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In this episode, Clare Bottle talks with Derrick Potter, Executive Chairman of Potter Space, about his extraordinary 60-year journey in business. From buying his first lorry in 1965 to building a nationwide logistics and warehousing network, Derrick reflects on the people, principles, and decisions that shaped his success.
He shares lessons on leadership, resilience, and succession planning, as well as insights into the evolution of the logistics industry — and why trust, long-term thinking, and investment in people remain at the heart of sustainable growth.
By UKWAIn this episode, Clare Bottle talks with Derrick Potter, Executive Chairman of Potter Space, about his extraordinary 60-year journey in business. From buying his first lorry in 1965 to building a nationwide logistics and warehousing network, Derrick reflects on the people, principles, and decisions that shaped his success.
He shares lessons on leadership, resilience, and succession planning, as well as insights into the evolution of the logistics industry — and why trust, long-term thinking, and investment in people remain at the heart of sustainable growth.