Sir John Timpson
20/20 Vision with Robin Klein
In the last of the current series, Robin talks to Sir John Timpson, the chairman and owner of Timpson, the UK shoe repair chain with over 2000 shops. From the early days of running the family business, negotiating deals and orchestrating its growth, through to Sir John's unique style of upside-down management, the conversation explores the way the company has diversified and its commitment to marginalised groups in the community. If you want to share your thoughts on this episode, or indeed the whole series, join the conversation online at #2020visionpod.
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Sir Donald Brydon
20/20 Vision with Robin Klein
With a career of more than half a century in investment and assest management, Sir Donald Brydon has a unique perspective on Britain's economy. He shares his insights and learning with Robin, as the pair discuss his time at major companies including Barclays and Royal Mail. Search for #2020visionpod to share your thoughts on the conversation.
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Moira Benigson
20/20 Vision with Robin Klein
Host Robin catches up with founder of The MBS Group, Moira Benigson, renown for being one of the UK's most respected, successful executive search consultants and recruitment specialists. She talks about her passion for diversity and inclusion, and the importantce of humility in the corporate world. To follow the conversation online, look for #2020visionpod.
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Professor Graham Richards
20/20 Vision with Robin Klein
Join European tech investor and host, Robin Klein, as he talks to medical visionary, Professor Graham Richards, esteemed fellow of the Royal Society, about his work. They discuss Professor Richards' pioneering achievements, working at the cross-section of tech, science and medicine, and how it has revolutionised the ways investors and entrepreneurs work with such cutting-edge, academic research. Finally, Professor Richards' involvement in creating Oxford University Innovation and the recent stock market listed IP Group, of which he was at one time chairman. To carry on the conversation, search...
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Anne Glover
20/20 Vision with Robin Klein
Anne Glover, CEO and co-founder of Amadeus Capital, tells Robin about her illustrious investment career, which has spanned more than 30 years in both the UK and the US. From her student days studying material science, to her experience heading up the operational team at one of Britain's first virtual reality firms, she shares her experiences with Robin. Search #2020visionpod and join the conversation.
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Sir Mark Weinberg
20/20 Vision with Robin Klein
Insurance and wealth management pioneer, Sir Mark Weinberg, is Robin's guest this week. The pair relive moments in their careers, when they first met and how the industry has changed over the last 60 years. You can have your say on the conversation, too. Just search on socials for #2020visionpod.
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John Hoerner
20/20 Vision with Robin Klein
Author, consultant, retail visionary and former head of Debenhams and the Arcadia Group, John Hoerner, joins LocalGlobe founder Robin in today's episode. The two industry veterans compare notes on how business has changed over the last four decades and what they think the future holds. For more information on John Hoerner's book go to Look for #2020visionpod to carry on the conversation.
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Gail Rebuck
20/20 Vision with Robin Klein
Robin meets Gail Rebuck, once named in the top 10 most powerful women in the UK. Baroness Rebuck discusses her career as a leading British publisher, being a female leader and role-model, her peerage, and the importance of education and the arts in making the UK a global force to be reckoned with. Share your thoughts on the conversation by searching #2020visionpod.
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Peter Piot
20/20 Vision with Robin Klein
In this first episode of the new series, tech investor veteran, Robin Klein, is joined by eminent virologist, Peter Piot, the co-discoverer of Ebola and founding director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. Peter is also the Director of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and talks to Robin about his role in the fight against Covid-19, which includes working as Special Advisor to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. If you've enjoyed the episode, use #2020visionpod on social media to join the conversation.
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Introducing 20/20 Vision
20/20 Vision with Robin Klein
Join veteran European tech investor and LocalGlobe partner, Robin Klein, as he shares the stories of entrepreneurs and innovators whose careers have spanned twenty years in this century and twenty years in the last. 20/20 Vision is not only about seeing things clearly but also about applying hindsight and drawing conclusions from the past. In this new series of conversations, Robin meets some of the people he has known and worked with over the last forty years; experts in business, science, politics, and academia. Each week, Robin and his guests talk over their long careers,...
info_outlineRobin meets Gail Rebuck, once named in the top 10 most powerful women in the UK.
Baroness Rebuck discusses her career as a leading British publisher, being a female leader and role-model, her peerage, and the importance of education and the arts in making the UK a global force to be reckoned with.
Share your thoughts on the conversation by searching #2020visionpod.