Behind The Narrative

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...

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 explo...

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 co...

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 uniqu...

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 caree...

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...

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 share...