191: Making the Difference: The True North Conversations | Robert White, Brabners

About this episode

Michael Hayman interviews Robert White about the impact of purpose-led businesses in the North.

Michael Hayman sits down with Robert White, CEO of Brabners and co-chair of True North, to explore how purpose-led, independent businesses are driving a new era of northern ambition. Robert reflects on the power of collaboration, devolution and long-term thinking to unlock the North’s full potential, and shares why the region's entrepreneurial energy continues to inspire him.

People in this episode

Host: Michael Hayman

Guest: Robert White

Topics covered

• purpose-led businesses
• northern ambition
• collaboration
• devolution
• entrepreneurial energy

Keywords

• leadership
• business
• entrepreneurship
• collaboration
• innovation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brabners, True North

Places: North

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