We grab a front-row seat with Mike Maddison, CEO, NCC Group for a straight-talking tour of modern cyber risk—and why it’s very much a boardroom topic now. From NCC Group’s growth into a global, full‑lifecycle cyber partner to the realities of geopolitics, organised crime and AI-fuelled attacks, we unpack what’s changed (and what hasn’t). Expect practical leadership takeaways, a look at UK resilience efforts, Manchester’s cyber scene, and NCC’s move toward managed, “as‑a‑service” security.

Founder George Taylor shares how he built Frive from a personal health wake‑up call into one of the UK’s fastest‑growing healthy‑food brands. From early challenges to bold growth moves and a mission to transform the UK’s food ecosystem, this episode dives into the passion and purpose behind Frive’s success. We cover everything from adopting AI to brand building and sustainability within the food chain, this episode of ‘In the frame’ will leave you hungry for more.

We sharpened our pencils and went back to school to meet with Stephen Jeffries, CEO, to take notes on how this family of three independent schools is shaping the next generation. From digital innovation, to organisational culture, ESG leadership and even King Richard III, we learned how this organisation remains resilient in challenging times for the sector. No need to do your own homework – just tune in for an A* story on how this brand is evolving to stay relevant whilst striving for excellence.