BNY wealth boss: I had a better chance winning the lottery than sitting where I am today November 27, 2025 The son of a dish washer, Jose Minaya does not take for granted his rise to BNY wealth boss. He takes us through his career in Square Mile and Me.
UK businesses accelerate layoffs amid AI surge and legislative uncertainty November 6, 2025 The number of proposed mass dismissal programmes in the UK has risen by five per cent in the last year, driven by the ongoing Employment Rights Bill and the increasing adoption of AI. The number of proposed mass dismissal programmes rose to 3,715 in 2024/25, up from 3,546 in the previous year, according to data [...]
Hays CEO: There’s no substitute to meeting people face to face October 23, 2025 Each week, we dig into the memory bank of the City's great and good. Today, it's Dirk Hahn, chief executive officer at recruitment firm Hays.
Stop coddling your staff! Good bosses spar with their employees October 15, 2025 When bosses prioritise politeness over honest exchange, they sacrifice the development of their employees, writes Dr Christian Marcolli.
Saxo UK boss Andrew Bresler: Client lunch? Left to me, it’s Pret September 25, 2025 From disastrous interviews to client lunches, Saxo UK boss Andrew Bresler tells us about his career in this week's Square Mile and Me.
‘I was told to hide my age so clients would trust me’: Motorway CFO Liz Kistruck August 14, 2025 We dig into the memory bank of the City's great and good. Today, it's Liz Kistruck, Motorway CFO and former Expedia exec.
‘My boss knew I’d leave Freshfields from my first week in’: Nnamdi Emelifeonwu on setting up legal tech firm Definely August 7, 2025 Freshfields lawyer Nnamdi Emelifeonwu left law to set up legal tech firm Definely. He takes us through his career in Square Mile and Me.
‘I only went into banking because people said it was the hardest job to get’: Propelle founder Ayesha Ofori July 31, 2025 Ayesha Ofori, former City banker and founder of investment platform Propelle, takes us through her career in this week's Square Mile and Me.
Amex Global Business Travel boss: ‘London must feel safe if we want professionals to keep coming’ July 10, 2025 If London is to remain a top destination for professionals, it needs to feel safe, AMEX Global Business Travel boss Andrew Crawley says.
‘I interviewed with 20 minutes notice’: Senior London culture advisor Laia Gasch on her career highs and lows June 26, 2025 London culture aficionado Laia Gasch takes us through her career, from The Spitz to the London Olympics in Square Mile and Me.