Boardroom Uncovered

Boardroom Uncovered is an interview series where City AM's UK editor and host Jon Robinson sits down with the biggest bosses in the UK to find out what makes them tick. Each Boardroom Uncovered episode seeks to reveal the personality of the business leader being interviewed – beyond the carefully crafted quotes contained in press releases of updates to the London Stock Exchange. Conversations delve into what it's actually like to lead a company that's known in every household across the UK, the pressure that brings and how the leader is able to stay at the top. Tune in for career advice, business insights, storytelling, laughs and more.

Boardroom Uncovered is a business podcast hosted by City AM, with 39 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

City AM hosts Boardroom Uncovered, a business show with 39 episodes published.

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  Episode #39

  HP Europe boss on the future of cyber-threats to businesses | Boardroom Uncovered

  Dec 10, 202529 minS1

  <p>Cyber attacks on UK firms are not just likely - they’re inevitable, the Northern European boss of HP has warned in the latest episode of City AM’s Boardroom Uncovered podcast.<br/><br/>Speaking to UK Editor Jon Robinson, Neil Sawyer said businesses must shift from reactive fixes to proactive defence.<br/><br/>They also dig into why 2025 has seen a surge in high-profile breaches - from retail to luxury - and why there’s “no magic remedy” in the pipeline.<br/><br/>The boss of HP also details what firms need to do now, how to future-proof against ev...

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  Episode #38

  From Newcastle to New York? Why Sage isn’t swapping London for the US | Boardroom Uncovered

  Nov 6, 202530 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Boardroom Uncovered, City AM UK Editor Jon Robinson sits down with the CEO of Sage Group to unpack the challenges faced by UK-listed tech companies and the reasoning behind the FTSE 100 giant’s decision to remain headquartered in the UK. <br/><br/>With the company boasting a global reach and nearly 40 per cent of its shares held by US funds, the conversation explores why a move to the Nasdaq (or another US listing) isn’t currently on the cards.<br/><br/>At the same time, the CEO argues that London-listed firms are undervalued in part becau...

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  Episode #37

  Cutting red tape: How to turn the UK into a jobs powerhouse | Reed

  Oct 31, 202531 minS1

  <p>In the latest episode of Boardroom Uncovered, City AM's UK Editor Jon Robinson sits down with James Reed, CEO of Reed, to chart the recruitment firm’s evolution and unpack his vision for Britain.<br/><br/>Reed discusses how he’d remake the UK into a powerhouse for entrepreneurs - emphasising the need for less red tape, smarter tax policy and a thriving job market that delivers for all.<br/><br/>He reflects on how his family-run business has adapted in a changing world and shares insights on leadership, economic growth and the road ahead for talent-hungry companies.<br/><br/>...

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  Episode #36

  Fintech boss slams 'unforgivable' tax avoidance | ClearScore

  Oct 15, 202527 minS1

  <p>In the latest episode of Boardroom Uncovered, City AM's UK Editor Jon Robinson delves into issues of tax fairness with ClearScore CEO Justin Basini, who describes it as “unforgivable” that large companies can avoid paying their due tax in the UK.<br/><br/>Basini also reveals his ambition to float ClearScore in London, calling it the “signature achievement” he hopes to deliver for the business.<br/><br/>He argues that the capital is the “natural home” for the company, given its UK‐centric operations and brand familiarity.<br/><br/>More from Boardroom Uncovered here 👇<br/>https://linktr.ee/boardroomuncovered<br/><br/>#fintech...

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  Episode #35

  Is HMV making a comeback in the age of Spotify? | Boardroom Uncovered

  Oct 1, 202530 minS0

  <p>In the latest episode of Boardroom Uncovered, City AM's UK Editor Jon Robinson sits down with Phil Halliday, Managing Director of HMV, to unpack the storied retailer’s unlikely resurgence.<br/><br/>Once a cautionary tale of the high street’s decline, HMV has quietly engineered a turnaround, with Halliday at the helm steering Britain’s most famous music shop into the streaming age.<br/><br/>Far from a nostalgic throwback, Halliday argues HMV’s strength lies in curation and community, noting how vinyl sales have surged alongside the appetite for band merchandise and limited editions.<br/><br/>Watch or liste...

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