Entering the Dragon’s Den is often a real sink or swim moment, and under the pressure and watchful eyes of the nation, we saw Jasmine Wicks-Stephens shine. Exiting the infamous entrepreneurial amphitheatre with three Dragons’ backing, it’s their praise of Jasmine’s character that should draw your attention to the Founder of two fantastic brands, Faace and Known. She joins us on You, Me & CPG to pull back the curtain on the Den experience, detail her staggering path to achieving such success, and her place in the future of the beauty industry. This episode covers The true Dragon’s Den e ..read more

Since You, Me & CPG’s inception we’ve played host to some incredible guests with insights from the very top of the industry. Where better to collate the very best than in one very special episode… Episode 11 looks back on the masterful approaches to branding, leadership and career progression coming from the sector’s most prolific figures, from Diageo titans to M&C Saatchi Founding Directors. This episode covers Jonathan Stordy’s ‘elephants and mice’ method for productivity Ollie Palmer’s approach to breaking huge tasks into building blocks David Kershaw’s experience with ‘brutal simp ..read more

Few names are more synonymous with an industry as M&C Saatchi is with the advertising industry, and the power of simple, effective advertising runs in David Kershaw’s DNA. At the chaotic inception of the agency, ‘influence’ and ‘disruption’ were words that held gravitas, and David’s career to date shows just why M&C Saatchi has earned the right to use them. Join us for David’s tales from the top, why the value of creativity isn’t what it once was, the power of being an ‘unreasonable creative’, and what current creative directors should learn from the greats. This episode covers The ch ..read more

The brands under Jeremy Lindley’s watch across many years are nothing short of iconic. So how do you balance the design legacy with a new age of ideas… Diversity of thought and inclusive design are at the heart of Jeremy’s ethos and Diageo’s culture, but it’s exactly how this manifests in great design that makes his insights such a revelation to many. Join us on You, Me & CPG as we share the unmissable benefits of inclusive design, how to cultivate an explosion of diverse thought, and the three word mantra that every design must live up to. This episode covers Great examples of inclusive ..read more

From Royal Wedding stunts to transforming a DIY giant, it’s safe to say that Stephen Robertson is a titan in the industry. Now a Non-Executive Director at Timpson, Stephen’s career is brimming with accolades, and in a nation of shopkeepers, it’s the fascinating retail marketing world from which he has some of the most invaluable lessons Stephen joins us on You, Me & CPG to detail the stories that made him entirely reframe his profession, demonstrate the new definition of brand loyalty, and reveals the only truly reliable form of market research… This episode covers Whether brand loyalty i ..read more

When you bring your whole, unfiltered self to your work, that’s where magic happens - if that’s true, then Mau Rutabingwa is a master magician. Whether through her role as Head of Spirits Innovation for Africa at Diageo, or her musical artistry as Mau Roots, this week’s You, Me & CPG guest bucks trends boldly, often with incredible results. She joins Jamie Holtum to share how you should embrace your identity at work, indulge in shared successes, and bring the fun back into this inherently creative industry. This episode covers How Mau learned her true self, and how to bring it to her job ..read more

Jonathan Stordy’s CV reads like an industry’s greatest hits list; between Unilever, Diageo, Beam Suntory and San Miguel, we’re only scratching the surface… With so many roles across so many territories, the experiences that Jonathan shares with us on You, Me & CPG define the blueprint for success as an industry leader. Join us as he takes us through an illustrious career, touching on empathetic leadership, defining culture, surviving a cyber attack, and so much more. This episode covers How power can change those in leadership Workplace happiness and wellbeing International differences be ..read more

Mark Scott’s illustrious history is dotted with a vast array of successful businesses, but his latest is in a niche of its own - beloved pet food brand Bella & Duke. It’s a brand which, in 6 years, has amassed sales nearing 30 million, a 140-strong team, and orders of 3 million meals a month, a monumental feat demonstrating the power of finding what drives you forward. Join Mark as he shares his highs & lows, and how they’ve informed a CPG journey that sees him fronting such a magical brand. This episode covers The art of being a good salesperson Mark’s prolific history heading up so ..read more

Sian Davies has always been happy off-piste, whether it’s in her non-linear, international career, or her mountain marathoning. Both make her an unrivalled trailblazer. She’s enjoyed a career that’s helped establish Seedlip as a boundary-pushing non-alcoholic innovator, and continues her stellar path as Diageo’s Global Head of Digital Consumer Insights. This week on You, Me & CPG, we break down the risky-yet-rewarding path she’s taken, preserving a startup’s culture throughout Seedlip’s purchase, the thinking behind Guinness’ genius post-Covid campaign, and much more… This episode covers ..read more

Ollie Palmer’s decorated career isn’t limited to startup success and roles with industry leaders, but athletic prowess. From 10 years at Diageo to an influential journey so far with Caleño Drinks, Ollie’s adventure knows no bounds, whether in the CPG space or otherwise… We catch up with Ollie as he shares the experiences from within the biggest drinks brand in the world, how to disrupt a space that’s ripe for the taking, and what makes the perfect background for a startup CEO. This episode covers The business lessons from Ollie’s remarkable rowing achievements, and humility around them Disrup ..read more