Author: Business Enquirer
Take a look around you. Can you see a kettle nearby? Perhaps you have an instant coffee machine, or you’re a tired parent with a bottle prepper in stumbling distance. Chances are, somewhere in your home or office you have a piece of kit with a Strix component inside. Partnering with the likes of Siemens, Tefal and Tommee Tippee, Strix Group plc are the innovators behind leading controls and water technologies. Business Enquirer speaks to Strix CEO, Mark Bartlett, about the business’s rise to success. Part of British history The history of Strix dates back to the invention of thermostat…
Strategic Housing Group offers an innovative solution to housing affordability challenges for digital natives The last two years will be etched into the future’s history books courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. Both events have contributed to widespread suffering and a fragile world economy. According to the United Nations Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy, and Finance, 60% of workers have lower incomes post-pandemic, which coupled with the cost of living crisis, is a recipe for disaster. People are having to ‘hustle’ now more than ever and tighten their belts in unconventional ways. An example…
A behind-the-scenes look at family business Prima Cheese’s journey of growth and innovation with Co-CEO Nagma Ebanks-Beni MBE Netflix series such as Dynasty and Succession, where family members are portrayed as conniving, selfish, back-biting, nepotistic, and entitled in their ambitions to get to the top have discolored perceptions of family businesses. These depictions discount the hard work and dedication it takes to build a family business from SME status into a global phenomenon. In a recent interview, Business Enquirer had the privilege of peeking behind the curtain of professional family business Prima Cheese in a candid discussion with co-CEO Nagma…
Ghana National Petroleum Company, better known as GNPC, was born out of a mission to lead sustainable exploration, development, production and disposal of the petroleum resources in Ghana. Established in 1983, the petroleum company employs 600 people, all with a goal to supply efficient fuel to meet Ghana’s increasing energy needs. As well as being the country’s leading exploration, development and production company, it is also the national gas sector aggregator in Ghana. GNPC has strategic partnerships with international oil companies (IOCs) such as Tullow, ENI and Aker Energy. The operational landscape Ghana has four sedimentary basins in which GNPC…
Eldorado Gold is on the road to a shining future in Türkiye with a promising 2022 outlook for mining production and sustainability. Türkiye, formerly Turkey, is not a country with a rich history in the gold production industry. Prior to the early 2000s, Türkiye had no presence in the sector at all and was unable to produce even an ounce of the precious metal. The country’s people relied solely on imports to satisfy their gold requirements, which is rather an unexpected and peculiar state of affairs considering how intrinsic gold is to Turkish tradition and daily life. Türkiye’s relationship with…
The UIM E1 World Championship advances electrification at sea level Sports entertainment has proven to be the ideal vehicle to carry a positive message of change to the masses. Sports like Formula E and Extreme E have laid the track for the partnership between motorsports and electrification; both exciting and inspiring fans across the globe. Following suit, but with a different sustainability angle, comes the UIM E1 World Championship, which holds an exclusive license as the only world electric powerboat series and is sanctioned by the Union Internationale Motonautique to promote electric marine mobility. E1 CEO Rodi Basso co-founded and…
CONPRO Limited is one of Ghana’s leading construction consultancy firms with a drive to better society. Established in 2004 by Richard Quaynor, the CEO aims to pass on his entrepreneurial experience to the young people of Ghana, enabling them with the tools to grow both the country and themselves. With 73 staff based in offices in Kumasi (where the business was established) and Ghana’s capital, Accra, CONPRO Limited offers a network of construction professionals for construction and infrastructure projects. The CEO speaks with Business Enquirer’s Laura Watling about the impact CONPRO is making to build a greater Ghana. A Network…
The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana regulates air transport for one of Africa’s top tourist destinations, the Okavango Delta, otherwise known as the Jewel of the Kalahari The Okavango Delta is one of the most breathtaking places on this entire planet. Designated as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) world heritage site, the awe-inspiring Delta is a must-visit for avid travelers, safari enthusiasts, wildlife fanatics, and adventurers due to its incredible biodiversity and exceptional lodges and camps. From exhilarating game drives to the endless natural beauty of baobabs, marshland, and palm-fringed waterways, the Delta is a wonder…
Born and bred in West Yorkshire, just like its CEO, Howard Moss, Astonish is the only UK manufactured cleaning brand certified by Cruelty Free International, the Vegetarian and the Vegan Society. A proud recipient of the Queen’s Enterprise for International Trade, Astonish is recognised across the globe. Speaking to Business Enquirer, Howard details the business’ rise to success, steeped in family history, and discusses what’s next for the leading British brand. Cleaning up Astonish’s cleaning products cover a variety of needs. From antibacterial liquid soaps, to trigger bottle surface cleaners. As well as its sprays, the brand’s products come in…
Ark Data Centres explains how businesses, people, and behaviour form a significant part of the answer to carbon reduction To some, data centres may not be the most likely hero when tackling climate change but one glance behind the curtain at Ark Data Centres suggests that they could form an interesting part of the solution. Huw Owen joined Ark in November 2012 as Chief Executive Officer to lead a new management team following the recapitalisation of the company. He has held key roles at a number of organisations, including BT Global Services and HP Defence & Security. Previous roles across…