The MorePeople Podcast

In this episode of The MorePeople Podcast, Andrew Fitzmaurice speaks with Sapphira Waterson, CEO of MDS (Management Development Services), about how the organisation fast‑tracks graduate talent for careers in the food and agriculture sector. An absolute must-listen episode for anyone ready to kickstart their career in the food and agriculture space! Sapphira shares her own career journey into lead...

In this episode of Life at MorePeople, Lawrence and Beth dive into what it’s really like working at MorePeople - from first impressions and career growth to company culture, progression, and the power of stepping outside your comfort zone. Beth shares her journey joining the marketing team in a brand-new role and how she’s developed her skills, confidence, and responsibilities in just over a year....

In this episode of The MorePeople Podcast, we speak with Chris Smyth, Engineering Manager at Branston Limited, about his journey from the RAF into civilian food engineering and leadership. Chris shares the realities of transitioning from military to civilian engineering roles, the steep learning curve many ex‑forces engineers face, and how hands‑on learning accelerated his career. We explore moder...

What does it take to leave a career in London insurance and build a working farm in the Israeli desert? In this episode of The MorePeople Podcast, Managing Director Richard Hanwell sits down with Adam Tyler, Head Grower at S&A Produce, to explore an extraordinary and unconventional journey into the world of horticulture and modern farming. Adam’s career began far from agriculture as a Lloyd’s...

In this episode of the MorePeople Podcast, we take a look inside the business with recruitment consultants Kieran and Emily, as they share their experiences building careers in recruitment within the horticultural sector. They discuss joining MorePeople from non‑traditional backgrounds, learning a specialist industry from scratch, and how open‑mindedness, ownership, and collaboration drive success...

Discover why landscaping has proven its resilience in one of the most insightful episodes of The MorePeople Podcast. In this episode, Andrew Fitzmaurice speaks with Wayne Grills, CEO of the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI), to explore the realities of the UK landscaping industry - from small domestic gardens to multi-million-pound commercial projects. 🌿 What you’ll learn in this...

Welcome to a very special episode of the MorePeople Podcast, hosted by our own Rae Goss and Brian McGeachy. Rae and Brian are both Senior Consultants recruiting for Commercial roles within the Home and Garden sector. They reflect back to 2025, uncovering challenges and key learnings from their work with a range of clients and candidates. From the power of key trade shows to the benefits of truly u...

Join us for part 2 of the MorePeople Podcast with Matthew Downes. Matthew dives into one of the most pressing topics for businesses within our industries, cybersecurity. From providing the correct education, preventative measures and the impact of cyber attacks on the whole supply chain, IT Director Matthew explores the above in the latest episode of the MorePeople Podcast.

Join Richard on The MorePeople Podcast as he speaks with Lucy Wilkins, Breeding Programme Director, about careers in plant breeding and the innovations shaping the industry. Lucy shares her journey from university summer jobs to leading breeding programmes, explaining how new varieties of fruits and vegetables are developed to meet grower, retailer, and consumer needs. The conversation explores th...

Today, Andrew is joined by Operations Director of Fischer Farms, Jean-Marie Graux, to explore the fast-evolving world of vertical farming. This conversation dives into how vertical farming can support traditional growing, whilst covering topics like sustainability, technology and food security. This is a must-listen episode for anyone within the industry!

On this episode of TheMore People Podcast, Richard speaks with Paul Nicholls from Speciality Produce, exploring careers and insights in the UK fresh produce industry. Paul shares his 36-year journey, from marketing roles to leadership, highlighting the vital work of Producer Organisations in supporting growers, navigating funding, and maintaining food supply resilience. They discuss challenges fac...

Andrew Fitzmaurice is joined by Alana Deakon, Senior Production Manager at Driscoll’s, for an inside look at the modern soft fruit sector. From Alana’s journey from Kenya to UK fruit production, the conversation explores career pathways, supply chains, and the realities of delivering consistent quality in an unpredictable world. They discuss changing consumer expectations, the vital role of produc...

Andrew is joined by special guest Matthew Downes, Associate Director at SCALA Consulting. With a vast background in IT, specifically in the supply chain and manufacturing sector, Matthew talks us through the art of AI, what it really looks like and how it can help businesses, whilst highlighting the economic impact it can have. Tune in to the MorePeople Podcast to find out more!

As we enter 2026, Richard and Andrew return to The MorePeople Podcast for a rare, unscripted conversation reflecting on 2025 and the confidence heading into 2026. They discuss navigating economic uncertainty, building momentum despite challenges, and why time feels compressed when you’re always moving forward. From breaking records and growing teams to embracing mistakes, expanding networks, and r...

Join Andrew and special guest, Patrick Harte, joint MD of Cambridge HOK, on this week's episode of the MorePeople Podcast. Patrick talks us through the advancements of the horticultural engineering business, and the cutting-edge technology behind creating their large-scale glasshouses, indoor farms, garden centres and more! A must-listen episode for anyone within the horticultural industry!

This week, Michail, Senior Consultant for our Garden Centre Division, joins Andrew to talk all things Garden Centre recruitment! How Michails background helped him, what's surprised him about recruitment and his journey so far.

This week on the MorePeople Podcast, Andy sits down with Jim Waller, Group CEO of Fenmarc. Jim walks us through his impressive career in retail, whilst uncovering recent developments of Fenmarc, including tapping into the healthy eating trends of this year. They also dive into why understanding the entire supply chain is crucial for building and managing strong relationships. Tune in for an episod...

Andrew Fitzmaurice is joined by Alex Worth, Farm Manager at AH Worth and a 5th-generation farmer. Learn about Alex's journey growing up in the farming world and learning the ranks in the family business. As well as how AH Worth are tackling climate change, weather conditions and more.

On this week's episode of the MorePeople Podcast, we're joined by Lilidh Matthews, whose impressive career spans the full farm-to-fork journey and everything in between! From her early days in viticulture and the MDS graduate scheme, to commercial and buying roles, keep listening to learn all about her experience and her passion for shaping opportunities for the younger generation.

This week we have an episode related to our local area of Stamford, we are joined by Kelham Cooke, the current Mayor of Stamford, former leader of the council and member of parliament! Hear how Kelham joined the council at just 20 years old and his journey since then, and the importance of Stamford being a place to work, live and visit.

Richard Bonn joins Andy on this week's episode of the MorePeople Podcast. Richard's commendable experience extends from the start to the end of the supply chain, to now co-founding Aethr Associates, offering senior leadership workshops tailored around sustainability. Keep listening to find out more!

James Truscott joins Andrew on this week's episode, a 'lifer in food', starting on a Unilever graduate scheme, allocated to a Food Business, the rest is history. James covers his career history, the challenges of the produce industry in the UK and what opportunities this brings. As well as the resilience of the people in this industry and more! Tune in for a great, informative episode!

Join Andrew and Sean Sankey, our new Head of Development, as we go beyond recruitment. With an extensive background in coaching and training top teams across a variety of different sectors, tune in to learn more about our new services with MorePeople Executive Development.

Hear from our very own Recruitment Consultant, Kieran Duncan-Johal, on this week's episode of the MorePeople Podcast. Kieran and Andy discuss the Horticultural recruitment landscape, and what surprises Kieran has encountered whilst developing his experience within the sector. Tune in to find out more.

Felicity Mitchell, Senior Consultant here at MorePeople, specialising in the Garden Retain Sector. Join Richard and Felicity as they discuss why Felicity got into recruitment and how Garden Retail is a booming sector with many possibilities, contrary to popular belief. Think better working hours, hospitality, departments other than plants, and a sector that has boomed since covid. Tune in to find...