{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Who's Your Captain?","title":"SE01E31 CEO Leadership & Business Growth I Michael Lorimer","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2776,"description":"In this episode, Mark Francis sits down with Michael Lorimer, Chief Executive Officer of DCS Group (UK) Ltd, to explore the leadership, values, people and growth strategy behind one of Britain's most successful distribution businesses.\nMichael shares how DCS Group has achieved consistent year-on-year growth for more than three decades, driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, strong partnerships, data-led decision making and a clear focus on people and talent.\nThe conversation covers Michael's leadership philosophy, the importance of character in business, developing talent from within, building trusted relationships with major global brands, and the four core values that shape DCS Group:\n* We lead with character\n* We seize the opportunity\n* We deliver with excellence\n* We win together\nMichael also discusses DCS Group's approach to FMCG distribution, category management, customer relationships and its investment in a new customer innovation centre designed to help brands and retailers understand opportunities for category growth.\nMark and Michael also explore the challenges facing UK businesses, attracting and developing talent, creating employment opportunities for young people, entrepreneurship and the role of business in creating prosperity.\nIf you're interested in CEO leadership, business growth, FMCG, distribution, entrepreneurship, company culture, talent development and building a successful business for the long term, this episode offers plenty of practical insights.\nGuest:\nMichael Lorimer\nChief Executive Officer\nDCS Group (UK) Ltd\nHost:\nMark Francis\nTopics covered:\nCEO leadership\nBusiness growth\nFMCG distribution\nDCS Group\nLeadership and character\nCompany values\nTalent development\nCategory management\nCustomer relationships\nData and business insight\nEntrepreneurship\nUK business\nBusiness culture\nEmployee development\nSustained business growth\nConnect with Michael Lorimer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lorimer-71993273/...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/DEr-IAtWHV9YMrxJ2_IRicIqDxPo0brC8P7eLDiyYOc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zOGMz/ZTgyNTk4YjRkZTU3/M2E1MzdjOWYyNDg3/NWRlMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}