11: Businesses as Forces for Good

Gareth speaks with Paul Hargreaves, founder and Chief Executive of Cotswold Fayre, a speciality and fine food wholesaler and purpose-driven company that seeks to reduce poverty, injustice and environmental damage by balancing the needs of people and the planet with the pursuit of profit.    Paul discusses his 20-year journey of building his company and defining his style of inclusive leadership.

Paul is also a B-Corp ambassador, with Cotswold Fayre having been one of the earliest companies in the UK to achieve certification as a B Corporation, in 2015.

In addition, Paul is a published author, having written 2 books on purpose-driven business and compassionate leadership :

Forces For Good (2019), and     
The Fourth Bottom Line (2021)   

Paul is an inspiring keynote speaker and shares his powerful insights at events, conferences and retreats.  To learn more about Paul, or to enquire as to his availability for speaking engagements, visit www.paulhargreaves.co.uk.