Business Leaders - Nick Wheeler
Nick Wheeler is the founder of menswear retailer Charles Tyrwhitt. Launched in 1986 as a mail-order shirt business whilst still at university, the company now has over 40 stores in the UK, Paris and America and a thriving online business which accounts for 65% of sales worldwide. He is also a non-executive director of The White Company, and was awarded an OBE for his services to retail in 2017. In this in-depth conversation, he reflects on his entrepreneurial ventures – from photography to christmas trees, describes the dangers of losing focus whilst running your own business, and explains the importance of inner self-belief to sell products and “kick down doors”.
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New Thinking: Leaders podcast brings you extended one-to-one interviews with key leaders pushing boundaries, breaking barriers, and advancing their fields. Host Zorianna Kit speaks to top CEOs, founders, entrepreneurs, artists, and other visionary experts shaping our future. Discover the secrets of their success and how they challenge the status quo while influencing culture and building businesses. Be inspired as you get up close and personal with these leaders and discover what makes them tick.