Interviews
Interview: Robert Swannell on sustainability, 9 November, 2017
A leading role for the future: Robert Swannell, M&S
As Robert Swannell departs Marks & Spencer as chairman, he tells Board Agenda that he is optimistic about the role of M&S and wider business in a more sustainable, engaged and happy society.
Interview: Mark Price, former deputy chairman, John Lewis; Minister of State for Trade & Industry, 21 August, 2017
Engaging with happiness: Mark Price
Evidence is growing to show that employee engagement is fundamental in achieving sustainable, commercial success—and can be a means to address the lack of trust in business, argues Mark Price.
Interview: Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild, 14 August, 2017
Capitalising on the corporation: Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild
Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild is committed to transforming how society sees business. The key, she says, is to take a more inclusive approach to capitalism.
Interview: Antony Jenkins, founder 10x Future Technologies; former CEO Barclays; Chairman, Business in the Community, 8 August, 2017
Digital optimist: Antony Jenkins
The world is going digital and fast. Former Barclays CEO Antony Jenkins, now a digital entrepreneur, argues that if we make the right choices now, technology needn’t lead us down the road to “dystopia”.
Interview: Alice Steenland, AXA Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, 18 July, 2017
A partner for society: Alice Steenland
Alice Steenland, AXA’s chief corporate responsibility officer, explains why responsible business matters and why the insurer aims to “empower people to live better lives”.
Interview: Alex Gersh, Paddy Power Betfair, Chief Financial Officer, 7 July, 2017
A fair gamble: Alex Gersh
Alex Gersh, finance director of Paddy Power Betfair, discusses the challenges of Brexit and the company merger, and states the importance of responsible corporate citizenship and board transparency.
Interview: Fiona Reynolds, PRI, 19 June, 2017
A matter of principle: Fiona Reynolds
Since its inception in 2006, the PRI has made inroads into ensuring that investors properly address ESG. But, there is much work to be done if it is to meet its goal of doing itself out of a job.
Interview: Tim Haywood, Interserve, 2 May, 2017
Integrated implementation: Tim Haywood
Interserve has become a golden example of integrated reporting. Group finance director Tim Haywood talks about the pain of implementing integrated reporting, and the need for measures of substance.
Interview: Vanda Murray, Fenner, 31 March, 2017
View from the chair: Vanda Murray
Vanda Murray's appointment as chairman of Fenner plc last year was a baptism of fire, but she has risen to the challenge, despite increased directorial pressure.
Interview: Steve Waygood, Aviva, 29 March, 2017
A good investment: Steve Waygood
Focus on environmental, social and governance issues has in the past been lacking in the investment industry, but interest is finally on the ascendant, says Steve Waygood, chief responsible investment officer at Aviva.
