In this episode of the Amazingstoke Podcast, Mark Jones sits down with Jez Nash, Chief Executive of Centerprise International, a major IT solutions provider headquartered in Basingstoke.

Jez shares his fascinating journey: from growing up in North Wales to joining the RAF at just 16, serving for over two decades, then moving into the world of business and eventually leading Centerprise. He talks openly about the challenges of leaving the military, why he trusted his instincts to join Centerprise, and what being a CEO really means to him.

You’ll also hear Jez’s reflections on leadership, company culture, and why values and community matter so much in business. Plus, we go personal—covering his love of Liverpool FC, his eclectic music tastes (from Andrea Bocelli to Stereophonics), and the books that have shaped his outlook.

Highlights from the conversation:

·       Why Jez joined the RAF at 16 and how it shaped his life and family’s future

·       The challenges of leaving a military career after 24 years of service

·       How he ended up at Centerprise through a serendipitous conversation

·       His philosophy on leadership, culture, and looking after people

·       Giving back to the community in Basingstoke and beyond

·       His sporting loyalties, music, and book recommendations

·       The advice he’d give to his younger self

Links:

• Destination Basingstoke
• Centerprise International

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