Big Boss Interview

#1 AO CEO John Roberts: Taking the Tough Decisions


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AO Chief Executive and Founder, John Roberts is celebrating 25 years at the helm of of one of the UK's biggest electrical retailers - he speaks to Sean Farrington in the first episode of Big Boss Interview.

John says he believes the UK is entering a recession and calls on the Government to do more to allow businesses like his aid growth. Instead he feels the Employment Right Bill - which is currently making its way through Parliament - will make business leaders think twice about recruiting. He also outlines why competition from Chinese firms or Amazon is good for business. Meanwhile, with the budget on the horizon, John warns of the dangers of stealing Murray Mints from pensioners and outlines his lack of sympathy for supermarket chains.

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00:00 Intro
02:20 Start of interview with John Roberts
06:40 The current economic climate
10:00 Impact of the Employment Rights Bill on businesses
15:00 How hard it is to be competitive today and the impact of Chinese business
19:30 Competing with Amazon
22:30 Relationship with Mike Ashley
26:50 Prospects for school leavers today
30:00 Increases to the state pension
32:00 Raising taxes on the wealthy
36:00 Sean and Will discuss the interview

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