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Live Long and Prosper

Very few companies survive for centuries. Evan hears from those who have. How have they achieved extreme longevity? And is their history a burden or a motivator?

Very few companies survive for centuries. Evan Davis hears from a luxury jeweller, a removals firm and a diversified business that makes money from ships, finance and groceries. Between them they have nearly a thousand years of business experience. What strategies have they embarked on to ensure that they live long and prosper? Has their history become a burden or a motivator? And have they sacrificed growth for corporate longevity?

Guests:
Sir Michael Bibby, MD The Bibby Line
Michael Wainwright, CEO Boodles
Stuart Burnett, Partner Shore Porters Society

Producer:
Rosamund Jones.

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30 minutes

Last on

Sat 8 Nov 2014 17:30

Broadcasts

  • Thu 6 Nov 2014 20:30
  • Sat 8 Nov 2014 17:30

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