Key Takeaways with Abida Lalani
For the latest episode in our “Key Takeaways with” series, Chris sat down with Abida Lalani, former Director of Strategy and Transformation & Executive Board Member at Costain Group PLC, and previously at HSBC, KPMG UK and Lloyds Banking Group, to explore how leaders can create not just results, but enduring value.
They discuss:
🔹 What value creation really means in practice
🔹 How to balance operational excellence with human-centred leadership
🔹 Why transformation must extend beyond performance to legacy.
Abida shares her unique perspective with powerful insights on integrity-driven change and how leaders can navigate uncertainty while building organisations, and outcomes, that last.
The Evolving Role of a UK CFO
The role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the UK is undergoing significant evolution, expanding beyond traditional financial responsibilities to become a strategic partner in driving business growth and decision-making. The biggest challenge for a CFO is navigating the complex and often unpredictable financial landscape, which requires balancing short-term financial health with long-term strategic goals.
1% For The Planet
As a certified member of 1% for the Planet, Drake Darcy | Horton International – UK commit to donating 1% of our total revenues to environmental causes.
The Uk, Innovation and the Global Food Crisis
Matt speaks to Jim Totty, one of the UK’s first and best known cleantech investors, about the role of UK start-ups in bringing world class innovation to the sector. As well as renewables, energy storage and electric mobility, he highlights decarbonisation technologies and the emerging importance of tech in the food and agricultural industry.
Are We Going to be Known as the Age of Pollution?
Matt speaks to Jim Totty, one of the UK’s first and best known cleantech investors, about the role of UK start-ups in bringing world class innovation to the sector. As well as renewables, energy storage and electric mobility, he highlights decarbonisation technologies and the emerging importance of tech in the food and agricultural industry.
The Environmental Impact of Wildfires
Matt speaks to telecoms entrepreneur-turned-climate pioneer Carsten Brinkschulte about his solution for early detection of wildfires, one of the planet’s worst emitters of CO2, as well as having a devastating impact on natural habitats and biodiversity. Dryad Networks aims to help reduce the impact using machine learning and telecoms infrastructure.
