Emma Bohan - General Manager at IMS Heat Pumps

Emma is driven, passionate, and has an infectious personality that you can’t ignore.

We talk in detail about what it’s like to manage a team, build a business, and exactly what it takes to be successful in the industry.

We discuss

What does a leader mean to you?
What makes a good leader?
The early years & the journey so far
The importance of those first-ever jobs
Are we born with drive?
The pressure of managing/owning a business
Importance of training and quals
Mental Health – managing stress and creating the right environment
How close should you get to your staff?
Best ever managers
Being a woman in a male-dominated environment
Quick-fire questions
How do we improve the renewables sector

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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