Pull up a Chair with Bina Mehta

Quantexa is one of the UK’s fastest-growing tech companies and 2023’s only tech unicorn. Hear from CEO and Founder, Vishal Marria, on the role that data plays not just in solving complex challenges, like financial crime and regulatory compliance, but also in creating a culture where people can thrive and collaborate. 

This special episode is part of Pull up a Chair’s ‘Insights’ series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice f...

In the latest episode of 'Pull up a Chair', Bina speaks with Paul Johnson, the Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, a position he has held since 2011. One of the UK’s most respected economists, Paul is the longest serving IFS Director, and for the past 11-years has also been a visiting professor in economics at UCL.

Paul has a wealth of experience to drawn upon including hands-on experience of government having worked as a...

In the latest episode of 'Pull up a Chair', Bina speaks with Bill Thomas, the Chairman and CEO of KPMG International where he leads and supports more than 265,000 colleagues over 140 countries.

Bill has more than a decade of executive-level leadership experience and previously served as Chairman of KPMG’s Americas region from 2014 to 2017, and as CEO and Senior Partner of KPMG in Canada from 2009 to 2016. During each stage of his c...

In the latest episode of ‘Pull up a Chair’ series two, Bina Mehta speaks with Vindi Banga, a leader and advisor to some of the world’s most well-known brands.

Vindi brings a wealth of experience from the worlds of business, education, and philanthropy, and has had a fascinating and diverse career spanning 33 years at Unilever, roles in private equity, and on the boards of Marie Curie, Haleon, GSK’s former consumer business; and is ...

In the latest episode of ‘Pull up a Chair’ series two, Bina Mehta speaks with Dr José Viñals, Group Chairman of Standard Chartered.

José is an economist, former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Spain and Financial Counsellor and Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department at the International Monetary Fund. He brings a unique perspective on the role of financial institutions in achieving long-term prosperity for people an...

In the latest episode of ‘Pull up a Chair’, Bina Mehta speaks with Vishal Marria, the CEO and Founder of Quantexa, one of the UK’s fastest-growing tech companies and the only tech unicorn of 2023.

Together they discuss Quantexa’s success and the future of technology and innovation. They also explore the role that data has to play, not just in solving complex challenges like financial crime and regulatory compliance, but also in cre...

In this episode of the ‘Pull up a Chair’ podcast, Bina Mehta speaks with Dame Sharon White, Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership; owner and operator of two of Britain’s best loved retail businesses, John Lewis and Waitrose.

Sharon became the Partnership's sixth Chairman in February 2020, after having moved from Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, where she served as Chief Executive from 2015.

Together, they explore John Lew...

In a special episode of the ‘Pull up a Chair’ podcast, ahead of the full second series launching this Autumn, Bina Mehta speaks with Rt. Hon. Helen Clark, Prime Minister of New Zealand 1999-2008. A trailblazer, Helen was also the first woman to lead the United Nations Development Programme.

Helen is the Chair of the Global Leadership Foundation and has been named as one of the most powerful women by Forbes. Sustainable development,...

Season one of the ‘Pull up a Chair’ podcast has wrapped up filming. In the final episode, Bina revisits some of the highlights from her conversations with business leaders from some of the world’s most influential organisations on sustainable growth.

Throughout the first series, guests have explored how to grow successful businesses in today’s challenging and unpredictable environment, and the most important lessons they’ve learned...

In this episode of 'Pull up a Chair', Bina welcomes Euan Blair.

Euan Blair is the co-founder and CEO of Multiverse, the British educational technology start-up offering professional apprenticeships.

Owing to Multiverse’s tech unicorn status, Euan also has great perspectives to share on technology, entrepreneurship, and the challenges of scaling sustainably in the UK.

Passionate about improving opportunity, Euan has built important ...

In this episode of 'Pull up a Chair', Bina welcomes Clare Barclay.

Clare Barclay is the Chief Executive of Microsoft UK.

With nearly three decades’ experience in the IT industry, most of them in diverse roles across Microsoft, Clare has a wealth of knowledge and insights to share on innovation and technology.

As a senior leader with a deep passion for diversity and inclusion, Clare holds views on important topics including the UK’s...

In this episode of 'Pull up a Chair', Bina welcomes Dame Elizabeth Corley.

Dame Elizabeth Corley is the Chair of the Impact Investing Institute.

With extensive experience in financial services, Elizabeth is a leading voice on harnessing finance for good, and the role that impact investing plays in driving sustainable growth. In 2019, Elizabeth was awarded a DBE for services to the economy and financial services.

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