Bizz Buzz

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This is Bizz Buzz – Beyond the Suit, a podcast with access to fascinating people running major businesses and organisations in the Central South region of the UK. Discover the stories behind the success, and learn what motivates some of our most inspiring business leaders.

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  1. ଅଗଷ୍ଟ 11

    Series 2 - Episode 2 - Phoebe Leach, South Regional Director, Mace Consult

    “I think Mummy drives a bulldozer.” In the latest edition of Bizz Buzz-Beyond the Suit, we hear from Phoebe Leach, South Regional Director, Mace Consult with responsibility for Local Government and Communities. It’s a wide-ranging chat that focuses on Phoebe’s childhood experiences and how that has shaped her career; the importance of mentoring and the opportunities afforded by the apprenticeship route.

  2. ଜୁନ 23

    Series 2 - Episode 1 - Laura Read, CEO of Marwell Zoo

    In the latest edition of Bizz Buzz – Beyond the Suit, we sit down for a chat with Laura Read, CEO at Marwell Zoo. This episode was recorded earlier this spring and covers everything from recent births at the zoo, Laura’s career path including fond memories of time spent in the world of hospitality and the crucial role Marwell plays on a global stage.

  3. 07/29/2025

    Episode 6 - Kate Beal-Blyth, CEO of Woodcut Media

    In the latest edition of Bizz Buzz – Beyond the Suit, we are talking to Kate Beal-Blyth, CEO of Woodcut Media. The Hampshire based production company is at the heart of the international television industry and has strong links with Southampton Solent University. Many of its staff members studied at the university and Kate is a proud champion for the region. She talks about her career journey, the issues facing the industry and the opportunities for great story-telling in a digital world.

  4. 06/20/2025

    Episode 5 – Leigh-Sara Timberlake, Group CEO, Business South

    In the latest instalment of Bizz Buzz – Beyond the Suit, we're talking to Leigh-Sara Timberlake, Group CEO of Business South about the pioneering work the organisation has done to fly the flag for our Central South region on national and international stages. Leigh has been with Business South since the outset, and has seen the organisation develop as an independent and non-partisan representative of businesses in the Central South of England. She talks about why it’s important for our region to be represented at events such as MIPIM, the world’s leading property event, and what a mayoral combined authority could mean for the prosperity of the Central South.

  5. 06/02/2025

    Episode 4 - Fran Collins (CEO, Red Funnel) and Fiona Robson (MD, Solent Stevedores)

    In the latest instalment of Bizz Buzz – Beyond the Suit, we're talking to Fran Collins, CEO of Red Funnel and Fiona Robson, Managing Director of Solent Stevedores. These leading women in maritime have both enjoyed fascinating career paths. Fran regales us with tales of how she encountered pirates on the high sea, while Fiona talks about her previous career in film and meeting the legendary David Bowie.

  6. 03/26/2025

    Episode 3 - Natasha Dochniak, Commercial Manager for Hampshire Fare CIC

    In the latest edition of Bizz Buzz – Beyond the Suit, we're talking to Natasha Dochniak, Commercial Manager at Hampshire Fare CIC. Enjoy a delicious confection of stories from Natasha, ranging from her personal take on the importance of food and the family to the rich variety of produce available on our doorstep. She gives a mouth-watering account of the wealth of flavour filled food and drink being created by producers in Hampshire, and how we can all benefit from our region’s natural larder.

  7. 02/27/2025

    Episode 2 - James Knowles, Vice-Chancellor of Southampton Solent University

    In this episode, James shares how a career in academia was always on the cards despite early ambitions to be an archaeologist. In a wide ranging conversation, we hear about the challenges facing the university sector, the development blueprint for their city centre campus and touch on future sources of funding.

  8. 01/30/2025

    Episode 1 - Mark Perry, CEO of VIVID

    In this episode, Mark talks about what a home means to him; how he grew up in a council house and how this has shaped his approach to housing. In a wide-ranging conversation, we hear more about his approach to running a multi-million pound organisation and what the current housing situation means for our region.

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This is Bizz Buzz – Beyond the Suit, a podcast with access to fascinating people running major businesses and organisations in the Central South region of the UK. Discover the stories behind the success, and learn what motivates some of our most inspiring business leaders.

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