#75 What does it take to be a CEO: Phil Mountford on Hunkemoller, Versace, and Moss Bros

Do you dream of becoming a CEO, or want to be a better one?

Well, if you don't enjoy the pressure, don't become a CEO, warns my guest, Philip Mountford.

Phil is a CEO, Chairman, and NED, who has led fashion retail giants like Hunkemoller, Moss Bros and Versace.

He fell into the fashion industry after a motorbike accident put a stop to his dreams of going to the Olympics - and soon enough, he discovered where his talents lay.

Phil tells me about:

1. Rebranding Hunkemoller
2. Out-strategizing Victoria’s Secret
3. Making Hunkemoller profitable
4. Failing as a CEO

If you’re interested in taking a peek behind the executive curtain, or are an aspiring CEO looking for tips, then tune in!

Timestamps:

00:00 - Trailer and Introduction
00:43 - Unpacking Leadership: Definition and Purpose
04:00 - Being a Chameleon Leader
13:56 - Leaving a Lasting Legacy
18:58 - Retail Landscape and Strategies for Inclusivity
30:49 - Dealing with Public Scrutiny
38:57 - An Unexpected Love Affair: Career Transition
48:01 - Evolving CEO Roles: Leading with Vision
52:33 - Advice for Aspiring CEOs
56:03 - The Art of Decision-Making

Philip Mountford:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/philipmountford
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philip.mountford/
X: https://twitter.com/P_Mountford
Website: https://www.hunkemoller.co.uk/

Maria Hvorostovsky:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo
X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky
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