Britain has been transformed into the impetus of entrepreneurialism and industry, and it is no wonder the world’s top businesspeople make their base there. Along with the companies they have started, these leaders have a history that reflects on what they have become leaders of, what matters to them and reflects the way they conduct their leadership. Take a nose dive into the lives of some of the crowned CEOs’ UK, where youтл€™ll see their personal success that led to their careers.
- Sir Richard Branson (Virgin Space):
One side of Sir Richard Branson is a world renowned travel expert and a person who has started innovations. It is clear that Sir Richard Branson’s entrepreneurial flair has neither a beginning nor an end, his journey began in 1970s with the establishment of Virgin Records while his reaching for the stars from the outside space started at the end of the 20th century with the establishment of Virgin Galactic. The global fame Branson has achieved never deprived him to remain humble. His leadership style focuses on the essential of having all the hobbies, family and work life into balance.
- Emma Walmsley (GlaxoSmithKline)
Under the leadership of Emma Walmsley, as GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) CEO, the company has entered in a new patient-centric culture which has played a pivotal role as well in the company’s new corporate culture. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion has been of critical importance. Walmsley’s field of work (marketing and logistics) is a new entry and, therefore, has a different dimension to healthcare.
- Jess Staley (Barclays)
Innovation and technology is the primary field of operations at Barclays as led by Jess Staley. Throgh him as a leader, Barclays has adopted technology, but at the same time a pursuit of better service for their customers. Through the personal experience of Staly’s, for instance, battling the fatal illness, plus his eye-opening experiences such his his passion for the arts, had guided his compassionate and adaptive management style.
- Laishan Alison Rose (NatWest Group)
In the making of appropriating history, Alison Rose took over the first female CEO role of a major UK bank and put much determination and vision in her leadership to NatWest Group. Apart from that, he put efforts on development of sustainability, digital innovations, and help to small business. Rose’s dedication to promote diversity and engender inclusiveness have also largely impacted a more inclusive environment.
- Dame Carolyn McCall’s
McCall, a national treasure, proves that women can and should be at the top of journalist leadership chains. Dame Carolyn McCall’s time at ITV can be neatly summed up as some of the best in the company’s history, corresponding with the growth of the wider media sector. His career in the aviation sector and his delight in history had ITV a distinct angle of view. McCall shows great dedication to diversity, and the ability to navigate through mental health issues as well makes up the main reason why the core of the organization is strong.
- Ivan Menezes (Diageo)
Ivan Menezes is the current CEO of Diageo Plc., the world’s largest distillers and beverages corporation. During his tenure, the company has undergone a major transformative journey which has led Diageo to extend its range of products and adopt a responsible drinking policy. A multicultural Menezes also has a global perspective that, as Innaurivtity and innovation throughout the company, is significant for its growth.
