INTERVIEWS

From established entrepreneurs to pioneering start-ups, today’s leaders share stories, advice and inspiration

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Loretta Leu

Loretta Leu, from the Swiss-based tattoo family famed for pioneering and evolving the art-form over two generations, talks about her incredible journey

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Steve Olson

We profile Skateboarding legend Steve Olson who got his first skateboard in 1966 – then proceeded to become an icon of the sport

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Doc Price

Jane Tarrant met the legendary Doc Price at his old school tattoo shop in Plymouth to talk about his remarkable life.   

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Gordon Oldham

Gordon Oldham, the founder of Pavilions Hotels & Resorts, is also a lawyer, entrepreneur, adventurer and philanthropist

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Jason Stockwood

We talk to the self-described “accidental businessman” about philosophy, the importance of asking questions, and how tech should make us more fulfilled

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Sophi Tranchell MBE

Sophi Tranchell MBE, was appointed in 1999 and has since led Divine Chocolate from a team of four to an international company worth a reported £14m today.

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Mark Hehir

Mark Hehir has relaunched the private resort island Huvafen Fushi and, as Ali Catterall reports, has just unveiled a new Beach Bubble’ tent at the funky Finolhu resort in the Baa Atoll . . .   

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Katie Williams

As more women are drawn to bespoke tailoring, Suzanne Baum speaks to Katie Williams who made a name for herself in the male fashion industry

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Emily Bradbury

Art, fashion and music inspired the rock n roll jewellery brand True Rocks. Marina Gask meets founder, Emily Bradbury . . .

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Mark Mahoney

Mark mahoney is the modern godfather of tattooing and founder of LA’s iconic Shamrock Social Club. Ali Catterall charts his rise

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Lord Bilimoria

Lord Bilimoria founded Cobra beer in his Fulham flat, twenty-five years later it’s an iconic, multi-award-winning brand.

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Geoffrey Kent

Geoffrey Kent founded luxury safari company Abercrombie & Kent. MTL asks how he got started - and what tips can he give to would-be business lions?

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Gabriella Somerville

With over 15 years’ in the commercial and business aviation trade, Gabriella Somerville has come a long way from her days as a red-suited air crew for Virgin Atlantic.

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Caroline Neville

This year Caroline Neville celebrated 25 years at the helm of Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW). Lysanne Currie went to meet this extraordinary and inspirational leader.

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Roger Saul

Roger Saul founded Mulberry with his mother Joan in 1971 and grew it into one of the most successful British fashion brands in the world.

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