But Tell Me How Sir Terry Leahy (Former CEO of Tesco)

In But Tell Me How, IoD Chair John Browett covers the ups and downs, the detail, and the reality of running a business.

In each episode, he sits down with successful entrepreneurs and business leaders to discuss what’s worked, their biggest failures and those often overlooked but crucial elements of their success. Whether you’re just starting out in business or looking to scale up, But Tell Me How is packed with practical insights and advice to help you on your entrepreneurial journey.

In this episode, John speaks to Sir Terry Leahy, former CEO of Tesco. Over Sir Terry’s 14 years at the helm, Tesco became the UK’s largest retailer – and one of the largest in the world. Together they discuss how this was achieved through making the complicated simple, and Sir Terry’s current work in supporting young entrepreneurs through investment. You can also find us wherever you usually get your podcasts by searching, ‘But Tell Me How’.

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