How does Wales build wealth for itself? What are the paths to attracting and keeping talent in Wales? Are places like Dubai models to be emulated? And, how do you get to play rugby for Wales and become a Guinness World record holder?

Brad Williams: is a corporate consultant and professional boxing judge based in Dubai. He grew up on a council estate in Abergavenny, played rugby for Dragons academy and Wales U16: then moved to London, Birmingham, back to Wales, Australia and after travelling the world has settled, for now, in Dubai.

Join Simon Hobson as he speaks with Brad Williams (ep1).

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Episode recorded on: 13 March 2025

Producer and Editor: Dylan Yeomans

Assistance producers: Gwern Gwynfil, David Hannington-Smith

Graphic designer: Nigel Cousins

Head of content: Gwern Gwynfil

Exec. Producer: Simon Hobson

Music licenced from Envato

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