Kerry Hope

MDs in Manufacturing

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Hosted by Kerry Hope, Managing Director at Castle Employment Group, MDs in Manufacturing explores the real stories behind Britain’s industrial leaders. Each episode dives into the challenges shaping UK manufacturing - from skills and sustainability to innovation and leadership. Hear how MDs build strong teams, embrace change, and drive growth in an evolving industry. Insightful, authentic, and rooted in the realities of modern manufacturing.

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Kerry Hope

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What It Takes to Lead British Manufacturing: Lessons from Darren Wallace of Cirrus Research 05.11.2025 23:27

Can a British manufacturer keep innovating while competing on the global stage? In this episode of MDs in Manufacturing, Kerry Hope, Managing Director at Castle Employment Group, speaks with Darren Wallace, CEO of Cirrus Research PLC, about leading a second-generation Yorkshire business with a worldwide reach. Darren’s story takes us from his early days as an electronics engineer to the boardroom,...

How CB Solutions’ MD Kerry Taylor Is Using AI and Innovation to Shape UK Manufacturing 03.11.2025 26:25

How do you lead a manufacturing business through rapid change while managing the pressure of workforce shortages, innovation and modernisation? In this episode of MDs in Manufacturing, Kerry Hope, Managing Director at Castle Employment Group, sits down with Kerry Taylor, Managing Director at CB Solutions in Scarborough, for an honest conversation about the realities of leadership in today’s manufa...

Leading with Purpose: Danny Macfarlane on Growth, Culture and Building the Future at Ellis Patents 29.10.2025 25:15

What does it take to lead a growing UK manufacturer while keeping people at the centre of every decision? In this episode of MDs in Manufacturing, Kerry Hope, Managing Director at Castle Employment Group, talks with Danny Macfarlane, Managing Director at Ellis Patents, about how purposeful leadership, culture and innovation can power long-term growth in British manufacturing. Under Danny’s leaders...

Leading with Heart: Suzanne Moyes on Culture, Courage & Change at Burgess Petcare 27.10.2025 30:39

What happens when purpose becomes the driving force behind production? In this episode of MDs in Manufacturing, Kerry Taylor, Managing Director at Castle Employment Group, sits down with Suzanne Moyes, Deputy Managing Director at Burgess Pet Care, to explore how compassion, innovation and culture are shaping one of the UK’s most loved pet-food manufacturers. Suzanne’s story is a reminder that grea...

Forging the Future: Chris Houston on Skills, Culture & the Welding Crisis in UK Manufacturing 22.10.2025 33:43

What does leadership look like in an industry built on power, precision and people? In this episode of MDs in Manufacturing, Kerry Taylor, Managing Director at Castle Employment Group, sits down with Chris Houston, Managing Director of Dale Power Solutions, to explore what it really takes to lead transformation in a business with over 80 years of heritage. From energy storage to engineering excell...

Crafting Legacy: How Lawrence Green Modernised a Family Manufacturing Business | MDs in Manufacturing 20.10.2025 21:40

What happens when heritage meets innovation? In this episode of MDs in Manufacturing, Kerry Taylor, Managing Director at Castle Employment Group, sits down with Lawrence Green, Managing Director of Greens the Signmakers - a family-run British manufacturer that’s been transforming ideas into iconic signage for over 50 years. Lawrence’s story is a masterclass in how to modernise a traditional manufa...

If You Stand Still, You Go Backwards: Mike Pennington on Urgency, AI & Smarter Leadership 16.10.2025 26:57

In this episode of MDs in Manufacturing, host Kerry Taylor, Managing Director at Castle Employment Group, sits down with one of the UK’s most forward-thinking manufacturing leaders to explore the realities of running, growing, and sustaining a successful business in today’s industrial landscape. This isn’t just another business podcast. It’s an honest conversation about what it really takes to lea...