <b>Phil Clark</b> for an in-depth conversation with <b>Colin Godfrey</b>, Chief Executive of <b>Tritax Big Box REIT</b>. Since its IPO in 2013, the company has grown into a <b>FTSE 100</b> leader with a portfolio valued at nearly <b>£8 billion</b>. </p><p>In this episode, Colin reveals how Tritax became the largest listed investor and developer in UK logistics and why their <b>"mission-critical"</b> warehouses are the backbone of modern supply chains. We explore the company’s ambitious roadmap to 2030, driven by three core levers: an embe...
The Business Case interview with Paul Whitehead, CEO of Zoopla
<p>Having previously served as Chief Strategy Officer until 2018, Paul was appointed CEO of Zoopla in 2025. Paul’s wealth of digital and marketplace experience has helped propel Zoopla's goal of building the largest UK audience of motivated movers and delivering high-quality leads to their estate agent & homebuilder customers.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss Paul's career, Zoopla’s evolution from a property listings site into a data-driven audience platform, and how digital tools and AI are reshaping the housing market. We also explore challenges in the UK property sector—like slow transactions and policy uncertainty—and highlight opportunities for innovati...
The Business Case | Season 2 | Teaser
<p>Season 2 of The Business Case brings even more brilliant guests and even better business stories. If you're curious about how great companies are actually built, or how close some came to not working at all, this upcoming season is for you!</p><p>Please text us with any comments.</p><p>Support the show</p>
The Business Case interview with Andrew Griffith MP
<p>Andrew Griffith MP is the Shadow Business Secretary and has been MP for Arundel and South Downs since 2019. Before his political career he held senior management roles at Sky for 20 years, culminating in Chief Operating Officer.</p><p>In this discussion we talk about his time in business, where different thinking is needed in government and the potential for the City of London in a changing macro regime.</p><p>Please text us with any comments.</p><p>Please text us with any comments.</p><p>Support the show</p>
The Business Case interview with Andrew Jones, CEO of London Metric
<p>Andrew Jones is the CEO of LondonMetric PLC, a FTSE 100 Real Estate company which owns a £6bn portfolio of predominantly UK assets. In the conversation Andrew shares the philosophy behind LondonMetric’s successful approach which focuses on selecting the right assets and compounding their returns over the long term.</p><p>Please text us with any comments.</p><p>Please text us with any comments.</p><p>Support the show</p>
The Business Case interview with Lindsley Ruth, President and CEO of Infinite Electronics
We are in conversation with Lindsley Ruth, President and CEO of Infinite Electronics, who was previously CEO of FTSE 100 RS Group, where we discuss how that business was turned around and where Lindsley shares many insights on leadership.<br/><br/>Please text us with any comments.<p><br/></p><p>Please text us with any comments.</p><p>Support the show</p>
