Host Sukh Hayre has an in-depth conversation with Andy Preston, the entrepreneur and former elected Mayor of Middlesbrough. In this episode, Andy reflects on his high-stakes career in the London and New York financial markets, detailing the intense "hustle" of Wall Street and the evolution of trading culture.
Andy shares the personal motivations behind his transition from finance to philanthropy, including the founding of the national charity CEO Sleep Out to combat homelessness. He provides a rare, unfiltered look at his four-year tenure as Mayor, discussing the frustrations of navigating civil service bureaucracy, the challenges of leading a city through the COVID-19 pandemic, and his firm stance against government-imposed restrictions.
Whether you are interested in urban leadership, social impact, or the inner workings of the UK political system, this episode offers a fascinating perspective on driving radical change within traditional institutions.
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