Podcast
Gary Giles of OGEL
Podcast
Gary Giles of OGEL

Gary Giles, the Founder of OGEL he got investment on the day from the North East's own manufacturing queen Sara Davies, who also teamed up with Tej Lalvani.
OGEL is one of the UK's most premium and innovative garden room manufacturers
This is a great podcast for Manufacturing enthusiasts, SME Owners, and Dragons Den lovers!
We discuss -
- What does being a leader mean to you?
- The Early Years
- Construction sites
- The vision for OGEL
- Where it all started
- Dragons Den – How it came about / The Process (Always Check your SPAM!)
- Life after the den
- Utilising opportunities in the pandemic (work-from-home pods)
- Crowdfunding and business plans
- Managing the business and the pressure that comes with it
- The North East community and funding
- 3 Things that makeup a good leader
- Advise your younger self
- Next few years for OGEL
Most recent podcasts
-
Employment Rights Act 2025: What HR Teams Need to do Now
ButtonIn this recent webinar, Mark Bracknall sits down with Keith Ivory, founder of Transition HR Ltd., for a timely discussion on the major employment law changes set to impact UK businesses.
-
The Reality of Startup Life in Manufacturing & Engineering
ButtonIn the latest episode of the Manufacturing Leaders Podcast, Mark is joined by Gavin Duffy, CEO and Founder of Zeromachine, a pioneering business at the forefront of hydrogen-powered heavy machinery and sustainable engineering innovation.
-
Leadership Without Ego: Why the Best Leaders Work from Within
ButtonIn the latest episode of the Manufacturing Leaders Podcast, Mark is joined by Malcolm Humble, Managing Director of Arian EMS, who has built his career from the shop floor through to leading a successful electronics manufacturing business.






