Chris Balmer - Head of Operations AR Power

Chris and I share the same belief that people should be managed as human beings and not numbers,

In his words ‘he wants to provide people with a voice’ In this podcast, you will learn about the importance of culture in a business and how he uses his drive and passion to ensure high performance from his team.

Chris talks us through how he navigated his way around managing very experienced people at such an early stage of his career and also gives a brilliant insight into the importance sustainable energy will play in the future of all manufacturing businesses.

Lessons in Leadership, Succession and Building a Loyal Team

In this latest episode of the Manufacturing Leaders podcast, Mark welcomes Guy Armitage, Managing Director of York Handmade Brick, to discuss family business leadership, craftsmanship, innovation, and the future of sustainable manufacturing.

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AI, Automation and the Future of Engineering Leadership

In the latest episode of the Manufacturing Leaders' Podcast, Mark Bracknall is joined by Tim MacLaren, Operations Director at Industrial Technology Systems (ITS). Tim shares his unconventional career journey, from starting out in the police force to building a successful career in digital operations, technology and engineering leadership.

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What the Best Leaders do Differently

In the latest episode of the Manufacturing Leaders’ Podcast, Mark Bracknall is joined by Ian Kinnery who shares his journey from leading multimillion-pound operations in the motor industry, including serving as managing director of the largest Mercedes-Benz car and truck dealership in Europe, to becoming a business and leadership coach.

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