You know what they say, if you want something done, give it to a busy person… This week on Speak Like a CEO we’re talking to the renowned Andy Harrison. Andy Harrison is one of the most experienced CEOs in the UK, having managed and scaled some of the country’s most iconic brands including easyJet, Premier Inn and Costa Coffee.

Currently chairman of UK-based furniture company Dunelm, Andy is no stranger to maneuvering an organisation through challenging situations. We spoke about building a consumer-facing brand globally, focusing on the importance of culture, reputation and how important values are to any organisation.

For Andy, communication is all about having a clear, simple and sincere message. Not a natural born communicator, Andy knows how important it is to think about what you want to say and how you’re going to say it to have an impact. Above all, he believes that as a CEO you need to leave your ego at home, and always put your employees and customers first.