James Reed: all about business

James Reed CBE
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Booking Overview

A business leadership podcast hosted by James Reed featuring candid, actionable conversations with senior leaders running large UK organizations and mission-driven businesses. It’s a strong booking route for leaders and executives who can talk strategy, resilience, and practical lessons from their industries.

Metrics

Episodes: 85

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

30s Ad: 309 - 372, 60s Ad: 362 - 426

Host

James Reed CBE - Chairman and CEO of Reed Group; host of “James Reed: all about business.” Known for spotlighting the highs and lows of business leadership through frank discussions with business leaders, philanthr...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Senior executives (CEO/Director/Managing Director) and high-impact leaders of major organizations and mission-driven institutions; may include respected public figures connected to philanthropy or charitable work.
Required Achievements:  
C-suite leadership in large or nationally influential organizations, Demonstrated transformation/innovation within a legacy or regulated sector, Track record of industry influence (e.g., systems work, cross-industry collaboration), Recognition for leadership and impact (e.g., honours/awards)

Recent Guest Discussions

Elizabeth McKay - Running A Museum With An Entrepreneurial Mindset; Innovation Vs Heritage; Leadership In A Charity-plus-commercial Model; Funding And Relevance; Youth Skills Pipeline

Sarah Bradbury - UK Retail And Food Industry Challenges; Workforce Shortages And Youth Unemployment; Leadership And Collaboration Across Competitors; Retail Tech/ai; Future Of The Food System

Damian Melville - Leadership In An Emotionally Demanding Service; Balancing Tradition With Modernisation; Building Local Trust And Professionalism; Succession In Family Business; Operational And Staffing Realities

Recent Topics

Leadership, Business, Strategy, Innovation, Governance, Workforce, Retail, Culture, Philanthropy, Commerce

Episodes

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James Reed: all about business
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80. How a £5,000 workshop became a global luxury brand | Tom Faulkner

May 25, 2026

What does it take to build a luxury brand by accident and keep it thriving for 30 years without ever taking outside investment?In this episode of All About Business, James speaks with Tom Faulkner, award-winning British furniture designer and founder of Tom Faulkner Limited. They talk about the unlikely journey from redundancy at a record label to running one of the UK's most distinctive handcrafted furniture brands, with showrooms in London and New York, and a workshop in Swindon that has be...

79. What businesses should learn from museums about innovation | Elizabeth McKay

May 18, 2026

How can a major museum be run with the same entrepreneurial mindset as a high-growth business?In today's episode, James Reed speaks with Elizabeth McKay, Director and CEO of the London Transport Museum. While many perceive museums as static archives, Elizabeth explains how she applies commercial strategy to ensure one of London’s most iconic cultural landmarks remains financially sustainable and relevant in a modern economy.Elizabeth shares insights from her unconventional career journey and ...

78. The crisis facing UK retail and food businesses | Sarah Bradbury

May 11, 2026

Why are millions of jobs going unfilled in one of the UK’s biggest industries, while so many young people are struggling to find work?In this episode of all about business, James Reed speaks with Sarah Bradbury, CEO of the Institute of Grocery Distribution, about the future of the UK food industry, the growing challenge of attracting young talent, and why the sector may offer far more opportunities than people realise.Sarah shares insights from her 25-year career across major retailers, befor...

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