Will Howard shares his journey from hospitality worker to Managing Director of GrowUp Farms, revealing how purpose-driven leadership and vulnerability create stronger businesses and teams. • Started career with a passion for food, working in hospitality before transitioning to FMCG roles at L'Oreal and PepsiCo • Found his authentic leadership style at purpose-driven companies like Red Bull, Innocent and Ella's Kitchen • Practices vulnerability by openly discussing mental health challenges wi...
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Will Howard shares his journey from hospitality worker to Managing Director of GrowUp Farms, revealing how purpose-driven leadership and vulnerability create stronger businesses and teams. • Started career with a passion for food, working in hospitality before transitioning to FMCG roles at L'Oreal and PepsiCo • Found his authentic leadership style at purpose-driven companies like Red Bull, Innocent and Ella's Kitchen • Practices vulnerability by openly discussing mental health challenges wi...
From Mars to Merchant Gourmet: Richard Peake's Journey Through FMCG
Recipe for Greatness
37 minutes
5 months ago
From Mars to Merchant Gourmet: Richard Peake's Journey Through FMCG
Richard Peake shares his remarkable journey from Mars Graduate Scheme to doubling Merchant Gourmet's revenue as Managing Director and the leadership lessons he learned along the way. His approach to business combines vulnerability with high standards, creating frameworks that empower teams while staying true to brand authenticity. • Early career at Mars provided foundation but entrepreneurial spirit led to Method, Lily's Kitchen and RX Bar UK • Finding opportunities in "unsexy markets" by ma...
Recipe for Greatness
Will Howard shares his journey from hospitality worker to Managing Director of GrowUp Farms, revealing how purpose-driven leadership and vulnerability create stronger businesses and teams. • Started career with a passion for food, working in hospitality before transitioning to FMCG roles at L'Oreal and PepsiCo • Found his authentic leadership style at purpose-driven companies like Red Bull, Innocent and Ella's Kitchen • Practices vulnerability by openly discussing mental health challenges wi...
