Matthew Stephenson M.D of Sweetdreams Ltd: Key Lessons from Building & Selling a Manufacturing Business

Matthew Stephenson, Managing Director of Sweet Dreams, shares his 18-year journey from launching ChocNibbles to selling the brand successfully to Sugar Rich. He reflects on the key leadership lessons learned along the way.

In this episode you will learn:

How leadership often means making tough decisions that affect people you care about
How building a “mental box” helped Matthew stay focused through challenges
How ChocNibbles became a bold, disruptive confectionery brand
How managing the sale himself brought authenticity and pressure
Why a small, trusted team of honest advisors was key to success
Listen for insights on leadership, resilience, and what it takes to grow and sell a successful brand.

Katie O'Brien: Changing Culture in a 100-Year-Old Manufacturing Business

In this latest episode of the Manufacturing Leaders Podcast, Mark welcomes Katie O’Brien, General Manager of HR at Komatsu, to discuss leadership, workplace culture and the complexities of creating change within a well-established manufacturing business.

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The Leadership Lessons Hidden Inside the Net Zero Transition

In this latest episode of the Manufacturing Leaders Podcast, Mark Bracknall welcomes Gareth Kane, Managing Director of Terra Infirma, sustainability consultant, author, and host of the Net Zero Business Podcast, to discuss sustainability leadership, organisational change, and achieving meaningful environmental progress.

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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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