13/04/2014
Declan Curry with analysis of the big business stories in the headlines. He is joined by Sir Digby Jones, former trade minister and star of new 91Èȱ¬ Two series New Troubleshooter.
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Lord Digby Jones
Lord Jones was born in the West Midlands, where his father ran the local grocer's shop. After being expelled from school following what he calls 'a streak round the quadrangle for a bet', he joined the Royal Navy to pay his way through university, where he studied law.
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After a successful legal career, Lord Jones spent six and a half years as director general of the Confederation of British Industry.ÌýFrom June 2007 to October 2008, heÌýwas Minister of State for UK Trade & Investment,
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Lord Jones is currentlyÌýchairman of Triumph Motorcycles and Grove Industries, as wellÌýas anÌýadviser toÌýseveralÌýother companies. He is alsoÌýhosting a newÌý91Èȱ¬2 series calledÌýTroubleshooter.
Simon Mottram, founder, Rapha
Before starting Rapha, Simon was a director of brand consultancy at Interbrand, and a partner at a number of advertising agencies. In a previous life he qualified as a chartered accountant.
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Simon started Rapha in 2004 with the aim ofÌýcreating and sellingÌýhigh-qualityÌýcycling apparel and accessoriesÌýaround the world. Rapha has recently been named one of the top 100 fastest-growing private companies in the UK through the Times' Fast Track 100.
Ruth Sunderland, associate City editor, Daily Mail
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From 2006 to 2010, Ruth acted as business editor of the Observer. She alsoÌýpreviously worked as business editor for the Mail on Sunday, andÌýpersonal finance editor for the Daily Express, Investors Chronicle and Which? Magazine.
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She lives with her husband in Clapham and enjoys running in her free time.
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- Sun 13 Apr 2014 19:3091Èȱ¬ Radio 5 Live